Visit to the Morgan Car Factory at Malvern
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The two groups meet up at Cardiff West Services.

A fine array of bikes.

We think John has stopped for coffee, or does Gareth have something in his eye?

As much as we want coffee it is only a stop to let the other group catch up.

Now that all the bikes are nicely parked we had better give them the good news we are off.

The Nags Head at Malvern, a warm welcome awaits we would highly recommend.

Gary exercising his fingers little does he know what delights await around the corner.

Alan showing his years! Go on you can do it if you leave the bike go.

All good boys coke to drink for everyone.

Put the camera away we are all enjoying our lunch. (They do smile sometimes)

Gary has found is little corner of Heaven.

Gary if you light that one we will have to leave you to finish it or by the time we get there the Morgan Factory will be closed!

Group arrive at the
Morgan Vistor Centre.

When Dave Meadows said he was getting a Morgan this was not the picture I had in mind.

An early three wheeler Morgan

Hello, Hello Officer what is he up to?
Completed cars awaiting customer collection. Another line of cars all sold and paid for, good business!
Production line.

Chassis of the top end of the range of cars.

Our factory guide explains a technical point.

Morgan Cars are still constructed the traditional way using use Ash wood.

The group look on with interest as the way the wood is formed is explained.

Strange to see carpenters at work in a car factory!

Check out the way this wood has been formed to include the seat foot well and dashboard for a concept car.

Here we see a master craftsman forming one side of a bonnet.

As you see these cars really are handmade.

A running board about to be fitted to the car.

The car is taking shape. The wood is still visible.
This one is off to the paint shop, not under its own power free wheeling down hill.

Unbelievable production methods in the 21st Century clearly it still works, a very successful Company.

The car is pushed in to the paint shop.

One they did earlier.

What a beautiful car.
A traditional looking Morgan

Just take a look at this wood and leather, sumptuous.

Just look at the lines of this car.

This cockpit looks as though it’s the business.

Alan, Wayne and Bruce discussing their favourite cars.

John tells Malcolm that he has decided which car he fancy’s.

I understand Alan has placed an order for one of these.
This car has the traditional retro look.

This car is being raffled for Children in Need

Where is Gareth’s leather helmet?

Come on Ivor watch the film.

If one of these comes across Ivor's desk next week he will have to put his thinking cap on. (Ivor is a professional Insurance Assessor)

This image is of the original Morgan Cars Premises.

Flying Officer Bruce not quite sure this goes with the FJR.

Alan took this picture. I understand it was at the entrance to Manning Towers!

 

Well John you certainly look the part and it suits the colour of Susan's eyes, she will be pleased!

A big thank you John for arranging the day, very well organised, great roads, a good venue for lunch wonderful weather a very interesting factory visit and good company. Great day where are we off to next?
G.J