Right then, I read all "Must have", "Desireables" and "Favourable option" threads for a classic Morgan and paired your forums opinions with my recent visit of the factory to my personal taste. Here is the result so far (with some uncertainties and questions marked with?):
I am in the configuration stage of buying my first Morgan and it will be a classic narrow body version, i.e. the older it will look, the better. Unfortunately the narrow body Plus 4 isn’t available new anymore, hence I spec`d a 4/4 instead:
Standard Sport Black Paint
4 x black wire wheels
Waterproof XT leather seats and most of the interior in black
Waterproof Orange Tan leather on top of doors (armrest area)
Waterproof Orange Tan leather above dashboard
(The idea is to create a visual circle of brown leather on the black body work – a bit like on vintage open planes)
Doors with no elasticated pocket, just flat black XT leather
Door locks covered in black leather
Sun visors in black leather
Door stays stainless
Dash painted black
Union Jack badges in black
Standard Seats
Question: What is the difference/benefit of the Performance Seat?
I am 6 foot 2, so the more space I can create inside the cab, the better.
Heated Seats
Moto Lita Wooden steering wheel with “rivets” if available straight from the factory (if not, then the standard one for now)
Black Carpet, but I would prefer rubber mats to keep moisture at a minimum.
Is there a good aftermarket rubber matting option for the Morgan?
The factory rubber mats are merely there for protection of the carpet (imho)
Or could I just paint the plywood floor with a hard wearing black non slip paint?
Chassis rail covers to protect the phosphoric chassis – probably homemade in black - not very keen on the polished covers.
Traditional Hood Black Everflex (as I want to remove the old style hood completely)
Tonneau Cover (with zip to drive with the tonneau on) in black Everflex
Side Window Bag in black Everflex
No need for a hood cover from the esthetic point of view, unless required to keep things from flapping around.
Coming from motorcycles and open top Land Rovers, realistically, I will ride the Morgan most of the time with no hood and no side windows, just the ½ tonneau (if alone).
But I guess it would be good to have the parts already fitted once, rather than buying a Speedster and then later fit a hood, or?
Black grill with black mesh
Blacked chrome (light rings, etc.)
Chrome internal mirror dash mounted
2 - Wing central wheel nuts, but I saw distressed brass hexagonal central nuts at the factory, they look beautiful and would be preferred.
No radio required, but one power outlet/cigarette lighter socket for the satnav
No fog lights
White turn signal glasses
No bumpers or overriders
Can I still fit a luggage rack without overriders being fitted?
Handling stuff (fitted from new or later, what is easier? What is required for twisty road usage? No track day
-Quick Steering Rack?
-Anti Tramp Bar Kit?
-Panhard Rod?
-Front axle rod?
- Sport Exhaust Side (does it make sense on the tiny engine?
Aftermarket fitment:
Stainless steel wiper stalk
Aeros instead of front windscreen
I hope I have not lost you on the way reading Santa Morgans list. Any advice or opinions greatly appreciated. Cheers.
Last edited by Axel; 20/09/17 01:17 PM.