Steve
Please feel free to read any of my posts - The Engine is flat and won't pull - please tell me what sports car is enjoyable if it won't pull which is why it is a pain in the backside and causing me to reach for the Saab. The misting gauge is a disappointment as I expect something from the factory to work when new.
For the record I have raced cars and bike for years so know what an engine should perform like, I'm also a pilot and aircraft engineer by trade and have the pleasure of owning a British built Microlight that needs constant 'adjustment' to remain functional. As a group in or aviation club we smile when 'new' owners of aircraft have high expectations of their machines and don't understand the input required to get the thing right from the factory, I fully anticipated the joy of Morgan ownership would include acceptance of it design issues.
I have a '65 Merc SL that has been with us for 40 years, the last 9 months I've taken on a mild restoration and enjoy getting to the route cause of its many problems. I also opted for a Triumph Bonne' over the BMW as I like to classic feel, the suspension, and other areas have all been 'fettled' as that's what I consider part of the pleasure of ownership, but the thing worked from the factory and gave me a platform. Is that is too much to expect from a Morgan.
Yes gauges would not be an issue IF I was focused of the driving enjoyment but whilst I'm waiting for the car to accelerate I have time to look around the cabin.
