Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Classic Morgans (pre-CX) Plus 4 or Roadster?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya-9RJmYpQc


Worth a watch as it the uprated 4/4 with the 2L duratec ,and Henry Catchpole loves Morgans !

I must say I was most impressed with the performance and easy handling, light steering, character of the 75th Anniversary 4/4 that I test drove on behalf of Raphael before he bought it. It is, in effect, the narrow bodied Plus 4 that everyone keeps talking about. If one does not want to increase the power it is the perfect Morgan I think. If you want more power wider tyres are probably a good idea but you loose some of the "chuckability" and the light steering.
To my mind a narrow bodied Plus 4 should be considered by anyone seriously thinking of a choice between a 4/4 and a Plus 4.

Hi Bob....good to see you on here! When I'm back from Oz you are very welcome to try out Nero!

Hi
Try before you buy, it might be worth hiring one for the day or the weekend which would give you the opportunity to try the car properly. You would probably be able to negotiate the hire price off any subsequent purchase

I've not driven one, but that combination of good power and agility is what I've been developing with my 4/4 for the last 15 years. I used to think about 130bhp would be ideal, now I've got something over 160 I think that's about right for the tyres.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed. I've only recently joined TM and this is only my second post.
I've really enjoyed reading the various contributions and found it very useful as I ponder which model to buy when I retire next year. I'll certainly try out a Plus 4 and Roadster first, as well as a 4/4 which I wouldn't have considered until reading the positive comments on this model. Build quality does seem to be a bit of an issue, particularly with electrics but one would hope Morgan will fix this problem if they've not already done so. On the different models, I hadn't previously appreciated the difference between the first 3 litre Roadsters and the current 3.7 models, so a good used 3.0 litre looks an enticing prospect although getting a test drive in one may prove to be a bit more difficult until I find one for sale in a dealer.
Anyway thanks again and keep them coming.
P.s. One final point, nobody has mentioned the comparison with a Fronline LE50 MGB. Has anyone seen one in the flesh, or better still driven one?
Regards
Reggie B

I looked at a couple of Frontline MGB's at Silverstone a couple of years ago. I wasn't tempted, partly because I had enjoyed MGB's from 1982 to 2008, so was ready for a change. The Frontline car is nicely built but 'expensive' and with unknown residuals if that matters.

E1A.Sorry i missed your earlier posts welcome,theres a plus four and a roadster in the county the boys would be more than happy to show you around.We meet up once a month at the Halfway where unbiased advice will not be given(lots of plus 8s).I live in saundersfoot if you want a cuppa and i can put you in touch.

Hwyl Emyr(Em)

Diolch Emyr,
I live nearby and have sent you a message. Hope to speak soon.

Hello Jays, thanks for the offer. Hope to see you at Shelsley. To everyone, a thankyou for all the views in the posts. It seems that ALL models are GOOD and it boils down to individual preference. I must say that it's a dilemma I am enjoying at the moment.