RE: Unsung Heroes: Three-wheelers
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I've been to Le Mans twice in a Grinnall, both times two up with all our luggage - leather helmets, goggles and flying jackets. Cracked 1.2 leptons on the way as well........
They are an absolute hoot and, with the electric reverse, very practical providing it isn't honking down (but as they say, there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing
) You also need to watch the backend in the wet as you only have one contact patch.
The only downside is you are very low, and ambulance (Ambwilans??) friendly speed humps need some planning.
They are an absolute hoot and, with the electric reverse, very practical providing it isn't honking down (but as they say, there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing
) You also need to watch the backend in the wet as you only have one contact patch.The only downside is you are very low, and ambulance (Ambwilans??) friendly speed humps need some planning.
Don't knock the Morgan 3 Wheeler (M3W) until you've tried one*.
There's nothing like it for putting a smile of your face at legal road speeds and they are surprisingly good on track as well.
I've had mine since Nov 2013 and it puts a huge grin on my face whenever I drive it. Coming up on 5,000 miles and I'm planning a 2,500 mile Euro roundtrip for Sept.
There's nothing like it for putting a smile of your face at legal road speeds and they are surprisingly good on track as well.
I've had mine since Nov 2013 and it puts a huge grin on my face whenever I drive it. Coming up on 5,000 miles and I'm planning a 2,500 mile Euro roundtrip for Sept.
- If you do try one be prepared to fall in love and end up buying one.........
I bought a Morgan F Type supersports some years ago.
Simply could not get on with it and within less than three weeks, swapped it for something in the completely opposite direction - A 1937 Alvis Silvercrest 17hp Holbrook saloon.
Hateful little three wheeled thing - purely personal view of course but never again.
Simply could not get on with it and within less than three weeks, swapped it for something in the completely opposite direction - A 1937 Alvis Silvercrest 17hp Holbrook saloon.
Hateful little three wheeled thing - purely personal view of course but never again.
Chris99 said:
Don't knock the Morgan 3 Wheeler (M3W) until you've tried one*.
There's nothing like it for putting a smile of your face at legal road speeds and they are surprisingly good on track as well.
I've had mine since Nov 2013 and it puts a huge grin on my face whenever I drive it. Coming up on 5,000 miles and I'm planning a 2,500 mile Euro roundtrip for Sept.
For a couple of years, now, I've been itching for one. Gosh... thundering, utterly analogue pre-War motoring with just a twist of aviation about it! Is there anything more suited to zipping about an English B road? There's nothing like it for putting a smile of your face at legal road speeds and they are surprisingly good on track as well.
I've had mine since Nov 2013 and it puts a huge grin on my face whenever I drive it. Coming up on 5,000 miles and I'm planning a 2,500 mile Euro roundtrip for Sept.
- If you do try one be prepared to fall in love and end up buying one.........
The price has kept me away.
I owned a cracker - GSXR 1100 powered made from aerolam (aircraft flooring) IIRC it weighed 46 stone and was utterly terrifying.
It was a class winning Hill climber which I put it on the road - in the days before SVA all that was needed was an MOT.
Challenger Trikus - google shows the new owner has added crappy spoilers
It was a class winning Hill climber which I put it on the road - in the days before SVA all that was needed was an MOT.
Challenger Trikus - google shows the new owner has added crappy spoilers
unsprung said:
For a couple of years, now, I've been itching for one. Gosh... thundering, utterly analogue pre-War motoring with just a twist of aviation about it! Is there anything more suited to zipping about an English B road?
The price has kept me away.
You sum it up perfectly - it sounds like you need s drive. A few of the dealers have them for hire and so does the factory.The price has kept me away.
Bill Tuer's won over 1000 races in his original three wheeler. I've seen him thrash seventies kneeler sidecar outfits with it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_GYGAZMgRE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_GYGAZMgRE
Chris99 said:
unsprung said:
For a couple of years, now, I've been itching for one. Gosh... thundering, utterly analogue pre-War motoring with just a twist of aviation about it! Is there anything more suited to zipping about an English B road?
The price has kept me away.
You sum it up perfectly - it sounds like you need s drive. A few of the dealers have them for hire and so does the factory.The price has kept me away.
Arthur Raynor makes the AeroCycle in Ditchling. I believe one of his customers, Peter, is selling a just completed car for about £20K.
Not sure if JZR are still making trikes, but the JZR Pilots association is still run by Evelyn Lofty and is going strong.
Did you know that you don't drive a 2F1R trike? You Pilot it.
This beauty is a Pembleton.. Pembleton also manufacture a four wheeled varaint for those of you who's taste is slightly more boring.
Then of course there's the 2CV based Lomax, the Blackjack Zero the Scorpion and the Skunk.
All British, all cheaper than Morgan's trike and all reassuringly bonkers. Chocks away chaps!
This thread is here to mock me! I've been spying on that Grinnall pictured in the article, wishing I had nine grand to spare and less clutter in my garage.
Note to self:
(1) Get round to building back shed and boarding out my attic.
(2) Move crap out of garage.
(3) Convince blearyeyedgirl that a Scorpion closely resembles a practical 5 door hatchback and is a really financially sensible idea.
Is it true that the moustache-like spoiler on a lot of Scorpion 3's helps prevent the inside wheel lifting off? Is inside wheel lift-off a significant concern, or an exaggerated tale? (No one ever seems to have these stories about Morgan 3 wheelers so I wonder how much about other 3 wheelers is embellished storytelling.)
Note to self:
(1) Get round to building back shed and boarding out my attic.
(2) Move crap out of garage.
(3) Convince blearyeyedgirl that a Scorpion closely resembles a practical 5 door hatchback and is a really financially sensible idea.
Is it true that the moustache-like spoiler on a lot of Scorpion 3's helps prevent the inside wheel lifting off? Is inside wheel lift-off a significant concern, or an exaggerated tale? (No one ever seems to have these stories about Morgan 3 wheelers so I wonder how much about other 3 wheelers is embellished storytelling.)
Edited by blearyeyedboy on Friday 24th July 18:00
bristolracer said:
The MEV tr1ke looks pretty insane.
This 
Tr1ke - with the R1 engine, weight is circa 350kg
or Triabusa, with the Hayabusa engine
I stood in RTR's workshop and pushed / pulled a Tr1ke back and forth with the tips of my fingers. Stupidly lightweight!
If I was going down the three wheeler route, regardless of budget, the above would be my choice.
The m3w is a totally unique experience I'd recommend anyone who's thinking of one to just hire one and see if it's for them.
I have had dozens of cars (more expensive than the m3w) but this always puts the biggest smile on my face... For under £30k
Only need to convince the o/h that she thinks it isn't practical
I have had dozens of cars (more expensive than the m3w) but this always puts the biggest smile on my face... For under £30k
Only need to convince the o/h that she thinks it isn't practical
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