. I’m sure some of you will continue to decry that it’s not made of Stone Age materials and that Morgan has lots it’s way since the days they were held together by gum and prayers, but those of you who love cars and driving will be smitten.
I find this sentence quite interesting from someone who seems to state, in the video prepared by Morgan Motor Company, that "I don't want to be a consumer of things but to consume stories matters" and you go on to say that you'd like to leave your family with stories.
In the first instance, I don't believe I've ever heard someone on this site 'decry' the lack of Stone Age materials in the CX cars; furthermore, unless Morgan produced a Flintstone's-esque stone car, with wooden axels and foot power, I don't believe it is a fair assessment. However, what I have read are stories of continued poor quality control and Morgans that are more challenging to work on and self-maintain, all the while the price climbing. These, in my opinion, are neither unfair or, being frank, not new in the nearly two decades I have had the pleasure of being part of this world.
I am not someone who works on my own car but I do have respect for those who do; furthermore, I appreciate and understand that this is part of their "story" of ownership and no less important than mine. You mentioned family in your video and one thing I never experienced was working on a car with an older member of my family and that is a regret. Personally, I admire those who spend time working on anything mechanical with their children, friends and family. In speaking with those, who are equally passionate about cars, some of their best memories were formed in these experiences; working on a car with a parent, or grandparent, are memories that are both cherished and hugely valuable. All add to the rich tapestry of the story that is car ownership.
Morgans, have never been held together with 'gum and prayers' but they have always felt authentic and genuine. Should MMC stray away from authenticity and into realms of pastiche, I truly believe something of value will be lost both culturally and, more relevant to them, commercially.
In closing, you state "those who love cars and driving will be smitten", I believe, if you spend the time to get to know some older owners, you'll find that is the universal reason most have ended up with a Morgan, CX or not. By inference, you seem to infer that those with Stone Age cars don't love cars or driving but I assure you nothing could be further from the truth.
I look forward to the grand reveal and hope it takes what is special about Morgan, builds on that and embraces greater levels of quality control.
