Just how much longer can we drive around in cars part made of wood, no airbags, crumple zones, solid steering columns, roll bars, lack of side impact bars etc etc... yes I know its said that the current build structure is helpful in an accident but it wont comply for much longer...enjoy while you can!!
Actually the Morgan performs quite well in the safety area. The front crash tests are OK, it fails at the rear because there is simply not enough distance between the passengers and the rear of the car. The timber frame is tough and resiliant and a good absorber of impact forces. By law, the same as the requirement for seat belts, all cars, including the Morgan, must have, and do have, side impact bars and colapsible steering columns.
I must say that the lack of any roll over protection has puzzled me but it is inadequate in most open top cars. Naturally Morgans are exempt from airbag requirements under small volume rules. It is almost surprising that the Aero series has them.
