Dino I literally tripped over the issue in August last year when I was looking for something else. Until then, no-one in the Morgan three wheeler world was aware, having been let down by the FHBVC. As far as I know, the MMC aren't doing anything but are aware.

UK type approval already contains the needed definitions as the requirements for seat belts and two rather than one headlight hinge on the "car bodied" and "motorcycle bodied" trikes. If the EEC were persuaded these two are not the same type of vehicle, and a car could legitimately have three wheels - but be a car for the purposes of a driving licence, all would be rosy.

That was the thrust of my letters to MPs but I got nowhere. I'm not greatly concerned about 'the value of my investment' but I am concerned for the future of the hobby. Ultimately the continuance will depend on young blood and having to jump through hoops for an irrelevant motorbike licence will do much to kill the hobby.




1930 Super Sports Aero 'The Elk'