2021 Morgan 3 Wheeler

The 2011 reimagining of HFS’s masterpiece was now known as the “3 Wheeler” to differentiate it from the pre-1952 cars. This remarkable 3 Wheeler is reported to be one of the last 25 cars built at Malvern in 2021, the last year of 3 Wheeler production. The vendor, and second registered keeper, reports that a member of the UAE ruling family commissioned 25 cars directly from Morgan by way of gifts to his closest friends. Current owner, Omar, was gifted this, essentially new, 3 Wheeler with him becoming its registered keeper in September 2024.

With just 122 miles troubling the digital odometer of the diminutive Morgan, it is clear that neither owner to date has used the car to any extent. As such this represents a rare and desirable example of one of the last 3 Wheelers in an as new condition. Beautifully finished and specified and awash with bespoke features, this is truly a one off opportunity to be seized with both hands.

It is fair to say there is nothing much else like the Morgan 3 Wheeler. It manages to meld impressive modernity with authentic retro charm like no other road vehicle regardless of its wheel count. Its hand formed and impressively curvy aluminium panels are hand formed by time served Morgan craftspeople and riveted to an ash frame which is steamed to achieve the angles and radiuses required. The build process takes around 40 hours and results in a truly unique and bespoke vehicle that is no less individual than a hand crafted piece of exquisite leather luggage or commissioned furniture.

This virtually example exhibits all the expected 3 Wheeler details and delightful quirks. First there is that huge looking S&S V-twin dominating the front profile. This is finished with chrome covers and finned, polished alloy cylinder housings. The words, “Danger Hot” adorn the matt black top cover, hopefully discouraging anyone using it as an impromptu seat or as somewhere to rest their Belgian chocolates. This sits between the two improbably skinny looking front wheels and closely fitting mudguards. The big headlamps and metallic silver nose shroud are other fascinating highlights.

Moving backwards along the rounded body reveals the Perspex aero screens and chrome backed wing mirrors. The side profiles are dominated by the straight-through chrome exhaust pipes which exit directly from each cylinder and describe an arrow straight trajectory towards the rounded rear of the Morgan. These are covered by heat shields which are, unusually finished in body colour rather than chrome. A pair of tubular, chromed roll over hoops adorns the tapering rear deck. The 3 Wheel terminates in a rounded “boat tail” type design. It would all be thrilling enough if it were not for the sublime metallic British Racing Green paintwork so expertly applied at Pickersleigh Road.

Reviewing our photographic package will reveal the true condition of this superb 3 Wheeler. In short its very, very good – 122 miles good with just a tiny bit of tarnish visible on those impressive exhaust pipes.

Morgan wasn’t about to pass up the chance of fully exploiting the obvious aircraft cockpit comparisons when it came to the 3 Wheeler’s cabin. Panels of quilted leather help ease your way over the gunwales of this charming craft and down into the identically trimmed seats. No side bolsters needed as you are immediately securely braced between the outer wall of the cockpit and the central tunnel. This arrangement negates any seat adjustment, but the pedal box adjusts to accommodate different lengths of “pilot.”

Every surface in here is leather clad. Either in the quilted, diamond stitched pattern of the seats or in a smooth version of the light tan substrate. Considering the size of the cockpit it still manages to exude more than enough luxury to remind you this is a hand built, entirely bespoke motor vehicle. The delightful, retro-styled, four spoke, Bluemel’s banjo-styled steering wheel sits quite upright and lends a very 1930’s aesthetic to proceedings which is underscored by the off white, bespoke rim. This is centred with a “Jap” inscribed boss – one of the original cars’ iconic engine brands. Aircraft cues are continued with the black surrounds of the instruments and by the chunky toggle-switches with machine turned, alloy ends.

Somewhat surprisingly, the 3 Wheeler has a useful, covered storage space that other Morgans might only dream of. The rear deck hinges up to reveal a plastic lined area above and around the enclosed rear wheel. If your paraphernalia is of a squashy nature you’ll be surprised how much of it will go in here. There is also a more contemporary looking Momo style steering wheel in here and it makes the perfect place to store the light tan, zipped tonneau cover.

The V-twin power unit of the 3 Wheeler is visible and accessible like few other modern power plants can be. S&S Cycles started out producing performance aftermarket kits for Harley Davidson V-twins in 1958. Their development resulted in them producing their own V-twin engines ultimately, to a Harley Davidson type pattern. It is one of these 2-litre V-twin units that powers the 3 Wheeler. Rated at around 83 bhp, this endows the sub-600 kg Morgan with all the power it needs. A theoretical top speed of approaching 120mph is reported as are 0-60 mph times somewhere in the sub-five second region. Given the form factor and awesome sound of the 3 Wheeler, we can almost guarantee it will feel way faster than any bald figures might suggest.

The underside of the 3 Wheeler looks exactly how you might expect a 122 mile 2021 car that has always been garaged to look like. Pristine.

Given the 3 Wheeler’s age and mileage there is not too much to report on here. The V5 Registration Document in the name of the current owner is reportedly present. The original book pack is on hand which includes the service booklet. The latter documents two services – in 2022 and 2023 – courtesy of Krazy Horse, Morgan dealers in East Anglia.

The Morgan doesn’t currently hold a MoT and will require one before being used on the road. Given the 3 Wheeler’s age and mileage this should represent a straightforward formality. Two original keys and immobiliser fobs are also present.

If you think of a 3 Wheeler Morgan as the nearest mode of transport to combine the visceral thrill of a motorcycle but with (some) car-esque refinements, then you will be getting a sense of the sensory overload involved here. With the latest Morgan Super 3 proving a fundamentally alternative proposition, no modern car can come closer to realising HFS’s original ethos and vison than this tiny car.

Only around 2,500 3 Wheelers left Pickersleigh Road between 2011 and 2021 and this superb example is, reportedly, one of the last 25. Given its 122 miles covered to date and commensurate “as new” condition this example is very much rarer than your “average” 3 Wheeler. Who even knows if there are any examples left in such a pristine and “un-enjoyed” condition. Most likely not.  

We expect the virtual hammer will fall somewhere between £35,000 and £40,000.

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