Marcos Maniacs

Don, MARCOS factory produced from the type "Fastback" the 
first "Spyder". As far as I know only 1 car. The next convertible was 
a Mantula Spyder in 1986. In the 70´s they did not produce 
convertible cars. It looks great, but I believe the car was changed 
from one of the preowners.

I know a Mantula Sypder from Florida. This Mantula was a Coupé and in 
the USA it was changed in a convertible Mantula. 

CF1700GT



--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Don Lattimer" 
<donlattimer@p...> wrote:
> I'd definately check the to see what mods were made to the frame to 
strenghten it to be a drop-top.  I wasn't aware the factory did 
that.  Never heard of it before.  Highly unlikely but I could be 
wrong.
> 
> Don
> #3m5759
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: pauldransfield@i... 
>   To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 12:22 PM
>   Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] 1970 Marcos on Ebay
> 
> 
>   I took a look and it appears to be an original 3 litre Volvo 
converted to
>   soft top, which would be much more comfortable to drive in the 
summer than
>   the coupe. It has the original cosmic wheels and 6 cylinder 
engine. It's a
>   pity the mileage wasn't listed but the B30A drivetrain is strong 
and can be
>   easily rebuilt. The body looks to be in good shape but it's 
difficult to
>   tell from a few photos. A new windscreen is around $1000 FOA USA, 
$1000 plus
>   for a decent paint job and say $1000 for a new top (I haven't a 
clue
>   really). Mine is valued at around US$21,000, so I'd say the price 
isn't bad.
>   However, being located in Cape Cod may be a warning to check out 
the chassis
>   up front. It's likely the salt air has caused deterioration if it 
hasn't
>   been kept dry.
> 
>   Regards,
> 
>   Paul Dransfield
>   3 litre Volvo
> 
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: Don Lattimer [mailto:donlattimer@p...]
>   Sent: August 17, 2004 2:54 PM
>   To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>   Subject: [MarcosManiacs] 1970 Marcos on Ebay
> 
> 
>   Check out the 1970 convertible (?) on Ebay.
>   http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&rd=1&item=248715588
>   1&category=6472&sspagename=WDVW
> 
>   Don't know what to think....................  $10k ??
> 
>   Nice to get the serial # though.  If any contacts owner, please 
let me know
>   the details for the registry.  Thanks.
> 
>   Don
>   #3m5759
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