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You're quite right....  I is normal quite good with Eglish and things. There is some debate whether 'very' unique, 'more' unique etc can be used, but I tend to agree with you, they cannot. I was trying to make the point that there are quite a few cars that could be called individual or unique, a Morgan perhaps epitomises the expression. It is unique to look at and always an event to drive. The epitome of uniqueness? Would that be allowed?
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if not a Morgan I would look at an MG Midget (a mate has one which is just the nuts) or more likely a Mazda MX5 Mk1 Rocketeer V6 conversion.
The reason is that I use the Morgan for days out and for road trips. The Mazda is a great car and with extra torque and power it would work very well in that role. The handling and performance would help keep one involved!
I am off on a boys road trip to the Black Forest in the Caterham next week but could see the Maxda being a more practical alternative to the Caterham. It would be good on the track day on the way home and, more importantly, eat the miles on the Autobahn.
That does not mean I would turn my nose up at a super car, budgets do not stretch to a new one, but as a special car the Cayman GTS appeals.
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if not a Morgan I would look at an MG Midget (a mate has one which is just the nuts) or more likely a Mazda MX5 Mk1 Rocketeer V6 conversion.
The reason is that I use the Morgan for days out and for road trips. The Mazda is a great car and with extra torque and power it would work very well in that role. The handling and performance would help keep one involved!
I am off on a boys road trip to the Black Forest in the Caterham next week but could see the Maxda being a more practical alternative to the Caterham. It would be good on the track day on the way home and, more importantly, eat the miles on the Autobahn.
That does not mean I would turn my nose up at a super car, budgets do not stretch to a new one, but as a special car the Cayman GTS appeals. It would be difficult to beat the madness/fun/handling/rapidity of a caterham and they look old fashioned as well as long as its not raining too much !
Geneva 2016 plus 8' The Green Godess' 4 side exits .
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You're quite right.... I is normal quite good with Eglish and things. There is some debate whether 'very' unique, 'more' unique etc can be used, but I tend to agree with you, they cannot. I was trying to make the point that there are quite a few cars that could be called individual or unique, a Morgan perhaps epitomises the expression. It is unique to look at and always an event to drive. The epitome of uniqueness? Would that be allowed?  you will have to surrender the pedant's cap.
1968 4/4 1600
1950 Auster J5B
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I must admit to having a liking for the MG YA and YB. Either would be very enjoyable, if I was ever in a position where getting in and out of the Morgan became an issue. 
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A friend of mine had a Y Type back in the day and the best thing about it was the Jackall system. Riding in it - the view down the bonnet is very Morgan. But it was very slow. Begging for a Duratec and MX5 gearbox..........
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Very poor reputation for reliability, unfortiunately.
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I would probably be looking for a well rebuilt Dolomite Sprint with some tuning and improvements.
Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.
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I quite fancy a nice mid to late 80's MB SL, the R107?
Andy
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As most people probably remember I sold my +4 a year ago now (same reasons as Bobar - Bob).
Do I miss the +4, to be honest yes, would I buy another, no way!
MMC attitude towards me as a customer was appalling.
The SLK has been an amazing car over the last 12 months, just had it in for it's service, MB garage dropped me home, picked me up when it was ready, coffee and biscuits whilst it was washed and vac'd.
I sincerely hope Morgan continue to manufacture cars but I feel they will need to up their customer service and looking at todays prices they may need to look seriously at keeping the costs down, £45000 + for a new 4/4 ?
Nice looking car Bobar, enjoy.
Dave W, I came to Morgan from years of classic motorcycles, I am ok with the Morgan foibles, leaks, bits not working/falling off but I do expect the engine to work correctly and if not I expect the dealer/factory to rectify the problem in a reasonable time frame, I was still waiting for the ECU upgrades over 12 months from new!
Roll on June, 4 weeks touring France in the SLK, can't wait!
Whatever you drive Enjoy, the government are doing their best to drive us off the roads!!!!
Ian
2017 Mercedes Benz SLC 200 AMG.
2019 Mercedes Benz GLA 200 AMG
Now Ex-Mogger!
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