H F S Morgan's first three-wheeler of 1910 coincided with an upsurge of interest in cyclecars.

Of simple construction with front-mounted motorcycle engine and two-speed chain transmission, the Morgan was light, fast and economical to run.

V-twin engines from a wide variety of manufacturers were employed, though those from J A Prestwich predominated.

Competition from small sports cars forced the adoption of a three-speeds-and-reverse gearbox in 1931, the last two-speed model leaving the factory the following year.

A more refined version,¬ the F4, with 8hp Ford Model Y four-cylinder power unit, appeared soon after and later would form the basis of the first four-wheeled Morgan.

The F4 three-wheeler was last catalogued in 1950.

This Morgan F4 was purchased for the collection in the UK in 2001.

The car has been prepared for racing, with lowered suspension and rear bodywork altered for wheel clearance, although the engine appears standard.

Accompanying documentation consists of Span...