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The Morgan 3 Wheeler Peter Dron

The Morgan 3 Wheeler By Peter Dron

The Morgan 3 Wheeler by Peter Dron


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Summary

Revealing why Morgan returned to its original 3 Wheeler concept after a century. How the new 3 Wheeler was created, became a best-seller, and was made, this book shows what it's like to drive, strengths, weaknesses, and factory improvements made since the 2011 launch.

The Morgan 3 Wheeler Summary

The Morgan 3 Wheeler: Back to the Future! by Peter Dron

In the early years of the 21st century, the Morgan Motor Company decided to return to the configuration of its origins, with a new 3 Wheeler. One reason for this decision was that it could no longer sell its four-wheelers in the USA, due to the costs of meeting increasingly restrictive legislation on emissions and accident safety becoming prohibitive for a small manufacturer. The 3 Wheeler, classed as a motorcycle, bypasses these complex requirements. By coincidence, an American three-wheeler, the Liberty Ace (itself a modernised recreation of the V-Twin Morgan Super Sports of the 1930s) was selected as the starting point. Morgan then designed and engineered the new model in an astonishingly short period. The management thought it might sell a few hundred 3 Wheelers; however, orders flooded in after its launch at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, leading to considerable complications. This is the story of how all that happened and how an eccentric sports car with an American engine and a Japanese gearbox is, nevertheless, quintessentially English.

The Morgan 3 Wheeler Reviews

If you are a Morganist, you will want to own a copy. Octane If you do treat yourself to a copy of this beautifully printed and profusely illustrated book you will find yourself constantly referring to its pages; coffee table volume it may be but one to be valued. Motor Cycling Club (MCC) there is no doubt that this is a must-have book for existing and prospective M3W owners, or indeed for any Morgan enthusiast who will want to add this excellent book to their collection. MOG Magazine (Morgan) rather excellent New Zealand Classic Car A wonderful book for ... anyone who loves 3-wheelers Klassiek & Techniek a very personal story about the joys and perils of launching a niche car in the era of extreme volume production. Classic Car Weekly written with Peter Dron's typical wit and style ... funny, informative and occasionally sad ... [has] an authenticity and page-turning quality sometimes lacking in rivals. Daily Telegraph (Andrew English) Beautifully produced ... detailed ... a complete in-depth look at the new Morgan 3 Wheeler. tkc (Totalkitcar) highly recommended as essential reading for not only 3-Wheeler fans, but all Morgan and sports car enthusiasts. Norm Mort - Freelance Rarely has a book [been] so funny, easy, thrilling and at the same time written competently Auto Bild Klassik told with the honesty of an actual owner, it is a personal story as well as a factual one! [...] an essential read that will be enjoyed by two, three and four-wheeled aficionados alike, and it will have you constantly turning its pages for years to come ...Highly recommended, beautifully produced and well adding to your book collection Ian Kerr This is an intense and absorbing story ... this is a book that is designed to appeal to the hardcore enthusiast and also, I would argue, to those who are contemplating the purchase of an M3W. Such people will want [...] detailed information and they will find it here. SpeedReaders

About Peter Dron

Peter Dron has worked as a writer and contributor to motoring magazines for almost four decades. A regular contributor to the Daily Telegraph's Motoring section, his weekly column ran for seven years, during which time he wrote numerous features and new car appraisals - as well as contributing to many other publications. From 1976-83, he worked at Motor magazine, starting as a road tester, and ending as its feature editor, and before this, he was editor of Fast Lane magazine, launching the magazine in 1984, and leaving in 1991. Peter has also been a successful racing driver - successful in the sense that it was entirely at the expense of other people!

Additional information

GOR008774144
9781845847630
1845847636
The Morgan 3 Wheeler: Back to the Future! by Peter Dron
Used - Very Good
Hardback
David & Charles
2015-03-05
144
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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