I also think it interesting that it was only the people with a 'trad' background who were really contributing. That says something as well.
Of course. Because owners of trads tend to be more into the tradition (funny enough). Apart from the fact that it is great fun to drive, one of the major reasons I love my 4/4 is that it does represent 100 years of engineering tradition. I don't think that's a major factor for most Aero owners - just as owners of the "new beetle" are less concerned with VW tradition than owners of the trad beetle.
I think you are close.... but I think there is 2 differing types of tradition here...
Firstly.. there is engineering tradition - The chassis, the wood etc.. etc..
Secondly... there is the Morgan tradition - The company, the country, the underdog family business etc.. etc..
As an Aero owner fully recognise the value of both.. but one more than the other... The Morgan tradition is one to hold on to... (I also think new Beetle owners recognise the heritage of the Beetle, they just don't care so much about the implementation of the vision)
From an Aero perspective.. I was looking for good engineering decisions within the formula that is the Aero as an engineering package. Luckily.. the Aero is based on some great engineering capability and some mighty fine technology.
You only have to look at the Trad Class A - Powertorque challenge cars to realise how not good the stock trands are from an engineering perspective. As an example, the roll cages are so extensive they esentially almost replace the chassis completely.
Anyhow... I respect and recognise the "Morgan" community as a single group with a common respect for the "Morgan Tradition"... in all it's implementations....
It's just from an engineering point of view... let's just say some are not what I was looking for.
