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It was such a thrill to see that race on Utube. It was disappointing when Charles dropped back, but a bit of a relief too because I kept thinking "if that pace keeps up something bad's going to happen". It didn't of course and he finished a credible eighth. What a race. Easily found on Goo...

Hi Richard and all:
Richard Thorne was offering 5266 MM in October as a rolling chassis, number 4860, described as a "1961 genuine Plus 4 SuperSport. Well documented in The LawrenceTune Years.
Larry

Hi All: The discussion about SS scoop attachment re-ignited a query that has mildly interested me for years (I know, I don't get out much)? What was the reason for the reversed-wire on the rear of some SS bonnets? I have read about it but only seen one, many years ago, and now can't remember whether...

Theres an outstanding video of the Fordwater Trophy race on youtube. Well done Charles and 405 FX0.
Larry.

Hi All: I have been devouring The LawrenceTune Years and am now on my second read. What a monumental work and thanks to all who were involved. I am interested to know what original Lawrence tuned cars are still being raced and by whom. Who do I look for in the various videos and the Morgan Challenge...

I finally received my long-awaited copy of The LawrenceTune Years and now All will be revealed. What a monumental project. I am having to put it down occasionally to make it last.
Larry

Hi Mark:
Thanks for the information. It certainly was a successful endeavour but presumably going to the TR engines put him in another class. I did stumble on one other instance but can't just now remember the details. Odd that there weren't more.
Thanks, Larry

And what a fascinating discussion it is. 84 comments with a day to go before the sale ends.

Hi All:
I am curious to know if anyone ever used a Coventry Climax engine for either race or road in the '60s-'70s era Morgans and in particular if the factory ever considered its use. Would it have been a viable engine, or were there technical or capacity issues?

Thanks, Larry.

Hi Kevin: Another consideration is what you want to do with it. If you want to go trouble-free touring it might be a stretch but if you are preservation-minded it sounds lovely. An unmolested "61 with only 50 k, (white dials and all?) sounds like a find. With that kind of mileage and apparent c...

Hi Mark: Nice to see a four-seater getting it's due. OWP appears very similar to my "63, which is also maintained in original condition thanks to 40-plus years ownership. I looked up the auction photos and was interested to see the similarity despite eight years' differece. Does the bonnet scoo...

Hi Mary:That would be lovely. my email is larry@pippa.ca I look forward to reading the full piece and anything else you can send along. There can't be many more significant Morgans still in existence than VCR. Too bad the original engine has gone missing, but I'll bet it's out there somewhere, it's ...

Hi:
Would it be possible to post more of the magazine article or is it there and I can't find it.
Good luck with the sale.
Thanks, Larry.

Three Morgans in Utube video titled VSCC Pomeroy Trophy All Comers Group 2 Race Silverstone

How many original Super Sports are still being raced and by whom? Are any contemporary photos or videos available?
Thanks, Larry .