It is interesting to compare that list to the current dealer list on the MCC website. 16 in the UK is now 18, 2 in Australia is still 2 and 1 in Japan is still 1. But Canada has lost a dealer and America now has a stack where iun 1971 it had none. Both China and New Zealand from 0 to 2. However it appears that Europe is where the main growth has been.
Plus if you compare those prices in 1971 to now they seems quite reasonable compared to now. Using a Ford Falcon as another car that was made back then and still was until recently in 1971 is was $2,200 – 3,410 for a 6 cylinder auto and in 2017 it was $25,630 – 31,680 for the similar based model car. I don't know what a Morgan cost in Australia in 1971 but based on exchange rate back of I think 1.78 makes a 4/4 2 seater $2,007 converted from 1128 pounds. I assume even with the high import duties of the 1970's maybe $4,000 so well less than twice a new falcon, compared to 3027 where you could buy 4 new falcons for a 4/4 Morgan.
Interesting observations on the dealerships and the car pricing comparisons.
I thought Murray's tale of the New Zealand dealer situation was a bit sad when there is a good market there, lets hope MMC don't regret that move.
Perhaps their thinking is that the new Aussie dealer will take care of the business.
