Original 3-Wheeler, box of parts/patterns
Discussion
A relative is clearing out his house of old projects and has a Morgan 3-wheeler (1934 Supersports?) in boxes, a complete (upgraded) engine, spares, wheels, suspension etc. There is no body/frame but he has a set of drawings to get one made up.
As I'm just finishing up a car project, I'm looking for something interesting to do next and wondered if this is worth a go.
I'd only be able to take it if I restore it properly under his guidance (no carbon body, rotary engine or fuel injection allowed!)
What do you think a fair price would be for "everything but the body/frame"? The parts are likely to be in very good condition. It has the V5/registration paperwork.
As I'm just finishing up a car project, I'm looking for something interesting to do next and wondered if this is worth a go.
I'd only be able to take it if I restore it properly under his guidance (no carbon body, rotary engine or fuel injection allowed!)
What do you think a fair price would be for "everything but the body/frame"? The parts are likely to be in very good condition. It has the V5/registration paperwork.
Not sure if this will be of any help but might be a good starting point.
http://www.mtwc.co.uk/for-salewanted/membersadvert...
Not sure if this will be of any help but might be a good starting point.
http://www.mtwc.co.uk/for-salewanted/membersadvert...
Quite a bit, would be my guess! Do you know what the engine is - you mention it's 'upgraded'. If it's a JAP then they're thousands alone, especially if it's good as they're sought after by the Brough Superior brigade as well as Morgan owners/racers.
A good orignal 3-wheeler will set you back ~£40k now, so assuming everything that's big and important is there it must be an £8-15k project base now? Depending on just how good the bits you have are.
That's a finger in the air guess based on what you've said
A good orignal 3-wheeler will set you back ~£40k now, so assuming everything that's big and important is there it must be an £8-15k project base now? Depending on just how good the bits you have are.
That's a finger in the air guess based on what you've said
srob said:
Do you know what the engine is - you mention it's 'upgraded'.
I saw the parts at the weekend, it's a Matchless engine with one set of watercooled heads and one set of air cooled with a load of spares that were bought in the 60's then never used. It all looks to be in good condition.It is definitely a 1934 supersports and the gearbox has a reverse. For some reason, it was re-registered in the 50's which seems a bit odd.
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