Morgan Super Sports - 1932
Three wheeled Morgans could be registered as a motorcycle, taking advantage of the English tax laws of the time. This Super Sports has an ash wood frame and a John Alfred Prestwich (J.A.P.) engine. Through the years engines from many different manufacturers were used. The earliest three wheelers by Morgan used a 7 hp Peugeot engine and the last ones used a Ford motor. Production of Morgan three wheelers ended in 1952, around the same time the tax advantage was reduced.
Engine: V-Twin, OHV
Bore & Stroke: 86 x 97 mm
Displacement: 1,100 cc
Transmission: 3-speed
Horsepower: 39 @ 4,500 RPM
Wheelbase: 87 inches
Weight: 954 lbs
Topspeed: 100 mph
Cost new: 130 English Pounds
*On loan at the San Diego Automotive Museum.
**The document explaining tax calculations was on display with the Morgan Supersports.