Commonsense comment Peter G. and no sour grapes
A press launch is just that to bring a new model to market. Every manufacturer does the same, I applaud Morgan for involving the MTWC Touring Group by asking us to display some of the vehicles we use on our Touring Exploits .By involving the Club/owners I believe they have made a great PR move. We represent all owners.
Anyone who paid a deposit did so through their dealer and was told it would be refunded after driving the demonstrator. That sounds pretty clear to me.
It's fantastic that you are going and looking forward to seeing/hearing about it.
And you are correct, most manufacturers involve a club/group to help with a launch as it's more of a benefit for them, Morgan, as you are doing the work of organising vehicles etc. A bit cheeky if you ask me. But on the other hand, I can see why. MMC just don't have the big budgets that most mainstream brands have.
I know for the launches we do, there is the press launch event but more than that, regional customer events are planned in tandem and with great care for the customers. The factory works with the regions who in turn work with the retailers to pull that part together.
