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Starter motors ...AND Heaters///lets not forget those!!! 
Neil
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AND...my car has Heated seats....I mean...
Neil
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Learner Plates Off!
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Learner Plates Off!
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If I had wanted modern day handling, high power and all the electrical driving aids I would have bought a merc or bmw, I bought the Morgan because of the traditional suspension, I like the 1950's driving style, I have a modern car for the chores and a classic for social and fun.
2017 Mercedes Benz SLC 200 AMG.
2019 Mercedes Benz GLA 200 AMG
Now Ex-Mogger!
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If I had wanted modern day handling, high power and all the electrical driving aids I would have bought a merc or bmw, I bought the Morgan because of the traditional suspension, I like the 1950's driving style, I have a modern car for the chores and a classic for social and fun.
Me too and my everyday car is also a 2013 Fiesta. As for modern stuff on a Morgan - Exterior door handles!! Who needs them? IMHO an unnecessary modern extravagance.  
Bud
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yes I don't really want to change the fundamental quirkiness of my car, I like it pretty much as it is.. that's why I bought it!
I would be more concerned about the changes needed to comply with ever increasing regulations in manufacturing. Surely the simplicity of the traditional Morgan's that we all love are under threat and its days are numbered?
Just how much longer can we drive around in cars part made of wood, no airbags, crumple zones, solid steering columns, roll bars, lack of side impact bars etc etc... yes I know its said that the current build structure is helpful in an accident but it wont comply for much longer...enjoy while you can!!
Steve
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As for modern stuff on a Morgan - Exterior door handles!! Who needs them? IMHO an unnecessary modern extravagance. My Plus 8 doesn't have them either through choice, they also spoil the lines!  Also no door handles is part of my security arrangements, you'd be amazed how many people fail to see how you get in to the car!! 
Brian
1970 Morgan Plus 8 - Moss Box (Indigo Blue)
2014 Morgan SP1 (Rocket Red)
2015 Morgan Plus 8 (Rocket Blue)
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It all went downhill after cars started getting starter motors. Some might argue that it started when they introduced the fourth wheel. The internal combustion engine was the dodgy step, we should get back to the nice electric cars that preceded it...oh, wait a minute...
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As for modern stuff on a Morgan - Exterior door handles!! Who needs them? IMHO an unnecessary modern extravagance. My Plus 8 doesn't have them either through choice, they also spoil the lines! Also no door handles is part of my security arrangements, you'd be amazed how many people fail to see how you get in to the car!! Insurers should offer a reduction for no door handles! 
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Scruffy Oik Member of the Inner Circle
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The internal combustion engine was the dodgy step, we should get back to the nice electric cars that preceded it...oh, wait a minute...
 Nice one
Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE
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Part of the Furniture
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Part of the Furniture
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Don't know about the slippery slope, but could do without the slippery nipples!
2021 Lapis Blue Plus 6  You know it makes sense!  2016 Carmine Red 991.2 C4S
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