Morgan 3-Wheeler

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The now-iconic Morgan 3-Wheeler was a common sight on the roads in the 1930s thanks to its affordable price and sparkling performance.

A step up from the motorcycle and sidecar, its popularity only diminished when the small car, principally the Austin Seven, Morris Minor and Ford, became sufficiently cheap (thanks to mass production techniques) to tempt the public into these more comfortable offerings.

However, the 3-Wheeler retained its popularity amongst the more sporting motorist, as the big twin cylinder engines provided vivid performance similar to a motorcycle, ensuring the 3-Wheeler had its place as 'the sportsmans choice'.

This 3-Wheeler has been passed to the vendor by his late father who had owned it for around 20 years. Registered as a 1934 model, its chassis number refers to an earlier 2-speeder, a common occurrance with 3-wheel Morgans which were often repaired and cannibalised in the ‘50s and ‘60s to keep them on the road.

Its Magna wheels and 3-speed gearbox would be correct for a 1934 model and although the majority were fitted with Matchless motors at this time, 101 of the 702 cars built in 1934 were fitted with OHV water-cooled JAP units, as is the case here.

Sold with a current V5 registration document, TM 7724 has not run for some years and will require recommissioning before use but is nevertheless a most exciting winter project. With values of this iconic road rocket escalating of late, it should amply reward the fettling now required to return it to the road.
 

AMENDMENT: The car is running and has been driven by the vendor who informs us that the gears all work but the brakes will need attention before it can be driven on the road. It has an electric starter.