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MELVYN RUTTER LTD:
40 YEARS IN THE MORGAN BUSINESS
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elvyn Rutter Ltd is the Morgan Main Dealer for the Hertfordshire and Essex region and is based in Little Hallingbury, near Bishop’s Stortford. 2016 marks a very special milestone, as the firm celebrates 40 years in the Morgan business. The company has grown from humble beginnings in the dining room of Melvyn’s late mother’s house to becoming internationally recognised as one of the largest Morgan dealerships in the world. Delivering new and used Morgan’s across the world, as far as Australia, USA and to most countries in Europe. The Morgan Garage has a large workshop for service work, repairs and restoration, a paint shop, a trim shop, engineering, plus instrument restoration facilities for Morgan’s and all classic cars. The company is run by the ever enthusiastic Melvyn and his wife Sindy and a dedicated team of long serving employees. This year has also seen the addition of Melvyn’s and Sindy’s two daughters, Lana and Mariella join the family business. Melvyn bought the Hallingbury premises in 1982 and has undergone a large program of building expansion to allow the business to grow and meet the expectations of the demanding world that we live in today. Their latest project is the new Art Deco showroom which has all
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original restored Art Deco lighting; a tiled floor inspired by the basement in Alexandra Palace and framed Morgan artwork throughout. A fun experience that can be found at Rutter’s is their aptly named ‘Pitstop’ accommodation which is a themed, 4-bedroom Boutique hotel with an American diner style kitchen. Morgan’s can be hired, so drivers can experience the thrill of driving these beautiful cars and ensuring a stay at The Pitstop is not forgotten in a hurry. There are two available on site to hire, either a 3 wheeler or a 4 wheeler Morgan, both of which will give spirited drives through the Essex countryside. Melvyn’s Garage is a one stop shop for all things Morgan and indeed all classic cars; whether you need an oil change for your car or to recharge your batteries in The PitStop, they will have something to fit your requirements. To book a test drive for a new 3 wheeler or a new four wheeler Morgan, just call in, email or phone. THE DETAILS Melvyn Rutter Ltd, The Morgan Garage, Little Hallingbury, Nr Bishop’s Stortford. Herts. CM22 7RA Tel: 01279 725725 / mr@melvyn-rutter.net