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Morgan

Three Wheeler Super Sport, 1935

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Make
Morgan
Manufacturer
Morgan Motor Company
Location Made
Malvern
Accession Number
2006-23-1
Collection
BMIHT Vehicle Collection
Type
Car
Status
Permanent collection
Engine
2 cyl, 990 cc, 42 bhp
Fuel
Petrol
Top Speed
80 mph (129 km/h)
Body Style
Sports
Price When New
£135
Materials
metal, rubber, glass, textiles
Dimensions
3150mm (l), 1499mm (w), 1000mm (h)
Location
Museum

The initial design of strong, lightweight tubular frame, independent front suspension, a front mounted engine from MAG, JAP, Anzani, Matchless or Ford amongst others, proved so successful that it remained unchanged until the end of three-wheeler production in 1952. The three-wheel car also had the advantage of attracting the lower motorcycle tax.

This Super Sports model is an example of the most exciting of Morgan three-wheelers. With its lowered frame and powered by a Matchless V-twin engine, it is capable of speeds around 80mph. These distinctive 'beetle back' bodied cars were replaced by 'barrel back' models in 1935.

Morgans are still built at the Malvern site which opened just over 100 years ago in 1918.