Author: atomjohnson
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Book Review: Setright’s Morgan
The great LJK Setright is no longer with us, but he left a legacy of the finest motoring writing. In his unfinished autobiography, soon to be published, he recalls the three-wheeler he drove during his National Service: RAF Sopley was, as I have noted, deep in the countryside. Thus there were occasions – not many,…
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Book Review: Making a Morgan: 17 Days of Craftsmanship: Step-by-Step from Specification Sheet to Finished Car
An inside look at the making of an automotive icon from specification sheet to finished car. https://thenewswheel.com/ The Morgan Motor Company is a David among an industry of Goliaths. England’s last independent, privately-owned automaker has been resistant to the changing production methods and neutered styles of the modern automotive industry–despite being advised to “get with…
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Mother Courage Awardees
2023 Patricia and Ken Kreuzer 2022 Richard and Janet Ihns 2021 Chuck and Karen Bernath 2020 No Award – COVID 2019 Gary and Judy Heck 2018 Dr. Richard Fohl 2017 Jim and Colette Clark 2016 Pat and Judy Buckley 2015 Mae Councill 2014 Dwight and Jackie…
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Spring Meet 2016 – Summerville South Carolina (15 – 17 Apr, 2016)
About two years ago a couple of Morgan owners decided that the North East that they used to call home had become an intolerable place to reside anymore (in reality it was the witness protection program moving them again) and they decided to search for a place in the South to live. It is rumored…
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Morgan Back in the USA
For the first time since 2005, Morgan will be able to import a traditional bodied Morgan back into the USA. These will likely be the +4 and V6 Roadster models. The latter will be offered either as a 2 seater or a 4 seater. Yes, you will now be able to get a new Morgan…
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Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance (11 – 13, Mar 2016)
The weather looked iffy. Rain was forecast but it was still warm (75° F). I don’t remember ever having rain at Amelia Island during the Concours d’Elegance weekend. Rain would certainly make it all a challenge. The logisitics were already complex. The 1934 MX4 Super Sports was ready however. I have shown Morgans at Concours events…