For all owners – and would-be owners – of three-wheeled Morgans, this is an invaluable book, packed with genuinely useful information. Starting with a detailed look at the Morgan motor company’s history, Ken Hill goes on to describe the marque’s motorsport record, and thoroughly chronicles the evolution of all three-wheeler models since 1910.
Completely Morgan: Three-Wheelers 1910 to 1952 By Ken Hill. This extremely comprehensive work contains the full story of the famous Morgan 3-Wheelers including development, production and competition history. Contains practical advice on getting the most from your Morgan, plus detailed maintenance and restoration coverage. Hdbd., 8 1/4"x 9 3/4", 224 pgs., 169 b&w ill., 11 color.
This books tells the amazing story of the Morgan Motor Company, from the primitive, but very successful cyclecars of Edwardian times, through to the iconic British sports cars of the Classic period in the 1960s. Morgan defied conventions, survived economic hardships, resisted take-over bids and carried on in its inimitable way, hand-crafting 'proper' cars out of the historic row of workshops in the spa town of Malvern. Morgan – An English Enigma takes an in-depth look at the Morgan Motor Company during the Vintage and Classic periods, benefitting from access to previously unseen documents and drawings, and featuring 500 images, over half of which have never before been published. This fascinating story will appeal to those with an interest in motoring history, the motor sport enthusiast and anyone who appreciates fine British sports cars.
In 1909 HFS Morgan decided to design and build a single seater three-wheeler just for his own interest and in 1912 the Morgan Motor Company was founded The Company has always been associated with Motor Sport and after WWI demand for Morgans was high. With the arrival of the Austin Seven, sales began to decline and the last Morgan three-wheelers were made just after the second world war.
H.F.S. Morgan's original intention was to produce a cheap, economy car. The basic design of the first Morgan consisted of a light tubular frame with a front-mounted V-twin motorcycle engine and three wheels. Refinements such as front wheel brakes and underslung rear springs were added over the years and by 1933 a three-speed gearbox was available. The engine was not enclosed until the F-type appeared in 1934 with a Ford engine under a conventional bonnet. Despite the original intention of economy the power to weight ratio lent itself to competition work and with various modifications Morgans competed successfully during the 1930s. This is a book of contemporary road tests. Specification and technical data, new model introductions, competition use, history, tuning and maintenance, travel. Models covered include: 1100 Aero, 980 Family, Super Sports, Sports two-Seater, Family, 4-cylinder, V-Twin Sports, F Super.
