Peter, as you would probably guess I don't really agree. By the time Morgan released the "modern" shape (1953?) Other sports car manufacturers were already using more advanced chassis and suspension designs, take, for example, MG and Triumph. Essentially there has been very litle change since then, dampers and rack and pinion steering being the main developments.

The SP1 represents a very interesting developement that could very well find a variation in chassis and suspension design creeping into production. Now all they have to do is adopt something improved for the front end. There is no reason why a modified version of today's chassis, with the extra stiffening similar to the SP1, could not be fitted with today's bodywork. Externally it could look exactly the same.

The thing that the discussion about the trad chassis and suspension always overlooks is that it is a sports car. As such it should have exciting performance and be able to outcorner the family sedan. Oh! It should also stick to the road in bumpy corners, not only on a perfect racetrack.

I, for one, did not buy a Morgan because I really wanted a vintage car(been there, done that, got the t'shirt). Quite to the contrary, I bought the Morgan because I like the classic sports car look with mordern mechanicals.

Peter

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