Morning Peter, I have just bought a new LHD 4/4 for use in France and had similar questions to the ones you have raised.
Buy 'New'; if you are looking at a car as recent as a 2005 you will be paying a Premium Price compared to buying new. Morgans in Europe carry an 'average' mark - up over UK prices of +/- US$10,000 regardless of whether from a Dealer or Private Sale, there aren't enough cars available. You can check out 'Private Sales' on the 'MCF' site
www.morganclubdefrance.comThe 'Anniversary' model was only available as a RHD 1.8litre 4/4 2 Str. and IMHO to be avoided - not the 4/4 as such, just the 'Anniversary' model.
I ordered my 'LHD' from a UK Dealer because I have dealt with him previously and like 2 other 'Mogs', that I know of in our area (16), major 'annual' servicing will be carried out by my man in the UK.
Don't be tempted by any pre 2001 cars that don't have a EEC Certificate of Conformity. Also, trying to register in France a 'RHD' car converted to 'LHD' will not work.
Which Department are you located in ?
Any further info you require just Shout
Robert
MSCC 1850
MCF630