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Does anyone know, with the expected level of uncertainty as we are Talking Morgan, when Morgan Motor Company started offering a Radio as an option at build?
I've asked Martyn Webb as well....
The reason for my question will be revealed in due course!
Peter,
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Have a look in John Worrall's "Original Morgan", he might say in there. I'd have a look for you, but my copy is 100 miles away at the moment.
Tim H.
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I have and didn't find anything..
It seems this is not a significant issue in the true world of Morganeering...
Peter,
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As one Morgan dealer said to me, " The Morgan is not the best of environments to listen to a radio".
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As one Morgan dealer said to me, " The Morgan is not the best of environments to listen to a radio". There is some truth in that statement, especially when driving spiritedly. But sitting, parked in a field under a tree listening to Test Match Special on the "wireless" is a joy and when stuck in traffic the cheery report of the "traffic totty" on Radio 2 can be comforting as you realise it is "going to be some time"...!
Peter,
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I have a brochure/catalogue from September 1971 and a radio is not a listed option - this covers 4/4, +4 and +8.
However things had changed by 1999 as my present models catalogue lists a radio and aerial.
Mine came fitted with a Becker Mexico with matching 6 X CD stacker and 100w Bass booster, the previous owner was in the music business.
It's handy to listen to whilst fettling in the garage.
My 1993 Plus 8 had one fitted as a factory extra.
Last edited by 4/4sportsfun; 18/05/15 03:54 PM.
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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My 1986 model had a radio aerial fitted from new, but I don't think it had a radio originally.
Tim H.
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Peter I'm equally intrigued that your profile picture has changed! If I remember correctly that you had the "3 wheel trike" as your profile picture until such point as Caroline was persuaded that an M3W could join the fold with the +8 (or words to that effect)! Is there anything we need to know? 
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Peter I'm equally intrigued that your profile picture has changed! If I remember correctly that you had the "3 wheel trike" as your profile picture until such point as Caroline was persuaded that an M3W could join the fold with the +8 (or words to that effect)! Is there anything we need to know? I've lost the present M3W battle, but not the war. The new photo reflects my recent election victory. 
Peter,
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Peter I'm equally intrigued that your profile picture has changed! If I remember correctly that you had the "3 wheel trike" as your profile picture until such point as Caroline was persuaded that an M3W could join the fold with the +8 (or words to that effect)! Is there anything we need to know? I've lost the present M3W battle, but not the war. The new photo reflects my recent election victory. Never mind. Perhaps the lure of a new kitchen at some point will swing it! 
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