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FEBRUARY 2020 THE MAGA ZINE OF THE MORGAN SPORTS CAR CLUB LONDON TO BRIGHTON RUN • ROUTE NAPOLEON • AUSSIE FLAT-RAD REBUILD
MORGAN UPGRADES MORGANS FOR SALE
As well as offering routine servicing for Morgans, we also pride ourselves
on the upgrade and restoration services we can offer.
To carry out this work, our Workshop has 3 highly experienced Morgan
mechanics and our specialist Trimshop has 2 equally experienced coach
trimmers. Our goal is simple…it’s to provide the best possible levels of
service and expertise to Morgan owners.
Here’s just a tiny sample of what we can do, and we’re always happy to
talk through options and offer advice – so don’t hesitate to contact us
for any help you need. The prices shown include VAT. 2018 Morgan 3 Wheeler 1995 Morgan Plus 4
Metallic Solar Yellow, black quilted leather, engine Corsa Red, black leather piped red, walnut dash,
bright pack, natural ash dashboard. £36,500 luggage rack tonneau, Moto-lita. £23,850
SSL (suplex) front suspension SSL (suplex) rear suspension
An excellent upgrade for the front suspension This transforms the ride and handling of classic
which gives better ride and handling. Suitable Morgans and works even better when combined 2013 Morgan Roadster 3.7 litre 2002 Morgan Aero 8 Series 1
for all classic Morgans. Fitted price £1,035 with the SSL front kit. Fitted price £4,395 Sport Red, black leather piped red, stainless Rolls Royce Velvet Green, cinnamon leather, air
wires, mohair hood, luggage rack. £42,995 con, power steering, Moto-lita. £38,995
Sports exhausts Panhard rod
We can supply and fit a range of stainless A recommended suspension upgrade for spirited
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seats, luggage rack, limited edition. £32,995 mohair hood, great specification. £37,950
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FEBRUARY 2020 CONTENTS
THE MAGAZINE OF THE
MORGAN SPORTS CAR CLUB LTD.
President: Steve Morris - Vice Presidents: Chas Smith (01905 420619) - Dixon Smith (07957 856396)
Honorary Past Presidents: Jeff Sparrowe 1951-1960, Peter Morgan 1960-2003, Charles Morgan 2003-2019
Registered office: 6 Earle Court, Kendal LA9 4SF Registered Number: 2595917 England
NEWS:
Plus 4 70th Anniversary edition announced, 4; News in brief, 5; Taffmog Winter Weekend, 6; Obituary – Gennady Michailov, 12; Mogfest AutoSOLO
entry details announced, 22; Fitting a battery conditioner, 36
FEATURES:
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run – Edmund Waterhouse was a passenger on this unique event for pre-1905 machines�������������������������������������� 26
News from the Paddymogs – David Chrystal reports on the Irish Morganeers’ exploits�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28
First summer with my Roadster – Looking back on a busy year for new owner Jo Doerr in Germany���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30
Following in Napoleon’s footsteps – Howard Burton travels the famous N85 “Route Napoleon” through Provence ������������������������������������������������������ 32
100,000 miles – Bruce Davies wanted to mark his Plus 8’s milestone with a special trip, and got more than he bargained for �����������������������������������������37
The Lightweight – Chas Smith looks back on his unique 4/4 hillclimb car���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40
A flat-rad Plus 4 comes to life again – Following a rebuild Craig Atkins took his Plus 4 back to the Northam Flying 50������������������������������������������������ 42
The future of historic vehicles – Patrick Rollet, former FIVA President, considers the situation for classics and their owners���������������������������������������� 44
COLUMNS: REGULARS: PUBLISHER:
Chairman: Jon Savage��������������������������������� 3 What’s On ����������������������������� 2 Centre News���������������������� 50
Editorial: Charles Neal��������������������������������� 3 MOGFEST����������������������������� 8 Affiliated Clubs������������������� 61
Membership: Gill Bevan����������������������������14 New Members������������������� 15 Classified Adverts������������ 62 Unit One, Bearl Farm,
Dave’s Diary: Dave Wellings�������������������20 Members Benefits������������� 16 Club Officers���������������������� 64 Stocksfield, NE43 7AL
Competition Update – Iain Leviston�����23 MSCC Travel Club������������� 18 Technical Services������������ 64 01661 844115
Historic Register: Machiel Kalf�������������� 38 Letters���������������������������������� 46 www.offstonepublishing.co.uk
Front cover: Craig Atkins racing in his Plus 4 at Albany, Western Australia, in 2017
This page: Dave & Diane Bright negotiate a ford on a Yorkshire Centre run last year. Photo by Chris Bailey
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WHAT S ON FEBRUARY 2020
What s On
The MSC C International Events Calendar
5-9 February 2020 – Retromobile Show, 5-10 July 2020 – Travel Club Scottish
Paris www.retromobile.com Islands 500 tour. See www.mscctravelclub.
com for more details
21-23 February 2020 – Race Retro Show
at Stoneleigh www.raceretro.com
5-15 March 2020 – Geneva International
Motor Show www.gims.swiss
27-29 March 2020 – Practical Classics
Restoration Show at Birmingham NEC www.
necrestorationshow.com
28-29 March 2020 – Goodwood
5-6 June 2020 – Mogfest & Annual Dinner,
Members Meeting www.goodwood.com/
Walton Hall Hotel & Spa and British Motor
motorsport/members-meeting/
Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire. See
29 March - MSCC Sprinting Taster Day at advertisement in this issue for more details 31 July-2 August 2020 – Silverstone
Curborough - see p24 for details and how to book. Classic. Tickets on sale now. Club discount
package includes 2 tickets and car park
3-13 April 2020 – Travel Club tour 7 June 2020 – All Morgans Day at
pass for MSCC display area. “Super Early
to the Chinese Grand Prix. See www. Blenheim Palace, To book please contact
Bird” prices until 31st December: Friday
mscctravelclub.com for more details. Rosemary via allmorgansblenheim@gmail.
£43 Saturday £72 Sunday £60 Sat&Sun
com or 07935 708190
18 April 2020 – MSCC AGM at Morgan £94. Book at www.silverstoneclassic.
Motor Co. Visitors Centre. Starting at 2pm com/buycarclubtickets using the code
2020CCD030
4-6 September 2020 – Morgans at
Windermere (Lakes, Fells and Dales
Weekend) Contact Ivan Wheatley 01524
824796 ivanwheatley@gmail.com
17-20 September 2020 – The Isle of Mans
Festival of Motoring. NOTE CORRECTED
DATE. See www.MSCCtravelclub.com for
more details
20 September 2020 – Morgans at
14-20 June 2020 – Travel Club tour of Madresfield “MadMog” near Malvern. Fun
1-3 May 2020 – Donington Historic Festival. Lake Garda and the Stelvio Pass. See www. driving tests for 3 and 4 wheelers. Details to
MSCC ticket discount details to follow. Event mscctravelclub.com for more details follow.
info at www.doningtonhistoric.com
28 June – Fossilmog Picnic at Hive Beach, 28 September – 5 October 2020 – Travel
15-18 May 2020 – Travel Club trip to Burton Bradstock (details to follow) Club Jersey & Brittany tour. See www.
the Spa Classic (Belgium). See www. mscctravelclub.com for more details
3-5 July 2020 – Le Mans Classic. Official
mscctravelclub.com for more details.
MSCC Packages available now via Travel 13-15 November 2020 – Lancaster
(Photo Retrospeed.co.uk)
Destinations. For reservations 01707 329988 Insurance Classic Motor Show at the NEC,
18 May 2020 – FOLKMOG 4th Annual www.traveldestinations.co.uk/morgan- Birmingham. MSCC Ticket discount details in
Track-day event on the full Snetterton 300 sports-car-club due course. www.necclassicmotorshow.com
Circuit. See January p24 for details.
For more details on Speedmog and Morgan Challenge events, including links to organising clubs and venues,
see www.speedmog.co.uk and www.morganchallenge.co.uk
MEMBERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO ALWAYS CONTACT TO CHECK THAT EVENTS HAVE NOT BEEN CHANGED OR CANCELLED BEFORE SETTING OFF.
If you have information on events similar to those listed above, which you feel would be of interest to other club members please give the details to Charles Neal, (see Club
Officers Page for contact details). Please also remember copy date of the 12th of the previous month.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - To all event organisers. Centre Event and Race Meeting Organisers are requested to try, where possible, to avoid clashes with any Major Club Events.
TOURING ASSEMBLIES - If you are organising an event which includes Gymkhana, Autotest, Scenic Runs, and Treasure Hunt (Touring Assemblies) – All these events may
require either MSA Permits or Exemption of Permits. If in doubt, ask the Competition Secretary.
RISK ASSESSMENT - recently some venues and police forces (with reference to touring assemblies) have been requesting a risk assessment be submitted. If one is
requested, then for help please contact Russell Sayers Tel: 01132 576969 Email: arnoldrussell.sayers@ntlworld.com
The MSCC cannot be associated with any ‘unofficial events’. These will not receive publicity in Miscellany.
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FEBRUARY 2020 MSCC MATTERS
The Club Matters
by Jon Savage
(Chairman)
Another month has zipped by,
Editorial
and it has finally stopped raining
where I live, so I think it’s time to
get the car out again. I am told
this is normal behaviour and
there are a list of excuses to go
by Charles Neal out for a spin, all of which I have
used at some point.
As mentioned in last month’s increasing amount about older Despite being a traditionally
column, the MCC Exeter Trial Morgans over the last couple of quiet month in the Morgan
took place in January, with five years (and in this issue too), but Calendar, there are Annual parties
Morgans competing – three we mustn’t forget the modern still going on Cranmog, Swanmog
of them in the on-road, non- ones - especially since after and Oxmog to name a few.
damaging Class R. The results 2020, they won’t be “modern” Then there was the Exeter Car Trial, where five Morgans
are still being finalised as we generation Morgans anymore! were taking part, and Marshalling at a cold Cirencester Petrol
went to press, so we’ll have the On p44-45 we have an article station late into the night were Peter and Michele Chapman,
reports from the Class R crews written last year by Patrick Rollet, Michelle and Chris Bailey, and Graham Austin. A hardy bunch
next month. who was then the President indeed!
Next month’s Miscellany will of FIVA. It is an interesting Not long now before the sun comes out and we can start
reach you on 3rd March, as we’re assessment of the present and enjoying our cars more often and with that reminds me, the
holding back delivery slightly future situation for classic cars, MOGFEST and Annual Dinner is already 60% booked so
in order to include the news owners and clubs. Regarding don’t delay if you are thinking of coming along.
from the Geneva Show press emissions and electrification, By the time you read this we will have had our National
day (Tuesday 3rd). As yet I don’t he makes a very interesting Committee Meeting on the 26th Jan, and a special thanks
know exactly what Morgan will comparison to horses, the to all that have submitted articles and have helped pull this
be launching, but Miscellany will working beasts of 125 years ago together. In the future should you wish to raise any items
have the full story on the day of evolving into equestrianism today. please do let your centre secretary know who can raise any
the launch. I have been critical of FIVA in questions on your behalf. All of your inputs in to the club are
We’ve had a few little technical the past for championing only welcome and greatly appreciated. If however you would like
tips and watch-points over the the strict European model of to attend in person please do let Gill know at least 2 weeks
last few months, which is good – ownership, where exotic classics before the meeting. Dates of the meetings are published in
Thanks to those who have sent are celebrated as museum Miscellany.
them in. If you’ve come across pieces/investments, rarely driven We will be discussing two officer applications at the
something (either a problem and owned almost exclusively meeting, Martin Rickerd for Vice Chairman, and Michael
or a solution), even if you didn’t by the elderly super-rich – as Mackay for Communications Lead. I wish them good luck in
actually fix it yourself, please do opposed to the UK/US car culture their applications and we will of course report more on that
write in with it. Winter is the ideal which is much more egalitarian later on.
time to publish these articles, but and practical, with more varied As mentioned in last month’s magazine we still have a
they are welcome at any time age ranges, affordable classics couple of other officer vacancies so if you have some spare
of the year, even if I prioritise equally respected, and more focus time, and feel you have some useful skills please let Colin or
event reports during the summer on driving than rivet counting or me know as we would welcome your support.
months. auctions – this article shows more With only a couple of weeks to Valentine’s Day, and it being
It’s also good that these have understanding of this than FIVA a leap year, I wonder what requests I will get? Most likely a
been for post-2000 Morgans. has expressed before. The second three-wheeler again!
Thanks to the success of the part next month might be more See you soon.
Historic Register we’ve had an controversial, however.
MISCELLANY CONTRIBUTORS ADVICE: Copy deadline for Editorial items is the 7th of the preceding month – anything received
after this will likely be held back until the following issue. Please send copy to editor.mscc@gmail.com either attaching a Word
document or in the body of the email. Submissions are no longer accepted by post.
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or 01666 238083.
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NEWS FEBRUARY 2020
Morgan celebrates seven decades of Plus 4
production with Plus 4 70TH Anniversary Edition
The Morgan Motor Inside the car, the finest this, the cars are fitted with an Aero Racing
Company is to celebrate 70 grade of leather has been sports exhaust, finished with a ceramic-
years of its most popular sourced exclusively for the black tail pipe, allowing the engine to truly
model, the Plus 4, with Plus 4 70th Anniversary sing.
the creation of the Plus 4 Edition. The interior is further Jonathan Wells, Morgan Head of Design,
70th Anniversary Edition. enhanced by a Ravenwood said: “As the design team creating the Plus
First built in 1950, the Plus veneer dashboard, dark grey 4 70th Anniversary Edition, our aim was to
4 is one of the company’s box weave carpets and a create a classic look, yet one that exudes
best-selling models satin black Mota-Lita steering the significance of what it represents. A mix
throughout seven decades wheel. Other specified extras of premium tones, high-quality materials,
of production, and is admired by fans of include a leather-trimmed steering cowl and exquisite details reflect the essence of
Morgan worldwide. and door handles, mohair hood cover, the venerable Morgan Plus 4, and provide
Morgan recently announced that models and sidescreen storage bags. Heated a fitting tribute to the steel chassis that has
built on its famous steel chassis will cease ‘performance’ seats, footwell lighting, and formed its backbone since it was launched
production in 2020, and the Plus 4 70th an exclusive commemorative Photographic in 1950.”
Anniversary Edition commemorates this Build Record are also included with the car. The Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition is
important moment, too. For the first time To match the 70th Anniversary priced at £60,995.00 inc. VAT in the UK,
ever, the chassis will be painted in gold, Edition’s dynamic look, its performance and deposits have already been taken on
highlighting its significance in Morgan’s 111- and distinctive engine note have been every one of the 20 cars. A small number of
year history. proportionally enhanced. The cars come late-production Plus 4 and Roadster models
Just 20 Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition with an engine map configured by Aero remain in the Morgan Dealer Network, and
cars are to be built. They feature an Racing, Morgan’s in-house motorsport Morgan recommends that those interested
individually numbered plaque, marking specialists, raising power from 154bhp in purchasing one contact their nearest
them out for years to come as some of (115kW) to 180bhp (134kW), and taking Dealer at their earliest convenience.
the last steel-chassis Plus 4 models. A its 0-62mph (0-100kph) acceleration time (Text and Illustrations courtesy of Morgan
specially embroidered headrest will further down to less than seven seconds. Alongside Motor Co.)
differentiate the edition.
The company’s in-house design team has
created a unique specification that provides
a timeless, sophisticated look, and nods to
Morgan’s rich past. Platinum Metallic paint –
a platinum anniversary being a celebration
of 70 years – complements the satin dark
grey wire wheels, while a motorsport-
inspired front valance and exterior black
pack including a black stone guard,
A-pillars and sidescreens form a purposeful
aesthetic.
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FEBRUARY 2020 NEWS
News in brief
Stop Press: March Miscellany Trans-India
held back for Geneva Challenge due to
Following last month’s announcement of new “core range”
start 1st February
Morgans to replace the steel chassis traditional range, we will be Alan Braithwaite’s 3
holding back the delivery date of next month’s Miscellany a day, Wheeler is in a shipping
until Tuesday, 3rd March, the press day of the Geneva Motor Show. container, on its way to
The March issue will have full details of what Morgan will be India as we go to press.
launching, and will arrive with you (Royal Mail permitting) on the day They are due to set
of the launch. off across India on 1st
February. There will be updates on their website and social media
channels as the trip progresses. Go to www.transindiachallenge.com
for news and also how to donate to GOONJ, the charity they are
supporting and will be visiting during the trip.
Exeter Trial –
Full report next
month
Five Morgans took part
in the Exeter Trial in early
January.
Colin Sumner was in
Class 5 and Chris Adeney
Latest Members Benefit: Automotive Inspired in Class 0 in their TR-
powered Plus 4s. Both did very well, with Colin only failing to clear
Watches by An Automotive Designer the notorious Simms hill. There were also three Morgans in Class
The MSCC have been fortunate to negotiate a 5% discount on all R, doing the on-road route. Results are still being finalised as I write
MHD watches. this, so we’ll have reports from the Class R runners next month.
All MHD Watches are designed in The UK by Automotive (Photo shows Chris Adeney’s flat-rad Plus 4 ready for the start, at
Designer Matthew Humphries, who is best known for designing cars the Haynes Musuem).
such as the stunning Morgan Aeromax, Supersports and 3 wheeler. On the subject of trials, we are sad to report the death of Roger
Their web site may be found at www.mhdwatches.com Hooper, who passed away just before Christmas. Roger was
Very few watches can claim to have been designed by a car a MSCC member from the early 80s, at first with the Reading
designer. Most automotive tie-ins come from a brand association, (Thames Valley) Centre, moving to the Midland Centre and finally
and that’s about as far as it goes, but to actually have the same pen Wessex with his Red 1986 +8, which he owned from new and used
designing a watch that designed a car is rare. Enter the talent of to the full.
Matthew Humphries, the gifted young designer who, at the age of
21, became Head of Design at the Morgan Motor Company and can MSCC Techniques Speed Championship 2020
be attributed for the
stunning Aeromax, Calendar – Confirmed
Supersports and 3 The calendar for the Speedmog series has now been confirmed.
Wheeler Don’t forget the Taster Day at Curborough on 29th March, which
The discount is open to all. See page 24 for more details.
code for this 26 April: Hethel Sprint
exciting offer (5% off 30 April-2 May: Manx Classic
web site process) 2-3 May: Ty Croes Sprint
can be found on 10 May: Debden Sprint
the MSCC website 17 May: Wiscombe Park Hillclimb
on the Members 7 June: Harewood Hillclimb
Discount page. 14 June: Gurston Down Hillclimb
14 June: Three Sisters Sprint
Chateau Impney cancelled 27 June: Aintree Sprint
5 July: Snetterton Sprint
The Chateau Impney Hillclimb event, held in July in recent years, 11 July: Loton Park Hillclimb
has been cancelled for 2020. 25 July: Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb
This is a shame as it was growing into a popular meeting, with 1 August: Goodwood Sprint
interesting cars competing and a good crowd. Morgan Motor 13 September: Curborough Sprint
Company also had a good presence, as a sponsor of their local 19-20 September: Blyton Park Sprint
event. 4 October: Prescott Hillclimb
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EVENTS FEBRUARY 2020
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Taffmog’s Wet Winter
Weekend
by Stuart Hunt
As we looked out of the window it was Machine, an eatery that attracts some means that, after expenses are deducted,
overcast but not raining. However, before interesting cars. Thanks to Steve Micallef for Maggie’s Centre, our charity for 2019, will be
setting off for Taffmog’s Winter Weekend at this discovery. receiving a worthwhile sum. The star prize
Ardencote Manor near Warwick we put the Everyone was back at Ardencote by late of the Welsh themed hamper was won by
hood on the Morgan. It was a good decision. afternoon for their traditional mince pies. This Rodger and Dian French. Thanks to Jackie,
Within a few miles the heavens opened and was followed by Taffmog’s planning meeting, Kay and everyone who donated prizes (and
it didn’t stop raining for the whole weekend. where we arrange our programme for the bought tickets for a chance to win them back).
This will be remembered as Taffmog’s Wet following year. There were more than the usual Once the formalities were done with the
Winter Weekend. number of volunteers to arrange events and tables were cleared away and Summer Wine,
Whatever the weather was doing it didn’t 2020 looks like it will be a very good year. featuring Taffmoggers Dave and Peter, took to
dampen our spirits and it was good to meet Having wound up the planning meeting the stage and kept the dance floor full until the
friends old and new, some of whom even we didn’t have long to change into our best early hours.
brought their Morgans for the weekend. bib and tucker for the Gala Dinner. The meal After breakfast on Sunday most of the
Those who didn’t bring their Morgans arrived was excellent, as was the service, and the partygoers drifted off in small groups over
in a variety of tin tops, ranging from a Tesla only complaint was regarding the starter that the course of the morning. Some of us took
to a Mitsuoka Roadster (a Japanese special some had chosen. It should have included advantage of the excellent deal that Haydn
that looks like a cross between an Aero and Bocconcini which are supposed to be “egg and Dianne had negotiated and stayed for an
something else). sized” balls of mozzarella, but the chef’s extra night.
The main event on Friday was the photo interpretation of egg size was nearer to an With eighty five people joining us on the
competition. This year’s theme was “Your ant’s eggs than a hen’s. Winter Weekend this was one of the most
Morgan in an interesting location”. One entrant Following dinner Haydn announced the successful events to date, in no small part due
hadn’t understood the theme and entered photo competition’s winning picture, which to Haydn and Dianne’s continued hard work
a picture of three strays from Dad’s Army. won by a big margin. This was Jacqui King’s for the Centre. Many thanks to you both and
The judging took place before and after an picture of John’s Plus 4 on the old suspension we are sure that 2020’s Winter Weekend in
excellent buffet dinner, with the winner of the bridge at Elwood. This was followed by the Dawlish will be equally good, though hopefully
competition to be announced after Saturday’s slide show, featuring the unwary in unguarded not as wet.
Gala Dinner. moments. This year Haydn had plenty of
After breakfast on Saturday morning photo’s to choose from and everyone had a Photo captions:
most folk headed off to explore the nearby good smile. 1. Photo competition winner
attractions. These include three National Trust No sooner had the slide show finished than 2. Our Webmaster Roger shares the
properties, Warwick Castle and Stratford the raffle started. Jackie and Kay had been Christmas Spirit. Literally!
upon Avon. Another popular destination was busy selling raffle tickets for the superb array 3. Summer Wine providing us with great
Caffeine and of prizes on offer. The raffle raised £755 which music.
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Melvyn Rutter Limited
International Morgan Sales, Service, Parts and Restoration MAIN DEALER
for Morgan Cars from 1936 to Present Day HISTORIC MORGAN RESTORERS
The Morgan Garage, Little Hallingbury, Nr Bishops Stortford, Herts CM22 7RA England EST. 1976
Tel: 01279 725725/726605 Fax: 01279 600498 (Parts) Email: mr@melvyn-rutter.net 44 Years of Morgan fun & passion
2004 Plus 8, 35th Anniversary
with 1,808 miles from new. An almost
new Rover engine Plus 8 for sale
Adam Rutter
Head of Sales and Acquisitions
Here is an example of the
outstanding stock we have
currently available for sale.
Contact Adam at adam.rutter@melvyn-
rutter.net or phone him for details of
these cars and all the other lovely
stock available, fully described
on our web site
2008 Aeromax
Automatic, two owner car, 20,000 miles, huge history file
'Bonnets Up'
MEETINGS HERE
Melvyn, still caring for Morgan
owners around the world April to November Starting in 2020 we will
With Adam taking over the role of vehicle sales, Melvyn is be organising a monthly meeting here on
spearheading the growth of the parts and service side of the 1st Saturday of every month, starting
the business. Just to let folks know, he is not retiring! in April through to November. Open to all
Morgan & Classic car owners. Arrivals from
10am onward to have a cuppa and chat to
Hit and Run Victim Seen here is the aftermath of a 30 MPH side impact. The van that did the like minded enthusiasts. Teas and coffee
damage did not stop. The owner of the vehicle told Melvyn he was amazed at how well the car stood up to it. served all day.
Despite the damage, one could open and close the door
Broken wood & mangled panels New factory wood New alloy door skin made
here for perfect shut line fit
New ply door casing panel
with original leather used in
the trimming process. In-fact
all the original leather was
carefully re-used except one
tiny piece to the ‘B’ post
Seen in our own Back corner repaired Completely finished and looking
paint oven with and 2 new rear wings magnificent – all the work carried out
primer applied were fitted in-house by our great workshop team
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JOIN US AT MOGFEST - YOUR CLUB’S FIRST MAIN EVENT OF A NEW DECADE!Next Breakfast Meeting
Saturday 8th February
Come along and blow away the cobwebs at our New Year meeting.
Breakfast will be served between 9am and 10am followed by a Q and A session
with our senior diagnostic technician Dave. Ask him anything from how to
grease a kingpin to the meaning of life! Just kidding. Dave will be on hand to
advise on general winter maintenance of your Morgan, products and upgrades.
If you have something specific you would like him to demonstrate then email
me your question in advance to helen@rtcc.co.uk and we will do our best to get
through as many as possible.
We will also have special offers on a range of products available during the
course of the morning. As usual everyone is welcome, all club members,
customers, friends and family - please RSVP to Helen on 0118 9831200 or
email helen@rtcc.co.uk
RTCC Annual Track day 17th March 2020
Date now confirmed! Contact us if you would like more information - everyone
is welcome regardless of what car you own or what experience you have.
Don’t forget to follow us on facebook @rtcc1 and
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4.0 Connaught green with stone leather Limited Edition Affectionately known as “Margot”. Royal Ivory with black wings and
interior piped green. Black mohair Absolutely gorgeous in Lotus Storm Yellow with black leather. One owner brown leather interior. 1.1 Coventry
Simmonds easy fit hood. Chrome wire Titanium, 5 stainless steel wire wheels, supplied by us. Personal plate V2 CWP Climax engine with Meadows gearbox.
wheels, sports seats, walnut dash, black Mulberry leather interior with maroon included in the sale. All factory re-calls Cosmetically restored in the Czech
leather Moto Lita and 15,000 miles only. mohair weather equipment, under completed, new MOT. 5,700 miles. Republic before returning to the UK
£35,995 1000 miles. Substantial saving on new £25,995 for George Proudfoot mechanical
price and one of the last +4s available. restoration. A lovely example with much
£48,850 recent expenditure.
£26,950
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weather equipment, stainless steel wire weather equipment. Stainless steel to go race car for use in the Morgan alloy wheels. 2 owners and full service
wheels, folding reclining sports seats, wire wheels, many other extras, 24,000 challenge. Perfect for a novice racer history. 12,000 miles only
walnut dashboard, stainless luggage miles with 2 owners and FSH. and equally fun on the road – fully road £64,500
rack, 1 owner, FSH, 51,000 miles. £34,995 legal!
£29,500 £47,500
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available on request. All prices correct at time of going to print.OBITUARY FEBRUARY 2020
Obituary:
Gennady Michailov
1932-2019
For many years Gennady was known 1936 4/4 which he owned for many years,
as the only Russian Morgan owner, and but unfortunately although his ownership
as Mr Morgan in Latvia. Having read lasted until 2019, his possession did not.
about him and seen a photo with his Regrettably he was persuaded by a
car, I first wrote to him in 1982 but did Swede to part with the car, ostensibly
not visit him until 2009 with Graham to allow inclusion in an exhibition at a
Evans. In the interim we had enrolled museum in Sweden. The car was not
him as an honorary member of Cranmog returned and despite enquiries of the
and MSCC. I encouraged others to Swedish police, the Swedish Morgan Club
make contact and a small number of and Morgan contacts generally nothing his own lost vehicle. Included in the visit
Morganeers made the trip to Riga to meet came to light. Notwithstanding the loss was a photo shoot with refreshment at the
him, including the late Dudley Pusey and Gennady remained a staunch supporter Morgan pub.
his wife Cheryl who beat me to Riga by a of the marque, and kept in touch with Sadly Gennady had suffered ill health
year or so. Our trip included a visit to the developments at Malvern via Miscellany, for some years and finally lost his struggle
very impressive Riga motor museum with continuing to spread the word in the Baltic last year. We will keep in touch with his
the development of which Gennady had States. He was delighted to receive a 2009 widow Eugenia and the friends we made
been much involved. He was an engineer Cheltenham centenary programme signed in Riga.
by profession, and a keen collector of by Charles Morgan. I know the contacts we made would
things mechanical, as was evident at his Following our visit Gennady visited be pleased to welcome Morganeers. If
home where an ancient moped had pride England in 2010 and we were able to visit anyone plans a trip please get in touch
of place in the entrance hall. the Factory where he met CM in person when contact details can be provided.
Gennady was the very proud owner of a standing beside what was almost a twin of John Donovan
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1954 Morgan Plus 4 Drophead Coupe restoration.We have a small friendly team who offer a
service born from decades of hard work, skill and dedication
We are delighted to offer for sale this Plus 4 to Morgan Cars.Our dedicated showroom and workshop
drophead coupe. Once owned by Morgan building at Beamish Red Row has class leading facilities for
designer Maurice Owen, its believed this maintaining and servicing new and used Morgan cars, offering
example is 1 of only 5 left running in the UK everything from a health check through to a full restoration.
Under the direction of our Workshop Manager Peter
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can offer a bespoke solution to suit your needs.
2006 70th Anniversary Model.
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£33,990 whilst our technicians care for your vehicle.We have recently
introduced a service price guidance chart for maintaining and
servicing new and used Morgan cars which is available on our
New Morgan 3 Wheeler website.
We are proud to offer a friendly and approachable service to
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£119,950MSCC MATTERS FEBRUARY 2020
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Membership Secretary s notes
by Gill Bevan
Writing on a mild What Have you Done in Yours? model. Once again, in short order I found
winter’s day in January Being a life time lover and frequent owner myself spec’ing a brand new Plus 4 - what
with no adverse weather of sports cars I bought my lovely red 4/4 fun that was - Jaguar Italian Racing Red to
conditions just yet, I am Morgan EX 51 SDO …I met Michael X, match my lipstick and ivory upholstery and
thinking of those owner of 36 year old also red Morgan carpets to match my dogs hairs!!
experiencing more A71 YMH and conveniently living in an I was a happy bunny but Michael
extreme climates and adjoining village! and I were both very sorry to let go of
wish you the very best for 2020. No doubt you can guess what happened my lovely original Morgan and, to cut a
Morganning can be seen as a frivolity but next and you would be correct! Suffice long story short, Michael sold his 4/4 4
when conditions allow anything that to say that we found ourselves with two seater and bought my old EX 51 SDO
raises our spirits and brings a smile to elderly Morgans and a desire to go touring and now we have the 2 lovely cars. [as
many faces must be welcomed. Enjoy well beyond my original ambitions. Being it’s the Valentine’s Day issue we thought
these personal stories and send in more of nervous disposition I preferred to do this it appropriate to include this happy tale]
please! in a more recent car than my 18 year old photo 1
14FEBRUARY 2020 MSCC MATTERS
We welcome the following new members
joining the Club during December 2019
Only those who have given authorisation can be welcomed here- do
e-mail if you haven’t been included!
(please bear in mind copy deadline is the 7th of the previous month
so all joining that month will not appear until the one after)
All members having ordered a new Morgan also receive 6
extra months on their subscription courtesy of MMC with MSCC
6
Ivan & Adriana Alcock - COLCHESTER 2019 +4
Roger & Alison Blears - PERSHORE 2018 +4
Stephen Byrom - OLDHAM 2019 4/4
Richard & Sally Clayton - HIGH WYCOMBE 1995 +8
John & Annette Devenport - NUNEATON 1983 4/4
Michael Hamlin - BENFLEET no details given
Reuben Jacob - HORSHAM 2009 4/4
Rudi & Patty Koniczek - BC CANADA 2002 +8 Le Mans
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Gert-Peter Lorenz - GERMANY 2012 +8 & 2020 +6
On this grey last day of 2019, Where are they Now? Can
John Loveridge & Francesca Delescluse - BATTLE 2015 4/4
I was just going through some you help with these 2 queries?
photos from the Summer and I am trying to trace a Morgan Gordon Mackenzie - MUIR OF ORD no details given
thought the attached maybe of once owned by my late Father Martin & Jacqueline Medland - ILMINSTER 2009 Roadster
use for the magazine, it was our in law. The reg number was
Ian Mitchell - LOUGHBOROUGH 1982 4/4
last picnic on the year back in BYG140…Trevor Taylor lived in
September in the Meon Valley Rugeley, Staffordshire. I don’t Les & Jean Morton - SOUTH PETHERTON 1980 4/4
[near Portsmouth. NB owner think it was raced (although Kerry & Rachel O Connell - BARNET 2016 4/4
of legs has given permission to I know he raced motorcycles
Jack & Anne-Marie Randall - CHRISTCHURCH 2005 +4
publish] photo 2 so you never know). His wife
This is Dad and I on a few claimed he used it to make her Les Randall - GLOUCESTER not an owner yet
Wicklow runs with Margaret think he was rich so she would Nick Riley - COTTINGHAM 1947 4/4
(our 4/4 Morgan) marry him !! We arranged for
He still makes the best apple a local Morgan owner to drop Martin Shipley - HINCKLEY no details given
tarts, his own pastry and he by his house with a similar
has his own apple orchard…a aged one not too long before
New Owners receiving MMC 6 month trial membership
retired engineer, he still rolls he passed which gave him the
pieces of steel to fix the fire, or biggest smile we ever saw [as Stephen Pryke - WOODFORD 2019 +4
the roof.. there is nothing he you can see – photos 4&5]
doesn’t know about Morgans 1968 4/4 TAB 245 While
of any type. We missed the
We welcome back the following members
clearing some papers I found
Gordon Bennet this year as the green log book for a 1968 Rejoining in July
Margaret wasn’t behaving.. Morgan 4/4 I once owned. I Mardon Meihack - NORWAY 1985 +8
came across a broken down sold the car in the early 1980s
1920’s Rolls Royce… Shay went to a dealer in Cheshire. I have
Gill Bevan, Membership Secretary
into his boot and pulled out looked on the DVLA website
Starveall, Bath Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8EE
his jar of thick toffee coloured but there is no record. I would
Tel: 01666 238083 Mobile: +44785 2254047 Fax:+44(0)1666 505949
grease as the man who owned if possible like to reunite the
E-mail address: membership.mscc@gmail.com Website: www.
it was given synthetic grease log book with the car…a work
morgansportscarclub.com
which didn’t fix the burst colleague and fellow car
pipe in the engine as water enthusiast claimed to have
kept dripping out of the car.
Shay made a washer out of
seen it on the Derby ring
road with Swiss plates. From
Current Subscription Rates
pieces of string from his 1940’s Cheshire to Dover via Derby • UK, individual & family £42 • Joining Fee £5
blanket he keeps in the boot is still a viable route today, but • e-subscription £42 membership card no paperwork, all other benefits apply
and greased up a few tassle I suspect it was another red • Europe, individual & family £49 Rest of World, individual & family £51
pieces and wrapped it around Morgan [contact memsec] • £2 discount for members paying by direct debit (+ joining fee waived)
something in the engine to stop photo 6. • Associate Membership £10 (under 30 years, no magazines or vouchers)
the leak. [Photo 3 of one of New member in Lyme Bay • Online payments available through the website WITH ALLOCATED PIN
our long-term Irish members. area joining with 2009 Roadster • Bank transfers may be made. Please contact the membership secretary
Sláinte, Shay!] photo 7.
15MSCC MATTERS FEBRUARY 2020
MEMBERS BENEFITS
Over the years the club has arranged many benefits and discounts,
here are some you may not be aware of:-
M.S.C.C. Preferred Insurance Scheme: The club has
examined the policy offerings of various insurance brokers
and suggests that the following provide policies which are THE MORGAN CENTENARY ROADSTER 100 REGISTER INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THE
geared to the requirements of Morgan owners. The Club can
accept no responsibility for any arrangements made between 6th ALL MORGANS’ DAY
a Club Member and a broker in the scheme. With any contract on SUNDAY 7th June 2020 - AT THE WORLD CLASS
between a Club Member and a broker, it is the responsibility of the Club Member
to satisfy themselves that the insurance cover meets their requirements.
Morgan (Headley) Insurance 08450 667426 or email morgan@headleyinsurance.com
Gott & Wynne Insurance 01492 870991 or email enquiries@gottandwynne.co.uk
Blenheim Palace
All funds raised will be in support of COMBAT STRESS
Heritage (Norton) Insurance 0845 373 4777 website www.heritage-quote.co.uk The British Service Veterans Mental Health Charity
Peter Best Insurance 01621 840400 website see the following link: www.
peterbestinsurance.co.uk/morgan-insurance/classic-morgan-sports-car- We invite All Morgans of any model year, to register for this premier event in the 2020 MSCC and MTWC Calendars.
insurance.pnp Parking spaces inside the Great Court are now SOLD OUT however plenty of spaces
in the surrounding grounds and drives are still available.
MSCC TRAVEL CLUB: NEW FOR 2020. For all tours departing
after 1st January 2020, MSCC Member discounts validity will A minimum donation of £5 secures a Parking Place around the Palace Grounds and Drives.
change as follows:
A heavily reduced Blenheim Palace entrance fee is being negotiated for everyone arriving in a Morgan,
Scenic & Continental Car Tours: MSCC members will receive a pre booking required, details will be published nearer the event time.
£50 per car discount off of any Scenic & Continental Car Tours
bookings subject to a minimum tour value of £250.00 per person. The event will include: exhibitor representations by The Morgan Motor Company and the Morgan Sports Car Club,
MSCC Travel Club Tours: SCCT Discounts will no longer be valid for MSCC Travel plus a number of other interesting Trade Stands.
Club Tours, however a special higher value discount will be applied to these tours so Pre registered Morgans will receive a Commemorative Rally Plaque kindly sponsored by Insurers Gott & Wynne.
as to offer MSCC member even greater value for money.
Please note: Tour discounts are only valid to bone fide MSCC Club members and A 2020 AMD car badge and associated merchandise will be available and released nearer the event date.
you will be required to give us your current membership number and or discount
Gates will open at 8:30am
code at the time of booking. Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other
offer/discount or ticketed events and can only be applied at the time of booking.
Discounts cannot be used retrospectively or towards a balance payment. To book, please contact Rosemary on: 07935 708190 or email allmorgansblenheim@gmail.com
Halfords: 10% off when you show a voucher and MSCC membership card – in store Further news on All Morgans’ Day may also be found at:
only (not online). Voucher available from Gill Bevan (Membership Secretary).
www.facebook.com/allmorgansday and www.twitter.com/blenheimmorgans
Privilege Purchase Club, Whirlpool, Hotpoint, Indesit: MSCC Members have
access to the Privilege Purchase Club with discounts of up to 30% off retail prices.
Extra seasonal promotions give further discounts. Details on the MSCC web site
Macdonald Hotels: 20% off advance bookings for B&B and room only stays. Details
on the MSCC website.
Miroxol Metal Polish: 30% off when ordering online. Details on the MSCC website.
Morgan Factory Tours: MSCC members and Centre groups offered 50% discount MOG #63 Adverts.indd 6 15/08/2017 13:45
off factory tours between 1st October and 31st March. Can’t be booked online,
must email or phone to get the discount. See: https://www.morgan-motor.co.uk/
factorytours/ MMC Reception: 01684 573104 Email: reception@morgan-motor.co.uk
IAM RoadSmart: Offer our members £10 off their Advanced
Driving Courses. Contact IAM RoadSmart on 0300 303 1134
and quote M.S.C.C, for more information visit
www.iamroadsmart.com
Cotswold Outdoor: Offer a discount of 15% to the MSCC. This
can be used in any of their stores and online across all four
of their brands; Cotswold Outdoor, Snow+Rock, Runners
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Need and Cycle Surgery. Details on the MSCC website
Bring A Trailer: Paul Blakey has over 30 years’ experience in Classic
and Collectors Cars. They are able to offer Secure Indoor Storage
for Cars and Motorcycles with close links to M1 / A 14 M6. See
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website: www.bringatrailer.co.uk , Tel: 01327 844600. To get the
discount members need to quote the code “Morgan Bat”. www.bringatrailer.co.uk
Bullet Polish: The MSCC has been offered 10% discount on Bullet
Polish use code MOG-10 when ordering. www.bulletpolish.co.uk
Autoseal: Offer us a 10% discount plus free P&P on their Auto Seal Puncture
Prevention System. Details on the MSCC web site
Jenolite: Offer us a 15% discount on their complete range of rust removers, rust
convertors and paint and coatings. Details on the MSCC web site
Morgan Car Badges: Hermen Pol is offering all members 10% discount of badges
and regalia on his web site www. morgancarbadges.com Hermen Pol can also assist
with car badge design and also offers assistance with any other badge projects
Demand Engineering: Offers 10% off the sports exhaust they have developed
for the Morgan 3 wheeler. Demand Engineering’s web site can be found at
demandengineering.co.uk Please mention your MSCC number when contacting
Demand Engineering to get your discount. 20% available for group buys of 5 or more.
MHD Watches: 5% discount on all MHD watches, designed in the UK by
Automotive Designer Matthew Humphries, who is best known for designing
NEW
cars such as the stunning Morgan Aeromax, Supersports and 3 wheeler.
Their web site may be found at www.mhdwatches.com
www.silverstoneclassic.com
Our club’s exclusive Car Club Display Package code is:
For full details of all offers, including event ticket discounts, log in to the Members
Area of the MSCC website: www.morgansportscarclub.com
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