RE: PH fleet: Morgan Plus 8
Discussion
It almost pulls at the strings, love the classic looks with modern underpinnings and I've got a lot of time for the BMW V8, but the wheels are properly horrific. And that's coming from someone who drove a modified chav charriot for years, so Id say it needs sorting. Its not even just a bad match up, they look like cheap eBay specials you'd see on a battered Civic estate.
All the same I spend most of my time in and around Bristol so I can only hope Ill see you blat past me on the A38 at some point
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All the same I spend most of my time in and around Bristol so I can only hope Ill see you blat past me on the A38 at some point
.Edited by J4mmin on Wednesday 1st February 06:05
Harry Flashman said:
As to growing into Morgans - I completely agree.
I bought my first Aero 8 at 29, when I was looking for a Ferrari. I saw the Morgan, was intrigued, drove it and immediately stopped looking for F355s (depreciation wise that turned out to be a good plan!). I still regarded the trads as a bit idiosyncratic, and not for me.
Two weeks ago (I'm now 34) I drove my Aero 8 (my second) down to Brands Hatch Morgan, and was lucky to test drive not just the 3 Wheeler (which was AWESOME!!), but also a Plus 4 traditional in Supersports spec. And I got it - I really did. 5 years ago, I don't think I would have done (beautifully set up car, by the way - and completely analogue - no power steering, no power brakes, no electronics whatsoever apart from the ECU). As a track car, I'd have one in a shot (but raw for daily use).
There are better cars out there: a Porsche 997 GT3 does everything my Aero does but far better, apart from road presence and noise. Yet I don't own a 997 GT3.
To be fair, I don't fit the typical Morgan owner demographic. I'm 20 years younger than the next youngest I've met...
You cheeky bugger I bought my first Aero 8 at 29, when I was looking for a Ferrari. I saw the Morgan, was intrigued, drove it and immediately stopped looking for F355s (depreciation wise that turned out to be a good plan!). I still regarded the trads as a bit idiosyncratic, and not for me.
Two weeks ago (I'm now 34) I drove my Aero 8 (my second) down to Brands Hatch Morgan, and was lucky to test drive not just the 3 Wheeler (which was AWESOME!!), but also a Plus 4 traditional in Supersports spec. And I got it - I really did. 5 years ago, I don't think I would have done (beautifully set up car, by the way - and completely analogue - no power steering, no power brakes, no electronics whatsoever apart from the ECU). As a track car, I'd have one in a shot (but raw for daily use).
There are better cars out there: a Porsche 997 GT3 does everything my Aero does but far better, apart from road presence and noise. Yet I don't own a 997 GT3.
To be fair, I don't fit the typical Morgan owner demographic. I'm 20 years younger than the next youngest I've met...
Edited by Harry Flashman on Tuesday 31st January 12:19
how old do you think I am?? You're at least 5 years out!!! (enough exclamation marks?
)There are plenty of younger owners (the three wheeler adding to that also) quite a few in their twenties but you are right that the average age is higher than most if not all (?) others
ukaskew said:
I'm 29 and have great respect for what Morgan are (and have been) doing, the Plus 8 just adds to that. The Aero 8 has been my dream 'lottery win' car for many years (I would now add the 3 wheeler to that list). Not the most conventional choice for somebody still in their twenties...but I also have a Clio V6 Mk1 on that list to balance it out a bit.
One of my favourite motorsport memories (in an admittedly short spectating time-span) remains hearing these monsters at Silverstone several years ago, I also took one of my favourite photos that same day...
FIA GT Silverstone - Morgan Aero Super Sport by Harry_S, on Flickr
And saw them take wins in both races One of my favourite motorsport memories (in an admittedly short spectating time-span) remains hearing these monsters at Silverstone several years ago, I also took one of my favourite photos that same day...
FIA GT Silverstone - Morgan Aero Super Sport by Harry_S, on Flickr
I was there too. Fantastic race leaving ALL the other Marques (Ferraris, Lambos, Astons, corvettes etc ) behind.You haven't met me either. I'm a long way from 40 and I've had 4 Aeros in the last 7 years.
I think they only safe generalization is that Mogan owners are rarely typical!
Boshly said:
You cheeky bugger how old do you think I am??
You're at least 5 years out!!! (enough exclamation marks? )
There are plenty of younger owners (the three wheeler adding to that also) quite a few in their twenties but you are right that the average age is higher than most if not all (?) others
how old do you think I am?? You're at least 5 years out!!! (enough exclamation marks?
)There are plenty of younger owners (the three wheeler adding to that also) quite a few in their twenties but you are right that the average age is higher than most if not all (?) others
Boshly said:
Harry Flashman said:
As to growing into Morgans - I completely agree.
I bought my first Aero 8 at 29, when I was looking for a Ferrari. I saw the Morgan, was intrigued, drove it and immediately stopped looking for F355s (depreciation wise that turned out to be a good plan!). I still regarded the trads as a bit idiosyncratic, and not for me.
Two weeks ago (I'm now 34) I drove my Aero 8 (my second) down to Brands Hatch Morgan, and was lucky to test drive not just the 3 Wheeler (which was AWESOME!!), but also a Plus 4 traditional in Supersports spec. And I got it - I really did. 5 years ago, I don't think I would have done (beautifully set up car, by the way - and completely analogue - no power steering, no power brakes, no electronics whatsoever apart from the ECU). As a track car, I'd have one in a shot (but raw for daily use).
There are better cars out there: a Porsche 997 GT3 does everything my Aero does but far better, apart from road presence and noise. Yet I don't own a 997 GT3.
To be fair, I don't fit the typical Morgan owner demographic. I'm 20 years younger than the next youngest I've met...
You cheeky bugger I bought my first Aero 8 at 29, when I was looking for a Ferrari. I saw the Morgan, was intrigued, drove it and immediately stopped looking for F355s (depreciation wise that turned out to be a good plan!). I still regarded the trads as a bit idiosyncratic, and not for me.
Two weeks ago (I'm now 34) I drove my Aero 8 (my second) down to Brands Hatch Morgan, and was lucky to test drive not just the 3 Wheeler (which was AWESOME!!), but also a Plus 4 traditional in Supersports spec. And I got it - I really did. 5 years ago, I don't think I would have done (beautifully set up car, by the way - and completely analogue - no power steering, no power brakes, no electronics whatsoever apart from the ECU). As a track car, I'd have one in a shot (but raw for daily use).
There are better cars out there: a Porsche 997 GT3 does everything my Aero does but far better, apart from road presence and noise. Yet I don't own a 997 GT3.
To be fair, I don't fit the typical Morgan owner demographic. I'm 20 years younger than the next youngest I've met...
Edited by Harry Flashman on Tuesday 31st January 12:19
how old do you think I am?? You're at least 5 years out!!! (enough exclamation marks?
)There are plenty of younger owners (the three wheeler adding to that also) quite a few in their twenties but you are right that the average age is higher than most if not all (?) others
mr_tony said:
You haven't met me either. I'm a long way from 40 and I've had 4 Aeros in the last 7 years.
I think they only safe generalization is that Mogan owners are rarely typical!
No, you missed it Rich, he's met me and is cheeky enough to post that I think they only safe generalization is that Mogan owners are rarely typical!
Boshly said:
You cheeky bugger how old do you think I am??
You're at least 5 years out!!! (enough exclamation marks? )
There are plenty of younger owners (the three wheeler adding to that also) quite a few in their twenties but you are right that the average age is higher than most if not all (?) others
how old do you think I am?? You're at least 5 years out!!! (enough exclamation marks?
)There are plenty of younger owners (the three wheeler adding to that also) quite a few in their twenties but you are right that the average age is higher than most if not all (?) others
as for the "thought you were in your 70's" Bloody young whippersnappers .....
Harry Flashman said:
To be fair, I don't fit the typical Morgan owner demographic. I'm 20 years younger than the next youngest I've met...
Hey Harry.... That can't be true... You're older than me!Edited by Harry Flashman on Tuesday 31st January 12:19
Get what you say about the +4SS but that's also why I race a trad 4/4 and only cruised my Aero's
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