If you need a van, if nobody else can help....and if you can find him......

[Morris Montego]

My idea to replace my MG6 and have two Maestro/Montegos, two Monstros, is becoming more serious...... Again, I'm thinking Maestro van. A 500 or a 700, an A Plus or a Prima - I'm flexible. Either way, it will be a highly practical "run around". I want to give it some "cool", snazzy...

[Morris Montego]

Hmmm......my mind is thinking "bye bye MG6, hello Maestro/Montego number 2"......but, my immediate reaction upon seeing these photos was "oh dear ". The asking price is interesting though!

[Morris Montego]

[Morris Montego]

It happens every week......3 or 4 days pass, I look at my Montego as I start the MG6 with its fragile bakelite 'key' and think "I'm missing Montego! - we'll have to take a more leisurely drive soon". It's just a more relaxing, fun experience.
So, it's Saturday, the sun is shining and...

[Morris Montego]

" I drove mine to Barcelona & used very little fuel on the way, despite going over, rather than under, the Pyrenees.."

That's impressive!!

[Morris Montego]

......I'm starting to think "I'd like a Maestro van"

I could perhaps "A-Team" it a fraction , make it stand out beyond it's rarity, history. They are an attractive van I think

[Morris Montego]

Wow!!! - what a fantastic turn out!

[Morris Montego]

When I bought my Montego back in April, it did come with a boot full of spares -

I am thinking if anyone has a current, urgent need for side glass/windows or an o/s front wing they can have them for a nominal sum. The law of sod says if sold, I would then soon want them myself! However,...

[Morris Montego]

......forget the ball joint, but water pump, brake pads and shoes, YES

[Morris Montego]

In fact, I'd probably want all the below -


A brand new water pump for all 2.0 petrol engine Austin Rover MG Maestro & Montegos. This is the later model for post 1985 engines and fits all 2.0 petrol engines, including carb, EFi and turbo models. Manufactured in the EU, comes with...

[Morris Montego]

Just minutes ago, a moment of tinkering, I tried lifting, closing the tailgate without actually engaging the lock - No clunking/rattling. Fully close and lift, there's the clunk again. Looks like I need to remove the lock to investigate......

Johnny, you mentioned that little lever by the...

[Morris Montego]

A very good photo for comparing Maestro versus Montego front end, bonnet line, front wing!...

[Morris Montego]

I'll have a think ref. the water pump & brake pads......they'd be handy to have in stock.

[Morris Montego]

Ahaa......I should have researched more

Does anyone fancy a meet 3rd October, 7th November or 5th December then at the museum?...

[Morris Montego]

I went on carevents.com, shows in the north west - It says the Lakeland Historic Car Club meets third Saturday of every month, Backbarrow, Ulverston, at the museum & Cafe Ambio. So, 17th October, 21st November, 19th December.

I did wonder, is the club joining fee worth it for a later...

[Morris Montego]

......it seems the Lakeland Historic Car Club, with a Kendal address, actually meets at the Lakeland Motor Museum (and Cafe) in Backbarrow, Ulverston

[Morris Montego]

"There is a meet at the Lake district motor museum on boxing day, we have been to that sometimes, usually a good day out & museum has some good stuff in it."
- Sounds good!!!


Do you think it may be worth joining the Lakeland Historic Car Club though - £27 per...

[Morris Montego]

".......so I towed him to the show which amused the marshalls!"

[Morris Montego]

Knavesmire looks a good turnout!

Poor LVL 618 Y though.....

[Morris Montego]

Looking at events late in the year and never really wanting to put too many miles on 'Morris Montego', I've just done a Google, 'car shows north west'

Interesting - for members only (circa 320), the Lakeland Historic Car Club do a meet up October, November and December near Ulverston, south...