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The boot was designed to open this way for a number of reasons..
1. To reduce the number of shut lines on the rear end panels to give a cleaner feel to it. The shut lines follow the main wrap around styling lines.
2. To provide a means to tension the fabric hood.. there have been a number of methods over the years, from an eccentric cam arrangement on the MK 1 aero to the tensioning frame on the traditional car
3. To hide the fuel filler, again this was to keep the look of the rear end clean and uncluttered.
Very interesting to read the comments, it was always going to cause a stir it has clearly divided opinion.. some love it, some hate it..
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... I am not sure it was worth holding up Miscellany for 3 days just to cover the Geneva show. The back is reminiscent of the Lexus SC 430 but I am sure it will appeal to a small number of Morgan enthusiasts.
I disagree Neil - I think it's quite a scoop for Miscellany and shows that MMC are indeed paying more heed to the Owners Club. I also think the new Aero will appeal to a significant number of Morgan enthusiasts but most of them, like me, will never be in a position to own one. It also keeps MMC well up in the motoring press as this will be stealing a few front pages I reckon. I love my trad but the new Aero shows positive forward thinking and I congratulate Steve, Jon and the team for producing such a stunning vehicle. But not everyone will agree with me - and that's great because we are all individuals and not sheep.  Cheers ! Agree - well put Baaaahhh
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I like the lines, the best Aero variant to date for me, especially with the hard top. I can't believe they couldn't design a mechanism that would allow the boot to lift at the front for tensioning the hood and then hinge in the conventional way for sensible boot access. Even the guy in the video has to lift the bag over the boot, not practical with anything heavy without clouting that expensive looking panel.
Mike Hughes
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I do like this rear end but would like it more with an exposed spare wheel!
Even if it was done in the style of a Healey Silverstone. So when you get yours, you can open an Aero improvements thread, starting with mods to the boot and figment of a spare wheel.   I reckon a metallic or metal flake orange with black wheels would look stunning, just the ticket for you Dave.
Adrian
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Lol, well you're only the Vice-Chair (elect) as confirmed in the same issue. 3 pages on the Aero and £80k base price including VAT CONFIRMED in the article. Oh, and I have voted "for" you Peter, so warm up those dancing girls...  See what I mean about clubs Peter 
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A spare wheel Dave?  can you really imagine a wheel the size of the Aeros sitting up there on the back? Apart from the weight and the resulting lack of boot space, just think of the aesthetics! I like the rear hinging boot lid....apart from the M3W....which no one seems to complain about...I don't know of any other car on the market that has one. It's all part of the eccentricity of Morgan that sets us apart.
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I just like spare wheels Jays.................even if there's no luggage space.
Yes Adrian - Sunburst Orange with black wheels. Mmmm.
I've now bought into the (gloss) black wheel club.
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Fuel filler in the boot = petrol in the luggage  not in the boot at all, just covered by the boot lid
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It looks like Mogs will continue to be marmite cars ie you lov'em or you don't !!
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On then VW T5 you open the passenger door to release the petrol filler flap. You can then close the door on filling. Something similar for the Aero 8 boot would be more practical.
I like the new rear end. Has a Bentley Continental feel.
Titus
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