Talk Morgan Forums Community The Malvern Arms Air Conditioning

The presence of Air Conditioning in a Morgan does seem to excite opinion, even more so than an audio system.

My views on audio are already known.

When I got Tarka I was, to say the least, doubtful that the A/C system was of any value.

I have now changed my mind.

With the hood up and driving on a cold day in the rain the inside of a Morgan can get a bit humid as the heater dumps warm humid air onto the screens, windscreen and soforth. Yes, I know the screen demister works, but it is still damp and "fuggy" after half an hour or so.

In a moment of brilliance I turned on the A/C: the damp air air is made cold, the moisture condenses out and then passes over the heater. So the car is filled with warm DRY air!!
OK, the amount of heat needs to be adjusted, as does the fan speed, as the car speeds up and slows down, but this is a real task for the co-pilot!.

A Morgan, with A/C, is a really nice car do drive in the cold rain.

So, I'm now a supporter of:
1: Heated Seats
2: Audio
3: A/C
4: Automatic transmission
ALL in a TRAD MORGAN

Does this make me a Trad-Heretic or just someone who is happy to use relavant technology??

A Non-Luddite.

I quite like being a Luddite.

There's a place for everyone.

Err....it's not a trad Morgan! It's an Aero.

Peter,

I would put you in the category of a new fangled Morgan owner, happy to drive a modern Morgan with all its gadgets, but failing to grasp the true nature of owning such a car, such as leaking roofs, soggy seats, draughty doors, misty windows and all the other associated idiosyncrasies of owning a proper old fashioned Morgan.

Neil

Ah yes, but after driving one I really, really want a M3W, inded I have a factory test drive arranged for the end of the month.
(Not going anywhere those Spaniels)!

M3Ws have their own set of idiosyncracies, plus potential unreliability and lack of creature comforts only exceeded by a bike...!

I hate to say this Peter, but a test drive will only confirm your desire to buy a Three Wheeler, and I think there is very little available as basic as a Three Wheeler, which will offset the opulence and comfort of Tarka. This, of course will give you the best of both worlds.

Interesting post Peter, I think you illustrate how the target audience has changed. My guess would be that there is the source of friction within the mscc too. Though goodness knows why anyone would do anythingnother than welcome any new Morgan owner with open arms...I love all the cars and if I meet another lover, I love them too!
I recall days when one could disagree with a fellow owner about a particular aspect....say auto/man...quite vociferously over a pint at a noggin......now it would be viewed as agression. So we stick to talking about meals..........
Nick

Each to there own. Peter Tarka is not a Trad, you are now posessed by the Dark Side!!