1935 Morgan F-2 Race Car

Description

The Morgan F-Series Three-Wheeler, produced from the mid-1930s to 1952, represented a significant evolution for the iconic Morgan brand. Departing from its traditional reliance on V-twin motorcycle engines, the F-Series adopted Ford 8 and 10 horsepower sidevalve engines, providing enhanced performance and reliability. Featuring a new pressed-steel chassis, the F-Series offered improved structural integrity and durability. The lineup included the four-seater F-4, introduced in 1933, followed by the two-seat F-2 in 1935. As Morgan increasingly focused on four-wheeled car production, three-wheeler production gradually declined until 1952 when the last F-Series model, the F Super, rolled off the assembly line. Subsequently, the company shifted its focus exclusively to 4-wheeled designs until the revival of the “3 Wheeler” concept with the introduction of the Morgan “3 Wheeler” in 2012, marking a nostalgic return to the brand's heritage. 

Highlights 

• International racing history, including winning the Great Britain 3-Wheel Championship 37 out of 50 years  

• Powered by a 1,122cc four-cylinder Ford sidevalve engine upgraded with Wilamet overhead valve conversion featuring improved cross flow ventilation installed in 1936 and reported to produced 100 horsepower 

• Upgraded in the 1950s with a four-speed manual transmission from an MG Midget creating a calculated top speed of 120 miles per hour 

• Finished in a two-tone grey and blue livery, with numerous stickers and badges throughout representing the cars recent history 

• Imported to the United States from the Isle of Man in the early 2000s by the current owner 

• The was recently brought back to running and driving condition having remained in climate-controlled storage for the past 25 years by a long-time engineer, enthusiast, mechanic and collector specializing in British, antique and special interest cars 

• Please note that this car is offered without a speedometer or odometer, rendering the true mileage unknown 

Features 

• Radiator grille guard 

• Chrome “fish tail” exhaust tip 

• Painted wheels with stainless steel wire spokes 

• Wood rimmed, three spoke steering wheel 

• Chain drive to the rear wheel 

• Grey vinyl interior 

• Polished aluminum front fenders 

• Chrome headlights 

• Weighing approximately 850 pounds 

• Barrel back styling 

• Brooklands-style windscreen 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor fluid leaks 

• Minor paint imperfections 

• Additional work is likely needed to make these vehicles roadworthy 

Included 

• US racing history logbook 

• Photographs  

• Spare parts 

Ownership History 

This 1935 Morgan F-2 Race Car is offered from the collection of Robert W. “Kermit” Wilson, a remarkable group of motorcars associated with Bob Wilson, race car driver, columnist for numerous automotive magazines, and lifelong collector of British cars. The car was acquired by Bob in the early 2000s from the Isle of Man, with being imported to the United States shortly afterwards.