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Hi everyone,
I have just bought my first Morgan. A silver 1997 Plus 8 with royal blue hood and wire wheels
Worryingly bought from a distance, as it was located in Northern Ireland and I was in Cumbria.
An independent inspection confirmed a few things but was inconclusive on some important points. However, as the car only had 6000 miles on it, I decided to take a chance and have it delivered.
So far I am very happy. A coolant leak and duff battery being the first issues to be sorted.
Rust bubbles on the running boards will be dealt with in the future.
First is to get the car down to Lifes Motors in Southport for a full check over and service.
That is a week on Monday.
The adventure begins! There are so many things I don’t know about, I don’t know what to ask, so I’ll just say hello for now.
Oh! First thing was fitting a luggage rack so we can at least have weekends away.
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DaveW
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welcome to TM Phil. - from a Cumbrian living in Newcastle upon Tyne  Enjoy your new car and don't forget the search function on TM for when those questions appear - or just ask the very knowledgeable database that is TM! James
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Phil, A warm welcome to TM fom Sydney, Australia
A Morgan Identified Fastidious Owner...
2011 4/4 Bespoke, 1981 Delorean, Auburn Boat Tail
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Welcome. If it has that low mileage it is probably on the original tyres. They will need changing.
I hope you enjoy the car.
JohnV6
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Phil
Others will no doubt be along to correct me, but I think that Lifes Motors is no longer trading , BUT their chief spanner man has set himself up as an independent, and people speak very highly of him.
1997 is the changeover year from short to long door bodies , do you know which yours is? The former has the stainless steel bulkhead and valences, so easy to tell.
As it has so underused it might be worth doing a few shorter trips after the service to get the issues to the surface before setting off on a major tour.
The mechanicals are pretty bombproof (Rover V8 , R380 gearbox, Dana-Spicer rear axle) it is going to be cooling , electrics , brakes and suspension that are going to need attention.
Just ask any question , there is no such thing as a stupid one here, only silly mistakes from not asking them.
Andy G
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Ex-John McKecknie/Mike Duncan 1955 +4 racer.
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Hi Phil welcome the TM, warm welcome from Teesside, hope you enjoy you Morgan, looked a Great car in the advert 👌
Mal
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Welcome from Wales, the +8 is one of the best models...start the enjoyment.
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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Welcome Phil. Good to see another +8 in the fold.
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Hello Phil!
Welcome from northern Germany!
As others have said: You are welcome to ask any question here!
Enjoy the driving with your Morgan!
2005 4/4 1800ccm Duratec and a lot of HONDA CX500.......
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