In the past, almost everybody travelled on the left side of the road because that was the most sensible option for feudal, violent societies. Since most people are right-handed, swordsmen preferred to keep to the left in order to have their right arm nearer to an opponent and their scabbard further from him. Moreover, it reduced the chance of the scabbard (worn on the left) hitting other people.
Enjoyable to the extreme! Really have to say the change of pace from the normal and focus again on the experience and how said experience is generated...pure sporadic bliss Alex, and JP! I just can't stop watching and absorbing the events.
Get Alex reviewing more cars! This is where he truly shines. Great. By the way, all the Alex Roy haters can suck it. Easily the best Drive host after Chris Harris. And DEFINITELY the best wardrobe.
Mr Roy if and when you return to England you should drive the A57 Snake Pass, it's basically a 20 mile rally stage surrounded by moorland and forests. Do it at night for maximum fun, oncoming headlights give you plenty of notice so you can use ALL of the road.
That's AWESOME!! The car culture there is unique, like in no other place in the world. You won't regret going. And not just Live and Let Drive, JF could make some DRIVEN episodes and Leo could go and give his opinion about Turismo Carretera (the oldest racing series in the world that is still running). It even has "hooligans".
That Last line, is worth the whole video! LOL! And with all the well put together quotes. Your description driving the Morgan, you finally speak in a language I share with joy.
This will probably never make any sort of "top comments" roll, but I've gotta say: JF, thank you for producing the kind of car show we all were expecting when we heard we were getting Top Gear USA!
For a few hours after watching this I was thoroughly convinced I needed a Morgan 3 wheeler and was going to buy one.... Then I realized what I would look like in it (ridiculous), and how bad roads are here (horrible), and how damn hot it is when its not raining (very hot) especially in traffic. It would still make a great addition, after 3 other cars and a few bikes.
I actually like the T-rex due to its performance. I have a friend in FL. who owns and I drive it every summer when I go down there. The overall performance of the T-Rex is awesome. The original T-Rex was not open roof, though it had an plexiglass/acrylic small window in the front, with no doors. So like a Jeep, but lower to the ground. The Morgan is a bit old school for me. The redesigned T-Rex, which is the Aeros 3S, has a fully enclosed body.
We drive on the left because in medieval times a king passed a law if such to say that you should pass on the left so that the right had, the sword hand, was always ready just in case! In another country the king was left handed so passed the law to pass on the right! This system was adapted by most countries when it came to transport laws apart from Britain etc!! :)
Bunch of bickering at the end is lulzy. I agree that having signs announcing speed trap zones is optimal. Having the ability to go a bit faster, along with having less people/cars around in the country roads with no stop signs for miles, makes for a great drive. Us enthusiasts can use our best judgement for the speed at which we decide to drive at, and relax about whether or not we will get caught and get a ticket.
At the start I though, wow an American who has come to England and isn't carrying a mackintosh. Then he says "hopefully, it won't rain". No, it doesn't normally rain here when it's a clear blue sky. You need clouds for rain. I bet he thinks it's always foggy in London and the Hackney carriages are horse drawn.
At 9:45, the small fence around Stonehenge - can you not walk right up to the stones themselves or is their a path into it somewhere else and is that fence just to keep people off the grass?
1.) Ancient Greece- preferably something to do with the Spartans. 2.) Egypt- pharaohs and construction of the pyramids. 3.) The Mongols- Genghis Khan and his empire. 4.) The Roman Empire- its rise and downfall. 5.) Mayan Civilization- the calendar. Bonus Question: Who did it and how was the wheel invented?
Great show, but I think the ending argument is causing a stir. I'm surprised so many people agree with Alex, especially considering he's wrong. Should speed traps (cameras) be labeled? Two answers -- If A STATE ADOPTS LEGISLATION ALLOWING THE USE OF SPEED CAMERAS, then yes. But the more important question is do we need speed cameras in the first place? The answer is no. They simply don't work. Again, IF we had cameras, yes they should be labeled, but every motorist should fight to not have them.
pretty much. Every car I've ever driven after Top Gear has driven it has shown signs of major abuse. That SLS, The Porsche GT3RS, Cadillac CTS-V, all have had the crap kicked out of them.
Okay..quick history lesson. Most people in the world are right handed; most are also right footed; when putting your left foot in the stirrup, before throwing your right (i.e. dominant) leg over the saddle, are you going to stand in the middle of the road or on the edge of the road?.. You'd stand at the edge, wouldn't you?.. That's why most of the world grew up riding / driving on the left-hand side of the road.. But one contrary, little Frenchman - named Napolean - decided that he wanted his empire to ride on the other side.. Some of us resisted him and his will; others didn't
Pre car, Swords were worn on the left. Pulled out to the right. Passing on the left allowed defense. It stuck. Of course, by the time you chaps were setting up home over there you had the gun which of course you shoot with your right whilst steadying on your left so it would be advantageous to pass on the right.
I think Alex Roy is correct at the end. Knowing is half the battle, but beware cops hide out in the UK too with speed traps - just like the USA. JF I see your points too but in some cars it is fun to drive fast and going above the speed limit to have a more enjoyable driving experience. Of course, I wouldn't advise going above the speed limit and don't do it myself. I think the majority of the motorways in the UK are good too, many more and it'd be to much.
We drive on the left due to back when we were on horse back , our right hands would be free to use our weapon when needed. This is also true for why Japan drive on the left ( correct ) side of the road.
Have to say I drove past stone henge a few years ago and was totally surprised to see it sandwiched between two major roads, I expected it to be on some desolate moor in the middle of nowhere. The roads shouldn't have been built so close it spoilt the environment of the site. So did the don't walk on the grass barriers, what fun is it if you can't climb on the stones??
I'd like to know where the speed cameras are JF. I wouldn't say it makes for a more pleasurable driving experience but when traveling from point A to point B; it would be helpful.
I don't know about you, but I would've stopped and reconnected that steering wheel in the correct (12 o'clock) orientation. That would annoy the crap out of me! :) Slap a Ducati 1198R engine (keeping with the V-Twin theme) on the front of that Morgan, and I'd buy it.
The steering wheel is the only fault in the morgan. If i had one (forgive the cliché) i would get myself a more period correct wood wheel from nardi or something, just to complete the look.
Yea, I dunno what you're getting at but Alex is a far cry from Druidic and that bit had nothing to do with cars... But YES, I would love to listen to a Druid do a car review, thanks for the inspiration... I will think on how we can work that into a future episode.
I though you chose the T-Rex because of better performance, not because of looks. To me, the Morgan has a better feel of open air, it has no roof as opposed to the T-Rex which also has a full windshield compared to the small sheet of plexiglass on the Morgan.
we drive on the left from medievil times. as we where majority right handed people, when passing on horseback you needed to know that you could draw your sword fast enough to defend from oncoming strangers/muggers. so naturally people on horse back stayed to the left of the road to prepare for defense. boommm
Alex I am so proud of you, you went to England and represented yourself so well, well spoken, polite, and most importantly to me you didn't act like an over emotional ignorant american. and you looked fantastic doing it! and you always pick such amazing cars. i know this is sounding a bit like a man crush... well it is, but i am straight and married (to a woman) so its ok... rite?
JF, I'm afraid I don't understand your commentary at the end; you say on the one hand that the UK doesn't have enough motorways and that's a bad thing because it means you can't get around fast enough (I disagree, but never mind), but on the other hand you say that outright speed isn't everything, and you enjoy other aspects of driving. Surely the British B-road delivers that in spades, whereas a motorway does not...?
J.F. - You're wrong about speed cameras not being anywhere but Arizona. Have you ever been around the Washington, DC area? It's littered with speed cameras that just snap your photo as you pass by and send you a ticket in the mail. My wife recently got one for going 63 mph in a 50mph zone - $125 fine. They post "Photo Enforced" under speed limit signs to show that there may be a speed camera. However, many of the roads with the "Photo Enforced" signs don't actually have cameras so it's tricky.
In the past, almost everybody travelled on the left side of the road because that was the most sensible option for feudal, violent societies. Since most people are right-handed, swordsmen preferred to keep to the left in order to have their right arm nearer to an opponent and their scabbard further from him. Moreover, it reduced the chance of the scabbard (worn on the left) hitting other people.
And if I may add. Driving/riding on the right was instigated by Napoleon in all the lands he conquered perhaps because he was left handed.
Enjoyable to the extreme! Really have to say the change of pace from the normal and focus again on the experience and how said experience is generated...pure sporadic bliss Alex, and JP! I just can't stop watching and absorbing the events.
You guys are hilarious, i always stay and listen and watch the credits.. You guys are clearly friends.. To here you guys argue is golden!!
A very entertaining series. Thank You Alex. Thank You Drive.
"And that's what I think of the Morgan 3 Wheeler."
Alex your laughter is infectious.
Get Alex reviewing more cars! This is where he truly shines. Great.
By the way, all the Alex Roy haters can suck it. Easily the best Drive host after Chris Harris. And DEFINITELY the best wardrobe.
Mr Roy if and when you return to England you should drive the A57 Snake Pass, it's basically a 20 mile rally stage surrounded by moorland and forests. Do it at night for maximum fun, oncoming headlights give you plenty of notice so you can use ALL of the road.
Enjoyed this video more then any other of your others Alex. Keep up this enthusiasm, it makes for great videos!
That's AWESOME!! The car culture there is unique, like in no other place in the world. You won't regret going.
And not just Live and Let Drive, JF could make some DRIVEN episodes and Leo could go and give his opinion about Turismo Carretera (the oldest racing series in the world that is still running). It even has "hooligans".
Alex Roy is a hardcore legend. Laughed my ass off,
go job alex on this great 3 part series!
I wish Drive would bring back Alex !!!!
It's not about the performance, it's about the way the car feels and looks. It's unusual and that makes it cool in my book.
Alex Roy's stuff; great shows or the greatest shows? Love it!
Alex, thanks to you, I'm a fan of Morgan. I had no idea about their humble beginnings.
That Last line, is worth the whole video! LOL! And with all the well put together quotes. Your description driving the Morgan, you finally speak in a language I share with joy.
Your videos and Drives are so awesome! Two of the best channels here on youtube!
Your show is always a hoot for me. I hope it continues for a long time.
Alex Roy is awesome :)
This was truly funny and entertaining. Keep doing stuff like this, Alex :D
Only problem is they're so addictive, that once you start you'll inevitably throw a large part of your day away
Alex, best show to date!
Even though he has two left driving gloves he wears them anyway. YOU ARE TROOPER Alex!
This will probably never make any sort of "top comments" roll, but I've gotta say: JF, thank you for producing the kind of car show we all were expecting when we heard we were getting Top Gear USA!
it wasn't a quick release wheel, Top Gear kicked the crap out of it and the wheel alignment was off.
JF your my favorite aspect of the Drive network.
No non no non non no no no no. This guy is a masterclass in how to make something wonderful into something trite and dull!
For a few hours after watching this I was thoroughly convinced I needed a Morgan 3 wheeler and was going to buy one.... Then I realized what I would look like in it (ridiculous), and how bad roads are here (horrible), and how damn hot it is when its not raining (very hot) especially in traffic. It would still make a great addition, after 3 other cars and a few bikes.
Alex and... BMW M5 show? Yes. Island? No! This Morgan show? Perfect.
I actually like the T-rex due to its performance. I have a friend in FL. who owns and I drive it every summer when I go down there. The overall performance of the T-Rex is awesome. The original T-Rex was not open roof, though it had an plexiglass/acrylic small window in the front, with no doors. So like a Jeep, but lower to the ground. The Morgan is a bit old school for me. The redesigned T-Rex, which is the Aeros 3S, has a fully enclosed body.
Roy your a saint for saying all that at the end.
Alex, I used to think you were an idiot, but your Spinal Tap reference has won me over. I'm starting to love this season of Live and Let Drive.
We drive on the left because in medieval times a king passed a law if such to say that you should pass on the left so that the right had, the sword hand, was always ready just in case! In another country the king was left handed so passed the law to pass on the right! This system was adapted by most countries when it came to transport laws apart from Britain etc!! :)
detachable steering wheel for easy entry. you can re-attach it at whatever angle you want, he probably didn't take much care in doing so.
this was hilarious. would watch again.
Great show as always.
Bunch of bickering at the end is lulzy.
I agree that having signs announcing speed trap zones is optimal. Having the ability to go a bit faster, along with having less people/cars around in the country roads with no stop signs for miles, makes for a great drive.
Us enthusiasts can use our best judgement for the speed at which we decide to drive at, and relax about whether or not we will get caught and get a ticket.
The steering wheel on the 3 wheeler is 90º degrees off center to the right is that normal in a Morgan?
Everything being broken is normal in a morgan.
What?
At the start I though, wow an American who has come to England and isn't carrying a mackintosh. Then he says "hopefully, it won't rain". No, it doesn't normally rain here when it's a clear blue sky. You need clouds for rain. I bet he thinks it's always foggy in London and the Hackney carriages are horse drawn.
Nice. Can't wait for E4.
At 9:45, the small fence around Stonehenge - can you not walk right up to the stones themselves or is their a path into it somewhere else and is that fence just to keep people off the grass?
what is wrong with the stearingwheel? Mounted wrong? :D
1.) Ancient Greece- preferably something to do with the Spartans.
2.) Egypt- pharaohs and construction of the pyramids.
3.) The Mongols- Genghis Khan and his empire.
4.) The Roman Empire- its rise and downfall.
5.) Mayan Civilization- the calendar.
Bonus Question: Who did it and how was the wheel invented?
Alex Roy is prefect for reviewing cars like this
20/20 for look at that burk in the three wheeler!
you can thank Richard Hammond for that, this was the car he kicked the crap out of on Top Gear.
Haters are gonna hate, Alex Keep Up The Great Work
Great show, but I think the ending argument is causing a stir. I'm surprised so many people agree with Alex, especially considering he's wrong. Should speed traps (cameras) be labeled? Two answers -- If A STATE ADOPTS LEGISLATION ALLOWING THE USE OF SPEED CAMERAS, then yes. But the more important question is do we need speed cameras in the first place? The answer is no. They simply don't work. Again, IF we had cameras, yes they should be labeled, but every motorist should fight to not have them.
Loved it, the end convo only made it better
pretty much. Every car I've ever driven after Top Gear has driven it has shown signs of major abuse. That SLS, The Porsche GT3RS, Cadillac CTS-V, all have had the crap kicked out of them.
Okay..quick history lesson. Most people in the world are right handed; most are also right footed; when putting your left foot in the stirrup, before throwing your right (i.e. dominant) leg over the saddle, are you going to stand in the middle of the road or on the edge of the road?.. You'd stand at the edge, wouldn't you?.. That's why most of the world grew up riding / driving on the left-hand side of the road.. But one contrary, little Frenchman - named Napolean - decided that he wanted his empire to ride on the other side.. Some of us resisted him and his will; others didn't
Alex here in his natural element.
Love it, and very funny.
Pre car, Swords were worn on the left. Pulled out to the right. Passing on the left allowed defense. It stuck. Of course, by the time you chaps were setting up home over there you had the gun which of course you shoot with your right whilst steadying on your left so it would be advantageous to pass on the right.
This Video made me want to buy one!
I think Alex Roy is correct at the end. Knowing is half the battle, but beware cops hide out in the UK too with speed traps - just like the USA. JF I see your points too but in some cars it is fun to drive fast and going above the speed limit to have a more enjoyable driving experience. Of course, I wouldn't advise going above the speed limit and don't do it myself. I think the majority of the motorways in the UK are good too, many more and it'd be to much.
I noticed the steering wheel is on sideways, is that an optional extra?
We drive on the left due to back when we were on horse back , our right hands would be free to use our weapon when needed. This is also true for why Japan drive on the left ( correct ) side of the road.
Takes a while to learn to like Alex, this one did it for me, great video.
Loved the argument during the credits.
LOL That very last comment Alex made towards JF was priceless.
Love this show!
Top Gear had that very 3 wheeler before we got it... Go figure.
Have to say I drove past stone henge a few years ago and was totally surprised to see it sandwiched between two major roads, I expected it to be on some desolate moor in the middle of nowhere. The roads shouldn't have been built so close it spoilt the environment of the site. So did the don't walk on the grass barriers, what fun is it if you can't climb on the stones??
I know someone who did magical mushrooms and ended up sitting in a circle of stones painted blue thinking they were a Druid.
You should feel blessed and honored that you were granted rights to touch the seat that Sir Richard Hammond caressed with his back.
God I want to drive this. I thought this was just a show piece but the drive sounds unreal
Morgan 3 wheel or T-Rex or Ariel Atom what would you choose?
I know so many people hate his made up history, but it cracks me up every time.
the last conversation was so funny, have to go with Alex on that one JF.
You guys have to start showing the music credits. I love the music in this episode.
I love how it looks like an old WW2 fighter plane
Thanks for the anatomy lesson... Spinkaloid.
Best outro ever
every time i see this guy all i can think is runkle from californication.
I'd like to know where the speed cameras are JF. I wouldn't say it makes for a more pleasurable driving experience but when traveling from point A to point B; it would be helpful.
He could be blofeld arch enemy of James Bond 😁
I don't care if Alex dresses ridiculously or says stupid things, his shows are great.
holy the very end made me laugh so hard! Great video.
I don't know about you, but I would've stopped and reconnected that steering wheel in the correct (12 o'clock) orientation. That would annoy the crap out of me! :)
Slap a Ducati 1198R engine (keeping with the V-Twin theme) on the front of that Morgan, and I'd buy it.
The steering wheel is the only fault in the morgan. If i had one (forgive the cliché) i would get myself a more period correct wood wheel from nardi or something, just to complete the look.
Yea, I dunno what you're getting at but Alex is a far cry from Druidic and that bit had nothing to do with cars... But YES, I would love to listen to a Druid do a car review, thanks for the inspiration... I will think on how we can work that into a future episode.
Please someone, the title of song from the beginning of the episode.
Whats up with the steering angle when Alex is going straight? Was the steering rack all messed up or did Alex install the wheel incorrectly lol
I though you chose the T-Rex because of better performance, not because of looks. To me, the Morgan has a better feel of open air, it has no roof as opposed to the T-Rex which also has a full windshield compared to the small sheet of plexiglass on the Morgan.
we drive on the left from medievil times. as we where majority right handed people, when passing on horseback you needed to know that you could draw your sword fast enough to defend from oncoming strangers/muggers. so naturally people on horse back stayed to the left of the road to prepare for defense. boommm
can we use parts of this in our radio show in the UK
great build quality eh? why is the steering wheel not mounted center when hes driving down a straight road?....
Man, I need one of these!
The argument at the end was hilarious! LOL~
...but seriously I'm going to have to side with Alex Roy on that.
Alex I am so proud of you, you went to England and represented yourself so well, well spoken, polite, and most importantly to me you didn't act like an over emotional ignorant american. and you looked fantastic doing it! and you always pick such amazing cars. i know this is sounding a bit like a man crush... well it is, but i am straight and married (to a woman) so its ok... rite?
Kojak driving a Morgan, whilst doing a Clarkson impression!..
:)
Tj930 *Raymond Reddington impression
JF, I'm afraid I don't understand your commentary at the end; you say on the one hand that the UK doesn't have enough motorways and that's a bad thing because it means you can't get around fast enough (I disagree, but never mind), but on the other hand you say that outright speed isn't everything, and you enjoy other aspects of driving. Surely the British B-road delivers that in spades, whereas a motorway does not...?
Cool vid. Not quite Chris Harris, but Alex Roy has his own style which I appreciate. All you haters: why do you keep coming back for more?
I think it needs an alignment. The steering wheel is WAY off center.
But I love these cars.
why the steering wheel is not aligned properly?
Has anyone noted that his right glove is the wrong way round :D ?
Yes, he mentioned bringing two left gloves when he climbed in the Morgen.
Morgan 3 Wheeler VS Ariel Atom Vs Caterham would be a GREAT review!
J.F. - You're wrong about speed cameras not being anywhere but Arizona. Have you ever been around the Washington, DC area? It's littered with speed cameras that just snap your photo as you pass by and send you a ticket in the mail. My wife recently got one for going 63 mph in a 50mph zone - $125 fine. They post "Photo Enforced" under speed limit signs to show that there may be a speed camera. However, many of the roads with the "Photo Enforced" signs don't actually have cameras so it's tricky.
Alex you are an absolute Master of Trolling!