William Zehring wrote:
>
> David S. writes:
> He goes on to say:
> >This month was a milestone for me. I have owned my car for 20 years and
> >drove it until it died about six years ago from a very tired engine.
>
> I'd appreciate hearing from other list members how long they've been into
> the marque.
William, I've been resisting jumping on the thread of "How I acquired my
Morgan", but now with this new question I guess I need to speak up...
I "acquired" my 1963 Morgan in 1971 when I convinced my Fiancee to sell
her 1965 Mustang and buy the Morgan "cause she needed a classic car". I
already had too many cars (a corvair powered Meyer's Manx, corvair
powered VW Van, and a 1959 XK 150 Coupe) and could not afford the $1500
price. I also knew she would need someone to keep it running so it fit
in with our marriage plans.
The car was driven for a couple years, then put thru a partial (5 year)
restoration which included two moves. The marriage ended in 1990 and
since we never bothered to re-title the Morgan, it went to her (don't
cry, I got to keep the DB5). Since my ex didn't have a place to store
the Morgan (and no longer had a Mechanic "on-staff") she had me keep it
for her. After another 5 years of storing, maintaining and driving the
car, I bought it from her (this time for $10,000).
So, you tell me. Have I been "into the marque" for 26 years or 2 years?
Anyway, it has been a fine experience and association with Morgan for a
long time!
George Gerth
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