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I copied this information from Morgan Drives Facebook account.
These are the brave couple that took a 4/4 Sport around the Mediteranean for a fundraise last year, so they are seriously minded folk.
If you have an FB account suggest you contact them direct for more information.
Or failing that a call to Russell at RPM where the remedial work took place they are real enthusiasts.
Good Luck.
Richard
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2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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Just returned from my little drive - all seems ok. In fact, trussed up like a WW2 pilot with my flying helmet and goggles plus jacket I stayed warm and had a ball! Countless people waved which kept me warm too - waving back!!
Don't bother with FB although I do have an account...
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Glad to hear you had a good run out - we need a  of you in the cockpit all togged up. Planning a run out tomorrow as the weather is looking good.
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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I took collected my 3 wheeler on 1st December 2012 when the weather in the UK was -2C, the drive home took me over an hour and my only cold part was some of the fingers of my right hand (since then I have worked out you can use the exhaust pipe as a hand warmer)
I thought it would remain in the garage all winter but have used it on many dry days since then including several commutes to and from work of around 20 miles into central London. Of course it is not practical when you compare it to my Range Rover Sport but how much fun do you get from driving a normal car? The first thing you must get used to are the hooting, smiles, laughter, photographs, conversations from other drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and especially young children who think it is something out of Harry Potter.
You get given space and courtesy from other road users who want to get a better look and it does take time to organise yourself before you drive off and stop........tonneau, gloves, helmet, ear protectors, goggles etc. It also appears to use up a lot of petrol because you hardly get out of 3rd gear. You also need to be careful where you park because of no bumpers and no alarm system for anything inside. It has been totally reliable and the transfer box is now virtually silent and the build quality is excellent.
I swopped it for a wonderful Triumph Bonneville that I never used, I have had more than £35,0000 of in the past 25 days which is what my version cost me with all of the Allon White dealer extras (heated seats, storage pockets). All in all the best Christmas present I have ever bought myself
Morgan 3 Wheeler New Sport Green & Chrome, First Morgan was a 4 seater 4/4 in 1968
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Yes, I am sure a well deserved Christmas present. Sounds as if you are having fun.
Ian
2011 Plus 4
Wild Mogs Reims 2019, Goodwood 2018, Isle of Man 2017, Carried on to Caramulo" 2016
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good man I took collected my 3 wheeler on 1st December 2012 when the weather in the UK was -2C, the drive home took me over an hour and my only cold part was some of the fingers of my right hand (since then I have worked out you can use the exhaust pipe as a hand warmer)
I thought it would remain in the garage all winter but have used it on many dry days since then including several commutes to and from work of around 20 miles into central London. Of course it is not practical when you compare it to my Range Rover Sport but how much fun do you get from driving a normal car? The first thing you must get used to are the hooting, smiles, laughter, photographs, conversations from other drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and especially young children who think it is something out of Harry Potter.
You get given space and courtesy from other road users who want to get a better look and it does take time to organise yourself before you drive off and stop........tonneau, gloves, helmet, ear protectors, goggles etc. It also appears to use up a lot of petrol because you hardly get out of 3rd gear. You also need to be careful where you park because of no bumpers and no alarm system for anything inside. It has been totally reliable and the transfer box is now virtually silent and the build quality is excellent.
I swopped it for a wonderful Triumph Bonneville that I never used, I have had more than £35,0000 of in the past 25 days which is what my version cost me with all of the Allon White dealer extras (heated seats, storage pockets). All in all the best Christmas present I have ever bought myself  good man
Steve A11OGE Red 1989 4/4 4 seater
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I took collected my 3 wheeler on 1st December 2012 when the weather in the UK was -2C, the drive home took me over an hour and my only cold part was some of the fingers of my right hand (since then I have worked out you can use the exhaust pipe as a hand warmer)
I thought it would remain in the garage all winter but have used it on many dry days since then including several commutes to and from work of around 20 miles into central London. Of course it is not practical when you compare it to my Range Rover Sport but how much fun do you get from driving a normal car? The first thing you must get used to are the hooting, smiles, laughter, photographs, conversations from other drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and especially young children who think it is something out of Harry Potter.
You get given space and courtesy from other road users who want to get a better look and it does take time to organise yourself before you drive off and stop........tonneau, gloves, helmet, ear protectors, goggles etc. It also appears to use up a lot of petrol because you hardly get out of 3rd gear. You also need to be careful where you park because of no bumpers and no alarm system for anything inside. It has been totally reliable and the transfer box is now virtually silent and the build quality is excellent.
I swopped it for a wonderful Triumph Bonneville that I never used, I have had more than £35,0000 of in the past 25 days which is what my version cost me with all of the Allon White dealer extras (heated seats, storage pockets). All in all the best Christmas present I have ever bought myself Great write-up Philip, I'm sure you'll continue to enjoy it!  
Brian
1970 Morgan Plus 8 - Moss Box (Indigo Blue)
2014 Morgan SP1 (Rocket Red)
2015 Morgan Plus 8 (Rocket Blue)
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Woke up this morning to find my 'normal' car was covered in frost and the road iced up, but the sun was out. So I had a choice, defrost or get the three wheeler out of the garage to get to work.... I spent a little over 25 milliseconds to make my mind up! Fantastic ride in, had a little bit rear wheel slide down my road as it was more slipped than I'd realised, we had some light rain which had turned to ice. I was wrapped up with four layers and other than cold hands ( my gloves are not winters ones) it was a great ride. One of the great things about the three wheeler is simply how much you can see, sunlight on frost first thing in the morning is a great experience in the open air. Lunch time was glorious, a trip to get petrol from a local garage and some light shopping was carried out in full sunshine, I only had a shirt and suit jacket on, but was actually hot! The journey home was not as cold as the morning, and there is something surreal about driving the three wheeler at night, I'm almost going to miss driving home in the dark when the days get longer. After a quick business meeting (ok a swift half) I headed to the local curry house to pick up a take away For  who has a sore tooth! Had some drizzle on the last few miles (curry safely covered up), which sort of added to the magic of the day. So, 3W as a daily driver. Not sure about every day, I wouldn't take it if it was pouring down or likely to. Cold is not a deterrent, more than a little ice is. Every time I drive the car, I find myself wanting to jump straight back in!
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Good Man Woke up this morning to find my 'normal' car was covered in frost and the road iced up, but the sun was out. So I had a choice, defrost or get the three wheeler out of the garage to get to work.... I spent a little over 25 milliseconds to make my mind up! Fantastic ride in, had a little bit rear wheel slide down my road as it was more slipped than I'd realised, we had some light rain which had turned to ice. I was wrapped up with four layers and other than cold hands ( my gloves are not winters ones) it was a great ride. One of the great things about the three wheeler is simply how much you can see, sunlight on frost first thing in the morning is a great experience in the open air. Lunch time was glorious, a trip to get petrol from a local garage and some light shopping was carried out in full sunshine, I only had a shirt and suit jacket on, but was actually hot! The journey home was not as cold as the morning, and there is something surreal about driving the three wheeler at night, I'm almost going to miss driving home in the dark when the days get longer. After a quick business meeting (ok a swift half) I headed to the local curry house to pick up a take away For who has a sore tooth! Had some drizzle on the last few miles (curry safely covered up), which sort of added to the magic of the day. So, 3W as a daily driver. Not sure about every day, I wouldn't take it if it was pouring down or likely to. Cold is not a deterrent, more than a little ice is. Every time I drive the car, I find myself wanting to jump straight back in!
Steve A11OGE Red 1989 4/4 4 seater
'A Morgan is for life, not just for Sundays'
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