That is interesting - how much was a factory rebuild , although it is about what they find.
I loved the power of both plus eights, yes I did lose the back end on occasions and especial once when having been told how to grass track in a race, just did the opposite and weaved my way in alternating side movements for 50 yards or even 100 before throttling off. Most embarrassing . I have recently spotted my car at an event at Phoenix Motors. I was Googling a pic to show someone abroad who did not know what a Morgan was and there it was first car in a line.
Unfortunately it’s my clutch leg that got a new knee but whilst it feels amazing after so few days, I remember the clutch being heavy. In fact after years of London driving my Achilles tendon hurt with some manuals so we went automatic over the last 15/20 years.That was was why an auto was my initial thought on a new Morgan …….The cost is way to high for me to see as value ( northern Lancashire lad but with Yorkshire values) but I cannot take it with me and a shroud does not have pockets.
Hiring abroad I usually get a manual car but a heavy clutch is something I have to consider .
The old Buick/Rover +8 engine (seem to think it was a Buick ) was mighty fast and especially when we put one it in a speedboat normally taking 65 HP outboard - water skiing with no skis anyone ! Those days were fun but I now hate tinkering. We even lifted the engine out of the +4 on the roadside using rope our necks and shoulders as we then did not have a garage Those days now well behind me. Enjoyable, fun but very reliable motoring is what I need from a Morgan . We recently holidayed on a Croatian Island (went by several car ferries) which had 75 inhabitants and few tourists, certainly no garage, all the other cars without numberplates which seemed odd until after a few days & lots of drinks the locals laughed at me non are insured, taxed etc The water police come every 2 or 3 weeks and all the cars move to private land.
Finally I think I saw a post from a guy in NZ from Kati Kati or pus*y p***y we called it when spending a day in its local nudist camp …….sorry if that is too much information and mildly against any forum rules ?? BUT hey I will learn . Cheers Michael
Quite a lot more involved than Brian had planned for Mike, you know the breed well and he was ready to pay a few bob extra to enjoy the visceral experience.
It was originally a Buick and only became a usable prospect over here once Rover got hold of hit and the rest is history.
Love the story about the boat conversion.
You definitely need to try the clutch out of course before you rest your options, we have another member on here that previously had a Plus 4 auto and subsequently went Plus Four auto due to a left leg issue and loved/loves them.
The Hunter’s Moon is alright but I’m looking forward to Nov 15 and the Beaver Moon, don’t worry about the woke nonsense most of those are long gone 😂
We didn't talk prices but I'm sure Brian (Aeroman) would tell you if you pm him - he works a lot in Africa so may take a bit to reply but he will if he can he's a great guy.
Many moons ago I went to look at a yellow 4/4 at Phoenix but there was a bit of rust at the seams so I walked away it was way before Berrybrook appeared on the scene down here.
Cheers Richard
