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#609858 27/12/19 07:27 AM
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Who knew that a 57yr old could feel like a big kid again happy3

Just before Christmas picked up my first Morgan, a beautiful silver 95 plus 8 form Allon White and drove it home, I have the biggest smile on my face. Mrs C has been for her first outing and has named her as " The Duchess", which is very appropriate. I'm very fortunate that Mrs C is a fellow petrolhead as well and is busy planning trips away already.

I spent about nine months searching for the right car with a good spec, and when I spotted this one by chance a few weeks ago, I knew I had to test drive it quickly as they don't hang around long. Big thank you to all who contribute on this site as it really helped us gain beneficial insights as to look out for in a Mog. Special thanks to the gentleman that visited Cop Hill Climb with his wife this year who took time out to speak with us about their ownership experiences, I owe you a beer! Anyhoo we spent the weekend looking and discussing and booked a test drive for the Monday morning.John and team at Allon White were excellent and ran through all the specs on the car before the test drive, needless to say I was hooked as it it lived up to all my expectations, and left paying a deposit. Two weeks later after and MOT and a full service, it was ready to pick up. happy3. It was Minus two degrees, and I drove the forty-five miles home with the roof down and heater on, boy this car turns heads.

So far we have only driven a hundred miles in her but hope to squeeze in a few more over Christmas if the weather improves.

Now on a serious note to the gentleman previous owner who is now in his eighties and has had to let his pride and joy of twenty years go. I solemnly promise to look after her and afford her all the good care and attention that you have so lovingly bestowed on her. Rest assured we will look after her and that she is in good hands.

The spec:

3.9 v8
Engine Upgrade gas flowed, big cams and springs
Walnut Dashboard
Moto-lita Steering Wheel
Clock
Red Mohair Simmonds Hood Conversion
Tonneau
Tonneau Bag
Sidescreen Bag
Pneumatic Lumber Supports
Stainless Rear Exhaust and Silencer
Tracker
Aluminium Wings/Body
Walnut Door Cappings
Chrome Wire Wheels
Eared Spinners
Oil Cooler
Spax Adjustable Shock Absorbers Front & Rear
K & N Air Filter
Luggage Rack
Door Handles
Extra Tread Rubbers
Badge Bar
Spots
Red Wingbeading
Padded Sidescreen Inner Panels
Rear and side wind deflectors
Storm cover


Excited of of Buckinghamshire

Now if I can just work out how to post a picture......


Silver Morgan +8 " The Duchess"
'69 Triumph Bonneville

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Welcome aboard, and of course the +8 is the pick*of the Morgan range

*On reflection that is not accurate, any Morgan with a besotted owner is the pick of the range love

Last edited by Rovert; 27/12/19 07:37 AM.

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Welcome to TM. Wishing you many happy and safe miles.
I saw the car while mine was in for a service and recognised it. I didn’t think it would be long before it sold.
You have a lovely car now - hope you get to use it lots.


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Welcome to TM

Red wing beading is pretty racy

Sounds a cracker


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Welcome.
Have a great time with that +8 thumbs


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I can well understand the huge excitement of owning ones first Morgan and a v8 as well , totally mad car , massive smiles and people coming up to you in Petrol stations and car parks with smiles !! thumbs

The smiles never shades end !


Geneva 2016 plus 8' The Green Godess' 4 side exits .


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Welcome. Allon White's are a great dealer & the +8 a good car.
Do join one of the MSCC groups such as Thames Valley or Swanmog to broaden your circle of Mog owning friends & get a fantastic social life.


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You sound like you are exactly the right person for that car. No wonder it decided to adopt you!!!!
Fab-flipping-tastic!!!
Big welcome to the best gang in the world filled with people who fully share the precise emotions you are going through. It doesn’t lessen at all as the days go by either.
Congratulations and happy morganeering in 2030 and beyond
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Welcome to Talk Morgan !!!


" I LOVE THE SOUND OF THROTTLE BODIES IN THE MORNING " (ROBERT DUVAL IN "APOCOLYPSE NOW " )
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John V6, Have joined MSCC and Thamesmog group, looking forward to outings in 2020

kevfitz, Thats my baby !Thanks for posting


Silver Morgan +8 " The Duchess"
'69 Triumph Bonneville

Life is a journey, best traveled in a Morgan
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