Teri,
You pose some interesting questions:
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>I am interested in buying a Morgan. I have a great deal to learn:
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>* which model is appropriate for my needs;
That's hard to say. What are your needs? Do you have a family. If
so, then I'd suggest a 4 seater.
>* whether to buy an antique or new model;
This depends on you pocket book. A good antique that is restored
like mine appraises out at about $25,000 for a +4 or a 4/4. Mine has won
its share of trophies, however, if you want to purchase a prize winner they
cost. I know a fellow that purchased a *Show* car, he wanted trophies. His
+4 4seater cost him over $46,000.
A new Morgan starts at about $60,000. Anyone can purchase a new one.
(Except me. There is no way I could spend that kind of money on a car).
>* whether to go through a dealer;
If you want a new one, that's the only way you'll get one. There are
2 dealers, one on the West Coast - Isys in San Fran area, and one on
the East Coast - Cantab in the DC area. I believe there is between a
1 to a 4 year wait depending on what you want. The Factory has a 10
year back log of orders.
If you are looking for a used car, you'll get a better car for the
money from an individual that a used / collector car dealer. He wants
his cut.
>* upcoming antique car shows.
That is always worth going to, to look for a car.
Will, here on the Morgan list has a very nice 67 4/4 for sale. I was
up in Mich. in Feb and looked over the car. Didn't get a chance to
drive it because it was snowing to beat the band. He's asking about
$13,000 for it, about $2,000 below what the car should go for. The
car is worth between $15,000 and $18,000. But again it depends on
what you want. Shipping to Wa. would be under $1,000. So you'd still be
making money.
I didn't bother to look up cars for sale in your area. However,
try calling a friend of mine there Nancy Dice - see if she is still
playing with the Morgan Club there and what she knows of in your area.
Her address and number are:
Nancy Dice
13802 S.E. 3rd. Place
Bellevue, Wa. 98005
(206) 746-5198
Tell her I told you to give her a call, and that I said hello. I
haven't talked to her in years. Also tell her that my articles are
now up on the internet.
John
John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@nhr.com
Va. Beach, Va Phone: (804) 495-8229
48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V
75 Bricklin SV1 77 Spitfire
The one with the most toys, wins!
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