Detail Info for: Other Makes : MORGAN THREE WHEELER MORGAN JAP 1933 MORGAN THREE WHEELER SUPER SPORTS AERO JAP

Transaction Info

Sold On:
11/02/2010
Price:
$ 56250.50
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
126
Location:
TAYLOR, PA, 18517
Seller Type:
Private seller

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1933 Other Makes MORGAN THREE WHEELER
Submodel Body Type:
MORGAN JAP Other
Engine:
2 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
D471
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

OFFERING AN EXCEPTIONAL 1933 MORGAN SUPER SPORTS AERO. THE SUPER SPORTS AERO IS REGARDED AS ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE THREE WHEELED MORGANS. IT IS ONE OF THE FIRST TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A REVERSE TRANSMISSION AND ON-BOARD ELECTRIC STARTER. FOR A SUPERB ENDORSEMENT OF OWNING ONE, GO TO GOOGLE: JAY LENO'S 1932 MORGAN SUPER SPORTS VIDEO. ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF A MORGAN SUPER SPORTS AERO JAP SOLD ON EBAY (110570962359) IN AUGUST, 2010, FOR 38.100.00 POUNDS STERLING. HISTORY THE TRIKE WAS IMPORTED BY ROBERT PITCAIRN IN ABOUT 1970. (HE WAS THE SON OF THE BUILDER OF THE PITCAIRN AUTOGIROS). IT WAS GIVEN A COMPLETE RESTORATION BY WILKINSON & SHARPE, ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S FINEST RESTORATION SHOPS. AFTER PITCAIRN'S UNTIMELY DEATH IN 1976 IT PASSED TO 'CHIP' OTT, A FELLOW MEMBER OF THE OLD YORK ROAD SPORTS CAR CLUB. IT REMAINED IN HIS CARE UNTIL 2002 WHEN IT PASSED TO THE PRESENT OWNER (AND CLUB-MEMBER). IT WAS GIVEN A FRESH RESTORATION WON A FIRST PLACE IN THE LIME ROCK ANNUAL CONCOURS IN 2004. AND BASED ON THIS RECEIVED AN INVITATION TO THE AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA, CONCOURS. IT WAS CONVERTED TO 12 VOLTS WITH A MODERN ALTERNATOR (HIDDEN) AND TURN SIGNALS. THESE ARE THE ONLY CHANGES MADE AND THE ORIGINAL GENERATOR IS INCLUDED (FOR THE PURISTS). SEE PHOTOGRAPH 13: THERE IS PIECE MISSING ON THE MANUAL STARTER BOSS (IT DOES NOT EFFECT ANYTHING).

THE TOTAL MILEAGE IS NOT KNOWN. THE MILEAGE RECORDED IS THE MILES SINCE THE SPEEDOMETER WAS RESTORED. DESCRIPTION CONDITION - USED COLOR - GREEN OVER CREAM ENGINE SIZE - 1098cc (WATER--COOLED) POWER - OVER-HEAD VALVE - JAP MANUFACTURER - MORGAN MODEL - SUPER SPORTS AERO SEATS - TWO DRIVE SIDE - RIGHT HAND DRIVE PREVIOUS OWNERS - CHIP OTT, ROBERT PITCAIRN (IMPORTER) TRANSMISSION - MANUAL 3 SPEED PLUS REVERSE FUEL - GASOLINE (PETROL) MODEL YEAR - 1933 IMPORTED - APPROXIMATELY 1970

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