I think people are being less than transparent here, at the end of 2011 there were many unsold Morgans at dealers and prices were starting to drop a bit on the classics. I can start to see this happen slightly again looking at certain dealers stocks but it is still winter!
Then as the 3 wheeler became certified for sale in various countries, the factory could cut back to an extent on classic production to put priority on 3 wheeler production and to an extent on Plus 8 production which I assume will soon satisfy the early demand for the product.
Looking at the budget today we are in for some more years of downturn and apart from the 3 wheeler, I have the feeling that if you want a classic by all means buy one but do not confuse yourself between a wonderful lifestyle product and the effect on the price of these items in a high unemployment, low growth economy.
There is no reason to expect the classic range to have the low deprecation unless the factory can keep home market sales much lower and that would only be a result of higher exports to China, India and South America and very high three wheeler sales.
It could happen but don't bet on it.
eddie
