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....The secret is to always have more demand than you can supply rather than the other way round. Morgan aren't going to make 100 Eva's that sit in a fenced parking lot unsold. Yes, there is a considerable amount of R&D expense but I would expect that they would budget for that.
I believe it was Peter Morgan who quoted Henry Ford. When asked a salesman to produce more cars, Henry Ford said he was happy to have demand greater than supply, and he would sack salesmen when supply was greater than demand. oddly I have just tried to Google this quote and the first hit I found was on a previous TalkMorgan thread...posted by me 
Steve A11OGE Red 1989 4/4 4 seater
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I think this shape 'grows on one' with each viewing. I like the centre bonnet strip, but it looks like the bonnet will open conventionally from the front with rear hinges and the panel join is on the colour change. I also think that the wipers (or single wiper|) will be concealed behind the lip when parked. The only detail which jars a bit is the spiked rear panel, which has an oriental flavour. But to extend that further back would resemble 60's Corvette styling. I assume theres no interior since there are no interior shots. I think this car should be judged first as a modern GT, and it's visually effective, and definitely quirky, but so are Bugattis. Whether it will impact on MMC either way remains to be seen. Personally if I were to win the lottery now, I would rather find an Aeromax, which to me is still the definitive (Morgan) closed GT shape. The trouble is, I might never use it because I'm so besotted with the Roadster......... 
DaveW
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Mr Fezza Talk Morgan Expert
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wipers are hidden - matt confirmed this to me at goodwood. not clear how many wipers though, one would be the obvious solution though...
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I truly had to let it sink in, I expected something different and can't imagine me driving this car sad but true, my enthousiasme went away seeing the second teaser and when I saw the real pictures; I felt dissapointed what I do like/see is some details that could be fine on a remake of the Trads (when ever legislation obliges MMC to do so) I whiched it was more like the lifecar/SLR and less baroque I like this one for exemple: http://www.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_777/car_photo_388882_25.jpgbut the real model has a more bulged motor-hood and wheel-arches anyway, YES, I see things I like, but the overall design doesn't make me want one though I confident M.H. will design some more nice cars and one of them will suite my needs 
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Personally I think this car looks absolutely sensational.
If it really comes in at £70k-£80k I would try to find the money to get one. Suspect the first run (100?) are already long sold by now even?
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I think the Eva is an impressive design. My only gripe would be the recessed grille. Change it to an Aero grille and it would be great.
Still wouldn't change my Aero for one though !!! I need to feel the sunshine.
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Steve
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funny how you seem to have a very selective reading as I specifically wrote and I quote it here "...not meaning that those who will buy the eva are not (morgan enthusiasts) but the proportion will be much lower"
as for expanding client base, I am not making it up, it has been said by Morgan itself if I am correct. I don't doubt that there will be an expanding client base, now who's being selective? Just as the Aero models increased the mix and age of the Morgan park. I just don't agree with the supposition that, and I quote verbatim, it will necessarily "reach the car ark of football pitches, the garages of rich russian and other people wanted to be notice". For example, on the PH thread there are quite a few petrolheads, including 'Jonny TVR', that have said they will or have ordered an EvaGT. P.S. ... and now other TVR owners are placing deposits. It seems that Cerbera owners like it too! DJC here, ex TVR owner (x2), I believe I may have put my hand up in the thread aswell about doing something emotional...
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DJC here, ex TVR owner (x2), I believe I may have put my hand up in the thread aswell about doing something emotional...
it's a passion isn't it  welcome on the forum!!!
Steven
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Mr Fezza Talk Morgan Expert
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Hi DJC (Maverix) welcome to the relaxed and friendly corner of the web known as TalkMorgan
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There's a few ex-Tivvers here...  Welcome! 
Graham (G4FUJ)
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