Registration No: OSU 688
Chassis No: D927
MOT: Exempt

• Matchless-engined V-twin Morgan
• Purchased for display by the National Motorcycle Museum in 1989
• Previously restored by The Light Car and Cyclecar Restoration Co of Birmingham

An ingenious concept, HFS Morgan built his first three-wheeler in 1909. Based around a tubular steel frame, its low centre of gravity and advanced 'sliding pillar' independent front suspension endowed it with excellent roadholding. Progressively developed, the single rear-wheel-driven platform played host to a variety of JAP, Matchless, Blackburne, Anzani and Ford powerplants over the years (though, the prototype used a Peugeot unit). Fearsome competition cars, Morgan three wheelers driven by the likes of HFS himself, Clive Lones and Harold Beart acquitted themselves well on race circuits and trial stages alike (Mrs Gwenda Stewart recorded 115.66mph during a record run at Montlhery in 1930). An evolution of the JAP powered Aero model, the Super Sports appeared in 1927. By 1933 Morgan's three-wheeler chassis could be ordered with four types of body, namely: Super Sports, Sports Two-Seater, Sports Family and Family. The Super Sports was notable for its chromium-plated exhaust pipes that run the length of the body. Interest in Morgans of this period has never waned and, if anything, increased in recent times - the company's inspired decision to create a modern three-wheeler having brought the early cars to the attention of a new audience.

Attractively finished in Green with a Black interior, this Matchless-engined Morgan Super Sports was purchased by the National Motorcycle Museum from Brian Verrall in April 1989 having been previously restored by The Light Car and Cyclecar Restoration Co of Birmingham. Acquired by the vendor at auction when sold by the museum in 2020, it has continued to be displayed and not been used. Having been on museum display since completion, we suggest this ultimate three-wheeler Moggy will require careful recommissioning prior to use. The restoration was obviously to a high standard and the car appears to be in “excellent” cosmetic condition.

For more information, please contact:
John Markey
john.markey@handh.co.uk
01428 607899