Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Morgan Three Wheeler & Super 3 SNAFU, got new right hand drive in Europe. Help?

Short: I've ended up with a brand new, still at the dealer, never driven, right hand drive Morgan 3 Wheeler in Germany. I expected left hand drive of course. Anyone want to trade or have suggestions for fixing the problem?

Long: Many months ago I paid a deposit, signed a contract, and reserved a 3 wheeler In Germany. It's just arrived at the dealer today and the steering wheel is on the wrong side. I'm certain that I never requested this but sure enough going back and giving the contract a close read it says right hand drive. I can't imagine why that is in there since Germany is a left hand drive country.

So now I'm in a bit of a panic. I've waited so long for this car and don't want to spend years driving awkwardly from the wrong side. Looking for anyone that wants to trade or would have suggestions about correcting the issue.

It's the Super Dry paint (moondust matte) without all the stickers. Quilted muirhead sable leather.

Seems a bit odd. Is there really nothing the dealer can do dispute the contract?

Great looking car though.

Surely the dealer can sort this out. Have you taken possession of the car? - if so that will make things more difficult.

Not sure of the market in Germany, but I'd have thought a car salesman would have seriously questioned a purchaser if they wanted to by a new car that had the steering wheel on the 'wrong' side.

I think there is a member of this forum in the USA with a right hand drive three wheeler and I'm pretty sure they got a few questions on that decision. From memory, he ordered a right hand drive car to be more British.

There was one three speed three wheeler that was left hand drive, all the rest are right hand drive regardless of where they were sold.

what a stunning combo. much preferred to the stickered out super dry edition for my personal tastes.

sadly this doesn't help your predicament. yikes. best of luck and keep us posted.

b

Just checking my spec...its RHD - Phew!

I would definitely say it was an error by the dealer. They fill out the order confirmation form. Didn't you get a copy to review and approve?

Is the speedo MPH or KPH?

Good luck at getting it sorted

If you did'nt ordered a RHD it's an error of the dealer when filling the document. He should do the right thing to correct his error.

The car should also be cheaper than a comparable LHD.RHD is cheaper of factory.

Rudolf.

To answer a few questions:

I haven't taken possession of the car or even seen it in person yet. It just arrived off the delivery truck at the dealers today and that is about 6 hours away from me.

The were two errors. The dealer's, for some reason putting right hand drive on the order contract and mine for not noticing it before I signed it and sent it back.

The speedo is MPH.

I imported my first Morgan 4/4 as a used car from the UK. Of course, it was RHD. This was surprisingly easy to get used to, and in fact a bonus when we were on vacation in Scotland. So if you accept the car, you will get used to it, but you should demand a significant price reduction for this error.
Harald