Talk Morgan Forums Community The Malvern Arms Addio Basher (John Bishop)

Many of the newer members of this forum would not have known John Bishop aka "Basher", a long time employee at Morgan.
We first heard that he had commenced his battle with cancer back in 2012.
Send Basher your best
Over the years he has visited us several times in Italy. He was a man who did not just lie down and take it, and he lived his life as best he could, taking many road trips to Europe.

Sadly the news has just reached us that he has finally reached the end of his road.



RIP Basher

Yes a heartfelt RIP, there are many Morgan bonnets with his name stencilled on the seam. Always made with care & dedication. Truly an expert metal Basher.

RIP Basher, my previous Roadster had his name stamped into the bonnet hinge seam & it always made me smile

Me too Jon. All of my Morgans had "Basher: bonnets...the last by special request.

Lorne

I did not know Basher, but RIP "Basher". Just for my knowledge, did he stamp always his Basher mark in the bonnets he made? Then I have to check my 1990 4/4! 15 years was a long struggle. Thanks for sharing this, Peter! 🙏🏻

1990 it would be possible. I am not sure when he started stamping "BASHER" on the bonnet hinge. He did tell me something about it once but I don't recall the details. It was something he started as a thing he thought was amusing and since nobody objected he kept doing it.
Here is an interview with him.

I'd never looked I must admit, but Mine are Basher bonnets as well......🤷🏻‍♂️
I been to the factory lots over the years so must have seen him at work...
It's an odd, small thing that connects us all to someone we didn't really know but we look at his handiwork everytime we drive the cars.
RIP, your legacy will be around for a hell of a long time.

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A video of John's final pass by the Morgan works. A salute to Basher. RIP John.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1601373187802980