I've been a mechanic, jet engine fuel technician, a mechanical engineer and a combat engineer. I have never seen such a wonderful racing vehicle. Cheers!
Fuel pump basically... the fuel tank is pressurized by pumping the lever. No pumping no fuel. In his description he had a leak which caused him to have to pump more.
Good god that looked like more fun than I've seen with a steering wheel in a long time. I really enjoy watching you guys over there ringing the necks of these real deal classics.
A lot of work to do on board. Pumping, turning or pushing some knobs, and when you save time, driving... Very pleasant track, very nice vehicle, fantactic engine sound.
I was watching this, spellbound. Just when I thought I couldn't get more impressed, you found time to acknowledge your mate at 11.06. Thanks for posting. Awesome
I was thinking that was a manual oil pump and kept shouting at my screen DON;T FORGET THE OIL, but it turns out it wasn't! Phew what a ride, what a drive! Certainly giving the old Moggie some stick, well done!!!
This is the best thing I've seen on UA-cam in a long time. Running that machine at speed with all the inputs looks fantastic and fascinating. I'm intrigued on how to get involved with this seen.
Absolutely brilliant video and drive! What skill, and such a busy cockpit. No switch and paddle shifting BS and lights. I haven't lived in the UK for many years, but one of the best memories was going with a mate (Rick) up to Cadwell to camp out and watch him race vintage motorcycles. What an inspiring place!
Only way this gets any more awesome than it already is,....is period correct clothing with the ole leather helmet and aviator goggles. The coolest racing I've ever seen. This is as pure as it gets imo.
Excellent! I can really feel the G-forces.... That performance from a car that is nearly 100 years old speaks volumes about its design and construction - and the skills of its driver too! 😀
Loved seeing this all-action, skilful driving - there's so much going on! Looks like proper old-school fun. I went to Cadwell Park for the first time recently. Incredible track and a wonderful place to watch (and even better to drive by the looks of this!). Perfect setting for vintage racing. Loved seeing old bikes there too.
So many people say they have a "Drivers Car" but haven't seen you wrestling this old dear around Cadwell... XD That exhaust note... I think I'm in love... >O.O
I swear I can smell the gas and oil. This is driving. Pass, pump, shift, pump pump pump, pass, drift rear, oil, pass, shift, pump pump pump. I could watch this all day, well done!
Absolutely fantastic to watch. This would have been impressive back in the day when even town driving involved effort and skill but these cars are approaching 100 years old and still being driven like the track was on fire.....Awesome!
Thank you! I must have watched this twenty times. The racing experience (making it work enough to 'drive it') must be fun as f*ck, but you can think to 'properly' repairing whatever you're driving... can't you? That was an incredible, one of a kind, machine. In any case, thanks for the ride ; )
This is a true driving experience!! Wow! Thanks for the video!! Bravo! I read a clive cussler book where the main character raced cross country in a locomobile race car.. his experience was something very similar to your video description.
I didn't realize Morgan's were that fast. Lots of body language on the driving technique, almost like sidecar motos. And skinny little tires. Looks like a lot of fun!
What an awesome video, and excellent camera placement. Love the body English and in a car where the driver needs to stay engaged all the time. Who needs to go 100mph to feel terrified!?
Thank you, it feels pretty fast in this! It's a 2 speed, chain driven. Similar to a motorbike but with two chains and two sets of sprockets, one on either side of the wheel. The gear change lever behind me outside the car. I will do a walk around video some time!
Unbeknown to the casual observer, Sandford was driving on the ignition switch from half way through this race. The top of one of the carbs came undone causing the throttle to not shut off!! Note as he approaches the hairpin he is turning off the ignition to enable changing gear but avoid the engine blowing up! Nutcase😅
The tachometer almost falling out of the dashboard, 5000 rpm as maximum. Methanol leak, and a quart turn on the steering for full turn.....Nice to see....People are not afraid of using the old stuff. 😎
How many Red Bulls do you need before a race ? That's one busy place during a race , guessing the pump was for fuel pressure ? Just an awesome vid , not been an F1 fan since the late 70's and watching you I know why ! Happy 20 mins leaning left and right on the sofa 👍
Thanks, very glad you enjoyed it. Generally I just try to make sure I've had my Weetabix in preparation of a race day. 😂 Pumping is indeed for fuel pressure, furthest left knob is barrel oiler, next small knob closer to middle of dash is valve guide oiler. Once a lap or so for both oilers, every few corners for the fuel air pump!
Thanks, appreciate the kind words! Quite a mix of other vintage cars I was racing with, ranging from Austin 7 ulsters and supercharged MG's, as well as monsters like the Parker GN which is a 4.5 litre aero engined chain driven road registered racing car. They may be old, (some 100 years or more) but they don't hang around in the right hands! I'm doing 1.56 lap times in the Morgan in the dry, which is around 10 seconds a lap off of modern caterhams etc on the same circuit layout. 😎
I’m pretty sure Sir Hamster would do pretty well at this, with big old smile on his face. I’ll bet the whole F1 grid would get a kick out this racing and this circuit.
Fun stuff! What does the Moggy weigh and what power does it put out? I've raced a 3 wheeler in slalom, the prototype Grinnall Scorpion 3....I found it's quite easy to balance on two wheels but I don't think I'd fancy trying that on wire wheels.... Brilliant race!
Thanks! And its mainly the back wheel i try not to think about on high speed corners!! About 90hp. Methanol, fixed ignition timing, and lots of torque! I've not had it on the scales, but I'd be very surprised to see anything over 500kg or so.
@@sandfordandrews6857 Google says 406kg, but I reckon it should be less. Certainly the old maximum for 'cyclecars' used to be 400kg. I think you might be pleasantly surprised! 90 bhp of methanol breather would give it wings....the Grinnall is about the same, using a 4 cylinder fuel injected BMW bike engine, and genuinely around 400kg.
What’s the big colorful dial in the middle? It’s not a tach, it’s not speedo, looks like something out of Sopwith Camel.. it’s awesome, but what heck is it!?
I've been a mechanic, jet engine fuel technician, a mechanical engineer and a combat engineer. I have never seen such a wonderful racing vehicle. Cheers!
here's 26 seconds of what I define a wonderful racing vehicle ua-cam.com/video/7qdV7PvkJcY/v-deo.html
This dude is awesome, pumping while going flat out in an acient three wheeled Morgan! Dude!
What was he pumping?
I think air to keep the pressure up.
Fuel pump basically... the fuel tank is pressurized by pumping the lever. No pumping no fuel. In his description he had a leak which caused him to have to pump more.
@@robertheinkel6225 Pumping up the fuel pressure. There's no fuel pump on it.
Threewheeler... sometime driven on two wheels 😂
Now that's driving, total respect
The real race.
Good god that looked like more fun than I've seen with a steering wheel in a long time. I really enjoy watching you guys over there ringing the necks of these real deal classics.
That's now "seat-of-the-pants" racing that's if his pants have got any seat left that's gotta be fun
A bathtub with 3 wheels, a big ass vtwin with a seat, lets not forget the manual fuel pump literally! Pump pump!! Absolute Legend!
Living locally, the VSCC meeting is the highlight of the year for me. Great to see the track from the driver's point of view, super driving skills!
It looks like more fun, than just about anything. A completely unique driving experience
nice race ! pumping leaning and sweating with you
Stuck throttle - driving on the ignition! Great video - thanks.
A lot of work to do on board. Pumping, turning or pushing some knobs, and when you save time, driving...
Very pleasant track, very nice vehicle, fantactic engine sound.
I'd say that was a masterclass in problem management. All due respect to you Sir, well done.
What a spectacle!!! Outstanding... Thanks so much for posting and letting us share your experience. Just fantastic!!!!!!!
Great driving! I feel like I'm right there with you! :D
I was watching this, spellbound. Just when I thought I couldn't get more impressed, you found time to acknowledge your mate at 11.06.
Thanks for posting. Awesome
Thanks for doing this ..you are living out my own childhood dreams (10yo Associate member of the M3WC) Now 71 and this video is a pure delight for me.
I love thrashing my M3W on the Spanish mountain roads. THAT is another level of Morgan driving ! Well done on the 2nd place !
I was thinking that was a manual oil pump and kept shouting at my screen DON;T FORGET THE OIL, but it turns out it wasn't! Phew what a ride, what a drive! Certainly giving the old Moggie some stick, well done!!!
This is the best thing I've seen on UA-cam in a long time. Running that machine at speed with all the inputs looks fantastic and fascinating.
I'm intrigued on how to get involved with this seen.
Well thats put a silly smile on my face then for the whole day !! Thank you very much ! FANTASTIC !
Thank you. I really enjoyed watching that 👍
Absolutely brilliant video and drive! What skill, and such a busy cockpit. No switch and paddle shifting BS and lights. I haven't lived in the UK for many years, but one of the best memories was going with a mate (Rick) up to Cadwell to camp out and watch him race vintage motorcycles. What an inspiring place!
Only way this gets any more awesome than it already is,....is period correct clothing with the ole leather helmet and aviator goggles. The coolest racing I've ever seen. This is as pure as it gets imo.
¡¡ Fantástico!!,.. eso es pilotar!,... de los mejores vídeos. ¡Cuánto me gustaría ver una carrera de estas! Gracias por publicarlo.
Excellent! I can really feel the G-forces.... That performance from a car that is nearly 100 years old speaks volumes about its design and construction - and the skills of its driver too! 😀
I've raced all types of things. I absolutely loved this. No computer controls just lots of driver controls. Well done.
Loved seeing this all-action, skilful driving - there's so much going on! Looks like proper old-school fun. I went to Cadwell Park for the first time recently. Incredible track and a wonderful place to watch (and even better to drive by the looks of this!). Perfect setting for vintage racing. Loved seeing old bikes there too.
So many people say they have a "Drivers Car" but haven't seen you wrestling this old dear around Cadwell... XD
That exhaust note... I think I'm in love... >O.O
I swear I can smell the gas and oil. This is driving. Pass, pump, shift, pump pump pump, pass, drift rear, oil, pass, shift, pump pump pump. I could watch this all day, well done!
fabulous. Cadwell looking lovely..
Absolutely fantastic to watch. This would have been impressive back in the day when even town driving involved effort and skill but these cars are approaching 100 years old and still being driven like the track was on fire.....Awesome!
Thank you! I must have watched this twenty times.
The racing experience (making it work enough to 'drive it') must be fun as f*ck, but you can think to 'properly' repairing whatever you're driving... can't you? That was an incredible, one of a kind, machine.
In any case, thanks for the ride ; )
Now that is real racing! Absolutely brilliant! Better than F1, NASCAR and Indy car combined.
Love it, momentum momentum momentum !!!! Great skills
That machine is terrifyingly quick.
Wow! That was an amazing race. Looks really hard work to drive, but great fun. Congratulations. It was a brilliant drive.
So damn cool. Totally in awe of you tallent.
This is the best onboard ride I’ve ever had! 🙏🏻👍👏👏👏👏👏👏😁🥃🥃 I would love to drive one of those! 😅
I think Morgan was producing a more modern version. The 3 wheeler I think is called
I doubt if it's possible to have more fun on wheels then this 😍
This is a true driving experience!! Wow! Thanks for the video!! Bravo!
I read a clive cussler book where the main character raced cross country in a locomobile race car.. his experience was something very similar to your video description.
Thrilling, edge of the seat stuff! Thank you.
NICE Driving! Anyone that think driving a race car is not physical needs to watch this!
Absolutely amazing!!
Now i see why Granddad had a Morgan Three wheeler. What a car.
Great driving and love when you lift a wheel (!)
Cadwell's a lovely track also...
Thanx
That is 110% effort !
Fantastic result considering the mechanical issues. GREAT drive!
Gotta love the way she waves a wheel in the air at the slightest excuse on a bend! More alternating 2 wheeler than three wheeler.
And my dear old Dad had a Morgan. Oh how I wish he was alive to see this race.
I didn't realize Morgan's were that fast. Lots of body language on the driving technique, almost like sidecar motos. And skinny little tires. Looks like a lot of fun!
Blimey he turned that 3 wheeler into 2 wheeler at one point.
Having built a JZR , Morgan replica I can appreciate the fun you had. Although I did have 5 gears and disc brakes 😎
Good stuff - my brakes are small drums on the front, cable operated, and a hand operated band brake on the rear!
What an awesome video, and excellent camera placement. Love the body English and in a car where the driver needs to stay engaged all the time. Who needs to go 100mph to feel terrified!?
Appreciate the kind words! I'm topping out at just under 100mph or so with this gearing, and can confirm, it feels like it!
It must be amazing fun.. I driven Cadwell 20 plus times in a Lancer Turbo the drifters dream car, the Morgan your riding the drift!
Driving in it's purest form.
This is fantastic
1: Respect
2: Respect
3: Respect
That subtle balance between sounding like a combustion engine and a machine gun... ;-)
Pure motor racing!
That was good fun to watch!
A cool video perspective 👍😁
My favorite car and favorite track in sim racing! So fun !
Bloody awesome. Busier than a 1 armed paper hanger!!!
I always knew you were a nutter, I had missed your youtube channel though so now I can see... What a fantastic drive, I'm inspired. Chapeau!
Oh man i would enjoy driving it😍😍
that must have felt like riding a rocket in 1926. Amazing!
Lord..I use to think I raced wild vehicles. Well played!
So it's only got a 3 speed box then? I'm amazed how quick you are on corner speed. Nicely done man!
Thank you, it feels pretty fast in this! It's a 2 speed, chain driven. Similar to a motorbike but with two chains and two sets of sprockets, one on either side of the wheel. The gear change lever behind me outside the car. I will do a walk around video some time!
@@sandfordandrews6857 a walk round would be fantastic, great driving skills.
absolutely fantastic!
Passing cars like fenceposts, man!
having to pump fuel pressure wow!! old school!!
Amazing, thank you for sharing
We need some outside shots of this tearing it up, on this crazy machine!
Excellent....thanks!
I've driven a customer's Morgan, never been more ecstatic and terrified at the same time!
Vicious little rig 😍
Unbeknown to the casual observer, Sandford was driving on the ignition switch from half way through this race.
The top of one of the carbs came undone causing the throttle to not shut off!!
Note as he approaches the hairpin he is turning off the ignition to enable changing gear but avoid the engine blowing up!
Nutcase😅
Fabulous driving!! Hopefully the the casual observer watches to the end where he explains his predicament!
They are towards the end he was driving his car like he was flying a Old Radial gnome engine….!!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The tachometer almost falling out of the dashboard, 5000 rpm as maximum. Methanol leak, and a quart turn on the steering for full turn.....Nice to see....People are not afraid of using the old stuff. 😎
Was the tachy loose? Was that why it seemed to be turning?
@@ianbutler3172 Yes, when you turned the wheel. You have around 2000 ccm twin, with metanol it gives you 80 hp or so ?
Heroic!
Heroic drive!
How many Red Bulls do you need before a race ? That's one busy place during a race , guessing the pump was for fuel pressure ? Just an awesome vid , not been an F1 fan since the late 70's and watching you I know why ! Happy 20 mins leaning left and right on the sofa 👍
Thanks, very glad you enjoyed it. Generally I just try to make sure I've had my Weetabix in preparation of a race day. 😂 Pumping is indeed for fuel pressure, furthest left knob is barrel oiler, next small knob closer to middle of dash is valve guide oiler. Once a lap or so for both oilers, every few corners for the fuel air pump!
Unbelievable Awesome.
What a fun way to work out 🎉
Great racing, beautiful track! Thanks for sharing. What is the hand pump doing?
Pumping fuel into the carbs
Just great!
If only F1 was this much fun,
this is piloting👍🏻👍🏻
This was a very cool video to watch. What were the 4 wheel cars that were on the track with you?
Thanks, appreciate the kind words! Quite a mix of other vintage cars I was racing with, ranging from Austin 7 ulsters and supercharged MG's, as well as monsters like the Parker GN which is a 4.5 litre aero engined chain driven road registered racing car. They may be old, (some 100 years or more) but they don't hang around in the right hands! I'm doing 1.56 lap times in the Morgan in the dry, which is around 10 seconds a lap off of modern caterhams etc on the same circuit layout. 😎
Like racing a Sopwith Camel without the wings!
WOW I'm riding with him , thanks
That looked a real workout but fantastic
That looks like more fun than playing leepfrog in a nudist colony!
Now this is REAL racing! Let's see Lewis Hamilton do this...
He would do this easy im sure
@@neiltitmus9744 not so sure
All racers have it in their blood
I don’t think cryboy can do this. He would probably wet his own pants. This is proper racing…👏👏
I’m pretty sure Sir Hamster would do pretty well at this, with big old smile on his face. I’ll bet the whole F1 grid would get a kick out this racing and this circuit.
What fun!
Fun stuff! What does the Moggy weigh and what power does it put out?
I've raced a 3 wheeler in slalom, the prototype Grinnall Scorpion 3....I found it's quite easy to balance on two wheels but I don't think I'd fancy trying that on wire wheels....
Brilliant race!
Thanks! And its mainly the back wheel i try not to think about on high speed corners!! About 90hp. Methanol, fixed ignition timing, and lots of torque! I've not had it on the scales, but I'd be very surprised to see anything over 500kg or so.
@@sandfordandrews6857 Google says 406kg, but I reckon it should be less. Certainly the old maximum for 'cyclecars' used to be 400kg. I think you might be pleasantly surprised!
90 bhp of methanol breather would give it wings....the Grinnall is about the same, using a 4 cylinder fuel injected BMW bike engine, and genuinely around 400kg.
I don’t know if I should be terrified or smiling ear to ear!
Awesome..full respect...and im a racer❤❤❤
That engine sounds good.
What’s the big colorful dial in the middle? It’s not a tach, it’s not speedo, looks like something out of Sopwith Camel.. it’s awesome, but what heck is it!?
Where they Austin Ulster's you were racing?
Still thrashing it after nearly 100 years