RE: 3-Wheeler Gulf revealed
Discussion
asbojohn said:
and it was probably me and my son that were spotted on the way to LMC...
Was that after you realised you forgot your passport at Portsmouth, had to RV with your daughter at tunnel and drive at warp factor 10 to catch us back up 
is it a pre-requisite of ownership to suffer from senile dementia then? 
Asbo and Asbo Jnr had no problem keeping up with us on the way back from LMC by the way. And having driven a three wheeler I can confirm its not a 'normal' car and all your perceptions and preconceptions are totally turned upside down. It's a hoot at normal and brisk speeds, you don't need to go any faster.
If you don't believe us (and thats understandable
) just read pretty much every magazine test that's out there!
Boshly said:
Was that after you realised you forgot your passport at Portsmouth, had to RV with your daughter at tunnel and drive at warp factor 10 to catch us back up is it a pre-requisite of ownership to suffer from senile dementia then?
You can't expect crash test dummies to have much of a brain... is it a pre-requisite of ownership to suffer from senile dementia then? spad78 said:
I went to a morgan dealer with the intent of buying one of these and came away without handing over my deposit, the car has so much smile potential but the dynamics are just let down by shoddy brakes and a lack of steering feel that is inexcusable in an 'enthusiasts' car. I wish some aftermarket company would pick them up and sort them out, I'd happily pay the 5k premium that this gulf edition represents for a decent driving experience...
Steering feel was fine on the one I drove. Loved it.
Was happy to get back in my Elise at the end of the day though.
I want to start off by saying I love these things (in principal - never been in one).
I can understand where Mr Krishna etc are coming from.
How you view this car very much depends on what you find fun. There was a debate on here about old cars v new cars, and I think the general consensus was that if you don't 'get' it, then no level of explanation would make you get it. I think the same applies here.
If 0-60 and lateral G - going as fast as you can in a grippy car, is your cup of tea, then the Morgan really isn't for you. My understanding is that it provides great real world fun at real world speed, at levels where a Nissan GTR (or probably even a Caterham) may be a bit boring.
Weather permitting I am going for a wee spin in one next week, so I shall report back.
I can understand where Mr Krishna etc are coming from.
How you view this car very much depends on what you find fun. There was a debate on here about old cars v new cars, and I think the general consensus was that if you don't 'get' it, then no level of explanation would make you get it. I think the same applies here.
If 0-60 and lateral G - going as fast as you can in a grippy car, is your cup of tea, then the Morgan really isn't for you. My understanding is that it provides great real world fun at real world speed, at levels where a Nissan GTR (or probably even a Caterham) may be a bit boring.
Weather permitting I am going for a wee spin in one next week, so I shall report back.
Gorbyrev said:
The V-twin configuration is matchless!
Much want but would prefer the "chocks away Ginger!" RAF stickers with shark mouth, roundels and bullet holes!
Morgan started off with sidevalve JAP engines, then went onto OHV JAP and Matchless engines. They used a vaiety of water cooled and air cooled v-twins too, and also made a four cylinder version. BSA also made a three wheeler in the thirties.Much want but would prefer the "chocks away Ginger!" RAF stickers with shark mouth, roundels and bullet holes!
For me it doesn't look right in Gulf colours. If I were to buy one (and I would, if I couldn't stretch to an original, which I can't either
) I'd want it in a period, Brooklands colour scheme not a garish modern one. There's lots of people racing them with various clubs aleady without rollcages, and "FIA" cages, so I don't think that's what they need to let you push them on track. Anyone who's seen Bill Tuer thrash 1970s kneeler sidecar outfits (he's had over 1000 wins in his), or anyone that's seen one hassling a Bugatti in VSCC races will concur!Tremendous little things, although I've only ever been in one of the original ones
Have owned an Ariel Atom and currently own a Caterham, so enjoy open air, no driver aid cars.
Have test driven the Morgan in the rain and loved it !!!! Really does bring a smile to your face. At the time if there hadn't been a 6 month waiting list I would have bought one.
Fun is the new speed
Dave
Have test driven the Morgan in the rain and loved it !!!! Really does bring a smile to your face. At the time if there hadn't been a 6 month waiting list I would have bought one.
Fun is the new speed
Dave
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