F-Type ( X152 ) 2014 - Onwards
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

My F-Type got a new British Friend

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 07-17-2018, 12:24 PM
whatisthatsound's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: PNW
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 3 Posts
Default My F-Type got a new British Friend

A '17 Morgan 3 wheeler because I'm a sucker for British cars and this is the most fun thing I've ever driven/ridden in!






 

Last edited by whatisthatsound; 07-17-2018 at 12:34 PM. Reason: Photos
The following 4 users liked this post by whatisthatsound:
DuhCar (07-18-2018), Hayabusa (07-18-2018), jaguny (07-18-2018), Whitefpace (07-19-2018)
  #2  
Old 07-17-2018, 01:32 PM
Morgan52's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Brussels area
Posts: 135
Received 19 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

Have fun, great thing...
 
  #3  
Old 07-17-2018, 07:38 PM
jbajor's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Posts: 199
Received 45 Likes on 35 Posts
Default

Now THAT is cool!!!!!
 
  #4  
Old 07-17-2018, 09:38 PM
Bushwhacker's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Houston
Posts: 103
Received 16 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

I want one.

Too bad you can not get those in the states.
 
  #5  
Old 07-17-2018, 09:50 PM
zach05855's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Calgary Alberta
Posts: 530
Received 258 Likes on 148 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Bushwhacker
I want one.

Too bad you can not get those in the states.

You sure can buy them in the USA

https://www.morgancars-usa.com/

 
  #6  
Old 07-18-2018, 12:01 AM
whatisthatsound's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: PNW
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Bushwhacker
I want one.

Too bad you can not get those in the states.
I'm in WA, you can get them! They are on hemmings if you are looking at used. If you are looking at new you have to order it from the factory as each are made to order.
 
  #7  
Old 07-18-2018, 01:01 AM
ndabunka's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Posts: 1,260
Received 156 Likes on 129 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Bushwhacker
I want one.

Too bad you can not get those in the states.
You CAN buy a MUCH nicer, quicker & far more modern version of the Morgan from Polaris. It's called a "Slingshot" for about $20K USD
https://slingshot.polaris.com/en-us/
 
  #8  
Old 07-18-2018, 07:14 AM
Unhingd's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Maryland, US
Posts: 16,932
Received 4,636 Likes on 3,359 Posts
Default

[QUOTE=ndabunka;1931307]You CAN buy a MUCH nicer, quicker & far more modern version of the Morgan from Polaris. It's called a "Slingshot" for about $20K USD
https://slingshot.polaris.com/en-us/[/QUOTE] The Slingshot is missing the cool factor (and looks kinda fugly), though technically far superior.

 
  #9  
Old 07-18-2018, 07:27 AM
strippersteel's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Douglasville GA
Posts: 257
Received 51 Likes on 31 Posts
Default

So bad *** and congrats!
 
  #10  
Old 07-18-2018, 10:12 AM
ndabunka's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Posts: 1,260
Received 156 Likes on 129 Posts
Default

[QUOTE=Unhingd;1931413]
Originally Posted by ndabunka
You CAN buy a MUCH nicer, quicker & far more modern version of the Morgan from Polaris. It's called a "Slingshot" for about $20K USD
https://slingshot.polaris.com/en-us/[/QUOTE] The Slingshot is missing the cool factor (and looks kinda fugly), though technically far superior.
Missing the cool factor? How old ARE you? LOL
 
  #11  
Old 07-18-2018, 10:25 AM
DJS's Avatar
DJS
DJS is offline
Veteran Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Metrowest Boston
Posts: 6,200
Received 2,064 Likes on 1,369 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ndabunka
Missing the cool factor? How old ARE you? LOL
Unhingd's first car...



(Yeah, that's cool too. )
 
  #12  
Old 07-18-2018, 10:34 AM
whatisthatsound's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: PNW
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ndabunka
You CAN buy a MUCH nicer, quicker & far more modern version of the Morgan from Polaris. It's called a "Slingshot" for about $20K USD
https://slingshot.polaris.com/en-us/
I'm not sure anyone is cross shopping a polaris and a Morgan. A polaris is fast, comfortable, reliable, has dealer support, and made on a factory line. I'd choose a Vanderhall over a Polaris if I wanted a closer experience to a 3 Wheeler, and I'd choose a T-Rex if I wanted something properly fast. A Morgan is a handbuilt classic that drives like such, vibrations, HUGE turning circle, spitfire sounding exhaust, and supple leather where it counts. It is all personal taste, but I can tell you after having ridden in both the choice was easy for me to make.

If you question buying a M3W then the car is definitely not for you, if you want a laugh though watch Alex Roy's videos on ownership.
 

Last edited by whatisthatsound; 07-18-2018 at 10:35 AM. Reason: grammar
  #13  
Old 07-18-2018, 10:35 AM
ndabunka's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Posts: 1,260
Received 156 Likes on 129 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by DJS
Unhingd's first car...



(Yeah, that's cool too. )
LOL. You crafty devil trying to entice him with more eye candy.
 
  #14  
Old 07-18-2018, 10:41 AM
ndabunka's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Posts: 1,260
Received 156 Likes on 129 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by whatisthatsound
I'm not sure anyone is cross shopping a polaris and a Morgan. A polaris is fast, comfortable, reliable, has dealer support, and made on a factory line. I'd choose a Vanderhall over a Polaris if I wanted a closer experience to a 3 Wheeler, and I'd choose a T-Rex if I wanted something properly fast. A Morgan is a handbuilt classic that drives like such, vibrations, HUGE turning circle, spitfire sounding exhaust, and supple leather where it counts. It is all personal taste, but I can tell you after having ridden in both the choice was easy for me to make.

If you question buying a M3W then the car is definitely not for you, if you want a laugh though watch Alex Roy's videos on ownership.
The Slingshot came to market because the T-Rex was failing. Sure, the T-Rex was cool looking but they seem to always be breaking down due to quality control and reliability issues. They were also VERY expensive with most costing over $50K. That kept them as a niche market. Polaris designed the SS using repeatable assembly methods as well as the QA that comes with modern production line processes & as a direct competitor to Can-Am and T-Rex market and they are doing it well with the slingshot.

Honestly, I am surprised it is still such a slow market but they are finally starting to see volume sales. I was a Victory Cross Country owner for 6 years prior to selling it to buy my F-Type R so I was "eyeball deep" with Polaris & I having been buying and selling PII for the past 8 years so I have seen the economic details in prior investor releases & at one time I was even offered the option to open a new Victory/Indian dealer franchise but had to turn it down due to still doing my "day job". LOL
 

Last edited by ndabunka; 07-18-2018 at 12:16 PM.
  #15  
Old 07-18-2018, 10:56 AM
whatisthatsound's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: PNW
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ndabunka
The Slingshot came to market because the T-Rex was failing. Sure, the T-Rex was cool looking but they seem to always be breaking down due to quality control and reliability issues. They were also VERY expensive with most costing over $50K. That kept them as a niche market...
It all comes down to personal preference and what someone wants from a vehicle. If you want a classic and all that comes with it you get a Mog, if you want a new age 3-wheeler you have a vanderhall or polaris.
 
The following users liked this post:
ndabunka (07-18-2018)
  #16  
Old 07-18-2018, 07:30 PM
Mbourne's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 3,062
Received 724 Likes on 499 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Bushwhacker
I want one.

Too bad you can not get those in the states.
You can. I looked at one not long ago at a dealer in PA. They register as motorcycles in many states to get away from car regulations.
 
  #17  
Old 07-18-2018, 07:38 PM
Unhingd's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Maryland, US
Posts: 16,932
Received 4,636 Likes on 3,359 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by DJS
Unhingd's first car...
(Yeah, that's cool too. )
If you really want to know, this is what my first car looked like:



Cost me all of $75. Never had a key for it. Had to hotwire it to get it launched.

NOT COOL, but funky.


 
The following 2 users liked this post by Unhingd:
Don1954 (07-19-2018), Hayabusa (07-18-2018)
  #18  
Old 07-19-2018, 08:48 AM
DJS's Avatar
DJS
DJS is offline
Veteran Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Metrowest Boston
Posts: 6,200
Received 2,064 Likes on 1,369 Posts
Default

I don't have the slightest idea what that is, but I like it.
 
  #19  
Old 07-19-2018, 05:14 PM
Unhingd's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Maryland, US
Posts: 16,932
Received 4,636 Likes on 3,359 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by DJS
I don't have the slightest idea what that is, but I like it.
It’s an early ‘60s Ford Anglia (British)
 
  #20  
Old 07-19-2018, 06:41 PM
jaguny's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: upstate new york
Posts: 5,307
Received 624 Likes on 528 Posts
Default

I must say that the orange and the green are complimentary colors and go quite wheel together. That Morgan has plenty of style. Very cool.
 


Quick Reply: My F-Type got a new British Friend



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:17 AM.