Check out my new vehicle!

[Vincent998]

I think all you guys are going the wrong direction with brand new cars, excessive horsepower, and too many nanny gadgets. This vehicle solves all those issues ....:lol
1935 Morgan Super Sports - 40 HP, 50 ft of torque, 895 pounds. One wheel fewer, two brake actuators, hand throttle, and choke and advance managed by hand. Three speeds and reverse, no synchromesh (just another nanny gadget). Steering is quick, too - 3/4 of a turn lock to lock. And for those of you who think you need to lower your car, you also sit so low that you can put the palm of your hand flat on the ground.

 

[steved57]

She's a beauty Vince

 

[Chris A.]

THAT is cool!!! Congrats.

Post a video please.

 

[Spirit]

Nice Machine.
The Morgan 3 Wheelers are a hoot.
I have one of the new M3W's and love it.
See this post: http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php/28333-Another-gulf-edition-just-aquired

 

[Kingman]

Well done. Any vintage racing in the future?

 

[PeteK]

The grand daddy of the Polaris Slingshot...

 

[Wwabbit]

Those things are fun on the track.

 

[Brombear]

nice and interesting car. Could you possibly Write some words about driving feeling, I guess only very few of us had the Chance to drive on three wheels.

 

[MNJason]

David, add it to the list of things you need to give me a ride in next time I am out Looks fun!

 

[Vincent998]

nice and interesting car. Could you possibly Write some words about driving feeling, I guess only very few of us had the Chance to drive on three wheels.

Sure - after I've learned to drive it! My test drive was an adventure - when slowing down for a stop sign, you have to remember to close the throttle with your right hand while steering, pull on the rear brake lever with your left hand and step on the brake pedal simultaneously, having already shifted into neutral (downshifting is not easy owing to having to double clutch and the general recalcitrance of the gearbox to do what you want). Fortunately, the clutch is easy and engages gradually, so I had no problem starting off from a dead stop. There is a lot of torque, and I understand most folks just drive in 3rd unless going very slowly. Top speed is in the mid 70s, but acceleration is surprisingly quick, although having to double clutch slows things down. The shift pattern is a bit odd - first is on the right and back, second forward and to the left, and third back from second. However, reverse is straight forward from first, and there is no reverse lockout. It wouldn't be pretty to shift from first into reverse while moving ... Perhaps all of this is the reason why the cars came with a St. Christopher medallion on the dash!

 

[Vince H]

Sweet Dave. Enjoy. Missed you at the Rally.

Vince H

 

[Vincent998]

Thanks! We have every intention of being in Detroit for Rally X and look forward to seeing you there.

 

[w.a.nelson]

Beautiful car!!

Probably not ideal for today's Nor'easter.

I'm sure it never rains in Oregon.

With all that driving coordination, you should b able to kick ass with he GT on track days.

Enjoy!

 

[Vincent998]

The top

Hey, it's got a top and a tonneau cover! But no side windows, and you have to put the top up while you're in it and then you can't get out ...

 

[Ed Sims]

wow!

Ed

 

[w.a.nelson]

I stand corrected. Pretty neat!

Visited a carriage museum here on the Cape the other day, and they had a buggy that had a receptacle to hold the support rod for a parasol, to protect occupants from sun/rain. Early/mid 1800's ? Clearly technology evolved significantly for the Morgan. Gotta figure that the Brits would know how to deal with the rain. Access, not so much.