how to get in my Morgan

[Tibor]

Can anybody advice how is the easiest and correct way to get in and out from my Morgan 4/4. It seems difficult for me and I don't want to crush things by grabbing.
Thanks,
Tibor

[sawman]

Well, my technique would be to slide left leg in first, and follow with backside, then pull right leg in whilst seated. I use the same technique whether roof is on or not (obviously its easier with roof off!)

My exit strategy if basically the reverse, possibly using the steering wheel for any extra leverage.

I have noticed that if the car is pointing uphill, it can be significantly more difficult.

On no account use the windscreen for any support getting in or out, there could be a risk of breaking it

[mph]

sawman said:

Well, my technique would be to slide left leg in first, and follow with backside, then pull right leg in whilst seated. I use the same technique whether roof is on or not (obviously its easier with roof off!)

My exit strategy if basically the reverse, possibly using the steering wheel for any extra leverage.

I have noticed that if the car is pointing uphill, it can be significantly more difficult.

On no account use the windscreen for any support getting in or out, there could be a risk of breaking it

So basically - you put your left leg in, then your left leg out ....

[Gaspode]

If the roof is down, you can drop down into the seat pretty easily using Sawman's method, which is also what I do. With the roof up, I have found the best way is to have my back to the door. Then it's left leg first, then bum, then swivel round into position and right leg in last.

The only elegant way to do it is with the top down. Step over the door, stand on the cross bar just in front of the seat, then slide down into position both legs at the same time.

[Wacky Racer]

mph said:

sawman said:

Well, my technique would be to slide left leg in first, and follow with backside, then pull right leg in whilst seated. I use the same technique whether roof is on or not (obviously its easier with roof off!)

My exit strategy if basically the reverse, possibly using the steering wheel for any extra leverage.

I have noticed that if the car is pointing uphill, it can be significantly more difficult.

On no account use the windscreen for any support getting in or out, there could be a risk of breaking it

So basically - you put your left leg in, then your left leg out ....

And shake it all about.

Hence why I hardly ever went out in mine with the hood up, OK if you're a contortionist....

http://www.contortionhomepage.com/

[sawman]

Gaspode said:

The only elegant way to do it is with the top down. Step over the door, stand on the cross bar just in front of the seat, then slide down into position both legs at the same time.

Roof down, I always run at the car from across the street, vault over the door and take off up the road like stirling moss

[mog7man]

Having owned Caterham and Westfield cars I thought that the getting in technique would be the same. I was told at Morgan cars that the correct way to enter the car was to enter left leg first, slide under the wheel, and then pull in the right leg. That seemed to work for an arthritic 69 year old of 6' 1', but getting out was the problem with the hood erected. Solution: Wait for a good day before using the car or get help! (an engine hoist has been suggested by unkind friends).

[Davel]

I hated mine with the hood up and getting in and out with any dignity was difficult.

Much easier with the top down and the ability to grab hold of the bodywork.

[NDA]

I'm 6'2" and find its as tricky as an Elise with the hood up - 99.9% of the time the good is down on mine.

I don't use any bodywork (and certainly not the windscreen) for support. Just the seats.