Having had both stainless ( brilliant for lack of maintenance ) and painted, I would always go for painted. I don't like the "bling" look of stainless or chrome on a Morgan.
I'm with you on this Reg. I vastly prefer the traditional look of painted wires. I also confess to having reservations as to the combination of wire wheels with wide 6" or even wider rims, I don't think it looks quite right somehow.
But shiny spoked wheels are hugely popular, so I guess it's us that are out of step?