Originally Posted By Hamwich
Originally Posted By Rob Thornton
Since the original post I have reflected on the issues of ownership and the views subsequently expressed and these have convinced me that one should hang on to a good car irrespective of mileage, particularly if it has been 'personalised' to ones satisfaction and is in good condition. (oh - and really likes it of course!)
Couple of observations which I am sure have been aired before:
The personalisation and desire to make our cars different doesn't affect values in the way that it would to other classics where owners are hankering after authenticity in all details. Morgan must surely be alone in this trait?
Ownership is an inexplicable passion and, without overblowing it, the work we do to them makes them extensions of our own personalities which in turn makes for very difficult decisions when the time comes to move on for insurmountable practical reasons.
For my part, these thoughts have made me determined to keep and use my Plus 8 and to personalise it further so thank you all!


Absolutely, Rob. Couldn't agree with you more. There's nothing better in my view than building up a long-term relationship with a car.


I agree completely. I have a '61 DHC, I bought it from a Southern California who had made it for His Wife (of the time). It had a Fiat Twin Cam engine (not original) and a 3 speed GM automatic. It was a faded maroon color. I entered in a Morgan AllBrit. There it sat in the middle of 4 other spectacular DHC's with the bonnet up. All the Spectators were looking at My DHC and ignoring the others. Also asking many questions about it. My two Daughters love this Morgan and used it for their luncheon gatherings. I drove it to San Francisco and back to Seattle on Hiway 1. The second time I drove Hiway 1 in this Morgan. Will I sell it? NO! It will go with My estate. Does it have Rot? (Doesn't all Morgans have rot)! On and On.


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