Marcos Maniacs

Hi Andy.

danke für die detaillierten Bilder. Anbei einige "alte" Bilder von Gullwings, die Du vielleicht schon kennst, wenn ja entsorgen. Der Bordeaux rote Gullwing wurde vor 2-3 Jahren neu lackiert, war früher BRG, habe noch mehr Bilder wenn gewünscht. Orange Gullwing = ex Colin Feyerabend today in Switzerland, have the adress from the new owner. Soem pics of the unfinished Gullwing from Canada. Have 2 pics from 24 hrs Le Mans racing a Gullwing, pic of Jackie Stewart racing a Gullwing. Let me know if you are interested.

In EBAY UK findest Du aktuell 5 Bilder vom Roll-out der Ugly Duckly vielleicht kennst Du diese ja nicht.

Gruß und vielen Dank

Christian

Von: "Andy&Alison Seward" Gesendet: 26.01.09 13:25:20
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Betreff: RE: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos Gullwing Photos: seeking Mr. Konrad Wolosz

Hi CHristian!

Danke u. Ich werde erklären Sie Ihr Deutsch Sprache Nachricht (email) für unsere MarcosManiacs Freunde (unten). Die Fotos des Hines-Prior Le Mans Rennwagen kenne ich nicht. Würden Sie bitte zu mir? Danke!

MfG,
Andy
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Here is an English translation of Christian's email in case you wanted to know the content of his note -- Christian writes very well in English of course, sometimes we communicate in German language as well:

"Thank you for the detailed photos. Attached please find a few "old" pictures of (Marcos) Gullwings, although you may have already seen them before. The burgundy-colored Gullwing was recently painted about 2-3 years ago -- it was Britsih Racing Green (BRG) before that -- and I have more photos of that car if you'd like to see them. The orange-colored Gullwing (ex-Colin Feyerabend) is now in Switzerland; I have the address of the new owner. I've included some photos of the unfinished Gullwing (ex-Dave McCubbin) in Canada too. I also have two photos of the (Hines-Prior) Gullwing racing at (1962) Le Mans, plus a photo of Jackie Stewart racing his Gullwing. Let me know if you're interested. And right now on eBay.co.uk there are five photos from the roll-out of the Ugly Duckling Gullwing, in case you hadn't already seen them.
Greetings and Many Thanks,
Christian"



To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
From: Baufi-Fey@...
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:52:36 +0100
Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos Gullwing Photos: seeking Mr. Konrad Wolosz





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Thank you, Christian. I especially was interested to see the Hines-Prior Gullwing photos. Where is this car now?

The Hines-Prior car has modified doors -- it is no longer a "gullwing" with the doors opening upwards. Instead, they open like a normal car door. I wonder what hinges they used to hold the doors to the body?

I also see some details of note for the 1962 Le Mans Marcos:

- flares added to the rear wheel openings.
- the wheels are green; they look like steel Anglia 105e wheels?
- two leather straps on each side of the bonnet to hold it closed at Le Mans speeds.
- aluminum tabs fitted to secure the headlamp covers at Le Mans speeds.
- sliding windows in doors replaced with Plexiglass with holes to equalize pressure inside-to-outside + fresh air.
- exhaust comes under the chassis and sweeps upwards.
- two Raydyot rear view mirrors mounted on bonnet.
- one single wiper for driver (passenger side removed)
- no parking lamps visible
- one small position lamp added above windscreen/driver's side door for night racing
- windscreen and side window trim uses chrome beadlock for chrome effect (not all black moulding).
- early Marcos emblem/badge on bonnet
- large fuel tank filler on driver's side above boot (probably an Enots "Aston" type filler).
- No roll bar visible?

Does anyone else have photos of the 1962 Le Mans Gullwing? Or know where it is now?

Best Regards,
Andy


To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
From: Baufi-Fey@...
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:03:31 +0100
Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos Gullwing Photos: seeking Mr. Konrad Wolosz