Check this out - Morgan Three wheeler coming to US

[Eck]

Remember the days when US streets and highways were decorated by the occasional Plymouth Prowler? Well, they're about to get an even more ornate decoration in the form of the Morgan Three-Wheeler. The bike..car...three-wheeler has been announced for US sale.

 

When we first saw the Morgan Three-Wheeler, we didn't think it had much of a chance at US sale. We figured that somewhere within the 1,155-lb. package of tiny, open cabin, exposed motor and ultra-thin wheels was a host of US safety violations. But thanks to the fact that its three-wheeled layout and low-volume production give it some reprieve from the tougher restrictions facing four-wheeled cars, the Three-Wheeler has already been approved for US sale. Morgan will sell the funky trio of wheels via three US dealers, according to reports this week.

 

Morgan debuted the Three-Wheeler at last year's Geneva Motor Show. It uses an 115-hp V-Twin engine and 5-speed Mazda transmission to power its lone rear wheel. It can hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, meaning it should be as fun to drive as it will be to spot on the highway.

 

The first dealer that will offer the Three-Wheeler is Liberty in Seattle. Morgan purchased Liberty's Ace three-wheeler design, which it redesigned into the Three-Wheeler. Morgan hasn't announced the other two dealers just yet, but we'd anticipate that they'll be in or near big markets like LA, San Francisco, New York or Miami.

 

Company chief Charles Morgan plans to race the Three-Wheeler in this month's Gumball 3000, helping to announce its arrival in the States. The car is expected to cost between $40,000 and $45,000.

[videoarizona]

Morgan. Loved the looks of their +4 back in the 50's. And then the classic Super Sport....

Good to see they are still a round....!

[Freebird]

Those are really sharp.

[Oldseadog]

I have always like the older cars, and this one is definately cool.

 

For those of you who may be more of a DIY kind of guy, here is a kit out of the UK using a Moto Guzzi engine and tranny.

 

http://trikingsportscars.co.uk/

 

Aparently the owner of this company has had several Morgans and is a Morgan family friend.

 

It's about $13,000 USD, for the Kit.

[djh3]

A couple years back the guys on Top Gear had one of those things for a "track day" car. So with all the rig a morrow Polaris had to go thru with the new vehicle they just came out with how is this thing going to be rated?

[Carbon_One]

Love the looks & old school styling but don't think many will be sold. The Polaris slingshot will easily out preform them at 1/2 the cost.

Larry

[videoarizona]

Know what I just noticed? The new version doesn't appear to be able to be hand cranked! Shame of it all!