Lot 43

1933 Morgan Three-Wheeler Sports

From the New Woodstock Collection

Register to Bid

Estimate

$15,000 - $20,000| Without Reserve

Chassis

D493

Engine

LTOWZ/S/Z/26639

Car Highlights

Highly Collectible Example of Innovative Interwar British Motoring

Fitted with Sought-After and Powerful J.A. Prestwich Engine

Remained in Long-Term Ownership for at Least 50 Years

Desirable Three-Speed Manual-Gearbox Model

A Rare, Sporting Three-Wheeler and Candidate for Full Restoration

Technical Specs

1,098 CC J.A.P. Water-Cooled 60° V-Twin Engine

Single AMAL Carburetor

40 BHP at 4,500 RPM

3-Speed Manual Gearbox

3-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes

Front Independent Sliding-Pillar Suspension

Rear Quarter-Elliptical Leaf Spring Suspension

The Morgan Three-Wheeler was one of Britain’s most charismatic and unconventional sporting machines. With a lightweight steel-tube chassis, the model embodied the marque’s philosophy of simplicity and low mass, resulting in impressive performance.

According to a registration document on file, this 1933 Three-Wheeler Sports was owned by Robert Chevako – a New Woodstock, New York-based collector – by 1974, and remained there until it was recently acquired from his estate by the consignor. In addition to this remarkable period of single ownership, the Morgan is a rare Sports model, with its spare tire mounted externally. Beneath the spare, the Morgan retains a yellow New York license plate with an inspection from April 1974. The Three-Wheeler is equipped with a 1,098 cc J.A. Prestwich (J.A.P.) engine, one of the most powerful and desirable ever fitted to a 1930s Three-Wheeler. Manufactured in North London, it is a V-twin similar to the firm’s engines fitted to some of the era’s finest motorcycles, including Brough Superior. As a 1933 model, the Morgan also benefits from an updated three-speed gearbox – a vast improvement over the prior two-speed unit.

Recently extracted from long-term storage, the Morgan presents in as-found condition with corrosion present and a heavy patina. While it will require a comprehensive restoration, the new owner will have a distinctive 1930s Three-Wheeler in a very desirable specification.

*Please note that this vehicle is titled as D49326639. Please also note that this vehicle has been in long-term static storage and may not be currently operational. It will require mechanical attention prior to road use.

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