Just tripped over this circa 7 month old vid comparing the then latest advances in the Caterham with the Supersport.
Given the wide range of experience driving all sorts of machinery that autojournos acquire over the years, and that they tend to be competent wordsmiths, that which they arrive at in terms of an assessment of any vehicle is I suspect relative to their current mindset, thus perhaps a world apart from the real world viewpoint of a common or garden motoring enthusiast who`s opinions may evolve at a reduced rate relative to the somewhat narrower motoring experiences created by the more likely limitations of averages in lifestyle...?
Having passed my mid 70`s and likely viewed as a BOF, should I make allowances for a young autojourno declaring that.. Traditionally Morgan have been about bimbling about in the countryside and not a proper drivers car...?
To then proceed to describe the latest and..err..more "sophisticated" ..Caterham as more of a tourer compared to previous 7`s... Does cause me to question the positioning of my personal automotive datum points.
I do remember back in 2002 seeing a number of 7`s from various eras of production on the road heading to Le Mans, While my good lady and I were enjoying the comparative spaciousness of our mid 80`s +8..(-: I had been surprised greatly by SWHMBO`s ability to pack all her little essentials into the Mog, and in the process had left me with just enough space to squeeze in a few extra tools, on the other hand when I viewed the 7`s they displayed what appeared to be balancing a tower of suitcases attached on top of their spare wheel carriers, causing me to think that the old +8 was by far the more adaptable sports car as a tourer.. Hmm..?
As the discussion in the vid progressed, quite why some autojourno`s line of thought might automatically wish to compare 911`s to a Morgans, I know not, unless they wish to set a 911 as the datum from which to measure all aspects of sporting cars performance in any particular era...?
I suppose having many years back transitioned from a couple of decades as a 911 enthusiast/owner to then become a Trad Morgan enthusiast/owner for the following couple of decades, it might be thought reasonable to consider that there may indeed be some sort of subliminal Morgan/911 linkage, though not as I saw it at the time, as when I thought a Morgan might fit my needs, I was in search of an affordable pseudo vintage driving experience, which my old Mog has delivered in spades. Being a shift worker back then the the Morgan was bought primarily and selfishly, to roar around the lochs and glens on weekdays while my good lady was at her place of work, boy did I congratulate myself on finding that the Morgan a wonderfully engaging machine on the mix of A,B and single track toads that I am fortunate to be able to enjoy in my locality, but then I t seems I need to consol myself, in that I must not be a "real driver" ...Sigh..!
For sure in terms of the MMC`s requirement to evolve, there is no way a Morgan like my old +8 can come anywhere near complying with the rules and regs that motor manufacturers have to deal with today..As someone much wiser than I is reported to have decreed, "Time and Tide wait for no man." Which brings with it a couple if not more considerations relative to marketing Morgans over time..?
From a selfish point of view (again) I feel most fortunate to still manage to both get in and out of my dear old Mog, and have no real need of power steering...YET, while I do admit to liking a bit of bling and comfort, on occasion, however, such was not that which I was in search of, when I thought a Morgan might be just the car to fill a specific set of desires...Hmm..
Sorry for the rant, but I guess the phrase that a Morgan may not be considered a proper drivers car kinda caused my gears to grind somewhat..!
If in the mood, you might care to beam it up and judge for yourself...
