Another baby was born today in the Pheasant family. A baby boy, Eddie William was born three weeks premature to Lydia and Andrew. A little brother for Josie. He was 6lbs 10ozs.
Although we lived in Worcester for a number of years I had never been to the Morgan Motor Company in Malvern. I have always admired their sports cars, could never afford one, but at least I can take a guided tour of the factory. I mentioned this to Andrew who said that he would like to go as well, so I phoned and booked us all on to a tour of the factory.
It was a very overcast morning and started to rain on the way to Malvern. Luckily Andrew found us a parking spot close to the entrance so the ladies didn't get too wet.
This is one of the very early three wheelers.
This is the current Roadster model which comes with 1.6 and 2.0 ltr engine. The Roadster Sports is fitted with a 3.0ltr V6 engine, my choice of model.
As it was stil raining heavily, we were loaned Morgan umbrellas, and walked from the Reception area to the factory. These Aero SuperSports were in the car park.
It would be nice to win the lottery!
At the start of the guided tour. All these cars are waiting to be collected by their proud owners.
Part of the tour is an introductory video on the history of Morgan.
A part assembled Roadster. Note the black painted rear axle assembly in the background. They are imported from Australia and are from a Holden Commodore.
A part assembled Aero SuperSports.
Assembly area.
All aluminium Aero frame being bonded and riveted.
The long sweeping guards for the Aero are pressed in one piece.
The woodwork shop where the frames for the Roadster are cut and assembled.
This was to show how many wooden parts there are in the Roadster but these are actually from a very early model as if you look closely you can see that the doors open forwards being hinged off the rear frame.
This is a modern version with the hinges on the front pillar, opening backwards.
More frame assembly area.
Again those Holden rear axle assemblies.
Classic Morgan shaped Roadster. The coming together of wood and aluminium.
Not quiet my choice but you still have to admire the craftsmanship and workmanship of this all aluminium chassis/body.
Louise and Andrew admiring the radical LIFECar2.
The guided tour cost 10UKP each and was the best value for money in a long time. I would highly recommend it to anyone slightly interested in sports cars. Even Di and Louise enjoyed it, so they said.
It was still raining as we left so Andrew took us a ride up on to Malvern Hill, ending up at a spring to collect some water. There are sources of spring water in a number of locations around the Hills, from fountains and spouts, where residents regularly fill containers free of charge. It was a very nice drop.
Late afternoon, we called in to see the new baby before meeting Mal and Ivor, and their friends Margaret and Mike, for dinner at their Golf Club.
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