Heike / Saarbrücken

Technical data:

Model: Merlin plus 2
Year of construction: 1973
Engine: Ford 2.0 L- 4 cylinder OHC
Power: 74 KW
Special features: H-approval, right-hand drive

Roadsters have fascinated me for as long as I can remember - English ones, of course. That led to me that I bought the reissued MG F at the end of the 90s, in British racing green of course. After the birth of my son, it was unfortunately no longer usable due to a lack of child seat compatibility and I sold it with a heavy heart. But children grow up and dreams want to be lived... One day, my new life partner made me take up the dream again and searched the Internet for a beautiful classic car of British origin. As he is a car mechanic by trade, I had no qualms about buying an older vehicle this time. vehicle this time. The brands entered in the search included Morgan and Lotus. There was one hit from the neighbouring Palatinate: "Morgan Merlin +2" was the title of the ad. advert. The photo shows the roadster dream come true in light blue metallic. A phone call confirmed that the car was still available. In the evening, Daniel took me out of the clouds. This was not a Morgan, but a kit car, a sort of "plastic model" with a Ford engine. But we could have a look at it. So one fine day in late summer 2006, we set off for the Palatinate. The salesman, Enrico F., was waiting at the meeting point near Wachenheim with a white Merlin TF. The three of us listened in fascination to the sonorous hum of the engine as Enrico set off. In a picturesque little village, the Merlin +2 for sale was then unveiled, inspected by Daniel and started up by Enrico. When I heard the sound of the engine, I was hooked - the classic shape of the roadster was already fantastic. During a test drive of the right-hand drive car, I wanted to find out whether the Merlin and I would also harmonise on the road. Enrico was a little hesitant at first, but I was able to convince him that I would treat his Merlin with the respect it deserved. During the test drive together I was surprised to see a woman at the wheel! But you're doing well.". What can I say - we harmonised, Enrico and Daniel had no objections to the deal (he was adamant about the price) and my son was happy. he remained firm on the price) and my son was thrilled anyway. A few days later I picked up picked up my Merlin - the journey home (on my own wheels) was a bit damp because it started to rain. it started to rain. Daniel later overhauled the brakes completely, the effect was effect was practically zero in the first few months. And in the following years, instead of perfume or similar, I or my Merlin received several upgrades for Christmas. Instead of perfume or similar girly stuff, I and my Merlin received several upgrades such as a new clutch, electric petrol pump and much more. Since then, a sunny day gives me even more fun because I can take my Merlin out and let the air blow around my nose. the air around my nose. Wherever we turn up, there's usually an "Ah" or "Oh" to be heard, from little boys sometimes an "awesome". It's quite something, such a rare classic English roadster ... I was all the more incredulous a few years later when my son, after a drive in the Merlin Merlin just outside our home: "There's a Merlin". I drove on and couldn't believe my eyes, there was actually a green Merlin with a Saarland licence plate in our village. Naturally, we pulled over and stormed the garage in search of the driver. It turned out to be Hans, who had recently bought the Scottish Merlin that I had seen with the old owners at my first Merlin meeting in the Eifel.....