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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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To quote Mr Clarkson “But my God it’s exiting. You feel like you’ve been ejected from a cannon most of the time…”
Small wonder with 400 horses on the leash of a car weighing 1.2 tonnes.
Then we have “it still looks like the sort of car Christopher Plummer would have used to visit Susannah York”.
Presumably he believes Julie Andrews would not have approved...
Entertaining journalism certainly, but not entirely convincing on the 400 IMHO.
Chris
2015 Plus 4 Silverlake Blue
(2014 3.7 Roadster Crystal Blue)
(2012 4/4 Sport Black)
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I’m glad that JC likes the car, because it’ll help Morgan sell a few more. I’ll be interested to try the 400, to see if it feels any different to the standard Supersport, and if it feels as quick as our EV!
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I am happy that some of you rate his opinion, he is a self appointed expert in my book whose ego is carried on his paunch and he is a total irrelevance to me as are his erstwhile cohorts. They live in a vacuum far away from my world gladly and their opinions are for the masses not for those of us that have had years more experience of the real world and the vehicles it has to offer. To quantify that from 1968 onwards I have been fortunate enough to be supplied with free company transport so everything from a Ford 5cwt 105e van to Fargo 7Ltr V8 4x4 pick up in Canada working on Wolfe Island in the Eastern end of Lake Ontario (America) delete as you see fit. Holden Monaro GTS in RSA on dirt roads being the most memorable. The Ami 8 the most loved and the Reliant Scimitar GTE the most enjoyed at high speed working in Germany. Many Sierras and Mondeos and the stand out was the Ford Orion 1.6 GL it was a stormer with great handling and left Stornoway at 0500 onto the ferry and back to Stoke Fleming via Bristol Temple Mead by 1800 for the evening meal with the family. Route taken.There was scant coverage of revenue collectors in those days and it earnt me my company nickname of "low flyer" as they knew my late fathers history as a wartime Spitfire jockey. The Plus 8 remains top of my tree and the 4/4 Sport a tie with it's lissome handling. I have never listened to any other persons advise on cars and that won't be changing especially from an oversized spoilt brat who does seem to appeal to the masses of unwashed. At least he would appear to have seen a chink of light through his Ash chassis and his farm yarding and Blue tongue   You all enjoy him for me do  anything that keeps the MMC trading is good news but you don't have to like the buffoon..
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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So annoyed we cancelled the ST whilst away on vacation .
Phew, he certainly divides opinions.
I used to see him years ago driving at the bottom of ‘our road’. He was a big lump, big hair and head and terrible completion, white heads …. driving Escort's and other Ford’s. Looked very odd and oversized in a Ford Escort sport or was it a Mexico .
I enjoy his writing like I did Rod Liddle, both ST columnists They make me chuckle.
My wife really did not like him but Clarksons farm has changed that.
For us he is just entertainment. Would take some interest in his views on cars , farming, and other stories but not be swayed, make my own mind up . He is just entertainment in general.
MM
PS Thank god he is not a food critic, then I would be trouble as I find many of those a pita !
Still not seen a Morgan in 5 weeks away in euroworld.
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He may be a divisive figure but as he’s probably driven 1000’s of cars, and definitely all the good ones, his opinion matters.
As one of the most, if not the most, recognised motoring journalist……. in the world……. manufacturers want his positive reviews. 😁
I bet the folk at the factory are overjoyed…..!😁
Let’s see what Harry Metcalf has to say in the next few weeks, because I’d imagine he’ll get one for a test.
🇬🇧🇬🇧 And prey who is Harry Metcalf - a nearby farmer friend of his trading calves as the name suggests?
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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Learner Plates Off!
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Learner Plates Off!
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Clarkson for prime minister?
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Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
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Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
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Clarkson for prime minister? Perfect as they are only in post a matter of days.
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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Clarkson was forged in Doncaster/Rotherham, and his style and presentation is what you will find from any car pretender within ten miles of here. It's not solely his personal style, its the way people talk and think hereabouts. His dry humour can be funny but he is way past his sell by date. I actually agree totally with Rich. 
DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
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Keeping it real Dave as per 🙏
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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formerly known as Hugh Jorgan Has a lot to Say!
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formerly known as Hugh Jorgan Has a lot to Say!
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He may be a divisive figure but as he’s probably driven 1000’s of cars, and definitely all the good ones, his opinion matters.
As one of the most, if not the most, recognised motoring journalist……. in the world……. manufacturers want his positive reviews. 😁
I bet the folk at the factory are overjoyed…..!😁
Let’s see what Harry Metcalf has to say in the next few weeks, because I’d imagine he’ll get one for a test.
🇬🇧🇬🇧 And prey who is Harry Metcalf - a nearby farmer friend of his trading calves as the name suggests? He is actually a nearby farmer…😁…. I think that’s how he made his money….. but he was also editor of EVO magazine and is one of the most respected motoring journalist in the country. He’s not a youngster with a baseball cap, doesn’t power slide or J turn cars and seems pretty ‘normal’. He does however…… have a YouTube channel where he reviews cars as well as talking about and driving his own collection of cars…… He even has a farming YouTube channel ‘Harry’s Farm’, which as the title suggests, is all about his agricultural business. For anyone who wants a look at how difficult being a farmer is it’s definitely worth watching. He also…….. gave the plus four a good review…😁 🇬🇧🇬🇧
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