Huge Demand for Morgan Threewheeler as 480 Orders Have Been Placed

Have you ever dreamed of having a car with three wheels and a motorcycle engine between the front ones? We do... sometimes, and so have 480 other people who wave placed an order for the Morgan Threewheeler. Late last year, the company revealed a product that looked like a mix between a motorcycle, an old roadster and a WWII British fighter aircraft, and it promised to be a lot of fun.

Featuring retro looks and a V-twin fuel injected engine good for 115hp and mated to a Mazda 5-speed box, the Morgan Threewheeler has already racked up about 480 deposits, according to Autocar. According to company boss Charles Morgan, the majority of orders have come from outside Britain, indicating a “a greater confidence of products manufactured in the UK”.

He added that he deems the idea behind the vehicle could stay relevant for 100 years. "Cars are too fast for normal use," said Morgan. "This is fast but the real joy is in its acceleration - and it still does 50mpg. As a concept this could last 100 years and should be made for many years to come."

We like our fair share of speed, but Morgan might actually be right, and the sales figures give him credit.

The company boss says the new Threewheeler has benefited the manufacturer greatly: "People used to look at us as a maker of interesting classics. But now we're doing something everyone is interested in.'We're part of a wider manufacturing rival in the UK and our great strength is in building highly technical and sophisticated products that are in a niche."