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Hi Bud
Thanks for that summary. There are not many to choose from at the moment so it looks like I'll have to bide my time to get the one I want or be prepared to make some compromises!
The sunny weather doesn't help when you're searching for open top cars!
Colin
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Well I've finally gone and done it!
I came to the conclusion last week that what I wanted was a car with bumpers, shiny wire wheels, mahogany dash, spare wheel, rack etc and there was an 'N' reg one in one of the two local dealers (Christopher Neil).
I went up to look at it last Sunday but unfortunately my wife couldn't get in and out and I was having difficulty too with the steering wheel (i'm eleven and a half stone). So that ruled that out.
In the same showroom was a white 2012 Sigma and that was much easier to get in and out of. I had a test drive in it and it was very pleasant so was tempted very much. I thought I'd sleep on it as it looked a little dull with black wires and grill and no spare wheel on the back. It has also been in the showroom a long time, and I suspected it may have been difficult to sell on.
Next day I was about to ring the dealer to put a deposit on it, but first I had a quick check to see if anything new had come up, and blow me there was a lovely 'V' reg one in Life's with all the extras, Connaught green, Simmonds hood too, and the long door for easy access. So I rang up - but was sold already!
Anyway, Dave Life said he had another being prepared, a 2000 'X' reg in Royal Ivory with all the toys I wanted. Went to see it today and it looked like a new car, only 12500 miles and full history. So I did the deed and am looking forward to picking it up next week.
The only disappointment was it has the 9 stud hood :-( but hey the summers disappearing fast and I'll be waiting forever...
So it'll soon be
Colin 2000 4/4 :-)
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Colin Brilliant  Bud _________ 2003 - 4/4
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Sounds like a cracker - look forward to photos!
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Well done Colin. No time to lose.............
DaveW
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...and the right color!
Ken in Sweden
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Congratulations Colin,nice colour combo 
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Well done Colin!!
Graham (G4FUJ)
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Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.
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Hi Colin
I must be near by to you at Helsby. Having wanted a Morgan since I was 12 we finally got one some 32 years later last November! We plumped for a 2011 4/4 Sport from Lifes Motors. As time is very precious I wanted to make sure I had time to drive it rather than fix it so decided it was better to go for something newer. I've now had the pleasure of driving an old 3 wheeler, new 3 wheeler and a plus 8 and can say that they all do have their own character. What ever you buy you will love it!
Hopefully see you around and about!
Roger
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