You are inquiring about the green Marcos that Hayes
Harris has for sale. The color is not really British Racing Green, but a medium
metallic green. I looked very closely at this particular car, as well as a
yellow 3.0 Volvo powered car he had. I settled for a third, rather rough
Marcos car for less money, which enabled me to also acquire a 1970 TVR from
Hayes.
The green Marcos appears to be mechanically in very
good shape as it was a daily driver for a gentleman named Tad Todd (check the
member's list). The body is less than perfect with minor stress cracks and
some blisters in the paint, but is overall a very solid, straight car from what
I saw. With stress crack repairs and fresh paint, this would be a very nice car!
By the way, this car has the rectangular headlights that I think really
look great on these cars. I'm still searching for replacements for my
project.
As far as the dealer experience, Hayes is
outstanding! He went out of his way to point out the flaws in each of the cars I
was looking at. He supplied history on each car, including prior
owners contact numbers so I could speak to them. He is an
enthusiast of British sports cars and knows then inside and out. I am sure to
two project cars I bought from him won't be the last. I can't recommend him
highly enough! Besides, on my first visit to his shop last August, he had no
less than five Maros cars in stock!
Donny Lang
----- Original Message -----From: bennettj62Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 1:16 AMSubject: [MarcosManiacs] 69 3.0 GT at Wire WheelDoes anyone have any additional info on the 69 GT 3.0 that is
available at Wire Wheel in Florida... or any additional info on the
dealership itself? I've fallen hard for the Marcos'... and would love
to get one, particularly that one. It's BRG, RHD, Ford Essex, etc.
Also, since i haven't driven one yet, I have an easy question for
someone that has a GT already. I'm 5'8"...31" inseam...yes, short
legs. How diffecult is it reaching the peddles. I only ask this
because when I first got my 911, I had to have the seat moved, rails
and all to get it in a comfortable position. I'm not one to use toes
only.
They also have a wood chassis GT undergoing renovation. Would it be
better to consider the wood over the steel chassis???
Any help would be greatly appreciated...
Thanks from this NEW member and MOTORHEAD...
Bennett
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