Yesterday I had the pleasure of being the navigator as Bob exercised his new acquisition on a 170 mile ride around Northumberland, Weardale, Teesdale and Cumbria, after which he set off for the 300 mile trip home.
From the passenger's point of view the car was excellent. However, he also made a leap of faith and let me drive despite only having third party insurance cover. Having experienced the car on twisting roads which were devoid of any traffic, I can't for the life of me understand the nonsense about it having no character. The car is terrific and there is absolutely nothing to dislike about it.
Rumours that Morgans are the only cars that bring a smile to the driver's face were proved inaccurate as he had a permanent grin on his face, even when I was driving. I suspect, however, the grin may have briefly disappeared when I took a sharp bend rather faster than might be considered prudent given the roads were a bit slippy. Stone walls can be a bit intimidating.
Overall, it was a good day out and has made me re-evaluate Morgan ownership as, yet again, my car is off the road awaiting spare parts. Do I really want to continue wearing the hair shirt that Morgan ownership entails?
And, by the way, he hasn't gone all namby pamby by selling his Plus 4. It was roof down all day and then all the way home. (although he probably had the heated seats set to maximum).
