In addition to my Morgan and Morris Traveller I also have a 2006 MX5 which I sort of use as a fair weather hack.

They rust - badly

There’s a well trodden path of having them professionally rust treated and proofed with Dynatrol products that’s very labour intensive and costs around £500. It a horrible dirty job as you’d expect.

Went to visit a local MX5 specialist yesterday for a pre treatment inspection and within seconds he’d found the dreaded tin worm in both rear sills

That adds £250 to the job!

So I’m sitting here wondering if it’s worth splashing out £750 plus on a £3500 car that won’t add a penny to its value.

I could patch up the rust and splash on some wax oil for £50 myself.

Hmmmm m……

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2012 Plus 4 in Sport Green. Much comfier than the Plus 8!