Mini Marcos also
2006-06-13 by Don Lattimer
Here s another: MINI MARCOS Blue 1970(s) Mini Marcos, Blues, rare LHD, Fiberglass monocoque body, Mini running gear, has 1000cc engine, 4 speed, needs
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For sale
2006-06-13 by Don Lattimer
Hayes at www.wirewheel.com has a Marcos for sale: 1971 MARCOS 3.0 Roadster 1971 Marcos Roadster, Yellow/black interior,LHD, 3.0 Ford Essex engine,4 speed, this
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Windshield Wipers
2006-06-13 by Bob Magnotti
Oh Geez, that reminds me that I still have to make mine work, right now they are really just ornaments on the windscreen on my car. Bob ...
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Windshield Wipers
2006-06-12 by Dransfield, Paul
Hi Ron, I m not being facetious when I suggest you lubricate the wiper shafts. I had a similar problem on the rear hatch of my Nissan Pathfinder and
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Windshield Wipers
2006-06-12 by larry meadows
Slow is Lucas!! I completly reworked my wiper motor and drive cable, and it didn t add 1 stroke per miute. The only way I could get any faster motion was to
Windshield Wipers
2006-06-12 by McLeod, Ronald
Maniacs . . . That should be windscreen wipers, I guess. I only drive my Mantis on sunny summer weekends, but a week ago, on the way home from a car show, I
Re: points vs electronic upgrade
2006-06-06 by twanaldenzee
Hi Bob, Did you checked on the site from Aldon (http://www.aldonauto.co.uk/)? FORD V6 (ESSEX TYPE) 105FV1 A non-vacuum distributor to suit most tuned V6
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: points vs electronic upgrade
2006-06-05 by Garry Diver
If Petronix doesn t work I use Luminition amd can pick up a set while I m in the UK. Garry
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: points vs electronic upgrade
2006-06-05 by Don Lattimer
Hampton, Bob, Pertronix Part #1264 for the Essex V6. ONLY place I know of to buy it (special order) is from CBS Performance: http://www.cbsperformance.com/
Re: points vs electronic upgrade
2006-06-04 by Hampton Peterson
Any suggestions for the Essex V6 as well? I would like to change to an electronic system and Pertronix does not list an application for this engine. Regards,
points vs electronic upgrade
2006-06-04 by Bob Magnotti
Have any listers installed or have experience with the upgrade to the Lucas distributor to get rid of the points. I need to upgrade as the twin Weber 40 set
Re: Some new photos
2006-05-31 by Hampton Peterson
Don, thanks for the info. I ll plan on tightening every fastener from the front of the car to the rear before I put the body back on. It sure is easy when
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Some new photos
2006-05-30 by Don Lattimer
Hampton, Great job! You have more patience than I. Do yourself a favor.... make sure the top plate on the gearbox is well sealed and tight and make sure all
Some new photos
2006-05-29 by Hampton Peterson
Hi all, just added some photos of the restored chassis and engine installation on 1970 #3M 5463. I assembled the engine/bellhousing/transmission alone as well
SW Virginia Motor Madness
2006-05-20 by Bob Magnotti
Mike, You can park your RV on the lot where my business is located and will also be the site of Magnotti s Pre-Motor Madness gathering of all the European
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: selling my 1971 V6 steel tube frame 4 speed spyder
2006-05-17 by Mike Sullivan
BTW how was VIR. I had a friend race his porsche (hit 145 mph) there. He saw the Marcos but did not see it run the track. I have a 35ft RV that will be
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: selling my 1971 V6 steel tube frame 4 speed spyder
2006-05-16 by Bob Magnotti
Mike, Please don t upgrade to the GT40 until after the Motor Madness here in Roanoke over July 3 & 4th. Would like to see you bring it out for the party. I
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: selling my 1971 V6 steel tube frame 4 speed spyder
2006-05-15 by Mike Sullivan
With all that said what does the group think the following car might be worth?? 1985 Marcos Manutla 3.5 FI, five speed, with 10,000 original miles, posi trac
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: selling my 1971 V6 steel tube frame 4 speed spyder
2006-05-15 by Garry Diver
Don is correct. Because there are so few in the US it is difficult to show a trend in prices. The going rate for good condition early steel frame cars in the
Re: selling my 1971 V6 steel tube frame 4 speed spyder
2006-05-14 by gfigtree2003
serial # 8006 in MD, very presentable yellow w/ black interior...sat in my garage for years ... the photos ... of
Re: selling my 1971 V6 steel tube frame 4 speed spyder
2006-05-14 by gfigtree2003
beautiful fly yellow w/ excellent interior, burled wood dash, Smiths gauges...but it has sat for years in my garage ... the photos ... of
Re: selling my 1971 V6 steel tube frame 4 speed spyder
2006-05-14 by Don Lattimer
Depends on condition of frame, engine, paint, etc. I ve seen them go for $3k up to over $20k. Got any pix you can put in the photos section? Where are you
Re: Headlight
2006-05-14 by gfigtree2003
... Does that help? gfigtree@aol.com ... I m still trying to deal with some rough Lucas units that need re- silvering and I haven t even found a solvent for
Re: Headlight
2006-05-14 by gfigtree2003
... I m still trying to deal with some rough Lucas units that need re- silvering and I haven t even found a solvent for the glue/epoxy to separate the lens
Re: Wanting to buy Marcos in USA
2006-05-14 by gfigtree2003
... Hi. I have a 1971 Marcos spyder w/ low mileage spyder with steel tube frame Ford V6, Weber, 4 speed, powewr buldge hood, mags, fly yellow w/ black interior
selling my 1971 V6 steel tube frame 4 speed spyder
2006-05-14 by gfigtree2003
any thoughts as to its worth very very low miles Ford engine w/ Weber and headers ran well, then just put away years ago interested in everyone s opinion
Car shipping
2006-05-05 by Paul Weidner
Hi Garry, Can you contact me regarding the car shipping? The dealer has moved & is charging storage, I d like an estimated date for loading the container and
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Rear brake hose
2006-05-05 by Garry Diver
Hampton, Do what I did and go for braided stainless lines. You will need adaptors at each end but they are much more reliable and look great. E mail me if you
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Rear brake hose
2006-05-05 by Donny Lang
Hampton, You might try Ted Shumacher at TSI Automotive in Pandora, Ohio (419-543-6648). He specilizes in British sports racing, and specifically Triumph TR8.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Rear brake hose
2006-05-04 by Don Lattimer
Hampton, Don t know if any other car s will fit. I ordered a set of stainless lines from Marcos Heritage Spares but it wasn t cheap (shipping $ hurts). You
Rear brake hose
2006-05-03 by Hampton Peterson
Hi all, does anyone know what other car the rear brake hose on a 1970 3 Litre fits? I m trying to cross reference to get a new one. It is a little over 13
Show off your Marcos this summer
2006-04-27 by McLeod, Ronald
Maniacs . . . For those of you in Ontario or nearby States, here are some British Car Shows you might be interested in: * Saturday, June 3: London British
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Headlight
2006-04-27 by Twan
Hi Donny, As far as I know they are in a normal older condition. It s for me hard to say about the reflection capacity. If you can use these I am willing to
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Headlight
2006-04-27 by Donny Lang
Twan, What are you going to do with your old rectangular lights? I m still trying to deal with some rough Lucas units that need re-silvering and I haven t even
Headlight
2006-04-26 by twanaldenzee
Hi, I want to change my square headlights to quad round headlights. So I am looking for the article number of the round headlights of the brand Cibie. Has
Re: cheap marcos
2006-04-20 by Ash
Doh sorry to hear that Hal! best get checking your documents immediately!!! I ve got little fear of that at the moment as mine is still not on the road so
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: cheap marcos
2006-04-20 by Meggsief@aol.com
Ash, Thanks for the story, the only problem is that my wife read your e-mail over my shoulder. Now I have to be nice and check if her name is on the
Re: [MarcosManiacs] FW: Marcos News
2006-04-20 by Don Lattimer
Marcos NewsYep, looks like Marcos is on the upside and T*R is on the downside: http://pistonheads.com/tvr/default.asp?storyId=13721 Don #3M5759 ... From:
FW: Marcos News
2006-04-20 by McLeod, Ronald
Maniacs . . . For any of you who haven t registered . . . Regards . . . Ron McLeod Marcos Mantis P8/5858 _____ From: Marcos [mailto:newsletter@marcos-eng.com]
Re: cheap marcos
2006-04-20 by Ash
no it was not a Marcos it was a Lotus Esprit, the husband was a radio presenter and was always coming on to his callers, so his wife stuck his Esprit on Ebay
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Wanting to buy Marcos in USA
2006-04-17 by Garry Diver
Hello Steve, Welcome to the Marcos forum. I just happen to have a Marcos 3 Ltr. sitting in My garage waiting to be restored. If you would like to know more
Girling brake calipers
2006-04-16 by Hampton Peterson
Just an FYI for those of us with the Girling (Triumph GT6) brake calipers. I had to split mine and needed the O ring between the halves. Found them at Pegasus
Re: Wanting to buy Marcos in USA
2006-04-14 by Don Lattimer
Welcome Steve! I don t know of anything for sale at the moment in North America. There are a couple on Ebay UK though. Garry Diver of Marcos Parts USA
cheap marcos
2006-04-14 by Meggsief@aol.com
Hey all, Did anyone catch a story about some woman in England that sold her husbands Marcos for pound. My mom swears she heard this story on the radio and I
Wanting to buy Marcos in USA
2006-04-14 by hide809rig169
I m new to forum, wanting to buy an early Marcos. Project not a problem. Would prefer something in the southwest but all cars considered. It would be nice
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos in Virginia
2006-04-03 by Garry Diver
Hi Bob, I arrive Thursday PM 13th leaving 16th. If you go to the VDCA website it will give you the schedule. I should be running in gp 8. Garry
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos in Virginia
2006-04-03 by Garry Diver
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos in Virginia
2006-04-03 by Bob Magnotti
Gary, Please let me know of your schedule at VIR. I am looking forward to seeing you there. Bob Magnotti ...
RE: [MarcosManiacs] A couple eBay cars in the UK
2006-03-28 by Garry Diver
Hi Everyone, Is anybody interested in the 67 1600 GT? I have a container leaving England soon and have room for one more car. Garry Diver
A couple eBay cars in the UK
2006-03-28 by Donny Lang
Marcos followers, There are a few Marcos cars listed on UK eBay that may be of interest to members. First, there are two 1967 wood-framed cars offered on