Many Morgan three-wheelers I've encountered in the wild have a certain patina to them: well worn, well enjoyed, leaking enough fluids to mark their territory, but nevertheless maintained in working order. It's as though many a Morgan owner sees no real need to mess with a good thing by tearing their trikes down to the chassis for a nut-and-bolt restoration.

Come to think of it, I had never seen a bare trike chassis outside of factory photos until going through the restoration photos of this 1952 Morgan three-wheeler listed for sale on Hemmings.com. This one may be a special example, given that it could be the last three-wheeler that Morgan built before the more recent resurrection; regardless of its provenance, its restoration was rather thorough, with a full rebuild of its Ford four-cylinder, sliding-pillar chassis, and wood-framed bodywork. From the seller's description:

The product of $50,000 in parts and subcontract, hundreds of hours of expert work, and the result is a beautiful, detailed, excellent running/driving Trike....reputedly the last one built. And as shown on the current title, 10,900 ‘actual miles since new. And who am I to dispute the Motor Vehicle Department. But truth is, seeing the owner who restored the car put 1,400 post restoration miles on it, the actual mileage is sort of academic.

As the photo show, a literal body off, frame up restoration. Lovingly done by its owner. Perfect chassis, all new wood framing and bulkheads, rebuilt Ford 1172cc E93A engine, new brakes, excellent wheels, new Avon 400:18 tires, leather seats, new wiring and electricals, beautiful dashboard detailing, Smith chronometric speedo, updated with working turn signals, electronic ignition, trickle charger and lots of little details. Original style luggage rack, folding windshield, all working lights and horn, brake light, even spare keys, manuals, invoices, a thick wad of info for the enthusiastic owner. As they say, 'it is all there.' And if my arm is twisted, willing to include my 'third ramp' for my trailer, a necessity for a three wheeler.

The perfect car for someone who wants to participate in shows, dazzle their neighbors by driving an ancient three wheel car, or just behold in your garage. Eligible for vintage racing anywhere and consider this.....you enter a show with your restored 356, TR3, E Type, TC or TD, Healey or whatever. And as you enter the show field, you find there are other identical cars! Being that the Trike register in England knows of 107 of these cars from 1934 to 1952, not much chance of meeting another.