Good day All,
While this pertains to my 4/4, I assume it applies to all cars. Or perhaps not?
So, I've had my 4/4 80th for just over six years now have been struggling a bit over the last few seasons in regards to not being drawn to drive it much. The emotional attachment to it hasn't diminished whatsoever!
A bit of background:
It was Easter weekend 2016 when I decided that I wanted to get a weekend/toy car and having been in the UK for a year at that point and settled, it was time. To cut a long story short, I knew it was a 4/4 that I was wanting to order due to budget and was informed by Henry at Williams that Morgan had just announced the 80th Anniversary Edition. He fired over the price list and press release and 5 mins later I placed my deposit. This even before I even drove one!
The whole process was fantastic. From visiting the factory for the first time, to then viewing swatches and spec'ing my car, to countless visits to watch my build in various stages etc. The first year was riddled with a bit of snagging and then the next three had me going on countless drives, attending shows and the pinnacle of the whole experience up until now was taking the Morgan from here to Greece, with visits to multiple places in-between, over three weeks.
The following year had me using my then Land Rover Defender 90 and experiencing green laning, tours etc. The following year had me enter the world of Porsche and the Morgan sat for most of that year. Covid then hit and for the very few times I was allowed to leave the house, it was the Porsche I took. Fast forward to this spring and I sold the Porsche as it was clear having two sports cars for me wasn't working. As mentioned, the Morgan has a place in my heart.
However, I just don't find myself driving it much at all or being tempted to go for a random drive. I do take it out from time to time to keep it moving which normally is a short trip to a cafe for a brew and then back.
Is this normal? I've never had a car this long and question if I'm keeping it just cause of the journey and memories I have in the car or perhaps this is normal and the need/desire to always drive it isn't necessarily important. I've contemplated selling it for a Porsche but I've done that twice already and not as keen as I once was. The Defender 90, previous gen, is a strong pull as well. I know it's not a Morgan but for me it provided that quirky British experience and one that can be had all year round and in all weather conditions. Or perhaps I'm just jaded and bored!
Has anyone else gone through this with their Morgan? Normal?
Thanks for listening!
Perry
