I Drove the Morgan Super 3 - Here's My Brutally Honest Review originally appeared on Autoblog.
A truly unique motoring choice
Sometimes, taking away a wheel actually makes things more exciting. That may sound bizarre, but in the case of the Morgan Super 3, it’s true. Morgan’s history with three-wheelers dates all the way back to 1909, with the Morgan Runabout cyclecar. Production has stopped and restarted several times since then, but the Super 3 is the latest in this eccentric lineage—an intriguing mix of old-world charm and just enough modern tech to keep it roadworthy.
Gone is the V-Twin motorcycle engine from the previous 3-Wheeler. Instead, the Super 3 packs a Ford-sourced 1.5-liter three-cylinder producing 118 horsepower and 110 lb-ft of torque. It’s paired to a Mazda-sourced 5-speed manual transmission that drives a single rear wheel via a belt—not a chain like a motorcycle.
Unlike other three-wheelers you might see on the road—like the Polaris Slingshot, Campagna T-Rex, or Can-Am Spyder—the Morgan Super 3 is not trying to be a modern vehicle. Sure, it’s new, but there’s nothing futuristic about it. It’s all leather, metal, and exposed rivets. There are no doors, no roof, no real windshield, and no modern safety aids. You get a seatbelt, a roll bar, and a lot of wind in your face. That’s it.
The design of the Morgan Super 3
Imagine mixing an old MG roadster with an open-cockpit fighter plane from the early 1900s and then taking away one wheel. That’s the Morgan Super 3. It’s both charming and polarizing. I personally love its look, but I know plenty of people who think it looks downright bizarre.
The cockpit reflects this same blend of primitive simplicity and whimsical luxury. There’s a beautiful minimalism to the layout—retro toggle switches, an analog speedo, and some subtle modern digital gauges. It feels like a time machine, but with a bit of quirkiness that only Morgan can pull off.
As for comfort? Well, it depends on your size. At 6’1” and over 260 pounds, I had to work (hard) to get in. The seats don’t move. The steering wheel doesn’t move. Only the pedals adjust, and even then, my size 13 shoes barely fit in the narrow footwell. My hips rubbed the cockpit walls, and the central tunnel constantly nudged me.
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By comparison, the older Morgan 3-Wheeler with the V-Twin felt roomier. Still, once I “molded” myself into the cockpit, it became tolerable. Visibility is fantastic—those wide-set front wheels sit almost at eye level, and you can literally watch them carve corners. And the sound of that little three-cylinder engine? Surprisingly heroic.
Cargo space is almost nonexistent. There’s a tiny rear hatch that might hold a small backpack, and a lockable compartment under the passenger seat big enough for a medium-sized purse. Don’t expect cupholders or secret cubbies—there aren’t any.
Driving the Morgan Super 3
Thanks to Dennis Glavis of Morgan West, I was able to spend a few days living with the Super 3. It was the most anachronistic driving experience I’ve had since piloting a friend’s Ford Model T. Yet the Super 3 is surprisingly lively. Think of it as an early Mazda MX-5 Miata with a much wider stance up front. Despite the odd proportions, the handling is sharper than you’d expect.
The wide front track gives the car decent stability and great steering precision, but remember—it only has three wheels. When the single rear wheel loses contact over bumps (and it will), it skips around like a frog making a quick escape. You can’t straddle road imperfections the way you would in a four-wheeled car, so you feel everything.
The steering is ultra-direct. The suspension is firm but surprisingly compliant for something this raw, and the sound of the engine right in front of you is wonderfully mechanical. But be warned: after a few hours behind the wheel, you’ll be exhausted. Driving a Super 3 requires constant focus and a lot of energy. It rewards you with pure exhilaration, but it makes you work for it.
Final thoughts
Then there’s the literal price to pay: the Morgan Super 3 starts around $50,000, but you can easily spec it past $70,000 with bespoke options and accessories. The upside? It’s far more affordable than most exotics, and you can customize it to be truly one-of-a-kind.
Legally, you don’t need a motorcycle license to drive it, but in many states, you’ll still have to wear a helmet. That's a small price for the sense of occasion you get every time you fire it up. The Morgan Super 3 is not a daily driver. It’s not practical, it’s not safe, and it’s not modern in any conventional sense. But it is a joyous, analog, and completely unique driving experience that you can’t find anywhere else. Special thanks again to Dennis at Morgan West for letting me indulge in one of the strangest, most delightful machines on the road today.
I Drove the Morgan Super 3 - Here's My Brutally Honest Review first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 30, 2025
This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jul 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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