We are considering buying a current-model Plus Four and going through the many options. Could any existing owners comment on these questions please?
1. We love lighter leathers, but with an open-top car there must be a lot of dirt that gets in. How have others found looking after leather in practice? Would we be better off with the rich tan leather - how does that wear over time?
2. Matching leather over the centre tunnel looks great, but what's this like in real life - does it get scuffed (and therefore should we just have carpet)?
3. The Morgan would be our "fine weather car" with another car for everyday use. We don't have a garage, so I assume it may therefore spend a few months a year parked on our drive, presumably with a storm cover and battery conditioner? Does this work ok?
Any other "actually living with this beast" thoughts would be most welcome, especially things we might not discover in the showroom or talking to a dealer. Thanks!
My 2022 P4 has cream leather has been driven roof down most of the time in dusty and wet conditions and the leather still looks great.
The key is to use a liquid leather shampoo when it looks a bit gruby and when dry, treat with a good leather conditioning cream.
I do not regret specifying cream leather at all despite constant harping by the neigh sayers.
I did go for the standard black carpet option, including the transmission tunnel as it was a standard cost option. Having seen others with 'optional' other carpet and tunnel finishes I am glad I stuck with the standard black. It works well, is durable and is the one area that takes maximum internal wear.
At the end of the day, a Morgan is a luxury toy so don't compromise on the finishes you really want, assuming you are buying new.
