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Could somebody please explain the full ins and outs (see what I did there?) regarding the 'long door' cars please?
Or failing that, point me in the direct of a good book detailing the changes, advantages, et cetera.
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Standard: galvanised chassis, stainless bulkhead and inner wings.
Doors 2" longer (easier ingress/egress).
What may, or depending on reliability, may not be advantageous: electrically heated windscreen.
Lots of other minor changes...
Graham (G4FUJ)
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Wasn't there a period in the 90's when long doors were an option but was pre stainless bulkhead? 
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Long Doors, now standard, came in when airbags had to be fitted in some markets. This meant the dash had to move further away from the seat. As a result the de-mister vents were no longer possible. As a result there were changes to the structure of the front of the cockpit that allowed longer doors to make entry and exit easier. It is all explained here: 4/4 And here: 100 years Buy them, essential reading!!
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Could somebody please explain the full ins and outs (see what I did there?) regarding the 'long door' cars please?
. And of course, it's easier to get in and out of the long door car! 
Jays
Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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100 Years - at £4395.86 it is a little steep for me.
Best Regards
Lang may yer lum reek
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Probably still plenty at the factory shop?  At the cover price.
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I'll sell my "perfect" condition version for a modest GBP1k. Free postage
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100 Years - at £4395.86 it is a little steep for me. It's the GBP2.80 postage that takes the proverbial! I'd want it and delivered with the courier wearing silk gloves for that!
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And of course, it's easier to get in and out of the long door car!
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although for those of us who are gazelle like .................
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