MOG Magazine - February 2017

In this issue

The Holy Trinity. Three is the magic number – we take a look at what makes the 3 Wheeler so special. Shooting Brake, Head Morgan Designer, Jon Wells, takes a look at designing a Morgan with a difference. One-Off Mogs – the rarest of the rare Morgans explored.

The Holy Trinity

The 3 Wheeler is an undeniably fun car. It’s fast, thrilling and addictive. V-Twin power, solid handling and heaps of style make for an irresistible blend that puts the 3 Wheeler in a league of its own.

6 mins

Breaking The Mould

Morgans are rare as standard, other limited runs are even more desirable – yet some are completely unique. There have been a surprising number of one-off Mogs across the decades, some oddities and others stunning in design. Douglas Hallawell takes a look at some 1950s and 1960s examples, including the Morgan EB, aftermarket rebodies and the prospect of an Italian-designed Mog, in the first of our three-part series.

4 mins

The Morgan Shooting Brake

Perhaps the biggest challenge I’ve faced in these New Perspectives articles is selecting the vehicle type to base my study upon. ‘To design a vehicle that Morgan would never produce, in the style of a Morgan’ has often detached me from my comfort zone. Each month I begin by staring at a blank piece of paper and wondering what would I want to see from a tractor, boat, aeroplane or van. Whilst the industrial design process excites me regardless of the subject matter, it is fair to say the motorbike, Aero race car or hotrod were easier studies as I could draw from my own personal enthusiasm for these vehicle types. On the whole, I havehad to think entirely ‘out of the box’.

7 mins

Perfect Parts

It’s all well and good having lots of power, but it’s next to useless without a good set of brakes. This month, we take a look at caliper assembly…

2 mins

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MOG Magazine Description:

MOG Magazine is a unique monthly title aimed specially at Morgan car owners and enthusiasts. From world exclusive previews to one-off interviews and commentary from major players within the company and the wider industry, MOG Magazine teams informative, interesting features with comprehensive show and event reports, technical articles, road tests and company profiles, as well as lifestyle features on exciting people, places and products.