Em, i agree with the availability of parts for theS1 being an important consideration. The engine related stuff shouldn’t be a problem but the rest could be. Original wheels.....!
Parts for all limited number production cars of any make is a big issue. That is where aftermarket specialists fill the gap or a good engineering company to make replacements. Trads have fairly decent aftermarket people for most things plus the OE suppliers of engines, transmission etc.
I can see why dealers are reluctant to take S1’s as warranty costs can get big if replacing the “special” components. With trads no longer manufactured after the CX move, how long before Morgan made parts become harder to find? When I had to replace a brake calliper a couple of years ago finding an OE was not easy (Princess calliper apparently). I went Mulfab replacement instead. Now going ok after the weird seized calliper episode! At least parts replacement was easier with them.
I was tempted by a CX but I can spend substantially less on the Plus8 to simply replace things like suspension etc and still enjoy a good car. Reading the CX posts makes me think a good move there! Rads, brakes, suspension issues being reported. A repeat of the M3W type problems!
At some stage will MMC look to offload manufacture of trad parts to specialists/engineering companies? Pass on parts drawings, specs etc.? If/when they think they need to move away from trads completely then I hope that option is made available. A commercial deal to make under license?
Anyway. The current economic situation could lead to offloading of cars that are “toys” might increase. What effect on prices?
Interesting times ahead.
Phil
