Cars Still Made of WOOD! Inside the Morgan Motor Company

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  • @nevyen149
    @nevyen149 6 років тому +374

    Stayed in Malvern Wells for a summer, and went there to get a tour. The woman behind a desk in the office looked at us like we were crazy, "You...want...a...what?"
    After explaining we wanted to look at the cars being made, she ushered us through a door into the long building behind, shut the door behind us, and went back to her desk.
    I cracked the door back open and asked her (nicely) what was up, and she said to just wander around as we pleased.
    Every single worker was friendly, answered questions, and we ended up helping push a rolling chassis between stations at one point.
    I met a Morgan family member on the way out, and got a piece of scrap ash frame wood autographed.
    I gave the piece of wood to my dad, telling him that was all the Morgan I could afford to buy him.

    • @brucey39
      @brucey39 6 років тому +11

      That's great how relaxed they are . Most places won't let you in because they are paranoid about health and safety .

    • @j-genmod8493
      @j-genmod8493 6 років тому +13

      That must have been a long time ago, as they've done organised, guided tours for ages. They also keep you behind lines painted on the floors and ask you not to distract staff members or touch anything, especially not the cars. Still a great tour though.

    • @nevyen149
      @nevyen149 6 років тому +9

      Sadly, it was quite a while ago. I didn't figure it was as free and easy now.

    • @Barefoot_Joe
      @Barefoot_Joe 6 років тому +16

      After you visited they decided to keep visitors behind the line and have a guide so they can't bother the craftsmen, thanks a lot! lol xD ;) j/k

    • @nevyen149
      @nevyen149 6 років тому +3

      Whoops!

  • @BruceBoschek
    @BruceBoschek 8 років тому +244

    Back in the 1960s I spent a week there, every day in the factory while my Plus-4 transmission was being replaced under warranty. No, it didn't take them that long, but they didn't mind me hanging around the factory at all. It was much older and darker then, there were no modern chassis back then, the biggest engine was the 4-cyl Triumph, but there was magic in the air and the memories are clearly burned into my mind. The cars were still affordable back then.

    • @mehtmachine
      @mehtmachine 7 років тому +14

      Thank you for sharing your story!

    • @hoppinonabronzeleg9477
      @hoppinonabronzeleg9477 7 років тому +9

      Wow!! - What a great legacy! I love how open the guys are!!

    • @DylanTaylor
      @DylanTaylor 7 років тому +2

      Bruce Boschek they're not affordable now?

    • @noneofyourbusiness4294
      @noneofyourbusiness4294 6 років тому +3

      Bruce Boschek that's one hell of a great story. Really wish manufacturers would take that as an example again.

    • @unclestuka8543
      @unclestuka8543 Рік тому +1

      Since the Italian bankers took control of Morgan Cars, they just aren't the same, they have lost that family heritage, and those not rich but not poor aspiring to own one

  • @Metalistforlife
    @Metalistforlife 10 років тому +87

    This is art. Not just a car - its a art, a culture and most importantly a legacy.

    • @worried9755
      @worried9755 3 роки тому +4

      Its unique. Its talent. Its originality. The older the wine and process the better it is

  • @RichardGottshall
    @RichardGottshall 9 років тому +81

    I would get a Morgan in a heart beat. Love the craftsmanship.

    • @SniperNator305
      @SniperNator305 8 років тому

      +John S are there any fake cars for women?

    • @ellenorbjornsdottir1166
      @ellenorbjornsdottir1166 7 років тому

      Snipernator, my mum's automatic van was a grudge purchase. She wanted a standard.

  • @Titus-as-the-Roman
    @Titus-as-the-Roman 7 років тому +19

    At this time in America in particular, the World auto market in general, when it seems almost every car company's main focus is squeezing every last bit of profit they can out of the consumer much to the detriment of their product, it's amazingly refreshing to see a car company like Morgan. While their cars may not be the cheapest to purchase you can be assured that they're definitely not cheap in their quality or in their dedication to the customer. Thank you Morgan for restoring some of my faith in the corporate world.

  • @IanObzi
    @IanObzi 9 років тому +88

    I wonder if the boss of any other motor company could walk you round and know so much about the product he's making, what an amazing company. Even if these cars are not the type of thing you'd buy yourself you have to admire what they do and for sticking to the traditional methods. It's not going to happen today, and probably not even this year but one day I'm going to buy a Morgan.

    • @paulbroderick8438
      @paulbroderick8438 7 років тому +4

      Well stated. Another company would have some idiot with a PHD in ancient history telling a person with twenty years of experience how things are done! The 'Interviewer' was completely out of place, showing no respect
      by way of his dress and body language.

    • @TheMadManPlace
      @TheMadManPlace 6 років тому +6

      I am willing to bet that Mr Morgan is able to do every job on the floor - maybe not to the level of perfection of the guys on the like but he knows... Lets see the board of Mercedes, BMW, Ford or GM tighten one bolt properly.

    • @squirlmy
      @squirlmy 6 років тому +1

      Are you one of those Brits who want the rest of the world kowtowing to everything British? It's a FACTORY. One doesn't dress up in a dirty, oily factory. He also doesn't interrupt with inane questions like your typical BBC interviewer, who would whine afterwards about tiny grease stains.

    • @Gambit771
      @Gambit771 6 років тому

      Cuvtixo D You seem a tad defensive, but I don't know who it is you're defending.

    • @notsosilentmajority1
      @notsosilentmajority1 6 років тому

      Obzi
      I truly hope you get your Morgan. Best of luck.

  • @Sean_Coyne
    @Sean_Coyne 7 років тому +332

    My cousin had a messy divorce back in 1973. His horrid wife got everything...except his Morgan. He disassembled it and smuggled it out of the the UK in crates to Canada, where it's still going strong. Oh and he became a millionaire. :-)

    • @EnglishLaw
      @EnglishLaw 6 років тому +41

      Show me a woman and I'll show you trouble

    • @SO-ql9dy
      @SO-ql9dy 6 років тому +11

      Oh! You mean the one who struck it rich when he started his business on cpu's! I heard he has a mansion in Toronto with golden doorhandels and a couple in North and West vancouver with a value of about 538,670,057 USD in total. Can you confirm if I am right by telling me his name. I believe his Ridgewell Nathaniel Coyne.

    • @williamwilson6203
      @williamwilson6203 6 років тому +11

      MGTOW
      (youre never to old to learn:)

    • @92calgary
      @92calgary 6 років тому

      Sean Coyne ...

    • @GlobalDrifter1000
      @GlobalDrifter1000 6 років тому +3

      Bit of a dick was he?

  • @TypeVertigo
    @TypeVertigo 11 років тому +25

    Morgan's cars haven't been my cup of tea, but they're slowly growing on me simply because of how brave they are keeping true to themselves being left-field and anachronistic. Mr. Charles Morgan seems like a right old respectable motorhead too.
    Great video JF and crew!

    • @Errol.C-nz
      @Errol.C-nz Рік тому

      No mate.. growing on you, is a factor of.. older eyes seeing things you were blind too through younger eyes & mind.. life priorities become clearer

  • @arjuhama
    @arjuhama 9 років тому +183

    I love how Brits use different techniques in making cars. Small, light, and unrestrained Caterhams; light, simple, and sporty Lotuses; wood chassis, aluminum bodied Morgans; luxurious and comfortable Aston Martins; track-ready Ginettas; and fast and prestigious Jaguars.
    I love all of them.

    • @alainherman1439
      @alainherman1439 9 років тому +4

      Arnaldo Juris Maclang This kind of manufacturing is called micro factory retailing

    • @arjuhama
      @arjuhama 9 років тому +7

      jon fraer Does a McLaren P1 sound gay to you?

    • @marcusbrinkley4079
      @marcusbrinkley4079 8 років тому

      chassis are made of steel

    • @johndoyle4723
      @johndoyle4723 8 років тому +5

      +Roland Waites The chassis is not wood, the body support structure is ash,and clad in aluminium. The chassis is aluminium in the modern cars, modern is a relative word, and steel in other versions.
      However the factory tour is excellent and definitely reccommended.

    • @johndoyle4723
      @johndoyle4723 8 років тому +7

      Have to admit, Morgans do not look very safe to drive. I have an MGB V8 and always drive it very conservatively.
      We Brits enjoy driving old sports cars, and Morgans epitomise that spirit.

  • @montybates5176
    @montybates5176 9 років тому +61

    I like the car and the methods they use to build it. I really like the idea of having 200 + workers that you keep going for 30/40 years and then they train the next ones coming up. Hooray for that idea!

    • @gavinwindbigler9119
      @gavinwindbigler9119 6 років тому

      Y

    • @terryofford4977
      @terryofford4977 6 років тому +3

      Yes Indeed.Monty, there are very few Car manufacturers like Morgan. Today,its all about mass producing soulless' Baking Can' like vehicles that have a guaranteed life of around four or five years, and it's difficult to distinguish one brand from another these days.Morgan have the magic, the skills and a long History of excellence. Best of luck to them.

    • @markdoldon8852
      @markdoldon8852 6 років тому

      Sure great plan if you want to only sell to multi millionaires

    • @timsyoutube6051
      @timsyoutube6051 5 років тому

      @@markdoldon8852 who wants to sell to poor people?

  • @chefgiovanni
    @chefgiovanni 7 років тому +8

    Morgan Motor Company: The Most Honest Car Factory in the World ! Thank you for sharing this with us !

  • @tomstrutt6754
    @tomstrutt6754 7 років тому +26

    The first time I saw the Morgan Aero Super Sport, I absolutely fell in love with it. Its among the handful of most beautiful cars ever built. Sadly, they can't be had in Canada because Morgan will not crash test them. I can't blame them; the thought of deliberately destroying a number of those jewels is too painful. Wonderful atmosphere in that factory.

  • @thesrtsuperb8e627
    @thesrtsuperb8e627 7 років тому +7

    I'm rebuilding a old Ford thunderbird right now and I'm trying to put in the same craftsmanship and luxury that people like this do with their cars. Doing everything myself, my favorite is the upholstery part but I'm doing the other stuff too. Hopefully my thunderbird will look just as classy as these cars when I'm done. Mad respect to Morgan , keep it up

    • @tiborklein5349
      @tiborklein5349 6 років тому

      How's the project going after 10 months?

  • @ratty383
    @ratty383 10 років тому +104

    Its a good job Charles Morgan is a natural communicator and loves talking about his products, because the guy interviewing him hasn't got a clue !!

    • @paulbroderick8438
      @paulbroderick8438 6 років тому +4

      Agree. The interviewer probably has a PHD in Greek history never having done an hour of manual labour in his life. Typical arrogance.

    • @youmakeitreal
      @youmakeitreal 6 років тому +3

      I wouldn't call it arrogance... How about ignorance. However, I am appreciative that the young man interviewing had done his part in presenting these behind-the-scene views of one incredible car manufacturer. I have learned and, and I imagine has he too.

    • @brad4908
      @brad4908 6 років тому +2

      Funny you say that. I was just thinking that Charles talks nonsense. He sounds over-practiced and inauthentic.

    • @pillockbrain
      @pillockbrain 6 років тому +2

      He is an American... What more do you need to know?

    • @cjanon305
      @cjanon305 6 років тому

      Hands in pockets arms folded, yeah real likable fellow that

  • @MrKabDrivr
    @MrKabDrivr 7 років тому +6

    Absolutely amazing workshop and, of course, astounding results!... Excellent video, too! Thanks for sharing and congratulations to the Morgan family for keeping their beautiful tradition alive and well!...

  • @douglasdavies4128
    @douglasdavies4128 7 років тому +8

    First class documentary, I am British and live near the Malvern Hills, so I have an interest in the Morgan history, I have seen many documentary's about the company and this one stands up well to the best of the others, congratulations.
    The only regret I have with the Morgan's of today is that the power no longer comes from a British engine, but that's how the cookie crumbles in this modern age, we no longer rule the world in modern manufacturing, but if we did, cars like the Morgan would not be still be made, so their are prows and cons for us living on past glory's.

    • @alanvt1
      @alanvt1 6 років тому

      So...... wff! we should lie down and die?

  • @TheRocktalk
    @TheRocktalk 6 років тому +72

    Wow! They make other cars look like soulless, mass-produced junk by comparison.

    • @misskim2058
      @misskim2058 6 років тому +5

      Because they are ;)

    • @3dprintwiz378
      @3dprintwiz378 6 років тому +2

      Exactly.

    • @terryofford4977
      @terryofford4977 6 років тому +1

      TheRocktalk: You have it in one!,'other cars are simply spewed out of soulless monolithic Robotised factories, no history, no professional hands involved, just a few dozen robots, but then, compared to the MORGANS, the tin can junk we see are simply like peas, most look the same, computerised design (?) lack of character and at five or six years they are worthless. Well done MORGAN, they make an expensive vehicle that is a work of art and hand skills. The Big Boss reflects the attitude of a GREAT Car Building Company.Fabulous Video and highly interesting Thank You.

  • @Rod-bp8ow
    @Rod-bp8ow Рік тому +1

    Sir Charles Morgan is as direct and hands-on when it comes to employees needs as well as the supervision of the details that makes the brand as ICONIC and as it is TIME preserved. It knows its purpose, to bring out the excellent from its employees and that they are in these pieces of Art, preserved through the ages. Employees that are into preservation and the expertise in preserving Time as well as Quality shall always be as dignified and sought after amongst worldwide Clients. Congratulateur Sir Charles Morgan.

  • @Lee-70ish
    @Lee-70ish 9 років тому +3

    Hired a Morgan 3 wheeler for this weekend pick it up from the factory on Friday always loved the Morgans the Plus 8 speedster is just a wonderful sounding beast,
    heres to the next 100years Mogs

  • @donaldjaffe1049
    @donaldjaffe1049 2 роки тому +2

    I’m an American and have taken the factory tour four times and just last month took an hour “experience” ride. Amazing and too bad one cannot import a finished Morgan to the States!

  • @mentaltminefelt6469
    @mentaltminefelt6469 6 років тому +3

    The fact that my family owns a Morgan is one of the single most incredible parts of my life. +8 from 1987, triple list, 80's extra wide body, V8 with a specially tuned single tube exhaust system. Its.... beyond words.

  • @copferthat
    @copferthat 8 років тому +21

    I recall Sir John Harvey Jones visiting Morgan and he said.... if Morgan could grow their own trees, I'm sure they would.

    • @Palifiox
      @Palifiox 8 років тому +3

      I recall that as well. Seems like they did accept his advice about pushing cars around.

    • @davidtuer5825
      @davidtuer5825 6 років тому +1

      Maybe he did, but I don't think it was an admiring comment! Sir Harvey Jones , after overseeing the demise of ICI, became a celebrity business pundit and advised Morgan to produce a "modern" fibreglass" sports car and to get into the modern world. it almost broke them. Fortunately they were able to recover.

  • @Gibson408
    @Gibson408 11 років тому +3

    What a great eccentric guy. Love the cars, love the the philosophy behind them. It really is a testament to the company that they are still privately owned and running in the UK. Great video!

  • @PaulStClair-or3gj
    @PaulStClair-or3gj 8 місяців тому +1

    Craftsmen keeping the old skills alive. As a retired, elderly engineer l appreciate such a beautiful car made by them. Well done guy's. 😊👍🐎🚌🔧🔨

  • @12121149
    @12121149 8 років тому +11

    Fantastic,Morgans still going strong,what an awesome car company.

  • @giannislymperopoylos5574
    @giannislymperopoylos5574 7 років тому +3

    LOVE EVERYTHING THAT COMES OUT OF THIS FACTORY....AND SOMEONE MUST REVIVE WIESMANN ...QUICKLY!!ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING SHAPES WITH ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ENGINES EVER PRODUCED!!!

  • @Grone13
    @Grone13 10 років тому +54

    Damn it, now I want a morgan...

  • @cosmoray9750
    @cosmoray9750 6 років тому +1

    Wow. I didn't think manufacturer still make cars the old fashion way. It is good that Morgan is still doing it.
    It is a art that is still retained. Simply awesome.

    • @chrisbraid2907
      @chrisbraid2907 Рік тому

      When you get a dedicated Family Car company who have a lot of pride in their product, this is the sort of Company you will get. Morgan and Ariel are a few of the English Survivors … good German Engines and transmissions improves the outcome for their customers …

  • @barath4545
    @barath4545 11 років тому +4

    Nice to see that a car can still be cool, locally sourced, handmade, have craftsmanship in it and even look good in 2013 AND sell.
    Really hope Morgan survives longterm, we need a company like this! Awesome video JF!

  • @chap666ish
    @chap666ish 6 років тому +1

    I'm lucky enough to live very near the Morgan factory and I generally walk my dogs on the Malvern Hills most days.
    Having Morgan Cars in the world in the 21st century still gives me hope for humanity :-)

  • @benjerry6442
    @benjerry6442 6 років тому +7

    Long live all hand manufacturer's, the product is superior and loved.

  • @lathamarea1437
    @lathamarea1437 3 роки тому

    I just watched modern car manufacturing videos, skipping ahead through the boringness of it, then i watched this video, every second was amazing..Talk about having pride in your Art, this is it.!

  • @andreewert1142
    @andreewert1142 7 років тому +3

    I loved this Virtual Tour. Tempted to build Morgans in Canada..we have all that great wood there.

  • @comfortablynumb4797
    @comfortablynumb4797 2 роки тому

    Had a 1963 plus 4 in 1967 and I wish that I still had it...it was wonderful!!

  • @timsimshurst
    @timsimshurst 10 років тому +9

    Amazing. A fascinating video showing the creation of beautiful and original cars ... and still there are so many comments from people who know so much better

    • @timsimshurst
      @timsimshurst 10 років тому

      TheGearhead222 Gee. So very interesting - you've maintained a honda civic. Fascinating

    • @TheGearhead222
      @TheGearhead222 10 років тому

      tim sims
      Dear Simp Tim, my 1963 restoration effort made the Austin American Statesman and a mechanic offer from the main shop that worked with me:) Then again, Honda offered me an apprenticeship position, which I turned down. I buy so many parts from them that I get the jobber price:)

    • @timsimshurst
      @timsimshurst 10 років тому

      TheGearhead222 Well Tosshead, I suggest you use your superlative skills to make a better car than the Morgan - you obviously know how to. Now, f..k off

    • @TheGearhead222
      @TheGearhead222 10 років тому

      tim sims Dear Simp Tim-When you start turning a wrench for a living, I'll listen to what your feeble mind produces-otherwise, I suggest you piss off, tosser!

  • @83j049733rfe4
    @83j049733rfe4 6 років тому +1

    What I love, is that from 1:24 on, Drive didn't have to add in anymore narration or voiceover.
    Charles, his workers, their cars and how they make them, they all spoke for themselves.

  • @marvintpandroid2213
    @marvintpandroid2213 8 років тому +110

    Wood is the first carbon fiber....

    • @ayden3810
      @ayden3810 7 років тому +4

      Heads Tails a lot cheaper, too.

    • @DylanTaylor
      @DylanTaylor 7 років тому +1

      xtra doc, 😂😂agreed

    • @TheMadManPlace
      @TheMadManPlace 6 років тому

      I knew that "someone" had orchestrated the blacklisting of hemp and cannabis in general, did not know it was DuPont though - thanks for that.

    • @edwardcharles9764
      @edwardcharles9764 6 років тому

      none I agree with your comment. The root cause of our problem is, we use wood faster than it can grow. Hence the destruction of acres and acres of rain forest that will take a lifetime and longer to regrow. Jane Goodhall showed a good example with aerial footage of the forests, where she studied chimpanzees for decades. Once wall to wall trees, now deserts with the consequences of loss of habitat for the wildlife, caused by timber extraction. There's more to cutting wood than gathering supplies for making things!
      Hence our present day need for MDF, chipboard and such like as solid wood would not only be unstable in comparison, but near impossible to acquire the volume, with horrendous consequences.
      Plastic is the new demon, used as a replacement for lots of things, examples Windows, doors, barge boards, facials, soffits etc. Now we make everything out if it from food containers to clothes and I'm sure you're aware of its impact on the environment.
      I have a strange feeling we shouldn't be here, we're far too clever for our own good!

    • @markdoldon8852
      @markdoldon8852 6 років тому

      Without any of the properties of the modern product.

  • @faoladh5177
    @faoladh5177 6 років тому

    Man this story was a breath of fresh air. What a great video. I'm so glad to see that this great company operates this way. Artisans performing their craft, creating quality English vehicles . Thanks so much to "The Drive" for making and posting this inspirational video, and thank you to the Morgan Car company for continuing to do things properly.

  • @rare6499
    @rare6499 11 років тому +3

    I hope Morgan keeps making cars for decades to come. Great video thank you.

  • @JohnWilliams-iw6oq
    @JohnWilliams-iw6oq Рік тому

    Having worked on aircraft I can fully appreciate the pride of the workmen and the owners of these beautiful cars.

  • @davidhayes4814
    @davidhayes4814 8 років тому +6

    I live pretty close to the factory. True enough, I 've been around, free of charge. It is is quaint and a bit remarkable.The cars are a bit pricey: bound to be. The Aeros are fab but the most fun, surely, would be the one 'down' from them.... The most powerful ash cars. Some of them are massively powerful and there are a lot to be seen in and around Malvern.

  • @drveritystrange-fish4685
    @drveritystrange-fish4685 7 років тому

    This is one of the most watchable films I've seen in years; the interviewers actually allow the doers to talk freely, and this makes it for me. I have to confess, as a one time car designer, to never being happy with the anachronistic concept of a Morgan, and even less enamored with the idea of taking a new technology and disguising it look old. But having been entertained and educated by this presentation, I'm far happier now. Maybe one day then...?

  • @alexsotirakis897
    @alexsotirakis897 10 років тому +47

    such an awesome car company and lovely cars! its a shame you sent this boring guy there Jonathan or whatever his name is, all he did was say "yeah, yeah" and kept his hands in his pockets...so lame. You should have sent Chris Harris there instead, he is more enthusiastic and can ask some important questions.

    • @MrDaiseymay
      @MrDaiseymay 6 років тому +3

      OK BUT HE HARDLY HAD A CHANCE TO SPEAK, THAT MORGAN GUY WAS ON A SELLING RUN ,AND DIDN'T WANT TO BE INTERRUPTED

  • @neonwilliams5300
    @neonwilliams5300 6 років тому

    What a thoroughly nice guy he is...friendly, genuine, open, and informative. Makes one want to visit the factory as much for the cars as talking to him!

  • @geoffreyweiner7678
    @geoffreyweiner7678 9 років тому +7

    Looking fwd to the day that Charles Morgan will be reinstated as Chairman!

  • @dacooldragonakadanny7833
    @dacooldragonakadanny7833 7 років тому

    I want to start my own car company and factory (and designing the cars) after high school and college, and I love how these people do it. They do what they love, and that is one of the wisest pieces of advice one can give or receive.

  • @MrGnidlih
    @MrGnidlih 7 років тому +6

    It doesn't matter how many smart robots there will be, humans will always be fascinated by and willing to pay for , handmade objects, if you want a job that wont go away then really learn how to work with your hands. These cars are more than cars, they are art and will be around for a long long time.

  • @Muadib223
    @Muadib223 11 років тому +1

    I owned a '66 Morgan +4 for a number of years. Wonderful car from an era gone by. Great to know that the tradition continues and that customers still appreciate the workmanship and old-school methods of construction.

  • @jimnickles2347
    @jimnickles2347 6 років тому +14

    Kudos to Mr. Morgan for Understanding the TRUE Philosophy behind a Car, which is FUN. To HELL with a Self-Driving Car! I don't NEED or Want one! Give me something that's Fast, Sporty, Good to Great PERFORMANCE, with a tolerable ride, for ME to Drive! Oh, and it HAS to LOOK GOOD, too, unlike the vast majority of cars these days. Simple to Work On, too, because I LIKE tinkering with my car. If I can't Have FUN, and ENJOY my car, then By God I won't HAVE one!

    • @misskim2058
      @misskim2058 6 років тому

      I miss a car I can tinker with, too...and tweak it how I want it.

    • @davehill584
      @davehill584 6 років тому

      MX-5. Miata. For 'driving' fuck this lovely old-school twattery. Nice attitude but go-cart product.

    • @donaldmiller8629
      @donaldmiller8629 6 років тому

      @jim nickles,
      I know exactly what you mean ! I used to be able to look at just a small section of a car ( maybe a square foot or so ) and I knew what car it was .
      Today I look at three whole cars and I can't tell one from another even though they are three different brands.
      Yup , not much tinkering today unless maybe you are a computer engineer.

  • @MetalTrabant
    @MetalTrabant 6 років тому +1

    They're my favourite existing car company, I'd love to take a tour like that! The amount of craftsmanship, heart and soul there is incredible!
    I'm so happy that something like this can still exist in the modern world overruled by safety and environmental regulations...

  • @TheWierdFish
    @TheWierdFish 11 років тому +12

    Morgans are made of wood...
    de Havilland Mosquitos were made of wood, and they were amongst the fastest and most agile twin engined fighters of WWII. Light, strong, using wood as a laminate is a composite, just like carbon fibre and ceramic composites. Clever stuff.
    I can see a nice new Moggie being my midlife crisis... and I'm ok with that, because even in 20 years, they'll still be the same. Still be proper cars.

    • @ThePipcg
      @ThePipcg 10 років тому +4

      Please note, a Moggie is a Morris. Minor or 1000 have always been known as Moggies.

    • @TheWierdFish
      @TheWierdFish 10 років тому

      ThePipcg Please note, the name 'Moggie' (or Moggy) has always been nothing more than a term of endearment to _either_ Morris or Morgan motor vehicles.
      Depends on who you are as to which one you knew first, but still, both are common and accepted.

  • @devanman7920
    @devanman7920 2 роки тому

    If I was a rich man the first car I'd be buying would be my own custom Morgan. How cool to go in and watch these Engineers, artist and craftspeople make your own beautiful car.

  • @spikey2740
    @spikey2740 7 років тому +7

    Interesting tour.
    .... The paint shop is the slowest part of the process because of drying time ...
    That is precisely why Henry Ford used black paint on all his cars - with thousands of cars being produced per day, and each one requiring x-amount of time to dry/cure, storage space was a huge factor. They found that black dried the quickest of all colors, hence it was used throughout.

    • @2adamast
      @2adamast 6 років тому

      That or some other urban theory I came up with.

    •  6 років тому +1

      What complete nonsense!

  • @jamesmoore3346
    @jamesmoore3346 6 років тому

    Simply amazing craftsmanship. Refreshing to know there are a few oldworld craftsmen building fine cars. I would love to be able to visit their facility. Imagine, all by hand.

  • @190055joe
    @190055joe 10 років тому +21

    I would be a pleasure to work in a place like that .

  • @allandavies1642
    @allandavies1642 6 років тому

    What a delightful interview with Mr. Morgan and guide through the Morgan factory. Thank you for uploading and sharing !

  • @SupercarsGT
    @SupercarsGT 11 років тому +9

    Morgan is a unique brand with a special atmosphere

  • @rigidfinger
    @rigidfinger 7 років тому

    Well I look at several comment below and now realize that I did hear a lot from the owner and that is really what I came for. I didn't notice the clothing the interviewer was wearing so I have to think it wasn't too off beat. Anyway that whole group of eclectic individuals all seemed right at home with what was going on. Also a delight to hear from the real fountainhead of knowledge, the shop owner rather than some lazy 'personality' stepping on his lines while 'helping' the story along. I enjoyed it very much, thank you.

  • @squirlmy
    @squirlmy 6 років тому +31

    About the hands-in-pockets and clothing comments: He's afraid of interfering with anyone's work; touching and risk spoiling the handcrafted pieces. It is actually respectful to the workers, while he just stands and listens. Not like some typical BBC crew, who stick a microphone in peoples' faces, constantly interrupt with pointless questions, keep workers from doing their jobs, and complain about oil stains on their new suits afterwards. I think these commentors' priorities are really screwed up.
    That putting his hands in his pockets means anything but being careful not to touch or knock over anything is your own sick imagination. He's not doing what YOU'D be doing with your hands, you wankers!

  • @Unwound82
    @Unwound82 11 років тому

    Awesome episode, watching them cut the air vents in the hood by hand absolutely blew my mind. Amazing to see hand craftsmanship still alive and well.

  • @quantomic1106
    @quantomic1106 8 років тому +253

    James Bond should drive a Morgan. A much better match than Aston Martin.

    • @normantorres1432
      @normantorres1432 8 років тому +1

      oh my god yes

    • @henrikcarlsen1881
      @henrikcarlsen1881 8 років тому +9

      The scene where the Aston (Spectre) is wrecked. Somehow it would be just as hard to watch had it been a Morgan (moreover and then Bond would surely die).

    • @jacquesmariosayao6237
      @jacquesmariosayao6237 8 років тому +6

      Nah not stealthy enough.

    • @hippiehillape
      @hippiehillape 8 років тому +1

      i know right, everyone looks at a morgan

    • @bazzie85
      @bazzie85 8 років тому +12

      Zach Davis yeah... because nobody ever notices an Aston Martin amirite

  • @kk0dj
    @kk0dj 6 років тому

    Having first seen a Morgan in the early 1950s and not having seen one since, they are still a favorite and a marvel of engineering prowess in my mind. Beautiful wheels.

  • @adoreslaurel
    @adoreslaurel 11 років тому +4

    What other car company has the market sewn up,so to speak,a "Boutique" type establishment that is probably as close to recession proof as it is possible to get.More power to this company.

  • @mindbender3379
    @mindbender3379 6 років тому

    Beautiful cars... hand made... love the Ash wood usage.... powertrain cool.... love the look and work environment!!! Thank you for inviting us in!!😎

  • @ericgeorge5483
    @ericgeorge5483 6 років тому +6

    Morgan are proof that great design never goes out of fashion.

  • @noel-ec4iy
    @noel-ec4iy 5 років тому

    A joy, long live the wonderful Morgan Motor Company and their magnificent staff ( not a robot to be seen)

  • @MikleShnikle
    @MikleShnikle 9 років тому +4

    Mr Morgan didnt really give the interviewer much time to speak or ask questions, it's cool to see how enthusiastic he was though :D

  • @everyone5724
    @everyone5724 6 років тому

    One of the cars that I would LOVE to own one day. I love the looks of Morgan vehicles with those long, swooping lines and fenders that look like they're one piece per side. Absolutely beautiful cars.

  • @SirDavidHaddon
    @SirDavidHaddon 10 років тому +3

    I like the Old Roadster +8 Design instead of the Newer Aero Coupe.
    Especially in Candy Apple Red with a Red Harts Cloth Top, Stick Shift

  • @bebereyes5514
    @bebereyes5514 6 років тому

    The guy giving the tour is very informative and obviously knows what he is talking about. Jolly good show!

  • @nofrackingzone7479
    @nofrackingzone7479 9 років тому +11

    Morgan has no secret design centers because it has none. It builds cars like was done 60 years ago. It's a boutique builder building cars for wealthy eccentrics.

    • @jusb1066
      @jusb1066 7 років тому

      they are over 100g, not affordable at all

    • @TheMadManPlace
      @TheMadManPlace 6 років тому +2

      Wealthy eccentrics - and people who appreciate true craftsmanship

    • @Bigred42124
      @Bigred42124 6 років тому

      Get a (better) job.

    • @arburo1
      @arburo1 6 років тому

      @@jusb1066 Buy a new three wheeler for around £30k

  • @DrDave953
    @DrDave953 10 років тому

    A friend of mine had a three wheeler with a Climax engine.
    Water cooled, no water pump, it relied on convection for circulation.
    Lovely car, always got a lot of appreciation when being passed by owners of modern Morgans.
    Dave,

  • @amanofmanyparts9120
    @amanofmanyparts9120 6 років тому +4

    "Less than 2,000 pounds ... 1,150 kilos"? 1,150 kilos is *2,530 pounds!*
    "Zero emissions vehicle". Until you realise that virtually all hydrogen is currently produced by use of fossil fuels.
    The first Morgan I saw 'up close and personal' was in the late 1950's. It was being stored in a building dating from the Middle Ages (since demolished) in the middle of my village. It was one of the very early ones with the 60 degree twin cylinder motorcycle engine mounted ahead of the grill. According to the owner he could remove it, along with part of the prop shaft, and drop in a small water cooled engine which had come with it from the factory.
    Would I have one?
    In a heartbeat!

  • @martynh5410
    @martynh5410 6 років тому

    I lived in Malvern for 4 years (in the 70's) and even knew a few people who worked there. I did get a tour and it is like nevyen mentions, very relaxed and pretty open but I believe that we stayed behind lines and weren't allowed to actually touch anything. A great company and a great heritage.

  • @Metalistforlife
    @Metalistforlife 8 років тому +4

    At 10:50 random guy with cup of tea. Its the tea that makes these guys build great stuff :)

  • @gnarshread
    @gnarshread 7 років тому

    I have a huge amount of respect for Morgan! I don't think I would buy one even if I had the money but I still love that they still exist.

  • @xcarlosx007
    @xcarlosx007 10 років тому +12

    Loved the cars, and the gentlemen who were kind enough to present their marvelous craftsmanship. Nevertheless I absolutely despised the Drive interviewer. His lack of experience brimmed thoroughly as well as his poor refinement.

  • @tonyradmilovich3154
    @tonyradmilovich3154 Рік тому

    Being a professional furniture designer/builder/woodworker for the past 40 years and race car builder/driver prior to that, as well as a lifetime car lover, I hereby declare my wish to have my ashes scattered over the Morgan factory. Kidding aside, There is no other car factory I'd rather tour... even by beloved Ferrari comes in second. Long live Morgan!

  • @adoreslaurel
    @adoreslaurel 10 років тому +5

    Nice to know that if you are good at your job that your continuity of employment is assured, unlike the poor buggers in Detroit that found out the hard way when a crisis hits. Harley Davidson reinvented the company has appeared to benefit because of it also,.

  • @L4Z3R37H
    @L4Z3R37H 11 років тому

    These Manufacturers are what I consider TRUE class. Just Class. A lost art, and a lifetime apprenticeship program for the primal love of craftsmanship.

  • @osoco7294
    @osoco7294 9 років тому +9

    4:45
    Fisheye -type of lens should be banned from every camera that has something to do with cars, period.
    Bare my English.

  • @jamesmoore3346
    @jamesmoore3346 6 років тому

    I would love too be able to visit this legendary factory. I've never seen a morgan except on Television. The idea of wood is extraordinary. I'm a life long mechanic who happens to love wood working so the morgan factory is the best of both worlds.

  • @BigBadBossu
    @BigBadBossu 10 років тому +89

    that reporter was a real nub, how did someone so boring get a job that involves interaction, good posture and good questions, he had none of those things under his belt xD

    • @bax1231
      @bax1231 10 років тому +14

      "yeah, got it. Yea."

    • @Titus-as-the-Roman
      @Titus-as-the-Roman 7 років тому +4

      Come on people, this is a You Tube channel, who do you think they can afford to hire. I too thought they were uninspiring with their interviewing (and editing) skills, but I also had to consider the source. The real story here is about the Morgan company. Wouldn't it be nice if more car companies had just a little bit of Morgan in their philosophies. -P.S., It's obvious that from the waist up Kim Chi is nothing more than a loud Ass Hat, completely wrong in Everything he/she/it said ! Not sure what his/hers/its true beef is but he/she/it needs to go find some new born kittens to kick around and release some of that hateful spite.

    • @bicyclist2
      @bicyclist2 7 років тому +1

      Getting jobs like this has absolutely nothing to do with your experience, education or qualifications. I learned years ago that it all depends on who you know. Period.

    • @twickersruss
      @twickersruss 7 років тому +1

      I was surprised that a class act like Morgan didn't tell him to go home, have a shave, tuck his shirt in and smarten up his questions and responses before he comes back. How did he get this job? Is it cool to be a slob now? I found it embarrassing.

    • @henrysiegertsz8204
      @henrysiegertsz8204 7 років тому +6

      True, but funnily that didn't seem to matter. Charles Morgan was interesting enough to make the presenter irrelevant!

  • @SkotiM
    @SkotiM 11 місяців тому

    This is a great advert for Morgan, nice people making great cars with skill and talent.

  • @MartinWillett
    @MartinWillett 11 років тому +56

    If Prince Charles was a car he'd be a Morgan, but nobody would ever drive him.

    • @Fyraxis
      @Fyraxis 11 років тому +17

      I wish this comment hadn't gone unnoticed, because it's tastefully hilarious.

    • @KlunkerRider
      @KlunkerRider 10 років тому +1

      Camilla did
      :-P

    • @bmpowellicio
      @bmpowellicio 10 років тому +1

      Charles has yet to leave the 19th century, so motorised transport, even of Morgans antiquity is a tad too modern for the old chap. Just call him a dog-cart.

    • @MartinWillett
      @MartinWillett 10 років тому

      Michael Powell He is not a stranger to them:-
      cars.aol.co.uk/2013/06/07/prince-charles-takes-a-morgan-plus-4-for-a-spin/

    • @bmpowellicio
      @bmpowellicio 10 років тому +1

      He and I were born in the same week, sixty six years ago. I expect he had as much trouble squeezing in to a Morgan as I did earlier this week in clambering into an electric i8 under its gull wing doors. I much preferred my steed to his.

  • @MrItsMeAgain2013
    @MrItsMeAgain2013 11 років тому

    I've had the pleasure of driving and detailing a Morgan a few months ago, fell in love with it so bought a 2009 Morgan Aero coupe (couldnt find a supersports)
    Best car I've ever driven....smiles per gallon all the time.

  • @geoffreyweiner7678
    @geoffreyweiner7678 9 років тому +3

    I've just bought (yet another) 1937 vintage three wheeler a'la Jay Leno!

  • @georgepeace3791
    @georgepeace3791 4 роки тому

    I had an F2 three wheeler ford e93a was a joy to drive . Morgans are real cars built by craftsmen & women, super. Best regards

  • @skodbolle
    @skodbolle 8 років тому +5

    What I wouldn't give for a car like that :D

  • @CalvinHikes
    @CalvinHikes 10 років тому +2

    Love that John C Rielly narrates this.

  • @HaggardBacon
    @HaggardBacon 8 років тому +5

    Legendary. Bless 'em.

  • @WyreForestBiker
    @WyreForestBiker 6 років тому

    Live less than 20 miles from Malvern so Morgan's have always been part of life and a common sight on local roads.
    The Morgan factory lies in the shadow of the beautiful Malvern hills, where the great composer Elgar walked
    for inspiration when writing classics such as the magnificent "Nimrod" .
    In so many ways the area is quintessential England.

  • @sirstrongbad
    @sirstrongbad 6 років тому +9

    Everyone picking apart the interviewer for not being a "professional interviewer"..
    Wasn't it obvious from the outset that this is a car guy talking to other car guys, not some BBC interviewer who memorized a bunch of cue cards. Lighten up folks, I mean, did you ever consider that his hands were cold, or he simply wasn't comfortable letting his hands hang at his sides?.. that can be very uncomfortable at times.
    Also, wonder if that's Matt Farah at 3:23? Did he drive there in his million mile Lexus? (to run that joke a little further into the ground)

    • @squirlmy
      @squirlmy 6 років тому +2

      plus, he's not constantly interrupting with stupid questions. I found his style refreshing, as honest and straightforward as the work being shown to us.

  • @shadeburst
    @shadeburst Рік тому

    I knew a guy named Colin who had worked for Morgan in the 1960s. He told me that the factory was built on a steep hillside and at each stage of completion the apprentices pushed the chassis from one building to another... uphill. The boss would walk in and say "It's too cold to work today" and anyone who wanted to could go home... on full pay. There's a Morgan that races in the Classic "Youngtimer" series at Spa, Nuerburgring etc and it kicks considerable ass.

  • @numberpirate
    @numberpirate 9 років тому +3

    Thanks, that was awesome:)

  • @kermitefrog64
    @kermitefrog64 6 років тому

    Beautiful cars with a heart that need to be seen more in North America.

  • @Barnacules
    @Barnacules 11 років тому +6

    I would drive the shit out of the wooden car! :P

  • @LouishWaltz
    @LouishWaltz 7 років тому

    Lovely to see a British company turning out such lovingly-crafted cars.

  • @robbiesheppard3280
    @robbiesheppard3280 8 років тому +7

    I love the Morgan

  • @robertmcglinchey3347
    @robertmcglinchey3347 6 років тому

    Well done.
    My only experience with a Morgan was when I was walking from the train station to my mechanic’s shop when on a busy winding road a Morgan stopped to offer me a ride. Yikes, I thought .. well of course it was mechanic at the wheel.
    He was kind enough to do some errands knowing he’d find me walking from the train!
    In college I owned a ten year old ‘63 MG Midget. Black wth red interior - the car was not aluminum ... not wood ... but. one quarter inch of “bondo” all around .. .YES it had its share of body work.