Talk Morgan Forums Community The Malvern Arms Factory open day Saturday

Hi all,
Thanks to the nice people at Richard Thorne's place I had a fantastic visit to the factory on Sat.
I drove 4 cars....Supersport, Plus 8, 4/4 anniversary and 4/4 sport.
The staff were terrific, all enthusiastic;the factory tour was, as always, great. Sandwiches and everything!
The supersport was amazing. First automatic I've driven for a long time. VERY loud exhaust (too much for me in fact) but went like the wind. Actually, like the wind it went sideways when I pulled away - but the roads were wet and I was over enthusiastic....A real touring car; my wife would love it.
But then the Plus 8. Words fail. It's so planted, so quick, so ...utterly....fantastic. I love it. How can I find £85T? Really, it brings the plus 8 (I used to have a seventies one) into this century. The sound was perfect. It looks superb in the flesh. It doesn't feel too wide when you're driving it. Bit more elbow room inside too. It behaved impeccably on the wet roads, getting the power down with no problem - it leaps forward instantly on the pedal.The factory must be so proud of it. It's a world beater. Well, that's enough I suppose. Start saving chaps.
The anniversary 4/4 was excellent. Alot more refined than the 1600. More tourable. Really nice to drive with the added torque of course. However, jumping in the 1600 immediately after, I started to grin immediately. I threw it into some corners and it's really alive feeling; proper English sports car stuff. Highly enjoyable even with that awful 2nd gear. I couldn't really see why it was more fun than the 2L except they had different tyres - could that be it?
All in all a fabulous day. And great to see the factory clearly so busy and prosperous. Drove home next day (long way) in my Roadster the happiest car on the road (it was very bad rain and wind on Sunday) feeling lucky to be part of the Morgan family. What joy.
nick

Sound great.

How did you like the polished ash dash on the 4/4 Anniversary? I think it looks very retro and suits the car better than walnut.

Excellent! Congrats and enjoy

Very interesting write-up Nick, but you didn't drive the 3W?

Brian

I'm embarrassed but I didn't notice the dash on the Anniversary, sorry.
I drove the 3W a couple of weeks ago (at Richard Thorne's).
Loved that too, of course. But that's a fun thing only isn't it? I'm just not wealthy enough to spend that much on a toy, much as I'd love to and much as I admire those who do. Gorgeous thing though.

I also went to the Factory Open Day on Saturday, courtesy of Richard Thorne Classic Cars.

It was a great day and I also got some great ideas for my Plus 4 from seeing various cars in build around the factory.

I took the Anniversary 4/4 for a spin. Terrific car - loved every minute. I also took a three wheeler for a spin - I'm still grinning after that !!

Me too, well me and my better half,
I can only repeat whats been said before,absolutely fantastic day,we were made to feel really welcome,thanks to Dave at Lifes Motors in Southport for the invitation,and great sarnies too.
havent got one yet but its certainly made my mind up after driving the 4/4 75th aniversary,
Its a plus four for me,possibly a new one!,a lot to learn though along the way before i finally make that decision,oh my god which colour should i have.

The excitement continues on every drive.