Marcos Maniacs

Thanks for the photos.  What's with that front bumper.  Wonder where it is
from, or was it a requirement to get it into the US.  Some shots of the
interior and engine bay would be nice.  How is the wood chassis? Do you know
if the rear suspension is still original or was it also modified?

 

I'm sending along a photo of mine in the bodyshop.  That's a Dusenberg
behind it that the shop is also working on.

 

Danny

 

From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 11:15 AM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.

 

  

Title  is a little odd as it show 1967 as "Date first sold" and 1969 as *YR.

Original buyer did have a fairly long wait to get it to the U.S. but I don't
think it was two years.

 

Here are the original "Barn find" pics.

 

I also have a lot of detail pics taken after removing the Mazzzzda engine.

Which views would you like?

 



 



Richard Brengman

1422-A Industrial Way

Gardnerville, NV 89410

 

www.specialinterestarms.com

 

 

On Dec 3, 2014, at 10:50 AM, 'Steinpom' steinpom@... [MarcosManiacs]
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Hi Richard,

 

Just read your post about having to sell the Marcos.  A real shame.
Interesting that your serial number is registered as a 1967, while mine -
5201 - is registered as a 1968.  If you have any photos I'd be interested in
viewing them.  Mine is in the final stages of prep before paint and then
re-installation of everything.   I disassembled it over 30 years ago, so its
about time to get it back on the road.

 

Danny

 

From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2014 10:16 PM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Reluctant sale wood chassis Marcos 1600 GT.

 

  

A recent injury and the sour U.S. business climate have put me in a spot.
In addition it's become clear that I cannot afford hired help for all the
hours required to restore the Marcos.
So I'm reluctantly putting my 1967 wood chassis 1600 GT No. 5159 and Series
II Land-Rover up for sale since they are the furthest from completion of all
my projects.
In the end the intent is to only sell one or the other, whichever goes
first.
The Marcos is a very low mile LHD car in need of complete restoration.
I have a copy of the original sales invoice.

The wood chassis will need repair but I think it can be saved.
Factory LHD so so excellent for the U.S or export to the continent.
I've made some small progress in gathering proper parts while I've had it.
Originally came to me with a horrid Mazzzda rotary engine conversion.
I now have an unmolested U.S. spec Kent 711M engine, twin DCOE intake, and
two T9 gearboxes for it.
Also a freshly restored set of Libra style 13" x 5" Shelby American wheels.

Car has very low mileage with only 32000 on the 140 MPH speedometer.
Except for the prior engine swap the car is very original and complete.
Original tail lamps, "Roll bar", interior with all lamps, etc.
Two sets of front bumpers (One set is new), new headlamp covers and gaskets.
It will need new front and rear screens.

I never removed the suspension so it's easily made a roller with the
addition of some tires.
It's a complete project, but has a clear California title so can be shipped
anywhere.

If I'm to give up the car I will have no real use for the Kent engine or T9
boxes.
Those parts were fairly expensive as they are hard to get here in the U.S.
and shipping heavy items from the UK is too expensive.

Final price will have to be negotiated depending on what goes with it.
Everything I bought for it was expensive for me in ad dition to what I
originally paid for the Marcos.
$5,000 for all will almost let me break even, ignoring the devaluation of
the dollars value due to inflation.

I have a lot of pics I can send, they make it look worse that it is, been
sitting since about 1972.

PM or email sia@...
Delete NOSPAM to email.
I will respond with my phone number if desired.

Richard Brengman

 

 

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