Chatsworth Country Fair
THE MORGAN SPORTS CAR CLUB
Situated: with the Vintage Cars on the approach road to the Stables
In this, the Morgan Motor Company’s Centenary Year, the local MSCC Centre celebrates 100 Years of the Marque with a display of classic Morgans. Organised by TORMOG - High Peak Centre of the Morgan Sports Car Club
Morgan Sports Car History 1909 - 2009
The first ever Morgan was made in 1909 by H.F.S. Morgan the son of Reverend H.G. Morgan from Stoke Lacy, Herefordshire. It was a three-wheeler and it made its first public appearance at Olympia in 1910. Two engines were available, a 4 hp single or an 8 hp twin. The Morgan Motor Company was formed in 1912 with the Reverend H.G. Morgan as Chairman and his son as Managing Director.
During the First World War few cars were built and the factory produced munitions and machinery for the war effort. Following the war, demand for inexpensive transport was great and Morgan moved into larger premises in Malvern Link, Worcestershire, where they made fifty cars a week. In 1936 the first four-wheeled Morgan was introduced called the 4/4 followed by a drophead coupe in 1938.
During the Second World War the factory manufactured parts for the Oerlikon Anti-Aircraft Gun and aircraft undercarriages, together with other precision engineering for the war effort. In 1947 after being demobilised Peter Morgan the son of H.F.S. joined the firm and the manufacture of cars continued.
The Morgans produced over the war years had a variety of engines including J.A.P. Matchless, Ford and Coventry Climax. Later other engines were added including Standard Vanguard, Triumph, Fiat and Rover. At the present time and under the guidance of Charles Morgan, son of Peter Morgan, the range consists of the 4/4, Plus 4, Roadster, 4 seater, and the Aero Eight and AeroMax. These models have engines ranging from a 1600 cc Ford to a 4800 cc BMW.
The Morgan Sports Car Club 1920 - 2009
A club was formed in 1920 but the Morgan 4/4 Club was only formed in 1951 to cater for the first ever four-wheeled Morgan. Shortly afterwards, Morgan introduced the Plus 4 to its range and the club was renamed the Morgan Sports Car Club as it is today. Membership is open to all, whether you own a Morgan or not, as is membership of the High Peak Centre, or indeed any other Centre. If you have a passion for the Morgan Sports Car, do join us on our stand, you will be made very welcome.
During the First World War few cars were built and the factory produced munitions and machinery for the war effort. Following the war, demand for inexpensive transport was great and Morgan moved into larger premises in Malvern Link, Worcestershire, where they made fifty cars a week. In 1936 the first four-wheeled Morgan was introduced called the 4/4 followed by a drophead coupe in 1938.
During the Second World War the factory manufactured parts for the Oerlikon Anti-Aircraft Gun and aircraft undercarriages, together with other precision engineering for the war effort. In 1947 after being demobilised Peter Morgan the son of H.F.S. joined the firm and the manufacture of cars continued.
The Morgans produced over the war years had a variety of engines including J.A.P. Matchless, Ford and Coventry Climax. Later other engines were added including Standard Vanguard, Triumph, Fiat and Rover.
The Morgan Sports Car Club 1920 - 2009
A club was formed in 1920 but the Morgan 4/4 Club was only formed in 1951 to cater for the first ever four-wheeled Morgan. Shortly afterwards, Morgan introduced the Plus 4 to its range and the club was renamed the Morgan Sports Car Club as it is today. Membership is open to all, whether you own a Morgan or not, as is membership of the High Peak Centre, or indeed any other Centre. If you have a passion for the Morgan Sports Car, do join us on our stand, you will be made very welcome.
The club flourishes with a worldwide membership approaching 5000, there is a network of thirty-five local Centres in the UK and forty-three affiliated Clubs in other countries. It caters for all four-wheeled Morgans, from the Series One of 1936, to the latest V8 engined Aero Eight of 2009. The Morgan truly can be described as the ‘First and Last of the Real Sports Cars’.
Further details of MSCC and High Peak Centre membership can be obtained from any of our members over the weekend, or by visiting our Centre’s website: www.tormog.co.uk or the MSCC’s website: www.mscc.uk.com