After the repeated power losses and Weber carburettor cleaning session – we were not quite sure if we gonna make it to Edinburgh and the BVAC event. But to our surprise – the Morgan ran flawlessly. My son picked out an incredible costal route. In the past picking the right tour was always my task – but I could not have done a better job.
When we stopped to take a picture, a nice couple on bikes stopped by. Turned out they also drive a 1996 Morgan and we had a lovely chat. I am quite sure that moments and experiences like these are the reason why Morgan’s are still going to be driven in 20 years.
On the way to Bamburgh Castle our biggest challenge were the road conditions. There are so many potholes that are impossible to see and avoid. The awful sound and feeling when the Morgan hits one of those holes, causes the driver and passenger to instantly feel the same pain that the wire wheels and suspension have to suffer.
We explored the castle for a bit and then went on the last few miles to Edinburgh where we had a bit of rain. It is good to practice putting the roof and sidescreens on a Morgan – we can do it in under two minutes which is quite alright I think.
We walked through the old and new town in Edinburgh but were both tired and headed to our Hotel a bit outside the city. After a good sleep, the Border Village Automobile Club meeting was awaiting us. My son pre-registered us and as the Morgan was built in 1984 – we parked among Golf GTI, Ford Escort and right next to one of the 8 remaining Triumph Acclaim CD (in the UK) in a pristine condition. The owner won a well deserved trophy for this car.
The meeting was interesting but after a few hours all we could think of is our long drive back. So when an opportunity arose to leave earlier – we took the chance. Again – my son choose a route through AONB areas – like Northumberland, Kielder Forest park and North Pennies. And he also became one with the Morgan – I never enjoyed being in the passenger seat more than today.
Especially on these small roads the somewhat underpowered Ford CVH engine needs revs. Funnily – we just did 70 to 100km/h but it felt like we were flying. The last 180 miles however were hard work and not much fun. Heavy rain showers hit us and the visibility in a Morgan in bad weather is not good. We were glad when we arrived at our Hotel close to Derby.
Fixing C6622 
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