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So having collected my new all black 4/4 from Ledgerwood Morgan with 31 miles on it after impressive 5 1/2 week build time,I took a road trip.....
Day after handover I drove 300 miles in torrential rain,sunshine,roof off,roof on and .......
Its noisy,bumpy,suffers from wind noise but guess what ?
I LOVE IT !!!!
Comfortable,handles well with an eager Sigma engine and a fantastic close ratio Mazda 5 speed gearbox.
Once you master entry to the well trimmed cabin (you fold yourself in !!)..its a joy to drive and I don't even miss my Porsche 356 for the total driving experience.
I was expecting a quiet engine note and had plans to fettle the exhaust but it has a good sound with enough noise for a long journey. Might want to investigate air induction system in future...any opinions welcome.
All in all..happy buying experience,happy factory visit and happy driving experience...can't wait for the Sigma to loosen up with a few thousand miles.
Regards
" I LOVE THE SOUND OF THROTTLE BODIES IN THE MORNING " (ROBERT DUVAL IN "APOCOLYPSE NOW " )
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Congratulations, many safe miles and smiles.
Ian
2011 Plus 4
Wild Mogs Reims 2019, Goodwood 2018, Isle of Man 2017, Carried on to Caramulo" 2016
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Drive on the Wild Side Part of the Furniture
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Congratulations, hope you have many happy miles in you new Morgan. 
Adrian
Buggered Off, to a modern none leaky car, heart's still ticking
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Ledgerwwod a good dealership decision - however far you are from them.
My four Morgan's came from Phil - who does such a good job preparing each car.
No connection - but a very satisfied customer.
Cheers
David H
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Congratulations. Once the Morgan bug bites there is no cure!
Andrew
'Alice' 2013 Duratec Plus 4. Pearl Blue
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Congratulations. Sounds a really great first journey. May you have many more enjoyable miles.
David
Morgan Plus 4 2005
Jaguar XJ8 1999
LR 110 Station Wagon 2008
Volvo V90 D4 2017
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Welcome!
Best time to get a new Morgan, no one expects to see them out in the winter, yet they are perfectly capable and comfortable!
But less thna 6 week build time? That is remarkable!
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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But less thna 6 week build time? That is remarkable!
Back in 2008 the time between ordering a pick-up of my Plus 4 was just 5 weeks.
Regards
Alan
AP08 MOG
2016 Plus 4 GDi - Mazda Soul Red Metallic
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Congrats and welcome!
I too have the Sigma and love it!!
Williams are working on an induction kit and a scottish firm are producing a run as well ( sorry cannot recall their name).
There are lots of days at this time of year when u can drive your car...enjoy!!
Neil
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