[{"id": 13641017, "authorName": "Dave_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_l/", "bidAmount": 1952, "content": "$1,952 bid placed by Dave_L", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707676801, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13641267, "authorName": "Dave_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any top or tonneau cover with it? Looks to have the fittings. And obviously, any start/run videos would be appreciated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707678016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13641642, "authorName": "Jitopinka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jitopinka/", "bidAmount": 2109, "content": "$2,109 bid placed by Jitopinka", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707679482, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13641727, "authorName": "Johnnysjunk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnysjunk/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Johnnysjunk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707679790, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13642368, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707683392, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13645117, "authorName": "Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am going to the U.K. in May and I will be visiting the Morgan museum in Malvern Link. I don't own one but I've loved the 3-wheelers ever since I've read Ken Purdy's essay about them.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707712228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13646846, "authorName": "Aaronf30", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronf30/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by Aaronf30", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707760626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13647189, "authorName": "NEClassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, This car has a new tonneau that zips down the middle", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707762321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13649368, "authorName": "Duncan_same_old", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duncan_same_old/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I followed the restoration of this car at the hands of a previous owner. He put a lot of effort into getting this one right. He did everything possible to make it a reliable driver. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this one if I was in the market for one.\r\n\r\nI have a little bit of history on this car, including the names and dates of six previous owners back to 1960. \r\n\r\nHere's what I learned about it: It was the highest chassis number and the last 3-wheeler to leave the works, dispatched to Bennets of Southampton July 29, 1952. Originally fitted with engine C611562. As of 2018, it has new wood body framing, re-cast steering wheel frame, new paint, rims, spokes, gearbox bearings, and a full engine rebuild. \r\n\r\nWhoever buys this, please contact me after the auction so I can update my list of 200+ Morgan trike owners in the Americas and, if you are interested, so I can put you in touch with other owners in your area.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1707770103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13650753, "authorName": "Hilliac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hilliac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful vehicle. Wish I had room for it alongside my Lomax Citroen 3-wheeler. The Morgan is the real deal!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707777000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13651260, "authorName": "Hilliac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hilliac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@duncan_same_old I'm a fan of these cars. Are you a keeper of a registry? I'd love to be in touch. I'm also following old BSA trikes ... Thanks. Hill", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707778961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13652224, "authorName": "Duncan_same_old", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duncan_same_old/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hilliac -- I keep my own registry and occasionally correspond with the 3-Wheeler Club secretary to keep things straight (but he only tracks club members' cars, whereas half of my list is comprised of non-members of the club). I've agreed to keep the list private except to other Morgan trike owners and will share limited information with those who are actively searching for a vintage Morgan 3-wheeler. I don't mind publicly sharing information that is more of the statistical variety, such as how many Super Sports or Aero models are included on my list or where the cars are in general terms.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1707789463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13664439, "authorName": "Dave_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NEClassics - any start/run video available? Do you know about any work done on it since it's restoration? It seems to have acquired seat belts at some point :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707938779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13666497, "authorName": "NEClassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dave_L yes we have videos but we can only send it through email if you would like you can message us your email address. Thank you and hopefully this will help.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707946213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13676472, "authorName": "DonPanMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donpanman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love these old Morgans, especially the v-twins. @NEClassics this is still 6V (looking at the battery)? Miles driven in the past year? @Hilliac I spotted a Lomax just like yours at LRP last couple of years... Coincidence?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708035834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13680349, "authorName": "Donmorgan1089", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donmorgan1089/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Donmorgan1089", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708102085, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13681207, "authorName": "Chromedome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chromedome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any running videos? When were these pictures taken? Is the car at your shop in Stratford and available for inspection?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708107502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13693359, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice example! Bidders, some states register these as motorcycles rather than automobiles. This may mean obtaining a motorcycle endorsement on your license (if they require a driving test, you should be able to qualify in this) and wearing a helmet depending on your states' rules. Check with your state. You will want to insure it through a company that understands its worth. Any company insuring classics should know about them. Not a big deal. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708203502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13694207, "authorName": "morganplus8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morganplus8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can the seller please answer that age old question. I have always wanted a Morgan trike, but I am 250lbs and 6'3\", do you think I could fit and drive this car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708207762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13694501, "authorName": "Dave_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@morganplus8 - I think you would not be remotely \"comfortable\", even assuming you could actually get in and situated. You would have more success with a 5-speeder. My 2017 would be a bit tight for you, but workable with a few mods, like a steering wheel spacer and the pedal box full forward. The early cars were clearly designed with smaller folks in mind :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708211068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13695703, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Morganplus8 As a man of similar proportions to you, I have learned the hard way that you don't get into cars like this. You put them on!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708227544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13696179, "authorName": "NEClassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chromedome the pictures were taken right before the auction started so they are very recent. To have videos sent to you please send us your email through the message feature so we can email you the videos. The car is located at my private residence about 15 minutes north of my Stratford shop and can be shown by appointment.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708257219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13696181, "authorName": "NEClassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@morganplus8 my son is 6\u20193\u201d and about 280 lbs and he is able to drive the car. I hope this helps with your question!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708257404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13696318, "authorName": "Jimmyblues1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmyblues1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And the F stands for FUN no doubt! Neat car! GLWTA \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708262547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13696514, "authorName": "Mogman1946", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mogman1946/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Duncan,\r\nAre you tracking the \"new\" Three Wheelers? Surely there are more than 200 of them in the USA?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708265353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13696694, "authorName": "morganplus8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morganplus8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks gents, I admit to being somewhat facetious in my question. I have ridden in F types as well as prewar trikes previously. My dimensions are somewhat less than stated but will say if you are riding with a friend, it will be a close encounter as these things were built when humans were a bit less in stature. Good fun nevertheless :-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708267280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13697535, "authorName": "johnstanley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnstanley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am the former owner and restorer of this 3 wheeler, and am proud of bringing it back to as near new condition as possible. I had somewhere over $50,000.00 in it as I do not do paint and body. The paint and finish body work was over $14,000.00, and reconstruction on sheet metal about the same. The cost of the project itself was about $20,000.00. Engine has new valves, adjustable tappets, pistons, professionally re-babbited rods, new main bearings. Totally dependable when I sold it. Wish I had room to keep it then but had another morgan project, as well as a new 3 wheeler, so it had to go.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1708275353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13697594, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708275989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13697690, "authorName": "Donmorgan1089", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donmorgan1089/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by Donmorgan1089", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708276998, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13698158, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708280115, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13699162, "authorName": "TripleW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triplew/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by TripleW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708285589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13699175, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These car were built to be \"cycle-cars\"... or \"light-cars\" built to appeal to a burgeining middle class who wanted to move up from riding bicycles.\r\n\r\nBITD British taxation on automobiles was punitive.. based on HP calculated from bore and stroke displacement... hence designations of bewildering complexity such a 45/20 RR \r\n\r\nOr such nonsense... \r\n\r\nMorgan built well engineered cars for this market... In the day was a well respected manufacturer... \r\n\r\nAnd until recently... one of the last Brittish-owned automobile manufactures", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708285660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13699223, "authorName": "johnstanley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnstanley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The were classed as tricycle if under 800 CWT if I remember correctly, making them subject only to motorcycle annual tax, which was something like 3 or 4 GBP a huge savings over four wheeler tax based on bore size of the engine. This engine for instance was considered a \"10\" which is 10 taxable horsepower for taxation even though the actual brake horsepower is much more. This was a prominant sales feature if you look at the period advertising", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708285965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13699269, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708286210, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13699289, "authorName": "TripleW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triplew/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by TripleW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708286282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13699300, "authorName": "Growlercars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/growlercars/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by Growlercars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708286327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13699306, "authorName": "TripleW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triplew/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by TripleW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708286371, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13699399, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708286752, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13699408, "authorName": "TripleW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triplew/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by TripleW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708286779, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13699428, "authorName": "Dave_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_l/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Dave_L", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708286876, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13699447, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 2/18/24 at $22,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708287001, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13699488, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Toot. Was in a meeting.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708287196, "type": "comment"}]