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Looks interesting, effectively asking £30k, it would have to be pretty good at that price and then there is shipping and presumably import duty if coming to uk. Should be a fun car, looks quite sorted.
Adrian
Buggered Off, to a modern none leaky car, heart's still ticking
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Thank you. I am under the impresison that the aluminium ones are few and far between. The seats and general "lightweight theme" caught my eye.
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Just for guidance. It looks very similar to my 68 4/4 aluminium bodied comp spec well "patinated" series 5. The advertised car differs in having the twin webbers and more highly tuned motor, the bucket seats and 5 speed gearbox. All highly desirable unless you are looking for originality. I bought from a UK dealer and paid less than half the asking price of this one.
1968 4/4 1600
1950 Auster J5B
Kitfox S5 Outback
Jodel D9
1988 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9
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Quite a high price, but a nice spec, great patina, and interesting history. But why wreck it by putting in an original engine?
Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE
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Auster, when did you find yours? This might be overpriced then?
Frankly, I could do without the upgraded engine, and I'd prefer the original engine (and gearbox). But since I am new to these, I am not sure yet what has added value.
What is sure is that the idea of a competition model with alloy body appeals.
Maybe I need a cold shower to make me realise it is not the right car for me...
Edit: Hamwich: by original engine, I mean the one it was built with in the first place.
Last edited by George K; 16/06/16 07:23 AM.
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Just Getting Started
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You may have already done so, but the first thing I would do at this price is get the chassis number and check with the factory on it's spec when it left. A fair bit if its asking price is being based on its originality despite the change of engine and box. Just my tuppence worth.
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Looks a bit rough for that sort of money.
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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I asked for the chassis number.
Does Morgan answer these queries by email?
I agree it is a bit rough, but I have not seen another alloy one for sale.
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You can order a chassis record from the factory for a fee.
I think it is in there online shop.
JohnV6
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