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Joined: Aug 2013
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Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
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Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
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This is worth a read. Road Trip I still want one to partner the Plus 8.....  I am very aware of all the issues...I just don't care. I want one. I've kept my bike gear, in preparation. The only problem is  who won't let me spend the money.
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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Toys for Boys Talk Morgan Regular
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Peter - great find, great review.
Omne trium perfectum
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Joined: Apr 2011
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Needs to Get Out More!
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Needs to Get Out More!
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Excellent and sympathetic article from someone who "gets" it.
I love that shade of silver, looks great on the car.
Giles. Mogless in Paris.
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A good read indeed. Peter Egan certainly has a way with words.
I was interested in the 'straight from the horse's mouth' S&S comments regarding the necessity of the engine cowl to prevent a temperature gradient across the cylinders.
Andy
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However, this doesn't sound right:
'It's helped, no doubt, by its wide, five-foot front track (13 inches wider than my 1965 Morgan Plus 4!)'
By my reckoning the 3 wheeler is only 90mm wider than the current 4/4.
Andy
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Joined: Aug 2013
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Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 15,794 Likes: 14 |
However, this doesn't sound right:
'It's helped, no doubt, by its wide, five-foot front track (13 inches wider than my 1965 Morgan Plus 4!)'
By my reckoning the 3 wheeler is only 90mm wider than the current 4/4. But isn't the 2015 4/4 wider than a 1965 4/4? Trad cars have been getting wider over the years, the 2013 Plus 8 is the widest at... Wait for it... 5' 8"!! 
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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Peter - great find, great review. +1 I'd love one too but not in Aus.
Richard
1976 4/4 4 Seater
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This is worth a read. Road Trip I still want one to partner the Plus 8..... I am very aware of all the issues...I just don't care. I want one. I've kept my bike gear, in preparation. The only problem is who won't let me spend the money. On alternate weeks we can swap. You get to play with the M3W and I get to play with a five litre Morgan.. 
Steve
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What a superb write up of what sounds like an idyllic M3W roadtrip. I love his friend's comment: "This thing answers a lot of psychological needs, all in one vehicle. It's equal parts Gipsy Moth biplane, Hacker-Craft mahogany speedboat, classic motorcycle, and vintage sports car. But it's new and modern and doesn't need to be restored." A perfect summary of what its all about 
Red Leader 
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L - Learner Plates On
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L - Learner Plates On
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doesn't need to be restored but "sometimes" repaired..
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