Marcos Maniacs

Don,
I did enjoy the time with the Marcos, but when I put under 500 miles
on it this past summer that told me my interests had changed. I'm glad
I sold it, I recently looked at a Autocross specialized/heavily
modified Renault R5, the car was parked several years ago, parts
pulled off for working on & then it became an extra "shelf" in the
garage... Sad because it was extremely competent before, took 4th or
5th fastest of the day on more than one ocassion, had Renault Cup race
parts in it, custom suspension & rims (7" alloys)  Would have hated to
have something like that happen to the Marcos... 
As for the new owner, I'm not sure if he's a current forum member or
was just surfing the group but I'll let him introduce himself when
he's ready...
Thanks & good luck to you too,
Paul
Ex 1984 Marcos SN 8083

--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Don Lattimer" <donlattimer@...>
wrote:
>
> Paul,
> 
> Glad the forum was helpful.  Hope you enjoyed your time with the 
> Marcos.  Good luck with your new endeavors.
> 
> Anyone on this forum the buyer ??
> 
> Don
> #3M5759
> 
> --- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Weidner" 
> <weidnerpaul@> wrote:
> >
> > I just thought I'd pass on that I just sold and delivered my 1984
> > Marcos SN 8083 to a new owner...  He saw my posting below from this
> > forum and contacted me, several weeks later the deal was done &
> > delivery was made.  I had two contacts from this post, one was 
> within
> > 30 miles of my house (looking only, his dad used to build them in 
> the
> > 60's) and the buyer, who owned another Marcos in the past.
> > 
> > On another note, would the Marcos/Sprite owner email me again, I 
> never
> >   sent you the pix of my Sprite that you wanted, I lost your email
> > address.  I'll email you the pix when I get your email...
> > 
> > It was a fun car to own but time to move on, interests changed as
> > stated below...
> > 
> > Good luck to all with your Marcos Cars!
> > 
> > Paul
> > Ex 1984 Marcos SN 8083
> > 
> > --- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Weidner" <weidnerpaul@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > > Haven't been on this forum much for a while, I've decided I'll be
> > > selling my Marcos this Spring and thought I'd post here now to 
> see if
> > > there was any interest.
> > > 
> > > 1984 Marcos SN 8083 blue with tan leather interior. This is a 
> LHD USA
> > > model with the Ford 2.8 V6 driveline, imported by Bob Boston 
> back in
> > > the day. There are a couple shots of it in the photo area.  I've 
> had
> > > this car since 2000 and have put on about 4,000 miles in that 
> time
> > > (Live in Minnesota, stored 6 months of the year). Body exterior 
> is
> > > good, leather interior has "patina'.
> > > 
> > > As with all cars of this type, there is always something that 
> can be
> > > done, however below is a list of what I've had done since I've 
> owned
> > > it (all work done by mechanics)
> > > 
> > > Suspension/steering upgraded with the Heritage anti bump steer 
> and
> > > active handling packages.
> > > 
> > > Electronc ignition, three modules/sensor and notched plate setup.
> > > 
> > > Clutch/Transmission rebuilt
> > > 
> > > This car is a driver, not a show car (but always a point of 
> interest
> > > at any show).
> > > 
> > > Why am I selling?
> > > 
> > > My interest has gone to autocross and Mini's, currently also in 
> my
> > garage:
> > > 
> > > 1959 Speedwell Sprite (Bugeye with competition aerodynamc bonnet,
> > > brooklands windscreens and cut down doors)
> > > 
> > > 1973 ABC Tricar (two seater open Mini based special, front clip 
> of a
> > > classic Mini (998), three wheeler with tube frame/fberglass aft 
> of the
> > > firewall)
> > > 
> > > 1999 Miata Sport (what can I say, best (copy of a) British car 
> ever
> > > made...)
> > > 
> > > I can only drive these cars 6 months a year & I've decided four 
> is too
> > > many --- and I've had the Marcos longer than any of the others.  
> > > 
> > > email me if interested, feel free to pass this on as well...
> > > 
> > > Thanks!
> > > Paul
> > >
> >
>