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Hello from sunny Ilkley! Well I guess the clue was in my forum name? So, despite being 6'2" I have always fancied owning a Morgan since I first fell in love with cycle cars and the brand since going to the Stoneleigh kit car festival and meeting some three wheeled enthusiasts in 1999. Wind forward 20 years and I have come into some money I wasn't expecting, so can now fulfill my dream. Thing is, whilst I still love the cycle cars, I now also love the 4 wheeled versions, and thought I would start my Morgan ownership with something a little more practical. Being a tall lad, I've sat in a few 4/4s, Plus 4s and Roadsters. I'm happy I can get in and out. I find the snug cockpit actually enhances the 'sports car' experience for me! So, having spent a few months building up a database of vehicles for sale privately and via dealers so I could get a handle on the relationship between age, mileage, spec and price, (bit nerdy I admit, but it was informative) I'm down to two used 4/4s that float my boat, and I'm having them both looked over by my preferred automotive engineer, before haggling! I have first refusal on both. Watch this space! Like Arnie said in The Terminator "I'll be back" ! PS - This whole process has been made a bit harder by there being no Morgan dealership in Yorkshire ! Some of us have money here too - we just want more for it! Could this be why? 
Playing rugby and drinking beer in Yorkshire since 1968!
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Good luck & photos please of the car when you get it.
DaveW on here lives in Yorkshire, he may be able to comment on local dealers etc.
JohnV6
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2025 Renault Scenic Alpine etech "Yvette"
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Welcome from sunny Sydney, Australia
Good luck with the haggle....
A Morgan Identified Fastidious Owner...
2011 4/4 Bespoke, 1981 Delorean, Auburn Boat Tail
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Welcome to TM. 
DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
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Welcome to TM.
Good luck with your quest. Look forward to learning all about your new pride and joy.
Paul
Costock, UK
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Welcome and good luck with buying your car.
A most sensible approach.
You need to buy Dave Ws book - with a whole section dedicated to buying.
Do keep us posted.
Neil
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I didnt like to say 
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I have used Ledgerwood Morgan just over the Humber Bridge for my last two Morgans..nice old fashioned Dealership (in a good way!!!)
" I LOVE THE SOUND OF THROTTLE BODIES IN THE MORNING " (ROBERT DUVAL IN "APOCOLYPSE NOW " )
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miles of smiles Talk Morgan Expert
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A warm welcome from Aberdeenshire. Since I only have experience of one Morgan, ( 4/4 80th ),my advice is limited. All I can say is, I wanted something to enjoy the countryside in and for that it’s perfect, I wouldn’t change a thing.
I’m a realative newcomer on here too, it’s a great Forum with regular posts from members from all over the world.... and on your doorstep.
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Welcome to TM
Home town is Skipton so I know Ilkley very well and dined at the Box Tree a few weeks ago
Interestingly a tall chap bought my last 2000 4/4 4 Seater because it was the only Morgan he could get in and out of
2008 XXVII Platform, Bugatti Blue Roadster 4 Seater
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