My Morgan "bug" started when I was 7. My dad, a coachbuilder, took me to see a Morgan he was restoring for someone. Chassis, frame, drivetrain all fitted and he was doing the bodywork.
Many years later I was looking to build a Catetham. A work colleague had just got a 4/4. It jogged my memory. I ended up buying a 1993 4/4 (Ford 1.6cvh efi). Mrs sospan was a bit dubious but soon came round. Joining in with the local club was a big plus. I then realised I wanted a bigger engine to make longer tours easier. Changed to a 2002 Plus 8.
12 years and a test of a Plus Four and Mrs sospan decided we would get one. Who was I to argue? Found one that was close enough to a spec we looked at and deal was done.
I enjoyed maintaining the early cars and was investigating future proofing the Plus 8. I'd already done some upgrades. The car was mechanically good but the ageing of some systems ( wiring etc) needed doing for linger ownership and having less things to go wrong and spend time keeping the car good.
Yes I'll be doing jobs on the Plus Four but less than on the trads, Easier routine maintenance/servicing will help as my body ages! I used to love spending time working on our cars but I am starting to prefer driving than crawling over/under cars.
