Morgan 3-wheeler Cyclecar 1913
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| Morgan Cyclecar 1913 | |
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| Manufacturer | Morgan Car Company |
| Production years | 1909-1933 |
| Production location | Malvern Link, UK |
Light cars like these proved very fast and popular for a while. They faded out in the face of competition from small, cheap 4-wheel cars like the Austin Seven, but Morgans continued making three-wheelers until 1953.
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[edit] How it works
Cyclecars used mixture of motorcycle and car technology to make a light, cheap and fast car. This car has an 8 hp JAP air-cooled motorcycle engine.
[edit] History
Morgans are famous for their traditional 4-wheel sports cars; HS Morgan, the founder, started his career as a pupil at Swindon Railway Works. He started out making low priced light three-wheel cars like this, one of the oldest surviving Morgans.
[edit] Memories
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Do you remember stories about Morgan three-wheelers? Add your memories. |
Before the war, my father and his brother nearly drove over the edge of a railway bridge in a Morgan three wheeler. At least this was his excuse for stopping me buying a 'basket case' Super Sports with JAP engine for £75 when I was 16!
— Peter Turvey
[edit] In the Science Museum's Records
Inv. No: 1938-220