Hi Terry It really depends on what you are looking for - a "classic" car - i.e.25yrs and older or something more modern. I have an '87 4/4 with the Ford cvh 1600 - I love it to bits and have had it from new. If I hadn't got an emotional attachment to it, I would have upgraded it at regular intervals. I personally like the V6 powered cars - I don't see much advantage in the 2 litre cars over the cvh / zetec ones (especially with a bit of tuning).
If you're looking at an older car, the later cvh engined ones (on carbs) are good. They have 5 speed boxes, cuprinol treated wood, often a treated chassis and they feel "modern". As with many others, I have made suspension upgrades (away from the lever arms) and this improves the ride and the handling. The engine can also benefit from mild tuning - an extra 20 bhp is reasonably easy to achieve and transforms the car. My advice is to take your time, ask a lot of questions and above all, when you think you've found one, take someone with you who knows what to look for - there are good cars, some very good cars out there, but there are also some that will eat your wallet! David On 30 Jul 2012, at 21:20, Terry Holland wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > Not sure that I'm in the right place, but I'm thinking of buying a Morgan and > am looking for a bit of advice from an impartial source. > > I've just sold my Caterham R500 - I got really fed up with the ridiculous > performance, uncomfortable ride and strapping myself into a 4-point-harness > [I'm not getting any younger or lighter!!]. > > I'm looking for the most comfortable ride possible [especially when cruising > at around 70 mph] and for something that will age gracefully with me!! > > I would really appreciate your thoughts on the most appropriate model for me > - the obvious options seem to be between the 4/4 and the Plus 4. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > Terry Holland. > > ------------------------------------------- > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] > > Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; > Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
