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Just browsing and saw this. Seems a strange thing to sell having spent so much..... http://www.classic-auctions.com/Auctions...30V6-38419.aspx
Malcolm T
1966 +4
1957 TR3
1963 TR4
1983 LR 110
1985 Robin Hood 2.0l
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New engine at 13,500 miles? Gerry.
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New chassis costing how much £29k. That cannot be correct.
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Something not quite right about this
Andrew
'Alice' 2013 Duratec Plus 4. Pearl Blue
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Very weird. You certainly don't need to replace the chassis to convert to LHD. I wonder if it had been in an accident?
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Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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Whilst I was in Tims Emporium earlier this year they were working on a S1 Roadster that has been rather well stuffed by its owner in Spain.
As well as the reapirs it was being converted to LHD to return it to spain.
Could it be the same car? Bit of a coincidence..
Peter,
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No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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Whilst I was in Tims Emporium earlier this year they were working on a S1 Roadster that has been rather well stuffed by its owner in Spain.
As well as the reapirs it was being converted to LHD to return it to spain.
Could it be the same car? Bit of a coincidence.. Looks like it is, I saw it there last year if it is the same one, same colour by the look of it.
Adrian
Buggered Off, to a modern none leaky car, heart's still ticking
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Sounds like the stuffed one.
My 2009 4/4 Sport was quoted at £22,000 for repairs after my altercation.
When challenged by my Insurer Berrybrook started reducing that price - this was the stage where both my Insurer and I parted company permanently with Berrybrook.....
You only lose credibility once.
I have no doubt about the cost of a stuffed Roady + LHD conversion being about right, but are you happy paying this price for a written off car when there are loads of unsullied ones out there.
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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Sounds like the stuffed one.
My 2009 4/4 Sport was quoted at £22,000 for repairs after my altercation.
When challenged by my Insurer Berrybrook started reducing that price - this was the stage where both my Insurer and I parted company permanently with Berrybrook.....
You only lose credibility once.
I have no doubt about the cost of a stuffed Roady + LHD conversion being about right, but are you happy paying this price for a written off car when there are loads of unsullied ones out there. Given where the work was done yes I would be. The car has had a full restoration: new chassis, new wings and bonnet, complete re-spray and partial re-trim and all done by a very competent and respected workshop. It is no different to a 1970s car being re-build because of rust to the chassis and bulkhead. I don't think the accident is important. As to the RHD/LHD conversion, again it isn't important. Ruut's +4 was converted. Unlike almost any other car trad Mogs are virtually infinitly repairable and restorable. I hope this Roadster finds a new home soon, there are not many about.
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Sounds like the stuffed one.
My 2009 4/4 Sport was quoted at £22,000 for repairs after my altercation.
When challenged by my Insurer Berrybrook started reducing that price - this was the stage where both my Insurer and I parted company permanently with Berrybrook.....
You only lose credibility once.
I have no doubt about the cost of a stuffed Roady + LHD conversion being about right, but are you happy paying this price for a written off car when there are loads of unsullied ones out there. Given where the work was done yes I would be. The car has had a full restoration: new chassis, new wings and bonnet, complete re-spray and partial re-trim and all done by a very competent and respected workshop. It is no different to a 1970s car being re-build because of rust to the chassis and bulkhead. I don't think the accident is important. As to the RHD/LHD conversion, again it isn't important. Ruut's +4 was converted. Unlike almost any other car trad Mogs are virtually infinitly repairable and restorable. I hope this Roadster finds a new home soon, there are not many about.
I notice Morgan Motor Company have 17 Roadsters listed without even searching any other sources - shortage of Roadsters is not an issue, as can be said for most other models.
In 1972 when I first fell in Love with the Plus 8 and the price was £1,529 I was invited by Peter Morgan to the factory for a test drive upon my return to the UK, there has never been so many Morgan's on the market during this period of time.
2 X Plus 8's and a 4/4 Sport later on long may it continue as it made choosing my second Plus 8 considerably easier than in 1994.
Anyone doing a search will discover the Insurance history and would be ill advised to purchase this history if you have any intention of selling on at some stage, when you are in this price range and toy area financial "risk" is up to you to manage.
Mike Duncan had a rebuilt white Roadster in at the time I was looking to change my 1st Plus 8, but not only did it not press the right buttons the write off would have stayed lifelong with the car (it is a mind set) irrespective of the integrity of the cars mechanicals, it is just not that simple or straightforward.
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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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