Morgan cars passing through Hadleigh

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The Morgan Motor Company is a family-owned British motor car manufacturer that was founded in 1910 by Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan.
Morgan is based in Malvern Link, an area of Malvern, Worcestershire, and employs 177 people. Morgan has stated that they produce in excess of 1300 cars per year, all assembled by hand. The waiting list for a car is approximately six months, and has sometimes been as long as ten years.
Morgan cars are unusual because wood has been used in their construction for a century, for the chassis of several early models and still in the 21st century for the body shell. A visitor centre and museum feature exhibits about the company's history from Edwardian times until the present day, developments in automobile technology, and a display of automobiles.
These beauties were on their way to a show and were obviously making an effort to give the public a mobile show on their way. So, armed with camera, and my spot on the roadside, these are a few (of many!) of the images I captured.



To quote their web site:- Founded in 1909, Morgan cars have achieved fame throughout the world due to their unique blend of charisma, craftsmanship and performance. The Morgan Motor Company has evolved over 100 years into a true icon, a darling of the automotive industry and a brand synonymous with unrivalled excitement. Today, the ethos remains unchanged with a dedication to traditional craftsmanship and bespoke manufacturing. 



This one, a three wheeler, is a real eye catcher! The following is taken from the Morgan Web-site:- The Morgan 3 Wheeler is designed for one purpose alone, to make driving fun. A leather padded cockpit complete with aircraft instrumentation adds to the sense of flying on the road. The car seems to respond as much to thought as physical input. The S&S engine powering the Morgan 3 Wheeler has plenty of torque, and provides maximum power at minimum revs. At 2.0 litres, the engine is powerful and when coupled with a lightweight body, means the 21st century Morgan 3 Wheeler provides unrivalled power to weight for its on the road price. The time is right for Morgan to take a new look at the combination of acceleration, performance and economy. The time is right to drive a Morgan 3 Wheeler.
With a 0 to 60 mph in 7 sec it must feel like flying!


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