MTWC Photos 1900 – 1913

MTWC Photos 1900 -1913 (00-10 to 13-34)

: HFS Morgan driving Eagle Tandem 8 hp DeDion engined three-wheeler, purchased in 1901. He received a summons for exceeding the 12 mph speed limit on this machine. (Morgan family album)

: Stephenson-Peach designed electric motor roller, believed to be in the grounds of Malvern or Repton College (the cable for this was fed from pulleys at the side of the field). Driver unknown. (Malvern College)

: Engineering workshops, believed to be at Repton College (Mr. Stephenson-Peach was engineering master here from 1887 until he went to Malvern in 1901). (Malvern College)

: As above. (Malvern College)

: elieved to be standing on the left. (Malvern College)

: 16 hp racing Eagle three wheeler. Several aspects of this machine suggest that it influenced HFS Morgan,s design for his Runabout in 1909.

: Stephenson-Peach designed transmission shaft. Application unknown. (Malvern College)

: Stephenson-Peach designed V-twin petrol engine 3″ x 3″. Air cooled, atmospheric inlet over exhaust valve arrangement, Drawing of this engine exists dated 1st Feb 1905 (although cylinders differ slightly).Cross reference drawings index no….. Wooden patterns for the crank case also survive but have “The Repton” cast into the front. For photographs of patterns see catalogue reference……(Malvern College)

: Stephenson-Peach designed single cylinder petrol engine 3″ x 3″. Water cooled, atmospheric inlet over exhaust valve arrangement. Wooden patterns for the crank case halves and the cylinder exist. For photographs of patterns see catalogue reference ……(Malvern College)

: Four wheeled car chassis of tubular steel construction. Identity unknown but likely to have been designed and built by Mr.Stephenson-Peach in Malvern Collage workshops. Style of chassis construction shows remarkable similarity to Morgan’s Runabout of 1909. (Malvern College)

: Stephenson-Peach designed two cylinder in-line petrol engine 3″ x 3″. Water-cooled, atmospheric inlet over exhaust valve arrangement. Drawing of this engine exists. Cross reference drawings index ……(Malvern College)

: W&B Woodyatt’s motor omnibus photographed outside the Foley Arms Hotel, Belle Vue Terrace, Great Malvern. At this time, Woodyatt and HFS ran a joint bus service between Malvern Link and Malvern Wells. Registered AB795 on 10th May 1907, this was a 12/14hp, 29cwt Wolseley fitted with a green Char-a-bang body. It was one of several similar vehicles operated by Woodyatt for public conveyance and was probably supplied by Morgan who was the local Wolseley agent.

: As photograph 07/01, but showing inside of garage, viewed from Worcester Road main entrance, looking back towards Redland Road rear entrance. In far right hand corner is the machine shop shown in photographs 11/01, 12/01 and 12/02.

: Morgan & Co. Garage and Motor Works, Worcester Rd. Malvern Link. In 1907, HFS Morgan was agent for Darracq and Wolseley cars, some of which can be seen in the photograph. On the left is one of the public service cars with which Morgan ran Malvern’s first bus service between the Link and the Wells.

: Stephenson-Peach designed 2 3/4 hp single cylinder engine 3″ x 3″. Air cooled, atmospheric inlet over exhaust valve arrangement. Drawing for this engine survives dated 1908, although cylinder is slightly different. Cross reference drawings index…… (Malvern College)

: Repton motorcycle manufactured by the Roller Mower and Engineering Co. Ltd. Askew Hill, Repton (Stephenson-Peach’s company) fitted with what appears to be the 2 3/4 hp Stephenson-Peach engine illustrated in photograph 08/01.(Malvern College)

: Mr.Stephenson-Peach driving HFS Morgan’s Peugeot powered, tiller steered, prototype. Photograph is taken outside Malvern College engineering workshops where much of the car was built. This is the earliest known photograph of a Morgan.

: HFS Morgan driving the Peugeot-powered prototype outside Stoke Lacy rectory June 1910. Centrally mounted acetylene headlamp and larger petrol tank fitted. Registered CJ743.

: Dorothy Morgan driving the Peugeot-powered prototype. With bodywork, front wings and exhaust silencers modified. Acetylene lamp now moved to off side cross head tube and carries number plate CJ743.

: HFS Morgan driving the Peugeot-powered prototype. Reg CJ743.

: 4 hp single cylinder JAP Runabout at the Olympia Show November 1910. Side view. (The Motor Cycle 24th Nov 1910)

: As above. Front view. (The Motor Cycle 24th Nov 1910)

: As above. Side view. (Motor Cycling 22nd Nov 1910)

: As above. Front view. (Motor Cycling 22nd Nov 1910)

: 8 hp V-twin JAP Runabout at Olympia Show November 1910. Front view. (The Car 30th Nov 1910)

: As above – side view. (The Model Engineer and Electrician 26th Jan 1911)

: As above – side view. (HG Morgan scrapbook)

: As above – side view. Near side silencer dismantled. (Motor Cycling 6th Dec 1910)

: As above – front view. Near side silencer dismantled. (The Motor Cycle 8th Dec 1910)

: 8 hp V-twin JAP Runabout. Probably Olympia Show car modified, oil tank moved to near side, brake lever attached to tiller.

: As above. With unknown driver. Modified oil tank. Normal handbrake lever removed.

: 8 hp V-twin JAP Runabout. Now has magneto ignition with switch on off side of body below petrol tank. Seat back now wide leather strap. This became specification for standard production model. (1910 catalogue)

: Dorothy Morgan driving 8 hp V-twin tiller-steered production model. Registered CJ8240 (?).

: 4 hp single cylinder JAP Runabout production model, fitted with bodywork more normally seen on 8 hp. Driver unknown. Registered AJ1055.

: HFS driving 8 hp Runabout in the first MCC London to Exeter winter trial, 26/27th Dec 1910. This was also the first appearance of a Morgan in any trial, HFS winning a Gold award. (Motor Cycling 3rd Jan 1910)

: c.1910 JAP ohv air-cooled racing engine.

: c.1910 Repton cyclecar manufactured by Mr Stephenson-Peach’s Roller Mower and Engineering Co. Ltd. Askew Hall, Repton School. Fitted with a twin 6 h.p. engine (possibly the V-twin in photo 05/02, or in-line twin in 05/05) with belt drive. Reported to have a top speed of 15mph (?). Driver is a Mr Harold Fletcher, who joined the company in 1900, becoming under instructor. Mr Fletcher accompanied HFS Morgan to the 1910 Olympia show where they received nearly 30 orders. (Derby Evening Telegraph 7th Dec. 1965)

: Machine shop at Worcester Rd, factory.

: HFS Morgan’s personal tiller-steered Runabout c.1911. Fitted with large electric headlamps and whistle above near side silencer. Location unknown. Registered CL804. (HFS personal album)

: As photograph 11/02. Front view, also showing speedometer drive from off-side wheel and dynamo driven from the flywheel. (HFS personal album)

: HFS Morgan and William Copeland in fancy dress, c.1911

: HFS in re-bodied tiller-steered 8 hp Runabout during London to Edinburgh trial of April 1911.

: As above, but photographed later during stop at Thirsk. The front of the car is damaged, caused by crashing into a wall on Saltburn Bank. Both front wheels being knocked back 4 inches. Morgan proceeded after effecting repairs and completed the course. (The Motor Cycle 27th April 1911)

: HFS driving tiller-steered two-seater prototype. Registered CJ743. Passenger is Morgan’s brother-in-law, William Copeland.

: HFS Morgan and William Copeland in fancy dress, c.1911.

: Two-seater, wheel-steered prototype. Revised bodywork featuring bonnet enclosing engine. Registered CJ747 (?)

: Dorothy Morgan driving two-seater prototype. Lady passenger is probably Ethel Morgan. Registered CJ743.

: “The new two-seated Morgan Runabout on the Saltburn hairpin. HFS Morgan had bad luck on this hill, as his machine stopped momentarily and ran back. He actually restarted on the gradient and completed the climb in magnificent style.” The one day Spring trial April 1911. (Motor Cycling 30th April 1911)

: First appearance of two-seater Morgan in competition. HFS driving in ACU Six day trial, August 1911, Passenger unknown. Comp.No.80. Registered CJ743. (The Motor Cycle 17th Aug.1911)

: As above. Passenger is probably Geoffrey Day. (The Motor Cycle 17th Aug.1911)

: As above. Climbing Arkengarthdale Hill. HFS had to retire on the second day due to transmission trouble when a pin sheared in the propshaft. He did however win the coveted special prize for the best ascent made by a passenger machine for his climb up Porlock.

: Prototype two-seater stopped at railway level crossing. (Motor Cycling 26th Sept. 1911)

: Prototype two-seater showing driver (probably HFS) starting engine from the seat. (Motor Cycling 26th Sept. 1911)

: Prototype two-seater outside the Beacon Café having climbed the Worcestershire Beacon, Malvern Hills. Driver is probably HFS. (Motor Cycling 26th Sept. 1911)

: CJ743. “The Morgan Runabout on Wass Bank”.

: CJ743. “The Morgan Runabout on Wass Bank”.

: As 11/17.

: As above. Passing Round Tower, Edge Hill

: “The Morgan Runabout which has now had a years test” Carries competition No. 50 (further details of event unknown). Registered CJ748. (HFS Morgan scrapbook)

: Olympia show single seater sporting model photographed outside the front entrance of the factory Nov, 1911.

: Erecting shop with machine shop in the background (i.e. looking from main entrance, back towards Redland Road rear entrance). HFS Morgan in centre of picture (in hat) surrounded by employees.

: wo-seater Runabout photographed at Sharpness.

: Two-seater Runabout photographed at Sharpness.

: Morgan Runabout chassis at the 1911 Olympia show. (The Motor Cycle 23rd Nov. 1911)

: HFS Morgan driving Olympia show single seater sporting model, front view, photographed in Redland Road at the rear of the factory. Nov. 1911.

: Machine shop with employees.

: “Mr HFS Morgan mends a puncture while other competitors pass him. This was his first puncture in a trial for 18 months”. Midland Open Reliability Trial run by Sutton Coldfield A.C. end of Feb 1912. (Motor Cycling p.440 Feb 1912)

: “An 8hp Morgan Runabout fitted with a London made two seated body. It may be seen at Messrs Harrod’s Ltd.” (The Motor Cycle 29th Feb 1912)

: As above. Driver unknown. Registered LE993. (The Motor Cycle 29th Feb 1912)

: “The 8hp Morgan Runabout causes some amusement and a good deal of interest amongst the spectators at Aston Hill, Nr. Tring where the Essex M.C. held an open hill climb.” (Motor Cycling 26th March 1912)

: Brooklands BMCRC first monthly meeting, March 1912. Motorcycle race, further details unknown.

: As above. Passenger unknown. (Motor Cycling 22nd July 1936)

: Brooklands. “Harry Martin winner of the cyclecar race on his Morgan Runabout. As may be seen the JAP engine is of the overhead type”(998cc 90 bore air-cooled). Comp.No.4. Registered CJG1. (The Motor Cycle 4th April 1912)

: As above. (Motor cycling April 1912)

: Brooklands. “BMCRC first monthly meeting. Start of the cyclecar race. It will be noted that the cyclecar drivers have aped the big car racers even to the smoke of the exhaust”. O.C.Godfrey driving the Rollo-JAP (No.5) and Harry Martin in the Morgan (No.4) get away from the field. Martin was a quarter of a mile ahead after the first lap, a mile ahead after the second, timed at 59mph. He went on to win in 8 min 32 sec, over 2 minutes ahead of a Sabella JAP in second place. His passenger (unknown) is invisible, kneeling on the floor to reduce wind resistance! (The Motor Cycle 4th April 1912)

: Morgan Runabout fitted with Harrods special body. (Motor Cycling 9th April 1912)

: As above, with hood raised. (Motor Cycling 9th April 1912)

: As above, with hood and side screens in place. 3⁄4 rear view. (Motor Cycling 9th April 1912)

: As 12/13. Front view. (Motor Cycling 9th April 1912)

: As 12/12. Front view with bonnet raised. (Motor Cycling 9th April 1912)

: Harrods-Bodied Morgan, with hood raised. Registered M3989.

: LE1221 c.1912 Harrods bodied Runabout with unidentified Morgan. (Chris Booth)

: c.1912 Harrods-bodied Morgan Runabout. Mr Almond of Plumstead. (Chris Booth)

: As 12/16a. Reg LE1221 (?). (Chris Booth)

: c.1912 Harrod’s Morgan Runabout. Possibly @ Brighton. Mr Almond of Plumstead.

: As 12/17. Drivers door open showing interior, including acetylene gas generator and speedometer

: “Mr.C.J.Wilson (Morgan Runabout) leaving the first check at Soestdijk”. English-Dutch reliability trial. Mr. Wilson, an amateur driver lost no marks with his non-stop run. (Motor Cycling May 1912)

: “Miss Dorothy Morgan (Morgan), the only lady driver and Gold medal winner in the 750 c.c. class.” Hereford trial, 29th May 1913. Dorothy Morgan’s car was her red Sporting model, registered CJ1348, fitted with a 670 c.c. Blumfield engine. Other Morgan in background Registered G9135, comp.no.9. (The Cyclecar 4th June 1913)

: R.D.Oliver’s experimental factory water-cooled Morgan at the control at the foot of Birdlip. Hereford trial 29th May 1913. Registered ABD1, comp.no.3. (The Cyclecar 4th June 1913)

: “HFS Morgan breasting the Old Wyche Cutting in the Hereford trial”. 29th May 1913. “All the Morgans came up at a speed which showed that they, as it were, lived on the hill”. (The Cyclecar 4th June 1913)

: Four speed Morgan chassis incorporating an extra gearbox brazed into the chassis behind the clutch, in place of the normal star lug. An additional small lever placed between the driver and passenger controls the extra gearbox. The new model was intended to be used principally for competitors in trials. (The Cyclecar 4th June 1913)

: The new Grand Prix Morgan chassis. “The chief alteration is the lengthening of the chassis by 11in. This allows the driver and his passenger to assume a very low position, by moving the seats in front of the bevel box and below its level”. The chassis is fitted with a water-cooled Blumfield engine. (The Cyclecar 4th June 1913)

: ABD5. HFS Morgan’s entry for the 1913 Cyclecar Grand Prix at Amiens, France. Fitted with 90 bore, water-cooled JAP engine. Front view. (The Cyclecar 25th June 1913)

: As photo 13/15. Side view. “The first of the Grand Prix Morgans, tested to do 70 mph on the road”. (The Cyclecar 25th June 1913)

: HFS Morgan watching work being carried out on his Amiens Grand Prix entry at the Morgan works. The car was fitted with a 90 bore (77.5 mm stroke) ohv JAP. (D.Morgan scrapbooks)

: N.F.Holder’s side valve Blumfield engined, Amiens Grand Prix entry July 1913. Registered ABD2. (D.Morgan scrapbooks)

: N.F.Holder’s side valve Blumfield engined, Amiens Grand Prix entry July 1913. Registered ABD2. (D.Morgan scrapbooks)parked outside the workshops at the rear of the Morgan factory. From left to right: W.D.South, Alfie Hales (works manager), HFS, (?). July 1913.

: N.F.Holder’s side valve Blumfield engined, Amiens Grand Prix entry July 1913. Registered ABD2. (D.Morgan scrapbooks)

: N.F.Holder’s side valve Blumfield engined, Amiens Grand Prix entry July 1913. Registered ABD2. (D.Morgan scrapbooks) At the workshops at the rear of the Morgan factory. From left to right: W.D.South, Alfie Hales (works manager), HFS, (?). July 1913.

: W.G.McMinnes with his riding mechanic Frank Thomas, in their Amiens Grand Prix entry. This car was very similar to HFS Morgan’s, being fitted with an ohv, water- cooled 90 bore JAP engine. Comp no 4.

: Photograph taken the day after winning the Grand Prix, 14th July 1913, as the victors were returning from Newhaven, loaded with baggage, flags and bouquets. The car was entered by the newly formed cyclecar club, hence the banner over the tail. McMinnes was also the editor of `The Cyclecar’ magazine. (The Cyclecar 23rd July 1913)

: HFS Morgan at the wheel of a Sporting model Runabout, c.1913. Location unknown.

: Grand Prix model No.1, fitted with w/c side valve JAP. Registered AE383. Driver is a Mr. Cates, who was a funeral director in Bristol, (photograph taken on Constitution Hill, Bristol) and with him is his housekeeper. (Brian Watts).

: High St Putney with red & white bands on lamp post indicating speed limit. Morgan BH2135 registered to Dr A Larking of Buckingham 2/6/1913. (Copyright Hulton Deutsch Collection neg H41200)

: De Luxe model Runabout, c.1913. Registered LK1230. Driver unknown. (Freddie James collection).

: HFS and Ruth Morgan climbing Foolstep Hill on the first day of the A.C.U. Six Days Trial (August 1913). Sporting model Runabout, registered AB2937, comp no 150, fitted with air-cooled sv JAP.

: HFS and Ruth Morgan in the A.C.U. Six Days Trial. Car as 13/29. Conditions proved to be very severe, and at the end of the second day, on reaching the trial headquarters at Carlisle, competitors held a protest meeting. They threatened to go on strike, describing the trial as a farcical test to destruction. Of the twelve original starters, only three finished, and of these HFS won a Gold medal.

: c.1913 Race Meeting. (Demaus Photo P428). (Chris Booth)

: New production cars lined up in Redland Rd. at the back of the Morgan works. November 1913.

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