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Morgan Coming Back With The Classics?

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Hasn't the 3 wheel rig been available here? I've seen some new ones.

I understand there is (or will be) an electric one.
 
I heard about the change in the law and suggested elsewhere that perhaps Morgan and maybe Chaterham and others might be coming back. Alas, the other posters on that site had no idea what I was talking about.
 
The only car my wife says I cannot have! :sorrow:

She rode in a co-workers Plus 8 once and, despite having driven small, higher-performance cars with modded suspensions all her adult life, the Morgan she says is too stiff.
 
Steve said:
Saw this blog post from Car and Driver in my news feed this afternoon... Tcherek, can you elaborate on this at all?https://blog.caranddriver.com/good-...ell-its-venerable-roadsters-in-america-again/
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The change in the law affects IIRC companies that produce less than 500 cars per year - so, Morgan, Factory Five, possibly even some of the more exotic supercars will be able to get their cars compliant more easily. I suspect for us it means ordering from the factory but having less hoops when it arrives.
 
A little over the top in price for the average individual. For a modern built car, I'd rather have a new Jag, not cheap either, but they won't beat you to death in ride and to me look a lot nicer. Sorry but, the new Morgan reminds me of a kit car with a Morgan grill. :devilgrin: PJ
 
PAUL161 said:
A little over the top in price for the average individual. For a modern built car, I'd rather have a new Jag, not cheap either, but they won't beat you to death in ride and to me look a lot nicer. Sorry but, the new Morgan reminds me of a kit car with a Morgan grill. :devilgrin: PJ
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me too!
 
I don't know, gives me something to shoot for; I think I'd rather own a new Morgan than any other new car.
 
Paul, I really don't like all of the things that come standard on new cars. It is just that much more stuff to go wrong at some point.
 
waltesefalcon said:
Paul, I really don't like all of the things that come standard on new cars. It is just that much more stuff to go wrong at some point.
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May I suggest - a late 1960s Mercedes-Benz?

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Example: a 1967 250S (W108). No fancy electronics, no pneumatic or hydraulic gizmos, carbureted, power brakes, power steering, inline six, four speed automatic. If cared for, will last forever.

Tom M.
 
Well ... it once had a driver who spoke English ...

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Tom, I am looking into getting an older Mercedes, my dad always liked them and we usually had at least one in the stable.
 
Steve said:
Saw this blog post from Car and Driver in my news feed this afternoon... Tcherek, can you elaborate on this at all?https://blog.caranddriver.com/good-...ell-its-venerable-roadsters-in-america-again/
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Can I elaborate? Where do I start? Unfortunately, I am not allowed to make public statements that might be inconsistent with the version of facts being presented from other sources. I have eavesdropped on the e-mails concerning this subject for months before it became a public topic of interest. Sorry not to offer more clarification, however due to my position as a local representative of the Morgan brand, I cannot make assertions not yet approved for release. Off the record, if a Plus 4 in 2017 appeals to you, the wait list can be found at morgancars-usa.com

The phrase at the end regarding finding outlets for distribution is a painful one for me, as we have waited over 10 years (this time, there have been previous lapses of availability in the US) to be able to gain access to the product which we have repersented for almost 50 years. I fear a new crop of dealerships is inevitable. I have seen it happen before when after a 4 year dry spell, 7 new dealerships were appointed and the sales of course dispersed among them Were it not for the good reputation my stepdad has cultivated over the decades, we woud no longer be in business at all. Fortunately, despite the new customers who have no inkling what it has taken to survive since 1968, there are some car enthusiasts who have done their research, and appreciate Bill's efforts enough to bring us their business.
 
Tcherek, I would happily catch a bus to California to buy a Morgan. Driving a new Morgan from California to Oklahoma would make for a great road trip, but alas even one with only three wheels is out of my price range.
 
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