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[quote=DaveK]David


Thanks Navy Dave

As I said, I've spent 19 years on the forums, lol!

A dealer once said to me that many owners are reluctant to spend on the parts of the car they can't see (as if they don't feel they are getting anything for their money, I suppose?).

I think the danger for me could turn out to be overthinking it all and/or not seeing the wood for the trees?!

Having watched the market for so long, it feels a bit different to be looking with serious intent. I am allowing about a year to find the right car but would be delighted to find the right one before the summer. I would be happy to trade some cosmetic imperfections for sound underpinnings. I don't want to be rebuilding the thing any time soon!


Best wishes

David Stuart
Mogdavid

With series Land Rovers its been established that conversion to any engine that was factory fitted to the basic model range is allowable. The most extreme example being fitting a Rover V8 to replace a 2.3 petrol or diesel without affecting the historic status. This being justified because the stage one V8 variant was introduced during series production.

The other point is that almost any modification does not impinge on historic status if it was carried out 30 years or more previously. Not sure how either of these facts affect this Morgan though.

Oh well, that answers that then...

Not sure that's entirely true with Morgans - many spend a fair bit on upgrades to suspension (SSL/Panhard Rods/Uprated Dampers) and brakes (Reaction Bars/Four Pot Calipers). Plus all the upgrades to Engines/Exhaust etc.

There's actually not that much you can do to a Morgan in the areas you can see (although some will buy every accessory going!)

Yes, I'm struggling to think of an example at the moment!

I think there are some owners who understand the mechanicals and take an interest in that side, while many don't and are happy to take the car for service each year and then just drive it. I'm guessing that Talkmorgan may attract a higher proportion of the former?

Thank you. That is handy info to keep in mind.