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I have just read in Miscellany that the 4 seaters are being withdrawn from production. The intention is that it will be reintroduced again in the future.
I can think of a few reasons but what is the official reason from inside the factory?
Titus
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would be interesting to hear why.. For some a 4 seater is the only option when it comes to a Morgan. Fun for 4 rather than 2 and lots more practical...
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Yes I read that last night and my immediate thought was one of problems with rear occupant safety regulations
The statement about reintroducing them was vague
I love 4 seaters, new and old but sadly I think it might be end of Morgan 4 seaters - I'm surprised they have lasted this long to be fair
My dream of ordering a new one in the next couple of years might be now scuppered
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I'm biased but the older ones have better lines than the new ones that look "wrong" (to my eye). That said they all look wrong with the roof up!
A sad day.
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I think the best looking with the hood up or with the side screens on is the post 2006 4 seater.. My Dad has just bought a 2007 Roadster 4 seater, its a massive improvement on my 1996 +4 4 seater my previous 1987 4/4 4 seater and my dads old 1979 4/4 4 seater.. Adults can fit in the back with the hood up, it has a very handy boot area and is a lot more solid a car.. Just my thoughts.
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Is it a question of low production numbers and rationalising the range I wonder.
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I think the best looking with the hood up or with the side screens on is the post 2006 4 seater.. My Dad has just bought a 2007 Roadster 4 seater, its a massive improvement on my 1996 +4 4 seater my previous 1987 4/4 4 seater and my dads old 1979 4/4 4 seater.. Adults can fit in the back with the hood up, it has a very handy boot area and is a lot more solid a car.. Just my thoughts.
Will I agree about the post 2006 4 seaters having hired 2 of them from Morgan before I got mine The only thing that I think would improve the aesthetics in my opinion would be having the painted side screen panels painted in a finish to match the colour of the hood rather than the body colour
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What models are we talking about Plus 4 and Roadster??
Cheers,
Mark
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Think of the secondhand values, though..  Every cloud etc..
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perhaps it's because demand is low, and MMC want to make things more simple
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