Best of Both Worlds

Is it a car, a motorcycle, or a little bit of both? In any case, we at LeMay – America’s Car Museum are proud to accept this impeccably restored 1936 Morgan MX2 Super Sport, a gift from Brian and Randy Pollock, who know a thing or two about three-wheeled vehicles.

A long-time lover of three-wheeled Morgans, Brian came to own this fine specimen through a chance meeting in California while attending the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Pulling up in another three-wheeled Morgan, he and the previous owner of this MX2 found themselves exchanging appreciative glances of each other’s cars. Where it’s nice to meet a fellow autophile, meeting a collector of the same make and model is kismet! They exchanged information, and eventually in November of 2002 – with a few twists and turns along the way – Brian found himself the proud owner of this lovely Morgan.

Following a ten-year restoration with an overhauled engine, the Morgan was ready to drive, and what a unique drive it is! Per Brian, “It fires up really nicely and is really fun to drive…you don’t have to go fast to feel extreme speed.” He adds that Morgans like these are the closest he’s come to owning a motorcycle without actually owning one. When the Morgan was shown at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in 2014, its air-cooled, 990cc Matchless engine fit right in amongst the motorcyclists and their rides.

Today this car/trike/vehicle is a welcome addition at ACM, thanks to Brian and Randy. They were motivated to donate the vehicle after reading articles like these in OpenRoad, and having appreciated the efforts being made to engage the community. “I’m passing my enthusiasm onto a larger group of people who might enjoy seeing [an] unusual car,” says Brian about the donation.

This desire to support the car community is the driving force behind America’s Automotive Trust and its entities, including America’s Car Museum and America On Wheels Museum. If you would like to contribute to the future of America’s automotive heritage, consider donating a vehicle to ACM or AOW. Donating a vehicle is easy, and a great way to maximize your support. You would only need to transfer the title of the vehicle over to the museum and fill out a “Deed of Gift” provided by our team. Then, deliver the vehicle.

If it’s added to the museum’s collection, you’ll be eligible for an income tax deduction equal to the fair-market value of the vehicle. If the value you claim on your taxes is $5000 or more, a licensed appraiser must determine the value. Even if the vehicle isn’t added to the collection, it may be sold, and its proceeds used to fund educational programming, exhibitory, community outreach and more. Either way, you and your vehicle will be champions of America’s automotive heritage.

With your support, you would also be recognized and honored as a member of Club Auto or the Concours Club, where you’ll enjoy exclusive activities and events with fellow auto enthusiasts like yourself. So, consider this the next time you decide to part with a vehicle: even if you’re not behind the wheel, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped to drive America’s auto culture for years to come.

Thank you again, Brian and Randy for your generous gift. And thanks to you, dear reader, for your continued support of the ACM community.

To learn more about the process for gifting a vehicle to us, contact Gabriel Mosse in the Development Department, or AAT’s Curator, Pandora Paúl at 253.779.8490.

Image: Heritage Auctions, HA,com