Howard
I have now covered 54,000 miles in our 1999 +8. All of them have been thoroughly enjoyable , it is a car that will always bring a smile to your face every time you use it.
That V8 soundtrack is incomparable, the instant torque will give you the thump in the back whenever you need it, and it is incredibly relaxing to cruise in all day long.
I have an Allon White Speedifit hood which cured most of the wet issues, everything else is just as per any Morgan, quirky, sometimes slightly frustrating, but always incredibly rewarding.
It can be a handful to drive ON THE LIMIT , especially in the wet, but unless you are on a track that doesn't normally apply. It is really quite docile at normal road speeds in the UK , or even in Germany on unrestricted roads. A Suplex 5L rear end treatment will certainly help tame the rear end IF you are concerned about rear end breakaway in extreme circumstances.
I would advise a long door car with 14CUX fuel injection. The later Lucas SAGEM (or GEMS) cars are more complex and tricky with greater electronics. If you really want analogue then go back a few years to carbs , but be prepared to accept much higher fuel consumption.
