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3.7 Roadster
I spent a few happy hours rummaging around the factory today. After announcing at reception that I'd come to look at my 3.7 Roadster & being told that they were not yet in production, I tried to explain how unhappy I would be if that was so, after being told that mine was in production & driving across the country to see it...
It seems that the situation is as follows (I hope I got this right):
As is known, the organisation setting up the new engine let Morgan down very badly, but most of the testing is now complete. The last test was supposed to be completed today, but the test house c**ked up the test procedure, so it must be re-done. As soon as that is complete, the car can be registered with the authorities & thay can start selling them!
So far, 4 (or it may be 5 ) cars have been built, 2 prototypes & 2 (or 3) customer cars. Because of the cramped conditions, to say nothing of the cost of un-sellable stock lying around, no more are being built until they can be sold.
The dash has been re-designed after comments made at Geneva. I've seen a picture & I don't think it's too bad. The centre section is the same as the picture posted by numog but the section in front of the driver has been made much more presentable (I think). The buttons operate the functions that the buttons along the lower part of the centre section of the old dash used to do ( hazards, fogs etc).
Hopefully, production proper can start in the month or so...
Ian
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Is that a new prototype car in the left foreground of the dispatch bay? Like the headroom but not sure of the roof line It's the new Morgan golf buggy...
3.7 Roadster
4" Ruston Procter SD Tractor
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Ian,
Does your new steed have the rumoured "rising Rate" spring set-up on the front?? If so what is different? It would be great if it was so we can get some idea of the improvement, if any!!
Cheers!
Robbie
2021 Plus Four -- Helga
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That's something I forgot to ask :-(
From the pictures, I'd say not. The springs look the same ( same number of turns) as those on my old Roadster.
Ian
3.7 Roadster
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Oh Well!! Gives you another excuse to go and check on progress!!!!!
Cheers!
Robbie
2021 Plus Four -- Helga
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3.7 Roadster
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 HOORAY! My dealer just called me to URGENTLY spec my new Roadster now!!!  Seems as if they are REALLY starting the thing now........... 
It doesn´t matter how fast it becomes, but how it becomes fast.  2015 Roadster 3.7
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Great news for you...you can start getting excited now!
Jays
Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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Jay - you can BET i am (already)!!  And you may guess HOW i am.........  
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tell us what your Roadster spec and colour choices are please
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Good to hear that the dash has been redesigned. I look forward to seeing photographs of your completed car.
David
2020 Roadster 3.7 Dove Grey.
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