Morgan revives the Threewheeler

This thing just looks like a road worthy go-cart but still kool

By TPilston on 4 November, 2010, 8:26pm

A front end shot would have been useful

I think Morgan needs to be looking forwards, not backwards! I'm all for modern interpretations of classic designs, if done well, but aside new mechanicals this thing just looks like the have just pulled out the old blue prints and didn't bother on any new design angle.

There are plenty of better, faster, more practical cars than this that offer wind in the hair, seat of the pants driving for less money they'll probably offering this at. Think Aerial Atom (ok not practical but it has got 4 wheels) Caterham, Westfield, Lotus 7 etc, etc. Morgan, bin it, and have a rethink please!

By Focus_your_mind on 5 November, 2010, 11:04am

100bhp from a 1.8l engine? If I recall correctly the Jap JTOR engines in the 30's were around 990cc and 55bhp more hp per cc than these engines 80 years later.

By phil_h2 on 5 November, 2010, 11:37am

WASTE OF TIME

There's only one other Car company in the world I am aware of that continually produces all of it's past antiquated models despite it being 2010.... and that is LADA. Nuff said.

By JamesRiley on 5 November, 2010, 4:10pm

Alex S

Certainly looks the part, simple is good.
The hand made car (kit) boys could probably have one of these for sale before the Geneva Show and certainly miles cheaper.
Dont worry though Morgan, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

By ALEXSCU on 9 November, 2010, 8:50am

Kit Car

To Alex S and others, the kit car industry has indeed produced a similar offering. In the mid to late 1980s, there was the Triking - a Morganesque three wheeler powered by a Moto Guzzi V twin engine.
Actually, I have just discovered that it is still in production - website is at: http://www.trikingsportscars.co.uk/index.html
Probably cheaper than the Morgan and well proven too!

By Niadra on 9 November, 2010, 9:47am

Another Alternative

If the Triking does not suit (and the forthcoming Morgan too expensive), another bunch of options can be found here: http://www.spitfireart.com/brahistory.html
Apparently, options are available to use Citroen 2CV, Honda or Moto Guzzi V-twin engines.

By Niadra on 9 November, 2010, 9:50am

Made from old bathtubs

I can't think of a more pointless vehicle than an overpriced, skinny-tyred 3-wheeler with no weather protection and powered by a Harley lump.
They'll sell hundreds.

By snappyuk on 9 November, 2010, 4:32pm