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Another Marcos on EBay

2005-08-10 by Hampton Peterson

Here's another Marcos on Ebay.  It says 1967, but I don't think so.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Marcos-GT-1967-Marcos-GT-
VERY-RARE-Possibly-the-only-one-in-
US_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQitemZ4567999124QQrdZ1

Regards,
Hampton
#5463

RE: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

2005-08-11 by Dransfield, Paul

Hi everyone,

 

The car on eBay is definitely a post 1980 model, most of which were V8s. The
giveaway is the lack of bonnet clips, which were superseded by a
cable-operated locking mechanism similar to a pair of hood releases, and the
design of the front of the bonnet is definitely from a later model. If this
car has a 4 cylinder engine, it was probably a kit, though the bulge on the
bonnet was usually to accommodate a V6 or V8. The vendor obviously knows
very little about the marque and may have registered it as a 1967 to get it
into the country. 

 

It'll be interesting to see what it goes for. It's in such poor condition,
I'd be surprised if it sells for more than a few thousand dollars. What a
shame it was allowed to deteriorate so far.

 

Regards,

 

Paul Dransfield

3 litre Volvo
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Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

 

Here's another Marcos on Ebay.  It says 1967, but I don't think so.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Marcos-GT-1967-Marcos-GT-
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Marcos-GT-1967-Marcos-GT-> 
VERY-RARE-Possibly-the-only-one-in-
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Regards,
Hampton
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RE: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

2005-08-11 by Robert Carroll

I got an email response from him and he claims that it is a '67, but
that he's done some fiberglass work to modernize it.  He says it has a
steel tube chassis also.  Didn't these first become available in mid
1969?
 
-Bob
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Here's another Marcos on Ebay.  It says 1967, but I don't think so.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Marcos-GT-1967-Marcos-GT-
VERY-RARE-Possibly-the-only-one-in-
US_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQitemZ4567999124QQrdZ1

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

2005-08-11 by Don Lattimer

Definately a Mantula body. Probably a Martina with Ford mechanicals. It's only 2 hours away from me and only minutes away from Stephen in Mill Valley. I'll see what I can find out.
Don
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Hi everyone,

The car on eBay is definitely a post 1980 model, most of which were V8s. The giveaway is the lack of bonnet clips, which were superseded by a cable-operated locking mechanism similar to a pair of hood releases, and the design of the front of the bonnet is definitely from a later model. If this car has a 4 cylinder engine, it was probably a kit, though the bulge on the bonnet was usually to accommodate a V6 or V8. The vendor obviously knows very little about the marque and may have registered it as a 1967 to get it into the country.

It'll be interesting to see what it goes for. It's in such poor condition, I'd be surprised if it sells for more than a few thousand dollars. What a shame it was allowed to deteriorate so far.

Regards,

Paul Dransfield

3 litre Volvo

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Sent:
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 7:29 PM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

Here's another Marcos on Ebay. It says 1967, but I don't think so.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Marcos-GT-1967-Marcos-GT-
VERY-RARE-Possibly-the-only-one-in-
US_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQitemZ4567999124QQrdZ1

Regards,
Hampton
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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

2005-08-11 by Meggsief@aol.com

Paul,
        Its very funny that you mentioned the bonnet. I was yelling at the 
computer about all of the inconsistncies with this car and my wife even picked 
out some stuff. When we opened your e-mail she was laughing because I was 
complaining about the same things. Thanks for the back up because sometimes I get 
funny looks from her when I am on e-bay. 

Don, 
       Since this is probaly the only marcos in the states I think it would 
be great if you could inspect the car. Also the British car conclave is comming 
up in mid Sept. in Denver. It would be realy cool if anyone could show thier 
car. Bill Black is the only member that I know of that is in the state.
 
 Hal
5353/5006

Re: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

2005-08-11 by Don Lattimer

Yep, steel chassis started in 1969. All Martinas were kit cars. They were supposedly for the "poorer" folk who desired a Marcos.

<With this engine, even in standard form, the Mantula could accelerate from 0-60 mph in under 6 seconds and the improved aerodynamics allowed speeds of around 140 mph to be reached. The Rover engine also came with a slick 5 speed gearbox to complete the picture.

The Mantula is arguably the most desirable Marcos for day to day use, especially a version with the Granada based independent rear suspension. The bodywork is little changed from the original Adams design of 1963 and the Rover engine is a delightful unit.

The Martina looks, to all the world, just like a Mantula with slightly flared front wheel arches, but lifting the bonnet reveals the 'raison d'etre' of this car. The Martina was intended to bring Marcos ownership to those who could never afford it (The Marcos has never been a cheap car - in the 60's they were dearer than E-Types) and allowed the classic shape to be built around Ford Cortina mechanics (the flared arches accomodating the wider steering rack of the Cortina). Many Marcos owners viewed these cars with disdain, but having driven a beautifully built version with a tuned 2 litre Ford OHC engine, I'd say that there's little to choose between one and, say a V6 GT (except for the sound, the V6 is lovely) and, with humble Ford mechanics, insuring and running one can be a lot more affordable than a Mantula. The Martina was available as an alternative to the Mantula, which continued to be built.

However, despite selling well, the Martina's lifespan was short, as in 1993 the factory made the momentous decision to abandon 'component cars' (Jem claims kit cars are Duttons built on clapped out Escorts) and move into direct competition with the likes of TVR and Porsche by building and selling only fully built, type-approved cars.

The result is the Mantara. Once again the Rover V8 engine was used, this time in 3.9 form (although the current range includes a 5 litre Rover V8!), but strut suspension forced Dennis Adams to add Audi Quattro-like blisters to the front wings, which, in my opinion, sadly don't blend in well with the original shape.

However, the Marcos continues to impress reviewers, especially with its handling and refinement (one daring to say that he felt the Mantara handles better than TVRs latest offerings), and its a source of amusement amongst Marcos owners that journalists still marvel at the adjustable pedals!

With substantial financial backing and a successful race program, Marcos cars continue to sell well.

From 1986, the Mantula was available in Spyder form and this was carried on through the Martina and Mantara models and into the LMs.>>

Excerpt from Mark Saxby's site.

Don

#3M5759

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Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

I got an email response from him and he claims that it is a ’67, but that he’s done some fiberglass work to modernize it. He says it has a steel tube chassis also. Didn’t these first become available in mid 1969?

-Bob

#5366

-----Original Message-----
From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hampton Peterson
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 4:29 PM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

Here's another Marcos on Ebay. It says 1967, but I don't think so.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Marcos-GT-1967-Marcos-GT-
VERY-RARE-Possibly-the-only-one-in-
US_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQitemZ4567999124QQrdZ1

Regards,
Hampton
#5463



Re: Another Marcos on EBay

2005-08-11 by Christian Fey

This Marcos is definately not a 67 car. It is a Mantula body from 84 
onwards. Rear lights, bonnet, mirrors, front-spoiler, rear windscreen 
(no rond edges, in this time the rear windscreens were glued to the 
chassis), the doors, and the revolution rims (Modern line from 
Schmidt factory and not the original Revolution "Classic"). These 
rims were sold end of the 80´s. 

The engine and gearbox indicates that this car is a Kit. I don´t know 
any other Marcos with a Fiat Mirafiori engine & and Fiat gearbox. 
This certainly was never fitted in Marcos by the factory. 

I know a Marcos GT with Lotus engine, 2 with Alfa Romeo  engine & 
gearbox (GT & a Martina), some with BMW engine & gearbox (GT with 
2002 tii, Mantula with M5 engine & gearbox, Mantis with V8 and 
someone told me that in UK is under construction a Mantula with a V12 
unit), beside all the Volvo, Ford & Rover engines. 

I believe this Mantula Kit got a "old" chassis number to pass the 
import regulations. 

CF Mantula




--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Don Lattimer" 
<donlattimer@p...> wrote:
> Yep, steel chassis started in 1969.  All Martinas were kit cars.  
They were supposedly for the "poorer" folk who desired a Marcos.
> 
> <<Launched in 1984, the Mantula was very similar to the GT of 1969, 
but subtle bodywork modifications hid the most significant change; 
the addition of the powerful, light and highly tunable Rover (nee 
Buick) V8. 
> 
> With this engine, even in standard form, the Mantula could 
accelerate from 0-60 mph in under 6 seconds and the improved 
aerodynamics allowed speeds of around 140 mph to be reached. The 
Rover engine also came with a slick 5 speed gearbox to complete the 
picture. 
> 
> The Mantula is arguably the most desirable Marcos for day to day 
use, especially a version with the Granada based independent rear 
suspension. The bodywork is little changed from the original Adams 
design of 1963 and the Rover engine is a delightful unit. 
> 
> The Martina looks, to all the world, just like a Mantula with 
slightly flared front wheel arches, but lifting the bonnet reveals 
the 'raison d'etre' of this car. The Martina was intended to bring 
Marcos ownership to those who could never afford it (The Marcos has 
never been a cheap car - in the 60's they were dearer than E-Types) 
and allowed the classic shape to be built around Ford Cortina 
mechanics (the flared arches accomodating the wider steering rack of 
the Cortina). Many Marcos owners viewed these cars with disdain, but 
having driven a beautifully built version with a tuned 2 litre Ford 
OHC engine, I'd say that there's little to choose between one and, 
say a V6 GT (except for the sound, the V6 is lovely) and, with humble 
Ford mechanics, insuring and running one can be a lot more affordable 
than a Mantula. The Martina was available as an alternative to the 
Mantula, which continued to be built. 
> 
> However, despite selling well, the Martina's lifespan was short, as 
in 1993 the factory made the momentous decision to abandon 'component 
cars' (Jem claims kit cars are Duttons built on clapped out Escorts) 
and move into direct competition with the likes of TVR and Porsche by 
building and selling only fully built, type-approved cars. 
> 
> The result is the Mantara. Once again the Rover V8 engine was used, 
this time in 3.9 form (although the current range includes a 5 litre 
Rover V8!), but strut suspension forced Dennis Adams to add Audi 
Quattro-like blisters to the front wings, which, in my opinion, sadly 
don't blend in well with the original shape. 
> 
> However, the Marcos continues to impress reviewers, especially with 
its handling and refinement (one daring to say that he felt the 
Mantara handles better than TVRs latest offerings), and its a source 
of amusement amongst Marcos owners that journalists still marvel at 
the adjustable pedals! 
> 
> With substantial financial backing and a successful race program, 
Marcos cars continue to sell well. 
> 
> From 1986, the Mantula was available in Spyder form and this was 
carried on through the Martina and Mantara models and into the LMs.>>
> 
> Excerpt from Mark Saxby's site.
> 
> Don
> 
> #3M5759 
> 
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Robert Carroll 
>   To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:04 AM
>   Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay
> 
> 
>   I got an email response from him and he claims that it is a '67, 
but that he's done some fiberglass work to modernize it.  He says it 
has a steel tube chassis also.  Didn't these first become available 
in mid 1969?
> 
>    
> 
>   -Bob
> 
>    #5366
> 
>    
> 
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com 
[mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hampton Peterson
>   Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 4:29 PM
>   To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>   Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay
> 
>    
> 
>   Here's another Marcos on Ebay.  It says 1967, but I don't think 
so.....
>   http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Marcos-GT-1967-Marcos-
GT-
>   VERY-RARE-Possibly-the-only-one-in-
>   US_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQitemZ4567999124QQrdZ1
> 
>   Regards,
>   Hampton
>   #5463
> 
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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

2005-08-11 by larry meadows

Hal
What are the dates in Sept. for the British car conclave?
Larry
3v5536

Meggsief@... wrote:
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Paul,
Its very funny that you mentioned the bonnet. I was yelling at the computer about all of the inconsistncies with this car and my wife even picked out some stuff. When we opened your e-mail she was laughing because I was complaining about the same things. Thanks for the back up because sometimes I get funny looks from her when I am on e-bay.
Don,
Since this is probaly the only marcos in the states I think it would be great if you could inspect the car. Also the British car conclave is comming up in mid Sept. in Denver. It would be realy cool if anyone could show thier car. Bill Black is the only member that I know of that is in the state.
Hal
5353/5006

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

2005-08-11 by Baufi-Fey@web.de


It is not a Martina. The Martina has the "Cortina" front axle unit and wider wheel arches are necassary. The Martina are mainly sold as Kit.

CF-Mantula

MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com schrieb am 11.08.05 21:36:51:

Yep, steel chassis started in 1969. All Martinas were kit cars. They were supposedly for the "poorer" folk who desired a Marcos.

<With this engine, even in standard form, the Mantula could accelerate from 0-60 mph in under 6 seconds and the improved aerodynamics allowed speeds of around 140 mph to be reached. The Rover engine also came with a slick 5 speed gearbox to complete the picture.

The Mantula is arguably the most desirable Marcos for day to day use, especially a version with the Granada based independent rear suspension. The bodywork is little changed from the original Adams design of 1963 and the Rover engine is a delightful unit.

The Martina looks, to all the world, just like a Mantula with slightly flared front wheel arches, but lifting the bonnet reveals the 'raison d'etre' of this car. The Martina was intended to bring Marcos ownership to those who could never afford it (The Marcos has never been a cheap car - in the 60's they were dearer than E-Types) and allowed the classic shape to be built around Ford Cortina mechanics (the flared arches accomodating the wider steering rack of the Cortina). Many Marcos owners viewed these cars with disdain, but having driven a beautifully built version with a tuned 2 litre Ford OHC engine, I'd say that there's little to choose between one and, say a V6 GT (except for the sound, the V6 is lovely) and, with humble Ford mechanics, insuring and running one can be a lot more affordable than a Mantula. The Martina was available as an alternative to the Mantula, which continued to be built.

However, despite selling well, the Martina's lifespan was short, as in 1993 the factory made the momentous decision to abandon 'component cars' (Jem claims kit cars are Duttons built on clapped out Escorts) and move into direct competition with the likes of TVR and Porsche by building and selling only fully built, type-approved cars.

The result is the Mantara. Once again the Rover V8 engine was used, this time in 3.9 form (although the current range includes a 5 litre Rover V8!), but strut suspension forced Dennis Adams to add Audi Quattro-like blisters to the front wings, which, in my opinion, sadly don't blend in well with the original shape.

However, the Marcos continues to impress reviewers, especially with its handling and refinement (one daring to say that he felt the Mantara handles better than TVRs latest offerings), and its a source of amusement amongst Marcos owners that journalists still marvel at the adjustable pedals!

With substantial financial backing and a successful race program, Marcos cars continue to sell well.

From 1986, the Mantula was available in Spyder form and this was carried on through the Martina and Mantara models and into the LMs.>>

Excerpt from Mark Saxby's site.

Don

#3M5759

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Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

I got an email response from him and he claims that it is a ’67, but that he’s done some fiberglass work to modernize it. He says it has a steel tube chassis also. Didn’t these first become available in mid 1969?

-Bob

#5366

-----Original Message-----
From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hampton Peterson
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 4:29 PM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

Here's another Marcos on Ebay. It says 1967, but I don't think so.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Marcos-GT-1967-Marcos-GT-
VERY-RARE-Possibly-the-only-one-in-
US_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQitemZ4567999124QQrdZ1

Regards,
Hampton
#5463




RE: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

2005-08-11 by Robert Carroll

Hal,
 
I was going to ask him the same thing.  Keep us posted.
 
-Bob
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Bob,
        I also emailed him I am waiting to see what the vin # is if he
writes back
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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

2005-08-11 by Meggsief@aol.com

Larry,
         The show is sat and sun the 17th and 18th. sat. is a gimmick 
ralley,basically they pick a scenic twisty route through the mountains and then we 
end up in some small town. The cool thing is that they have chase vehicles for 
those of us that break down. Sun is the show. They have same day registration. 
You also can go on line to www.coloradoconclave.com it would be great to have 
another Marcos out there. I am hoping Bill Black fron co. springs will make it 
this year. What city do you live in?
Hal

Re: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

2005-08-11 by larry meadows

Hal,
I live south of Tampa, Florida.
If I could get it all together, I would probibly trailer it out.
Larry

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Larry,
The show is sat and sun the 17th and 18th. sat. is a gimmick ralley,basically they pick a scenic twisty route through the mountains and then we end up in some small town. The cool thing is that they have chase vehicles for those of us that break down. Sun is the show. They have same day registration. You also can go on line to www.coloradoconclave.com it would be great to have another Marcos out there. I am hoping Bill Black fron co. springs will make it this year. What city do you live in?
Hal

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Re: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

2005-08-11 by Stephen Spalding

Don
If some one is interested in this car, we could meet up and check it out! I thought we had all the Marcos in the Bay Area (I've never heard of this car)! I'm not sure what this car is but it looks to be in very bad shape. Let me know if I can help anyone.
Thanks
Stephen
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Definately a Mantula body. Probably a Martina with Ford mechanicals. It's only 2 hours away from me and only minutes away from Stephen in Mill Valley. I'll see what I can find out.
Don
#3M5759
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 7:26 AM
Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

Hi everyone,

The car on eBay is definitely a post 1980 model, most of which were V8s. The giveaway is the lack of bonnet clips, which were superseded by a cable-operated locking mechanism similar to a pair of hood releases, and the design of the front of the bonnet is definitely from a later model. If this car has a 4 cylinder engine, it was probably a kit, though the bulge on the bonnet was usually to accommodate a V6 or V8. The vendor obviously knows very little about the marque and may have registered it as a 1967 to get it into the country.

It'll be interesting to see what it goes for. It's in such poor condition, I'd be surprised if it sells for more than a few thousand dollars. What a shame it was allowed to deteriorate so far.

Regards,

Paul Dransfield

3 litre Volvo

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From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hampton Peterson
Sent:
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 7:29 PM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Another Marcos on EBay

Here's another Marcos on Ebay. It says 1967, but I don't think so.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Marcos-GT-1967-Marcos-GT-
VERY-RARE-Possibly-the-only-one-in-
US_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQitemZ4567999124QQrdZ1

Regards,
Hampton
#5463



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Re: Another Marcos on EBay

2005-08-23 by Don Lattimer

Yep, two days left and reserve is met at $8K USD.

Don
#3M5759

--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, Meggsief@a... wrote:
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> There is another marcos on e-bay #5078 '67 needs some work!
> Hal
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