Marcos Maniacs

Hi Mark,
I'll make sure you get a copy of the magazine.
Mike Denman
1966 Marcos 1800 GT
Chassis # 4079

--- In MarcosManiacs@y..., "mark_saxby" <Mark.Saxby@W...> wrote:
> Mike,
> 
> Great piece on 4 cylinder Volvo vs V6 Ford.
> 
> I'll just add that I think the V6 is the most civilised of the 
> engines (I've driven) fitted to the older Marcoses (the V8 Mustang 
> engine fitted to the latest Mantises takes some beating).
> 
> I've not driven the Volvo 6 or 4 or the Triumph 6, but both these 
> sixes should have the edge on the Ford for smoothness, being 
> straights rather than Vs.
> 
> The Ford 4 cylinder I drove was more immediate in response than the 
> V6 (it, however, was tuned and had a short shift gearchange), but it 
> was quite coarse and much noisier. I'd expect the Volvo 4 to be 
> similar, given it's vintage.
> 
> I also think that the Rover V8 is less smooth than the V6 and a 
> number of V8 owners have commented on the 'nice sound' my car makes 
> (Well, when it's going :^)).
> 
> Any chance someone could scan me a copy of the article when it 
> appears?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Mark