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Hello one and all. I am George, and a new member here.
I am a car enthusiast, with a lifelong passion for.....Porsches. Currently own a 911 cab and a 964 C4, both getting full time use, in summer and winter respectively.
Why Morgan, would you ask? Well, there are several reasons:
-Can't drive fast anymore. Not that there is no enjoyment in driving the cab at a leisurely pace, but these 911s love speed, and the enjoyment is most felt when the fear of police gets very real.
-Love mechanical work. I have been restoring/maintaining my 911s for over 20 years now (only way I can afford them), and it is my method of stress relief.
-Want to experience driving in a more seminal sense, where you put a coat if you're cold, where some drops won't melt you (or the car), where you have to actually have a strategy for a fast drive beyond the mere "push the gas for more speed" thought. Living in a mountainous area makes for challenging drives. It is easy to go fast uphill with 260+ HP, but it takes more talent with 70 or so horsies...
-LOVE the morgan looks, and the mechanicals are approachable for a weekend mechanic like myself. Can't wait to drive up the A82 to Fort Augustus.
So. With that, what do I want, what do I look for? I am here to read and learn, to fine hone my criteria for a Morgan I can buy, use and enjoy. On top of my wishlist today would be a zero-option 4/4 from the 60's in the simplest form.
You will see that I won't take much bandwidth, having little knowledge, but you can also rest assured I will soak up as much as I can, and will let all know if/when I get my own Morgan.
Thanks for reading this far.
George
Last edited by George K; 02/09/14 12:54 PM.
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Sounds like you are from Scotland with the bit about the A82 , go out and try every one . They each speak to you in there own way , seat of the pants , s/wheel , pedals . As we all agree one of them will stand out above the others. 
Last edited by Jack The Lad; 02/09/14 01:12 PM.
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Welcome to the forum George, good luck and enjoy your search.
Ian
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Wild Mogs Reims 2019, Goodwood 2018, Isle of Man 2017, Carried on to Caramulo" 2016
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Welcome to the forum George, good luck and enjoy your search. +1  A VERY different proposition to a Porsche!
Jays
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Welcome George.
Good luck with your search... Not so many earlier cars about and many end up going abroad.
Cheers,
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
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Welcome to the forum George, good luck and enjoy your search. +2. Welcome.
Richard
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Welcome to Morgan Mania George. Depending on whether you want a four or an eight, I would start with a 4, late seventies to late early nineties, stop at late eighties if you want it without computer. You can have a lot of fun (is that the correct word)in boosting them up and they are very easy to work on. If you dont get the correct power feel from that, then look at the eights. As we all will tell you, you will know the right one when you see it, it will pick you. 
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Welcome George and good luck with the search
A Morgan Identified Fastidious Owner...
2011 4/4 Bespoke, 1981 Delorean, Auburn Boat Tail
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Welcome to Morgan Mania George. Depending on whether you want a four or an eight, I would start with a 4, late seventies to late early nineties, stop at late eighties if you want it without computer. You can have a lot of fun (is that the correct word)in boosting them up and they are very easy to work on. If you dont get the correct power feel from that, then look at the eights. As we all will tell you, you will know the right one when you see it, it will pick you. +1 A very warm welcome George and Good Luck with your choice.
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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