Rebuilding a 113 year old car company, 3 wheels at a time: Morgan Super 3!

[@MotoManTV]

UPDATE: Since the production of this episode, Morgan Motor Cars has updated the pricing. They are now no longer charging a 'Rest of the World' fee as contained in this episode. For more information on up today US pricing & specs, we highly suggest you contact Morgans West (morganwest.net/).

[@KealeyOnCars]

I LOVE Morgans! I had the chance a few years ago to drive a Morgan plus 4 on angeles crest highway. It was the slowest car I’ve ever driven on there, it felt like it was going to kill me, brakes were sketchy, and the front end of the car had no idea what the rear was doing. It was terrifying. And you know what? BEST CAR IVE EVER DRIVEN. I’ve never laughed and smiled so much driving before. It was clearly something built by a craftsman who had been day drinking and we’d probably have been friends if we got talking at a pub. Morgan’s are something special and I hope everyone gets a chance to drive one.

[@raymondo162]

not without some sort of airbag..............

[@M1911jln]

I agree with you on the gauges. This car needs analog gauges.

[@systadtmauer2491]

Oh my. My absolutely favorite car. As an Octogenarian my hope to own a Bentley is tied with my hope to own or at least drive this Morgan. I have lived through so many designs and configurations of cars over the years, but have never been as smitten as to when I first saw this car. The designers and engineers must be working for a very special company to allow this magnificent car to come to fruition. Any color. Any series of options is just fine. Lucky you for having the opportunity to drive this piece of art.

[@ruk2023--]

Anyone taking one of these remotely close to 130mph on the open road has a much bigger yam bag than me. Love it though.

[@MotoManTV]

HA!

[@DarkChocolate325]

In 2015, Alex Roy drove the older version from LA to New York in 41 hours! Keep that in mind when he speaks about the driving dynamics on a freeway.😳 Still a wonderful vehicle though...😂

[@bradrock7731]

No thank you. The V twin up front is essential for a 3 wheeler.

[@dash-ryan]

"So, yes, they stand out, but in the process they also become a douche bag" Love it! 🤣

[@MotoManTV]

:)

[@leeraymer166]

You had me at Miata gearbox!❤ Always enjoy your Morgan episodes, they look like a hoot to drive.

[@michaelalexander3828]

Pretty sure the gearbox is/was the same as the five speed used in the Ford Ranger/Mazda pickup and the Ford Astrovan.

[@alexanderspyro8862]

Save the Morgan Car Company !!! They deserve it !

[@John_Mack]

Small cars feel faster slow than big cars!

[@primozkrajcar4144]

Nothing better then a Morgan for and episode on sunday morning with a cup of coffee. I tottaly agree with you about Aeromax or Super8, for me those are one of the most stunning cars out there. Been to a lot of shows but never seen one.

[@jlo6388]

Surprising! But I’m glad you showed us!! Another quality review.

[@MotoManTV]

My pleasure!

[@madrafboy]

1.Man in four wheeled car. "hole in the road ahead, - avoid by driving with the wheels on either side of the hole". 2. Man in Morgan three wheeler "HELP -No escape! Ok, maybe more relevant for the third world roads in the UK at the moment. Great video by the way.

[@NathanDAdlen]

Outstanding! Far better than the other three-wheelers on offer here.

[@MotoManTV]

Without a doubt!

[@s_t_r_a_y_e_d]

So many of them are FWD and when I found that out I lost interest in them very quickly. Morgan is the only one doing it right

[@apexerman1]

Maybe I'm not that vapid, but my interest in something like the Morgan Super 3 is simply elemental driving fun. I realize people want to "stand out" and "look cool" but I'm hoping buyers prefer the former over the latter.

[@eeblatter]

Thank you for the informative and honest review of this car. I was very interested in the Morgan 3W when it came out but the closer I looked into it the more I felt that it had serious design and craftsmanship issues. Anywhere near $77K for such a plasticky car is rather ridiculous. So I decided to build my own 3 wheeler that was much like a 1930's classic car and address the severe lack of storage. Same S&S 2L motor and Miata trans but shaft driven. Many other differences as well but the overall design and build would appeal to a classic car collector but with upgraded and modern mechanicals. See my avatar.

[@Greg-w6t]

I live in the states and own a Vanderhall carmel and love it, but have a love for the Morgan. I love watching the videos on the Morgan. Nice video. Maybe one day I will have a Morgan.

[@javim2589]

I´m 100% with you on the aero supersports. we need some mad gineous vibes given all is going on in the auto world. I love morgans, never drove one but i would have one just for the sake of looking at it in the garage. Eventually they will get into the EV bandwagon but until that happens the mix between gasoline engines and this body type is almost an unbeatable experience. quite enjoyed this video. more like this... and 911 too. Yesterday i saw a silver 992 Targa and even tough i don´t like that color for that model still looked amazing.

[@MotoManTV]

At some point in my life, I am going to own an Aero SuperSports with Tartan carpets and a manual transmission.

[@javim2589]

@@MotoManTV and where there is a will, there is a way. Hope you manage to pull it off because it has to be such a happy experience.

[@JohnInSale]

I’m surprised and couldn’t agree more why they never went to a BMW motorbike engine with shaft drive , as they seem to be going all out with their engines in the 4 wheel vehicles Also the inbound headlights look cheap and kit-car-ish, rather than outbound And deffo analogue gauges should be an option These used to be classed as bikes and you could drive on a bike licence But the law was changed not too long ago, so a trike, much loved by older bikers, or 3 wheeler can be driven without ever needing to get a bike licence Great to see you in rude health and keep up the tough slog that is KZbin👍🏻

[@timsutton67]

Found your scewdriver!!!

[@martingriffith7824]

Have you heard of the Vanderhall Venice? You could buy two for that price.

[@davidstrickler6570]

Pembleton t24 look it up. You can get a twin engine.

[@juriebezuidenhout2538]

From the front it looks like a spider without fangs..... What a beauty......

[@petersaulnier3526]

seems like there could be room for a storage space behind driver seat, or it's all the gas tank & back wheel ? what is the purpose of black "rack like" part over top of the back half ?

[@zachbackar5389]

My bucket list car is finally coming.

[@kevincinnamontoast3669]

I like the new Plymouth prowler!

[@scubatrucker6806]

I love the Morgan brand ❤❤

[@wurst719]

Bis später, MotoMan!

[@jareknowak8712]

Not sure if more torque is needed, or even safe. Only one tire, not much weight over it, thats not much traction. Biggest surprise: digital gauges - thats just not right! 👍

[@jafl1966]

Sinceramente prefería el modelo anterior con su motor en v

[@garyclark6747]

Understand not only the historical overview of the company but back ground of the changes to the Morgan. Since you offered not a wish list may I❓ How about mounting point sockets to receive the luggage racks. I vacation far less than I’d drive this for the pleasure and think it would appear nicer far more often than it’s utilitarian functionality would. 17:34

[@MotoManTV]

Good suggestion . . . Looks much better without the rack on the back . . .

[@markw4263]

I like motorcycles, I like convertibles (esp Miatas). What's not to love?

[@timothyburnside3229]

Not sure about any practical uses but that is likely the point and way less than Italians and lots of Germans Brands with exclusivity. That is something to actually brag about and getting better MPG to boot! This is why your fans watch, a review from an avant-garde perspective!

[@jonnyb2532]

Great show! I've subscribed!

[@sethflix]

I'd add a roof to it too.

[@olafpijper5639]

I would love to see Morgan build a three or four wheeler with the 1650cc straight six from BMW, the motorcycle engine... They sound and ride terrific with 165 horsepower. Put that in a nice and modern package and create a much much better looking car than the ugly Lotus Super7...! The Dutch brand Donkervoort is a good example of what I mean, look them up I'd suggest. But on topic, I really love this one and the comments above I do understand, but like the 'tone' of this video, I would have expected much more outspoken and shown enthusiasm about this exciting car. I mean..., at least half the video is contributed by summing up drawbacks or 'buts' with every positive aspect of this extraordinary car. It sounds simply decadent to me when I watch this video. If there wasn't mentioned by the reviewer that he loves Morgans, than you could start to almost believe that he hates this peace of 'costly' created workmanship. I missed the most important aspect of how the car feels in different types of situations for instance, the reason why you should buy a car like this in the first place. The reviewer did mention it in the beginning of the video with some words of his own, but the rest of the video was vastly filled with buts, drawbacks, missed opportunities and 'surprisingly' hidden costs that are bad for the customer... Yeah.., right.., like he never heard of that in his life, 😂, the person which has probably ridden the most exclusive cars in the world and gets them on his yard annually as a bonus. So..., I think enthusiasm works better for these types of vehicles than this 'tone' being applied here in this video. Thanks, cheers! Olaf

[@IceDree]

I completely agree regarding the gauges. It also needs wired wheels. Borranis or even Daytons would look better than the gray disks. Excellent work like always, M.

[@MotoManTV]

I suspect they will make other wheel choices available . . .

[@redryderaus]

@@MotoManTV At a optional cost, of course 😄

[@johngalt97]

Trailing 3rd wheels need a mechanism for sweeping the 'demon zone' middle of the lane. Leading 3rd wheels are forked.

[@nickgalla-barth6336]

The very car that killed off BBCs Top Gear (By almost killing one of the presenters)

[@MrSTITCH300]

It's a death trap

[@donnawillson1516]

Rubbish ,I’ve driven one their great fun,don’t criticise unless you’ve tried it.

[@apexerman1]

@@MrSTITCH300 - Motorcycles are too, but people buy them.

[@brettread6373]

Not a death trap getting thrashed around a Runway on a very Frosty morning Maybe not the best way to drive this car. All ways drive with in the vehicles limits

[@Greg-w6t]

The three wheeler is not killing the driver, it's people not respecting the 3 wheeler. It's not a race car. It's made to enjoy the ride.

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Stand out review. Congratulations on 250k subscribers

[@BikeisDusty]

Love to get one. I wonder if the front end and drive line will be more reliable.

[@paulqueripel3493]

Being a Ford Ecoboost engine. I'm not hopeful. Known as the Ecoboom in the UK, as they go bang a lot.

[@davidhewson8605]

Morgans have the vintage look. Last 3 wheeler retained this but couldnt afford it ( £30k then ). This is around $78k to much for a peasant again. They are becoming far to ostentatious. Suitcases on sides , to much. Thanks . Dave

[@noahkatz9616]

Nice review, but a quibble - there's no reason a 3-wheeler need have any greater turning radius than a 4-wheeler.

[@jameswest685]

Rough road rough ride, da.

[@GG-gk7jn]

It’s one thing to build a car like that, but what’s the market for that ?

[@andyb7963]

If you like the Morgan cars then check out Pembleton Cars, they make a super lightweight 3 wheeler with a V twin Motoguzzi engine, they are also in the UK

[@boudivv]

I would go for the Aptera.

[@apexerman1]

The Aptera is fascinating, but it's not necessarily an open-air, next-to-the-pavement thrill machine. Efficiency and presumed lengthy range are its main attributes. The only thing these two have in common is three wheels.

[@bikemike1118]

This surety is „something different“ compared to other (sports) cars. And certainly big fun for an hour or two on sunny weekend afternoons…but it has the usability and the safety of only a motorcycle…. And therefore it is too much money even when considering the low production numbers.

[@jamesfranklin2203]

What a pity Morgan didn’t fit in the Miata engine

[@mrbotucker]

Those bag racks on the side gotta go. There’s no top so it’s not like you’ll be traveling trans continental and need weeks of luggage anytime soon.

[@brunobalestra]

That's all for import duties? Close to 5% ???? In Brazil it's closer to 125%

[@robkleinlangevelsloo259]

It's sad a p.c. liquid cooled 3 cylinder is needed. Three wheels mean you can't avoid any bump or pot hole. The narrowly placed headlights make it look like a motor cycle. It's cool though.

[@bw1376]

Morgan has only been building three wheelers since 1909. They know what they're doing.

[@ZATennisFan]

They should only come in one colour 😂 British racing green

[@paulqueripel3493]

So few colours available? For decades you could have any colour available from their supplier (ICI?), over 40000 of them.

[@bw1376]

What? You can have it in any colour you like.

[@Cylt-yl1hu]

cool car but they should have used the rocket 3 engine

[@Tom-PlaylistKing-Smith]

Pedantic, eh. I learned a new word today.

[@OldSkoolUncleChris]

15:33 Brake Failure lol

[@popguy2815]

Nice, but I like the previous generation.

[@bluebear6570]

Go for the real thing and get a Pembleton!

[@charliewilson3528]

It's cool but not for me. The update could have been more youthful. To whom I assume most three wheelers go to. Would be interesting 🤔 to see them partner up with somebody big and do a run of automobiles with Morgan touches.

[@MotoManTV]

Interesting fun fact about the Morgan 3 Wheelers. They are indeed bought by a MUCH younger clientele. Which tells me the point of these cars is to lower the age of the folks who these cars appeal to . . .

[@Multitaskertools]

The US market headlight arrangement is awful

[@davidjenkins6453]

It replaced a good looking car with something that looks like a kit car.

[@mikemaslanka3786]

I’m sorry but it reminds me of a rich man’s toy car that is only to be used on 2 lane country roads. I guess you could say “it isn’t my cup of tea”….pun intended.

[@nellyt2807]

By the way it's pronounced mawl vehn hilz not mal as in pal mull-vern hills is close enough maybe easier for amaricans to grasp

[@stevearnold100]

1909 not 1919.

[@tjacobsen5131]

The three cyl Ford has a really bad rep, unfortunately. There are videos about it here on YT

[@mistigan]

So this or C8 corvette?

[@MotoManTV]

Comparing apples and oranges.

[@Foche_T._Schitt]

26 thousand dollars *more* than a base model ford escape and it doesn't have doors, a roof, ac, seating for four, a fourth wheel, a spare, power windows, air bags, etc etc etc. Basically it's for people to chicken for a motorcycle and have more money than sense.

[@whateverrrrrr123]

That engine is a headache, try charging the timing belt.

[@gordonjohnston684]

This was the car that flipped and severely injured, Top Gear presenter, Freddie Flintoff, who hasn’t been seen in public since the accident?

[@bw1376]

Was it the car, the fact that he was racing one around a track or his driving skills?

[@gordonjohnston684]

@@bw1376 I don’t know, however if it had windscreen or pillar’s or of a half decent roll bar. He probably wouldn’t have sustained those facial injures.

[@bw1376]

@@gordonjohnston684 I never felt unsafe in a Super 3 when I test drove one. Thank goodness Flintoff wasn't on a motorbike or it could've been much worse for him.

[@gordonjohnston684]

@@bw1376 Did test drove the Morgan on a disused airfield with no speed limiteds.?

[@BertShackleford]

I tried commenting _"Morgan three wheeler!"_ several times on your Community post but I kept getting rejected. IDK if I angered somebody behind the YT curtain (which happens on a frequent basis now) but I'm curious if you saw _any_ of those attempted posts yesterday. FWIW, my comment appears on my screen and on my end. However, when I view in an Incognito window it only depicts two commentators. Apologies for being off-topic but I'm just trying to clean up this mess. Feels like YT is a dying platform if I am being brutally honest but I digress. Nevertheless, keep up the great work George and as always... Stay classy my friend.

[@MotoManTV]

Odd. But then again, we have had numerous issues with this platform and despite many attempts to reach out to support, all fall on deaf ears.

[@RichardNelson-sb5ce]

I have watched a number of videos about this "new" Morgan 3 wheeler. To sum my feelings up. This new design is BUTT UGLY and totally ruins the heritage of the previous design, which was one of my all time favorites! OMG! The new styling is GODAWFUL! luggage racks tacked on to the Sides?! Slab side styling even without the luggage racks?! And the price, averaging 70 grand with just some basic options?! I absolutely LOVED the previous generation. But I HATE what they have done to a legend!

[@DSAK55]

Get an Aptera

[@jamesmustin7289]

It is a rich man’s toy.

[@DavidMBanes]

Just to get you to 100 comments...

[@davidjulian8536]

I've always loved Morgans, but that thing is UGLY, and overcomplicated. Side radiators and luggage racks look awful, if you ever need to use them, you bought the wrong vehicle!

[@raaah]

That has the same amount of horsepower and the same deficiencies as every other three-wheeler except the vanderhall. 100 plus horsepower negative rear wheel drive negative.! The vanderhall has close to 200 horsepower and it is front wheel drive. I don't know what this cost but I guarantee you it's going to be up there but with that said the vanderhall is not cheap either. The funny thing is Vander Hall looks like it can't get any engines anymore from Chevy so it's going all electric and a couple years what is the Morgan going to do remember we're not in a bubble everything has to be electric by 2030 plus so to invest $40,000 in this thing and to be only able to keep it for 6 years before it becomes obsolete not a good investment

[@MotoManTV]

Cost is covered in detail within the episode.

[@paulqueripel3493]

Only new cars have to be electric in the UK. Any petrol cars out there can still be used after that date. There was something in the news this week saying the last petrol car in the UK is expected to be a Fiesta in 2128. Obviously this is wrong, it'll be a Toyota.

[@andrewward1887]

The dash looks like garbage,it would have to be a burled walnut dash with classic style gauges for me the rest of the car is growing on me,wire wheels would look nicer.

[@bw1376]

Walnut dash has been available since launch.

[@Strider1954]

Toss a turbo charger on that thing and all your problems will be solved.

[@bw1376]

It weighs 1400lbs. Why would you need a turbo?

[@Strider1954]

@@bw1376 There are motorcycles that weigh less then that (prob. sub 100 lbs.) with the rider attached and they have turbos. Besides dummy it was meant in jest, get a sense of humor, you'll enjoy life better. Think I'll go out and turbo a go-cart for you today.

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

Hell no to the engine

[@justklaas4703]

Nah. Cool, but not remotely cool as the more "vintage" Morgan with the S&S motor.

[@MountainMetal]

They destroyed the three-wheeler. Biggest disappointment in the auto world of the last decade. They took an icon and turned it over to the wrongest possible people. Criminal.

[@bw1376]

This isn't the first time they've used a Ford car engine on their three wheel vehicles.

[@johnroddy8756]

I hope the good times last if one can spend that type of money for what amounts to a Toy car. Very nice but unpractical and over priced .

[@sdc8547]

You've just got to be kidding, it's hideous. 🤢

[@johnjaeger287]

Horrible story narration. Morgan does not and is not "Rebuilding a 113 year old car company..." My literature prof would say, "You should have something worthwhile to say before you say it..." Enough said.

[@stevelamb2382]

eh just buy a replica cobra, this moggie is too mod

[@EssexCountyPhoto]

As useless as electronic cigarettes.

[@lwdp74]

If I could afford a Morgan 3 wheeler I’d get a used V twin. This looks really boring. No spirit!

[@bw1376]

I've driven one and it was great fun!

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Needs a turbo

[@MotoManTV]

This, like an Elise, does not need extra power . . . there is a certain balance that needs to be maintained for this equation to work. Add too much, it throws everything else off.

[@johnparrish9215]

So Morgan ruined the Morgan, typical.

[@bw1376]

Unreliable V-twin and regulations ruined the old Three Wheeler.

[@jjdtierney]

It's not as striking nor as pretty as its predecessor.

[@geraldsmith7822]

You ruined the car

[@PatrickKiefer-ck7eu]

Morgan ruined a classic.

[@bw1376]

This isn't the first time the company has used a Ford car engine on their three wheel vehicles.

[@petergarden6165]

Congratulations to Morgan you have made what is probably one of the most ugly vehicles in existence. 🙏🏼

[@andypandy955]

Awful car just awful.

[@alext2933]

I would like to be dead within the hour, what would you recommend......???

[@mark35806]

way over priced!

[@2bunphettered788]

This was a good pick for your channel Motoman. 🩷👍🏾

[@MotoManTV]

Totally agree:)