Hi all.
I guess, I'm the one driving the most with a trad here. I've now covered 23.000 kilometres in just 10 months.
Mine is a Plus4 (build in July 2010) and currently my everyday car.
Ok, I started cycling again, but that doesn't help much to keep the mileage of the Morgan down.
The car was a pure source of joy, but now it starts to show some signs of wear and tear.
First, the windscreen: it looks like I've been in a sandstorm with it and it really needs replacing. The car is so low and the screens sits so upright, you'll hit any kind of flying debris.
Second: Rattles. IMHO a key to happy Morgan ownership is, that you must be handy with a spanner. Having had a classic car at some point in the past does certainly help. There is ALWAYS something that deserves attention, be it loose screws or regreasing the kingpins. Yes, they're now also showing a little bit of wear.
I recently fitted a new set of tyres all round. The rear ones were really worn and I never liked the stance of the +4 with it's 195/60/15. It now sits on 205/65 Dunlop - much better to look at and no rubbing at all. I recalibrated the speedo with a 5-digit code (priovided by the factory).
We all know that the body is prone to stonechips and mine is no exception. However, the quality of the leather is also disappointing, with marks from getting in and out visible after only 5.000 kilometres.
The brakes are poor. I often take it to the German Autobahn - doing 200 is hard work, but there is no match for the deal of involvement with the car.
A Morgan is - and always will be - an enthusiasts car that deserves a fair share of attention if used to such an extent.
Still, every drive is an event and I simply love it for all of it's shortcomings. I can not think of driving something else.
No matter what die-hard marque-enthusiasts say, the fold-down top is a great relief and offers dramatically enhanced practicability.
