1987, I was an exchange soldier from Australia with 120 other Aussie soldiers. We split up into 3 groups and my group went to the Lakes District, and we went over Hardknott pass, I still remember seeing the outline of the Roman Fort. It was absolutely brilliant. I only just came across this video because I love the Morgan cars, and dream of owning a three wheeler, but couldn’t believe it was going over the Pass.
Marriage made in heaven, Hardknott and Morgan. Thank god no daft music. Done the Hardknott twice, once on a BMW RT and once in a BMW M5 both were fun in different ways.
This is so PERFECT: Perfect weather to enjoy the views,Perfect car for this road:fast acceleration.sharp breaks,can't hear the engine struggling there like with some other cars,Perfect road for this type of car,great video thumbs up
This took me back to the 1960s when a pal of those days had a 3-wheeler Morgan (Matchless) and used to wear goggles and a flying helmet when driving it. I fondly recall us being stopped at lights in Trafalgar Square and being accosted by an excited young American voice "Hey, is THAT a Morgan?!" Not to mention roaring around our patch that took in the Isle of Dogs on what was then docklands - with the local yobs watching in gawking disbelief. Happy days!
I did this drive myself in a three-wheeler, 45 years ago, but my three-wheeler was a less-than-brilliant Reliant Regal with a puny 700cc 30bhp engine. Had to stay in 1st gear most of the way and my passenger had to keep hold of the gear shift and force it to stay in position as otherwise it just kept jumping out of gear because of the strain of coping with the gradient. Not something I will ever forget!
One of my earliest memories is of my Dad driving over this pass with me and Mum in a 1964 Hillman Super Minx. It got over but he was annoyed because at one part he had to pull to the side to let a car past and he scraped his Sill on a boulder. I would love to have a go myself in a classic just to see how I could do. :)
Several times there the sheer steepness tried to stop the car. How did that feel not being able to get round one of those steep uphill corners and having to reverse. Gulp! Probably the best video of this pass I have seen so far. Trouble is unless you stop you can’t admire the views as all concentration is on what’s in front of you, maximum concentration.
Having done this in a Ssanyong Korando. I had a job getting out of 2nd gear. Climbing humps where you can't see the road ahead for the bonnet. Then finding a hairpin bend right after. Better than a ride on the Big One in Blackpool! Lost count of gear changes.
I want this engine, or 90 degree V-Twins or 270 degree inline twins, in retro hot hatches. Would be awesome to see it in cars like: New Beetles, Fiat 500, Honda E, Mitsuoka Rock Star (didn't know that one eh?), Alpine A110, Plymouth Prowler, Chrysler Cruiser, Fiat 124 Spider, Honda S660 and Mini Cooper. Uneven firing twin cylinder engines like these would be a perfect match. 😍
I have been recording my driving in my '62 4/4 and was wondering: what brand of camera do you use, and do you have an external microphone for it? I noticed you have great engine sound quality with no overpowering wind noise. I haven't been happy with the sound quality from the cam I'm using...Great vid!
It was a GoPro Hero4 Black and I did use a separate sound recorder with a couple of Lavallier microphones fitted up with mini dead cat wind shields. The built in mic on the GoPro is pretty hopeless above walking pace but just using pretty much any microphone with a wind shield and the GoPro mic adaptor makes a huge difference and is a lot less hassle than the separate recorder.
Do you normally have to dog it like that to keep the engine cool? Maybe the audio is distorted but it just seems like if it were me I would keep it in a lower gear for longer.
These engines do produce lots of low rev torque. However, if you use it at low revs it knocks hell out of the rings, the bores and the main bearings. The manufacturers state that it shouldn't be subjected to any load below 2700 revs.
Sounds loud enough. The combination of engine noise and wind noise can cause hearing damage over time. And even if it's not loud enough to cause damage, it can certainly accelerate fatigue over a long day of driving / riding.
I own a 2017 with stage 1 engine modification. Its 80db loud add gear box whine and wind! Short drives ok maybe 1/2 hour or so anything longer and you need protection, I actually like using my full face helmet which is the right sound and dry eye protection!
Why label everybody, it was those people that are ignorant, no need for generalisation that every cyclist or car driver is the same. 1:35 guy is a cyclist and a car driver :)
What a beautiful part of the country.
I'm happy you didn't add music, the engine provides a great sound track.
Brilliant comment 👏
I love the "chuff-chuff" sound it makes when you take your foot off the throttle. What a beautiful sounding engine!
Thankyou for taking the time to share this… one of the best ive seen… thanks again!
Great video brings back memories of cycling up hardknotts back in 1987.
1987, I was an exchange soldier from Australia with 120 other Aussie soldiers.
We split up into 3 groups and my group went to the Lakes District, and we went over Hardknott pass, I still remember seeing the outline of the Roman Fort.
It was absolutely brilliant.
I only just came across this video because I love the Morgan cars, and dream of owning a three wheeler, but couldn’t believe it was going over the Pass.
Absolutely lovely. Great sound, gorgeous drive. Can't wait to get my own three wheeler.
Can I ask you, do you own one now?
@@limonadd8252 lol
Looked like great fun and great weather too
I'm very impressed by the behaviour of all the road users. Consideration not confrontations.
I was thinking the same
Wow great car, great location, what a lovely time!
Beautiful drive. Inspiring video. Gorgeous country.
Marriage made in heaven, Hardknott and Morgan. Thank god no daft music.
Done the Hardknott twice, once on a BMW RT and once in a BMW M5 both were fun in different ways.
Thanks for sharing this. My M3W gets delivered next week and I cannot remember being more excited, ever!
This is so PERFECT: Perfect weather to enjoy the views,Perfect car for this road:fast acceleration.sharp breaks,can't hear the engine struggling there like with some other cars,Perfect road for this type of car,great video thumbs up
This took me back to the 1960s when a pal of those days had a 3-wheeler Morgan (Matchless) and used to
wear goggles and a flying helmet when driving it. I fondly recall us being stopped at lights in Trafalgar Square
and being accosted by an excited young American voice "Hey, is THAT a Morgan?!" Not to mention roaring
around our patch that took in the Isle of Dogs on what was then docklands - with the local yobs watching
in gawking disbelief. Happy days!
Amazing in the day of 4 wheel drive this car is a single wheel drive and handles the conditions admirably. Well done to car and driver
nice view and car!
I did this drive myself in a three-wheeler, 45 years ago, but my three-wheeler was a less-than-brilliant Reliant Regal with a puny 700cc 30bhp engine. Had to stay in 1st gear most of the way and my passenger had to keep hold of the gear shift and force it to stay in position as otherwise it just kept jumping out of gear because of the strain of coping with the gradient. Not something I will ever forget!
One of the best videos on the internet!
Can't stop watching this video, marvellous sound, dream car. Lucky man!
One of my earliest memories is of my Dad driving over this pass with me and Mum in a 1964 Hillman Super Minx. It got over but he was annoyed because at one part he had to pull to the side to let a car past and he scraped his Sill on a boulder. I would love to have a go myself in a classic just to see how I could do. :)
That is the dream. Perfect car for that road.
Several times there the sheer steepness tried to stop the car. How did that feel not being able to get round one of those steep uphill corners and having to reverse. Gulp! Probably the best video of this pass I have seen so far. Trouble is unless you stop you can’t admire the views as all concentration is on what’s in front of you, maximum concentration.
This seems more fun then accelerating to 100 in 2 seconds with fridge noices, praise Morgan.
That looks like a lot of fun
We loved this. Slow TV! Nice one :-)
Doing this on a unicycle soon. Can't wait, I'll feel like a real man.
The three wheeler handles the road beautifully.
Even cows want a closer look at a Morgan 3Wheeler.
Having done this in a Ssanyong Korando. I had a job getting out of 2nd gear. Climbing humps where you can't see the road ahead for the bonnet. Then finding a hairpin bend right after. Better than a ride on the Big One in Blackpool! Lost count of gear changes.
Beautiful pasteur, beautiful drive👍🏻 This trike should be closest thing to two wheelers...
Looks like the car was made for that road.
What a nice car!
とても自然豊かで素敵ですね
What a places!
What Frodo would drive through the Shire.
Highly compedent driver but I think driving to fast for that road just lucky there was not much traffic !
I want this engine, or 90 degree V-Twins or 270 degree inline twins, in retro hot hatches. Would be awesome to see it in cars like: New Beetles, Fiat 500, Honda E, Mitsuoka Rock Star (didn't know that one eh?), Alpine A110, Plymouth Prowler, Chrysler Cruiser, Fiat 124 Spider, Honda S660 and Mini Cooper.
Uneven firing twin cylinder engines like these would be a perfect match. 😍
The Lakes District is such a wonderful place. I’ve never understood why there aren’t more trees!!!
Most likely because the soil is so poor and shallow.
I have been recording my driving in my '62 4/4 and was wondering: what brand of camera do you use, and do you have an external microphone for it? I noticed you have great engine sound quality with no overpowering wind noise. I haven't been happy with the sound quality from the cam I'm using...Great vid!
It was a GoPro Hero4 Black and I did use a separate sound recorder with a couple of Lavallier microphones fitted up with mini dead cat wind shields. The built in mic on the GoPro is pretty hopeless above walking pace but just using pretty much any microphone with a wind shield and the GoPro mic adaptor makes a huge difference and is a lot less hassle than the separate recorder.
Well done that man! Cars give you more respect than they do motorcycles on these types of roads.Is your Moggy J.A.P. or Matchless powered?
The late model 2011 thru 2021 are S&S V Twin, 1983 cc US motors. 85hp or 105hp modified.
Fabulous what engine is in the Morgan ?
+Mike Fry It's an S&S X-Wedge; a 2 litre air cooled V-Twin.
No wonder it sounds so good!
Just done this in my triumph herald it was brilliant
Do you normally have to dog it like that to keep the engine cool? Maybe the audio is distorted but it just seems like if it were me I would keep it in a lower gear for longer.
These engines do produce lots of low rev torque. However, if you use it at low revs it knocks hell out of the rings, the bores and the main bearings. The manufacturers state that it shouldn't be subjected to any load below 2700 revs.
Must be I'm not interpreting the sound correctly then because it definitely sounds like the revs are too low.
Apologies, I misunderstood you...the engine always sounds like it is revving far lower than it really is on the recording
Thanks for the clarification
Calum Fraser probably with most engines
HE INTENTIONALLY SKIPPED the part where he got MUGGED BY 3 COWS!!! And where one of them took off with his Morgan!
That was a good story but you milked it a bit.
Perfect road for the Moggie. Anything more enclosed would be too isolating. Anything more powerful would be too much for the conditions.
he has something in his ears, Really it makes so much noise?
Sounds loud enough. The combination of engine noise and wind noise can cause hearing damage over time. And even if it's not loud enough to cause damage, it can certainly accelerate fatigue over a long day of driving / riding.
I agree with AngryPawn...in my experience in an open roadster, the wind noise has great impact on the ears, even after a short time driving.
I think the wind would add to the earache. You would be very exposed.
Doesn’t seem to have great turning circle, but nice drive!
I like so much
With the right car it doesn’t look so bad to drive through
Ends in a showdown, bovine vs Morgan
いい道だね！
I wonder how it will be in ev form : )
you know they make an ev version right? ;)
yes I know ; )
Way better than this oil leaking, fume spurting V2 ! :D
Robert Bidochon exactly he could lose those ear buds too!
Robert Bidochon. Here you go
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is it me or the gears are too long for that engine?
Nah it's like a big torquey twin in a light body. Probably only got three?
...or four
It's a mazda mx-5 gear box so ir has to BE a 5 speed
Epic!!!!!
TH-cam video: Roy Rogers sings "DON'T FENCE ME IN" in "Hollywood Canteen" with TRIGGER
With a car that sounds so good why wearing earplugs?
wind noise
I own a 2017 with stage 1 engine modification. Its 80db loud add gear box whine and wind! Short drives ok maybe 1/2 hour or so anything longer and you need protection, I actually like using my full face helmet which is the right sound and dry eye protection!
It’s much better than a Robin Reliant
Jason Beacham, not surprising really considering there is no such thing as a Robin Reliant.
2 dislike probably match by this cow ( 7:15 ) :)
Notice the cyclist"s thankyou ?
Ignorant cyclists and car drivers, didn't even wave when he stopped for them. Notice the bikers waved to him.
Why label everybody, it was those people that are ignorant, no need for generalisation that every cyclist or car driver is the same. 1:35 guy is a cyclist and a car driver :)
Joe bananas behave yourself , the cyclists have just climbed one of the steepest roads in England so don't be a ignorant car driving arse hole
All road cyclists are wankers
Also, the sheep at 02:39 could at least have acknowledged him.
Believe me, you need both hands on the brakes when descending Hardknott on a bike. And most drivers' hands are clenched tight through fear!
Stupidly noisy and you`re wearing ear plugs!