MOG LIFE

STEERING WHEELS TURN

Life

SUPER 3 BIKINI TOP Here at MOG we’ve seen a few sun canopies fitted to four wheeled Mogs. It seems to us that these canopies have acquired the name of Bikini Tops, probably initially in the USA, a very fitting name when you consider that they are only seen when the sun is out. So who better than beachwear company Orlebar Brown to produce the first Bikini Top for Super 3 as part of their collaboration? Seen here with adventure photographer Karl Shakur at the wheel. Of course there is a slight irony that OB is a menswear firm and doesn’t make bikinis. But no matter, our proof reader thinks it’s wonderful that the canopy is supported by the car’s role bar. His love of anagrams is second only to his love of spelling. Well it is Christmas.

LOST IN TRANSLATION The last Mogs to be associated with a leisure wear firm were the special edition Super Dry M3Ws.

When we saw this splendid pair at the Williams’ Super 3 launch it did occur to us that there may be a little confusion in Germany when speaking about the new three wheeler; Super Drei anyone? WINTER SUN December saw the FIFA World Cup played in winter for the first time. The less said about the messy World Cup the better. Remarkably the month also saw sunshine and the grass growing at Worcestershire County Cricket Club’s New Road ground. It was wonderful to catch the sunlights’ reflection in the Editor’s car bonnet.

BETTER THAN FLYING It was ten years ago in December that the Editor paid a visit to the Morgan Factory for a potential owners day. A fantastic event where we were allowed to drive all cars in the range. The only photo that exists of that day shows clearly shows how wonderful the M3W was. Of course being the contrary chap that is still is Nigel bought Gladys a 1983 4/4 Four Seater three days later. He couldn’t resist driving her to work and parking in front of the office a few days later. Great War flying ace Albert Ball famously said that driving his Morgan was the closest thing to flying you could experience without leaving the ground. Ten years and a couple of life times later Nigel actually thinks it’s better than flying. Albert would probably agree, had he had the chance.