1946 Morgan 3 Wheeler F4
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Highlights
- Older restoration
- Good history file
- In need of some touch-ups
The Appeal
From day one, the Morgan Motor Company were linked to three-wheelers. Three-wheelers were produced for longer in the UK than some other countries, and with H.F.S. Morgan’s belief in penny-pinching car building, the format was perfect. By the time the nifty little F4 was introduced in 1935, Morgan’s reputation for producing three-wheelers was firmly cemented. With its compact little body and tight layout, this was a runabout that offered fairly sporty performance and frugal running costs.
This example was subject to restoration some time ago, and is now beginning to show the odd sign of wear; however, it’s an utterly solid little example and a unique driver’s car that still provides plenty of fun to the discerning motorist.
The History and Paperwork
- Subject to a full restoration some time ago
- Engine recently rebuilt
- Odometer indicates 67,828 miles
- Supplied with the Morgan Three-Wheeler Handbook
- Selection of price lists including the ever-popular Mogspares guide
- Impressive selection of invoices for components, paint and mechanical work
- Original paperwork from the Morgan Three-Wheeler Club, dated 1986
The Interior
- Compact, period interior with black leather seating and wood veneers
- Modified dashboard panel
- Seats look to be in good order, though are most likely not 40s vintage
- Wood veneers display well with age-commensurate wear
- Lined doors in good condition with some marks, but no rips or tears
- Original Smiths gauges and later oil pressure gauge
- Speedometer in need of a new cable
- Original four-spoke Morgan wheel in fair order with some patina
- Rear bench in good order with light levels of wear
The Exterior
- Bright blue paintwork over black wings
- Iconic Morgan flat radiator with branding and club badge
- Wooden frame with steel body shell
- Paintwork is showing some wear with scuffs, marks and occasional chips
- Chromework is showing some wear, with the windshield frame in particular being worn
- Mirrors are in good shape but the chromework is clouded
- Headlights are clean and fracture-free
- Bodywork presents well with some minor dings and dents
- Suspension is in good, clean order with no major signs of corrosion
- Sitting on a good set of wire-spoke wheels with excellent tyres
- Spare wheel requires a new inner tube
- Supplied with tonneau cover, which has some rips - these have been repaired with duct tape
The Mechanics
- Running on a Ford 998cc side-valve engine - a surprisingly powerful motor for a lightweight car
- Manual transmission
- Fitted with a close-ratio set of gearbox internals, by Mogspares
- Fitted with hydraulic brakes
- 12V electrics
- New bearings fitted
- Newman Formula 1172 cam fitted
- The flywheel has been lightened and the block has been skimmed
- Engine bay in good order and nicely organised
- No reported faults from the vendor, with the car functioning as expected
- Car has been regularly driven and benefits from plenty of use!
- An excellent example overall with some light modernisation work carried out
Summary
Whether you plan to make this car spic-and-span, or want a fun little weekend runabout, this ‘46 3-wheeler is bound to turn heads, and should make for a hugely impressive addition to any fleet.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1946
- Make Morgan
- Model 3 Wheeler F4
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 67,828 Miles
- Engine size 998
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Pevensey
- Location Sussex
- Country United Kingdom
10 bids
from 7 bidders
- conques•••• £10,000 06/02/23
- [email protected]•••• £9,700 06/02/23
- hugo-mi•••• £6,700 06/02/23
- volupta•••• £5,600 06/02/23
- biggles•••• £5,500 06/02/23
- oxar £5,400 06/02/23
- [email protected]•••• £5,300 05/02/23
- volupta•••• £5,200 04/02/23
- Neil Ga•••• £5,000 03/02/23
- [email protected]•••• £4,000 01/02/23
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