Hey guys, we're here on the beautiful
Angeles Crest Highway with a very special treat,
3 three wheelers; the Polaris Slingshot,
the Vanderhall Speedster, and the Morgan 3 Wheeler.
They all have three wheels but they all are
very different from the other two.
I can't wait to see how they drive, let's go.
The first of our lot is the Vanderhall Venice Speedster.
In a weird way, this $27,000 speedster is the most
futuristic car of the group.
It's a turbo-boosted, 6-speed, automatic machine,
but it is relatively practical.
With large amounts of storage in the cockpit,
and it's perfect for cruising down the open road
for extended periods of time.
Not to incriminate myself, but I did have this puppy
cruising happily up past 90 miles per hour and
it didn't miss a beat.
In fact, it was almost dialed in too much.
You get the definite feeling that one wrong
flick of the wrist or misstep on the breaks
could get you into a very hairy situation
and this beast corners beautifully.
All in, it was my favorite one to drive of the group.
If you kind of like a futuristic yet retro-style
and you want something ideal for long cruises,
the Vanderhall is a great option.
Now for the second car of our lineup,
at just under $20,000, the Polaris Slingshot
has the least expensive starting price of the group,
but it comes with the most technology.
The minute you step inside you feel like
you could take this thing anywhere.
This is by far the fastest and most capable of any
on rough terrain or for the long haul.
It also comes with creature comforts like backup cameras,
cup holders, and a push-button start that is as easy to
activate as the clutch is to use.
This is a 5-speed, 3 Wheeler
with a car-like manual transmission.
It's paired with a 173 horsepower,
GM made, four-cylinder engine, and traction control systems
that make the Polaris the most like the modern car to drive,
but I have to admit, I just can't get past
the circus sideshow looks here,
that cartoonish body styling,
I really can't get into the idea of owning one.
And finally, the supermodel of the group,
the Special Edition Morgan 3 Wheeler, that we drove today
costs $80,000, but that is to be expected.
Each Morgan 3 Wheeler is hand-built in England
at the same factory that they built them in since 1914.
The beautiful detailing of the dashboard instruments,
the careful stitching on the leather seats,
and the intricate craftsmanship of the V Twin engine
at the front of the car, captivate from every angle.
Now, the Morgan is a manual vehicle,
the clutch is super tight and high,
there is no power steering, and the breaks feel wooden
and vague in the typical way
that you'd find any vintage car.
It really keeps you busy when you drive it,
but it is a true delight.
It's all very analog and real in that special way
that we rarely get these days, in a world dominated
with computer and cellphone screens.
The Morgan is by far the most raw and engaging drive
experience of the bunch.
Okay, so each of these cars is very different
and I use that term car as loosely, you know what I mean.
I have to admit I was extremely skeptical
about driving them, but each has it's own purpose.
For fast highway cruising, choose the Vanderhall.
For off-road excitement and a tech-laden experience,
hopefully away from anyone who can identify you,
choose the Polaris.
And for the true love of driving a beautiful machine,
choose the Morgan.
With any of these, you can have a lot of fun.
I guess it just goes to show that old saying is true,
"Don't knock it until you try it."
Whoa!
That was awesome!