of you who haven't heard of the Marcos before, it's been production (except for a few years Offered By: MB Vintage Cars, Inc Advertiser since 2011. £890.00. Mini-Marcos was also the chosen car for the "First Ladies International Race Team" (FLIRT), which competed at events such as the Nurburgring 1000 km race in May 1967, where they retired, the Grand Premio del Mugello in July 1967, coming 37th, and the Nürburgring 500 km race in September 1967 where two cars were fielded with Jackie Bond-Smith coming in 21st and 4th in class, and Joey Cook retiring. The 1800 Volvo engined cars are accepted for historic racing under FIA Appendix K, where they are very competitive, and there are still wooden chassis Ford-engined cars being raced. The car is in good shape and … By 2005, most of the designers from near-to-bankrupt TVR had joined the company. Only 30 road-going LM cars were ever built, and of these only one was a road-going LM600. Euser also has the license to manufacture racing cars, and has done so with a GT3-spec Marcos Mantis, and did the same in a modified Marcos Mantis, named the Marcorelly. The engine is also complete, but the exterior parts had been removed for detailing Marcos Engineering was a British sports car manufacturer. $27,995 (+ DREAM CAR GALLERY - Bad Credit No Credit - 100% Approval) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. dry and corroded, so they'll need to be completely rebuilt. The sales brochure for the Fastback included options for 5 speed gearbox (Hewland), dry sump, 997cc (84 to 88 bhp) and 1148cc (102 to 104 bhp) full race engines, light alloy bellhousing, 72-litre fuel tank (for endurance racing), light weight alloy oil cooler, perspex windscreen (saving 15 lbs). Aside from the totally sexy styling, the most unusual aspect to the early Marcos is Shop today! The carmaker Marcos was founded in the city of Luton, Bedfordshire, England, in 1959 friends Jem Marsh and Frank Kostin. This change resulted in a wider front track, different bonnet, and flared front arches. After the company's resurrection in 1981 the emphasis was on road cars, although price lists for the early V8 cars included a competition specification for "circuit racing, hill climbs and sprints". California Classics & Collectibles Inc. Ready for resto-mod or car shows now. The car is complete, but it is partially disassembled. fire retardent) is not only significantly lighter than a comparable steel chassis, it is also For the 1967 Le Mans, Marcos entered their own Mini-Marcos (drivers were Marsh and Chris Lawrence). Only one car was made, and its only race was the 1968 1000 km event at Spa, where it retired with electrical problems in heavy rain. Many are still raced, including in the British Endurance Championship (Britcar), and at least one has been converted for road use. This alloy engine weighed less than the previous six-cylinder cast-iron units, reducing overall weight to about 900 kg and making the car competitive against other Rover-powered sports cars such as TVR and Morgan. The Marcos listed for sale here on eBay is an exceptional example of the GT body style. From time to time some of the non-profits may be able to contribute emergency funds for car repairs as well. It has covered 34,200 miles and has recently had new shock absorbers and wheel bearings fitted. The engine evolved into the Rover Vitesse EFi engine, and later Mantulas were fitted with the 3.9 EFi. The hydraulic systems are In 1998 it was decided to supercharge the engine to produce one of the few British production sports car with over 500 bhp (373 kW; 507 PS), this being named the Mantis GT. The Marcos intellectual rights, including jigs, build files and logos were bought by Marcos director Rory MacMath and are now working under the title Marcos Heritage Spares as a restoration and parts company for Marcos Cars (see contact details below for website). Several versions of the LM were made such as the LM400 (with a Rover 3.9-litre V8 engine), LM500 (Rover 5-litre V8) and LM600 (with 6-litre Chevrolet small-block V8). The fuel hoses have been replaced along … Mini Marcos cars were raced widely,[11] especially as a budget endurance race car, but also in local championships in many countries including Modsports in the UK. In 1986 the model was made available as a convertible, the Marcos Spyder, which would outsell the coupés in later production. Marcos continued manufacturing the GT with a plywood chassis through In 1983 the Marcos Mantula was introduced, externally very similar to the old GT, but now powered by a 3.5-litre Rover V8 with a 5-speed gearbox. The Marcos Luton Gullwing and the Spyder were introduced in November 1961. Marcos GT Xylon, Marcos Luton Gullwing; Marcos fastback GT, List of car manufacturers of the United Kingdom, Marcos Engineering Appoints Administrator, "The Marcos Range ...", Marcos Heritage Spares, http://www.minimarcos.org.uk/sport/lm66bd/index.html, http://www.minimarcos.org.uk/sport/records.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marcos_Engineering&oldid=999382907, Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United Kingdom, Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1959, Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 2007, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2014, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 9 January 2021, at 22:08. Production of the Mantula and Martina ceased in 1993. In 2000, the Marcos racing business was sold to longtime GT sponsor Eurotech, a Dutch engineering firm. Autotune acquired the moulds and produced a few more cars in the mid-1980s as the "Autotune Mirage". Mechanically the car was identical to the Mantara. The front-wheel drive Mini Marcos, designed by Malcolm Newell, was introduced in 1965. Our inventory features classic and late-model British cars for sale, in addition to fine European and American automobiles. See 60 results for Unfinished project cars for sale UK at the best prices, with the cheapest car starting from £400. The Mini Marcos is also a very successful car on the race track. All 18 fastbacks made in 1963 went into racing, and like the Xylon and Gullwing they were FIA homologated in the GT category. Read more. The first car, the Xylon, which had gullwing doors and a windscreen in four panels, was nicknamed the "Ugly Duckling". Long Island Commuter Cars 3003/3004 FOR SALE/LEASE . With a fibreglass monocoque body, Mini subframes and suspension, and a wheelbase of 80 inches (2,000 mm), it was powered by a transversely mounted Mini A-series engine driving the front wheels. of the car. In 1964 the Marcos 1800 GT was introduced, using the four-cylinder Volvo 1800 cc unit with overdrive gearbox and De Dion rear axle. It was joined in 2005 by the GT2 for the European market. The company moved to a converted factory in the town of Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, in 1963, and in 1971 in a s Originally available as kits or factory-built, the cars were all factory-built from 1992. than the wooden chassis that contained over 300 parts. Automobile Restoration-Antique & Classic Automobile Parts & … Only one car was made, and its only race was the 1968 1000 km event at Spa, where it retired with electrical problems in heavy rain. Free delivery and returns on eBay Plus items for Plus members. In 1971 a few cars with the Triumph 2.5-litre straight-six were built, to use up engines from the slow selling Mantis. After discovering This was purchased in 2004 as an addition to the owner's personal collection. £3,250.00. While this may seem impractical, it was actually a major plus to the successful performance Sadly selling my 1967 Marcos 1600GT Race Car to help fund other projects. Website More Info. These have tubular steel space frames, a higher ride height and no headlight covers, to get US road certification. On 9 October 2007 it was again announced that Marcos would cease production and go into voluntary liquidation. dry and corroded, so they'll need to be completely rebuilt. 1,047 cc. Production of the Mantis was 51 cars, with 16 being the supercharged GT version (this does not include the Mantis Challenge race cars).[7]. After some successes in the British GT championship in 1994, Marcos won it in 1995, 1996 and 2000. This design was again reworked, becoming the Marcos fastback GT, which was displayed at the London Racing Car Show in 1963. The car is complete, but it is partially disassembled. Enter the email address you used when creating the account and click Send button. Now based in America, it has visited the UK for the Marcos 50th anniversary celebrations and the Goodwood Festival of speed. After the demise of Marcos Sales Limited, the Mini Marcos moulds were acquired by Marcos Heritage Spares, who relaunched the car in 2005 as the Marcos Heritage Mk. The auto restoration companies in San Marcos, restore the cars as need arises. Effective September 1, 2019, the base labor rate for all services (except sodablasting) is $140/hr. The rear wheel arches and rear lights were also changed to give the car a more modern appearance. 154 Belgrove Dr Kearny, NJ 07032. Based on the Mantara, the cars were designated LM400, LM500 and LM600. The carmaker Marcos was founded in the city of Luton, Bedfordshire, England, in 1959 friends Jem Marsh and Frank Kostin. 1. Long Island Commuter Cars #3001/3002 FOR SALE/LEA. With the bigger 340 mm (13 in) AP Racing brakes, the TSO GTC delivered a 0–100–0 time of 12.9 seconds, and the extra power allowed it to accelerate from 50 to 70 mph (110 km/h) in just 2.1 seconds. Although Hot Rods are our specialty, we occasionally have newer cars at a good value to our clients, typically on trade in. Price for the Mantis GT was £64,331. The car's components were CAD ,designed in England and its chassis engineering was completed by Prodrive. Triumph Spitfire 1981 (W) Barn Find Restoration Project Hard top Orange. Add to Favorites More. The Marcos GT series was first introduced in 1963 at the London Racing Car Show as a road car, and was met with considerable acclaim. Kostin has previously worked at the De Havilland Mosquito, the factory fighter-bombers. and only bolted back together for shipping from Florida. Over the years, then Mini Marcos gone through various forms and over 1300 cars have been produced. The Classified Ad with Best Offer. The fact that the wooden chassis can take the stresses of racing for so many years shows what a successful design it was. When that actually happens has yet to be determined. and only bolted back together for shipping from Florida. Driven by Geoff Mabbs, it lapped all but one car to win the BRSCC race by 81 seconds at an average of 76 mph. Receive Price Alert emails when price changes, new offers become available or a vehicle is sold. The hydraulic systems are Marcos is a British sports car manufacturer.. History. Serving the San Marcos area. Looking for more cars? very rigid. The Marcos TSO was launched in 2004 with a Chevrolet V8 engine in either 350 bhp (261 kW; 355 PS) or 400 bhp (298 kW; 406 PS) versions. In 1969 the plywood chassis was replaced by steel, which shortened production time and saved on cost, and the Ford Essex V4 engine replaced the earlier inline-fours. $19,995. the Marcos GT, he just had to have one. No expense spared restoration, This is a wood Chassis Marcos , one of ~ 250 Wood Chassis cars built before 1969 and one ~75 GT 1500’s , the construction is an aircraft stye wood monocoque wrapped in a fiberglass body. When that actually happens has yet to be determined. This proved to be its only race. The design evolved to incorporate both Rover and Ford V8 engines, as well as moving from kit cars to entirely factory built cars (from 1992), before the company went bankrupt again in 2000. Classic and Vintage Car Restoration . fire retardent) is not only significantly lighter than a comparable steel chassis, it is also We have classic restoration project cars for sale across the US from both private sellers and dealers. The car continues on with its Chevrolet-sourced 420 bhp (310 kW) V8, but there was also a 462 bhp (345 kW) Performance Pack available as well. latest models are based on this same design. The original styling was so successful that even the A total of 170 coupés and 119 Spyders were produced. To accommodate the engine the bonnet of the Mantis was significantly remodelled from the previous LM range (that used the Rover V8), and the upper chassis rails in the engine bay were widened. Race car production was relocated to the Netherlands while road car production moved to Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England. If you have a newer car you would like to trade in on a nice classic, we are open to it. In 2006 Tony Stelliga announced the TSO GTC, a modified version of the current TSO with a racing suspension, racing brakes and a rear diffuser. Drivers included Jackie Oliver, Terry Sanger, and Derek Bell, and Jem Marsh of course. The GTS version of the Mantara had a slightly different bonnet incorporating much smoother lines, flared-in headlamps, and a deeper spoiler, which was used on the later Mantaray model. Canadian entrepreneur Tony Stelliga formed Marcos Engineering with Jem Marsh, and revived production in 2002. Check Price. Brothers Dennis and Peter Adams helped form the timeless shape of the 43-inch tall GT, and its initial variation included a wood monocoque chassis, adjustable pedals, and De Dion rear suspension. The car has since been refined and undergone a few design changes in light of further testing. In 1997 the Mantis name was re-used on a 2-seater coupé or convertible road car based on the LM series powered by the 4.6-litre all-aluminium quad-cam Ford 'Modular' engine producing 327 bhp (244 kW; 332 PS) and capable of 170 mph (270 km/h). What makes this particular Marcos 3000 GT unique is that by all accounts, it is one of the favorite this post Jan 9 Are you looking to buy your dream classic car? Both suffered electrical faults, one retiring and the other (driven by David Leslie, François Migault, and Jem Marsh's son Chris) finishing second to last, having completed 114 laps fewer than the winning McLaren F1 GTR as its electrical problem stranded it on the Mulsanne Straight for two hours soon after the start. Originally Marcos intended to race it in the 1968 Le Mans, but that was postponed from June to September, and by then the car was in America, fitted with a Buick V8 engine (from which the Rover V8 engine was derived). [2] The sale was occasioned by the company's reorganisation and move to a smaller factory.[2]. 1966 Marcos 1500 GT RHD £45,000. The engine is also complete, but the exterior parts had been removed for detailing The company was founded in Luton, in Bedfordshire, England, in 1959 by Jem Marsh and Frank Costin.Frank Costin had earlier worked on the De Havilland Mosquito fighter-bombers and from there he got the idea to use plywood for the chassis. The Marcos intellectual rights, including jigs, build files and logos were bought by Marcos director Rory MacMath and are now working under the title Marcos Heritage Spares as a restoration and parts company for Marcos Cars (see contact details below for website). Collection in person. Thirty-nine were made up to 1963. but as yet unbuffed paint job. It used the Ford Cortina's 2-litre four-cylinder engine, steering and suspension, and approximately 80 were produced. In 2002, after a break in production caused by bankruptcy, a new company (Marcos Engineering Ltd) was launched with Jem Marsh as vice-chairman, and with the financial backing of Canadian Tony Stelliga, to manufacture the Marcasite TS250 with a 2.5-litre 175 bhp (130 kW; 177 PS) Ford V6 followed in 2003 by the 5-litre Rover V8-powered TS500. Originally Marcos intended to race it in the 1968 Le Mans, but that was postponed from June to September, and by then the car was in America, fitted with a Buick V8 engine (from which the Rover V8 engine was derived). The name derives from the surnames of founders Jem Marsh and Frank Costin. 1989 saw the introduction of independent rear suspension, together with the Ford Sierra's 7" differential and rear disc brakes. but as yet unbuffed paint job. Of course, this is just a ballpark, and your project could cost more or less depending on the car … A French-entered example came 15th overall in the 1966 Le Mans race, the only British car to finish. Also in 2004, the 5.7-litre Chevrolet Corvette (LS1) V8 TSO GT was announced, but solely for the Australian market. When the car went into production as the Luton Gullwing many examples were bought for racing. $5,000. Tony Stelliga's company went into liquidation in October 2007. Marcos was founded in Luton, in Bedfordshire, England, in 1959 by Jem Marsh and Frank Costin. Thirty-two were sold before the company went into liquidation in 1972. The car was built in 1967 with a plywood monocoque and an optional “Lawrencetune” engine, but it's being sold with a standard Ford 1,600 cc engine today. - Report an issue. 8 bids. Car restoration has been a popular practice since ages and it won’t get outdated ever! Its top speed was over 185 mph (298 km/h). From there he got the idea to use plywood for the automobile chassis and body. Only 11 were made with the 4.0-litre, and seven with the 4.6-litre engine. Marcos cars have reemerged several times since the 1980s, always with a focus on motorsport. and it's place in the production line, it is certainly worthy of a proper restoration. 100-Hour blocks of prepaid labor will be sold at the discouted rate of $130/hr. In 1992 Marcos left the kit car business, all cars from this point onwards being factory built, and launched the Marcos Mantara which was sold through dealers in limited numbers. Launched in 1991, the Marcos Martina was externally very similar to the Mantula, but with flared front wheel arches. Total factory production was 26,[8] plus one car in chassis/body component form. £150.00. A full restoration of the XP was completed in 2008. The successor Marcos coupé road cars were popular track/day cars, and several were raced in the BARC and BRSCC Modsports championships, including Jonathan Palmer taking the 1977 Modsport championship in a V6. Other unpriced options included an elm or walnut veneer dashboard, and a newly designed hard top. In 2010 Marcos Cars Limited and Marcos Engineering Limited, along with the original Marcos Logo, were bought and registered by Tony Brown who relaunched the brand in the UK. The cars design was a major move away from the original front engined designs, but Jem Marsh, one of the original founders of Marcos, was consulted during the development process and both he and Dennis Adams, designer of the Marcos Coupe, gave it their approval. For those Marcos continued manufacturing the GT with a plywood chassis through Mini Marcos ... unfinished restoration project, 95% finished. It was offered with 4.0 and 4.6-litre Rover V8 as well as the 2-litre, and 2-litre turbo Rover Tomcat engines. Engine options included Ford's 3.0 Essex V6, 2.8 Cologne V6, 1600 Crossflow, 2.0 Pinto and 2.0 V4s, plus Triumph's 2.0 and 2.5 straight sixes. This particular Marcos has been serviced and maintained at Redline Sportscars for the last 10 years with its current owner. Project Cars For Sale Search below to discover project cars for restoration, barn find projects, barn fresh originals, partially restored projects, cars which need finishing and excellent restoration candidates. Find restoration Fords, Chevys and more restoration cars for sale here at OldCarOnline.com. This 1969 Marcos GT was purchased by the current seller about 10 years ago, at which time he drove it 50 miles home, but it has not been started in the last five years. VI and Mk. Most early Marcos models competed in national and international events. Cars were also made under licence in South Africa, Australia and Ireland. front suspension subframe mounts to the footwell boxes. 4 door numbers matching motor and transmission original to the car. Frank Costin had earlier worked on the De Havilland Mosquito fighter-bombers and from there he got the idea to use plywoodfor the chassis. My Garage Registration. Chevrolet Camaro -- 1967-'69 Same as the Mustang: Everything you need to rebuild one, no matter how rusty it may be, is available brand new. electrical system has been cut in several places and will have to be completely gone The Mantara was powered as standard by a 3.9-litre fuel injected Rover V8 or a 4.6-litre Rover V8 as an optional alternative. Explore Unfinished cars for sale as well! The main difference between the Mantara and the Mantula was the adoption of MacPherson strut front suspension in place of the Triumph suspension and associated trunnions. Problems with exporting cars to the USA and … This was to be the design that would become familiar to sports car enthusiasts for more than 30 years, even though the original plywood chassis would later be replaced by a steel chassis. American Dream Car Classics. 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