US readers may not be familiar with the much-loved Reliant Robin motor car, [also available as a light van]. This 'car' used to be very popular in the UK, because it was officially a motorcycle and thus attracted much lower road taxes and insurance costs. A one-piece rust-free molded fiberglass shell had 2 wheels lightly nailed on the back. A 600cc 4-cylinder engine drove the single front wheel, which was also rumored to 'steer' and enable the Robin to attempt modest curves. There were ..er.. slight stabilty issues, yes, but nothing that an average Brit would ever complain about. See how many Robins you can see here demonstating their versatility and aerobatics- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=130OVZcMEcA

The Morgan is a lot more stable and first hit the tarmac over 100 years ago. Its single wheel is at the rear. The c. of g. is thus in front of the center of drag, unlike the Robin, whose layout was all based on the cost of manufacture. Wind is no more a problem than with any car. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiZU6DvQb-g

It can be raced with verve! See one drifting through a bend at speed at 0.39: clap:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMHmT8SDnyI&feature=related
Original engines were usually vee twins of about a liter, although a 4 cyl. side-valve E93A from the Ford Popular was used in the late 30's-
http://morgan3w.de/engines/engine.htm

Wood work but can't!