1935 Morgan Super Sports                                Regi...

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£14,500

1935 Morgan Super Sports                               
Registration Number: BOA 436
Chassis Number: D1452
Recorded Mileage: 29,703 miles

- In current family ownership for c.50 years
- Subject of previous long term restoration
- Offered at No Reserve

H. F. S. Morgan’s first  three-wheeler came to the market in 1909, with a tubular steel frame, low centre of gravity and 'sliding pillar' independent front suspension. The platform remained for a number of years but welcomed a variety of engines from JAP, Matchless, Blackburne, Anzani and Ford. Morgan three-wheelers were employed by drivers such as Clive Lones, Harold Beart and Gwenda Stewart (who recorded 115.66mph at Montlhéry in 1930). 

By 1933 Morgan's three-wheeler chassis could be ordered with four types of body; Super Sports, Sports Two-Seater, Sports Family and Family. From the early 1930s onwards, Morgan three-wheelers, like George Brough's superlative motorcycles, were fitted with Matchless engines in preference to those from JAP, commencing in 1932 with the MX three-speed Sports and Family models, which were powered by a 50-degree sidevalve v-twin producing 27.5bhp. Interest in Morgans of this period has never waned and, if anything, increased in recent times - no doubt fuelled by the company's inspired decision to create a modern three-wheeler aimed at a new audience.

‘BOA 436’, a delightful 998cc Matchless-powered Super Sports, was first registered at the end of May 1935, finding its way in the early 1970s into current ownership in Bedfordshire. The current vendor, an aircraft engineer by trade, restored the Morgan over a number of years until finally returning the car to the road in the late 1980s. The bodywork and trim were professionally refinished, whilst the engine was rebuilt by the vendor himself. Once completed, the Morgan was used extensively for a number of years, before more recently residing in the owner’s small collection.

Cosmetically in very good order with nicely finished coachwork in cream, black cycle wings, and a black leather interior, the Morgan looks beautiful and starts easily (a video showing the car being started is available upon request). Offered with a V5c and older green log book, this charming Super Sports will make a fine addition to any collection.