RE: [MarcosManiacs] Shipping Marcos race car from Japan to U.S.
2005-06-05 by john_sutton
An dy, Well done! I raced with Tim at the Nurburgring 500 km race in 1962. My car was the earlier model (ugly duckling). I have been trying to trace mine
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2005-06-05 by john_sutton
An dy, Well done! I raced with Tim at the Nurburgring 500 km race in 1962. My car was the earlier model (ugly duckling). I have been trying to trace mine
2005-06-05 by Baufi-Fey@web.de
MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com schrieb am 05.06.05 01:41:11: Well, I ve gone & done it: I (re) purchased my old race car, 1962 Marcos GT Luton Gullwing
2005-06-04 by Andy&Alison Seward
Well, I ve gone & done it: I (re) purchased my old race car, 1962 Marcos GT Luton Gullwing chassis #2006 from its current owner in Japan. This is the
2005-06-01 by ukcadsev
Hi John, I sent you a separate email via the email link in Yahoo groups - did you get it?? My email link should work OK. Cheers, Nick -- In
2005-05-30 by McLeod, Ronald
Maniacs . . . See the attached article, which appeared in the Saturday, May 28, edition of the Toronto Star newspaper. Also attached is the photo which
2005-05-28 by bennywhiz
... 1986 Marcos Mantula Coupe Hi Nick, I live in Victoria, I have three Marcos in various stages of restoration, and if you would like to visit, you would be
2005-05-28 by Christian Fey
Hello Andy, this should be Mantula XP you mentioned and is in the book. The car was build & delivered for Japan, but never raced as far as I know. It should be
2005-05-27 by Andy&Alison Seward
Just ran across this Marcos race car, currently for sale in Japan, at the following Internet Link:
2005-05-27 by ukcadsev
Hi all, I m coming on holiday to BC and Alberta in June from the UK, and wondered if I would be able to meet up with anyone. I know I ll be near Kelowna on the
2005-05-26 by McLeod, Ronald
Kevin is right. The Mantis windscreen is not flat. From the outside, it has a slight convex curve both from bottom to top, and from side to side. Kevin . . .
2005-05-26 by K Papworth
Hi Christian The windscreen for the 70s Mantis are not flat. as I have taken two out of the cars, and will be putting them back with a bit of luck. ... From:
2005-05-26 by Christian Fey
I don´t think that it will be difficult to get a new windscreen for the Mantis 2/2. I got end of last year a list from Pilkington with the still existing
2005-05-25 by McLeod, Ronald
Hmmmm. Seller says it needs new windscreen and new engine (Triumph 2.5PI). I guarantee that the engine will be the easy part. The windscreen is practically
2005-05-25 by Andy&Alison Seward
Mantis alert! Here is the Internet link: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=29750&item=4552312306&rd=1 No idea on the seller, etc. Just
2005-05-15 by MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the MarcosManiacs group. File : /Marcos
2005-05-15 by Don Lattimer
Yes, those specs are for a 1969 wood chassis. I use the same on my 1971 steel chassis vehicle and it works fine. I had to play with the camber a little with
2005-05-15 by Meggsief@aol.com
Ditto Don, On the 66and the 69 wood chasis is that the optimal setting? Hal #5353/#5006
2005-05-15 by Robert Carroll
Hey Don, Do you know if these specs are the same for a 69 wood chassis? -Bob ... From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com] On
2005-05-14 by Don Lattimer
Welcome Paul, I ll put your car on the Registry. Nice to see one coming this way rather than being exported to Europe. Enjoy!! Don #3M5759 ... cars. ...
2005-05-14 by Don Lattimer
Michael, Castor: 6 degrees Camber: 0 degrees Toe-in: 1/16 to 1/8 Don ... Does ... can
2005-05-13 by Ash
Hi again Don et al, Factually my statement below was correct, eg you need the bellhousing from a v4 to join the Type 9 to and essex, however as I have now
2005-05-13 by Garry Diver
Hello Paul, Welcome to the Marcos Owners group. If you need any parts in Canada let me know. Garry Diver MarcosParts USA
2005-05-13 by mgacoupe1959
Hi all, I plan to get the front end of my 70 Marcos aligned next week. Does anyone have the specs i.e. caster, camber, toe in, or any advice I can give the
2005-05-12 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Paul, It s nice to hear your car has finally arrived. Congratulations. But do you think a small town like Aurora is big enough for the two of us? I got used
2005-05-12 by Bob Carroll
Congratulations Paul! At least you get to drive your new toy. I got mine (#5366) back in December and after discovering some structural issues with the wood
2005-05-12 by pwstevens11
Hello All, I would like to take this opportunity in introducing myself to the group. I have for many years been a Marcos fan and admirer of the cars. I
2005-05-10 by paul verdeyen
Ashley Greetings. Try talking to Graham @ G & S Escorts in Widnes, tell number 0151 422 8333 or email sarah.w2002@ukonline.co.uk He knows what he is talking
2005-05-09 by Ash
Good evening all, I would like to get the advice of any one who has fitted the Ford type 9 (N) 5 speed box to the Frod essex engined cars. I am in the process
2005-05-06 by Garry Diver
Don, I don t think I get all the Maniacs correspondence, could you resend it directly. Garry ... Garry, Did you happen to read this message? Have a few
2005-05-05 by Don Lattimer
Garry, Did you happen to read this message? Have a few questions. Thanks. Don
2005-05-05 by Garry Diver
I will go to the country in Georgia and licence it as a kit car Garry
2005-05-04 by Don Lattimer
Mantaray??? How are you going to license that or is it for racing?? Don ... From: Garry Diver To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005
2005-05-04 by Garry Diver
Hi Alvin I have a container leaving the UK in about three weeks that has my Mantaray and Mini Marcos MkVI. Have room for a car if you can get one in time. I
2005-05-03 by Don Lattimer
Not that I m aware of. There s a 1994 (?) Martina in SoCal but that s about it. There may soon be new Marcos available in Canada. Keep your eyes open! Don
2005-05-03 by RockStar30Cars@aol.com
Hello Don, is there anyway to get a Mantis LM500 to sunny southern California? Alvin (TopDogRover)
2005-04-27 by Ash
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? viewItem&category=29753&item=4545528215&rd=1 Looks quite interesting! Ash
2005-04-27 by Don Lattimer
Dale, You might want to get on the Marcos Enthusiasts Board in the UK: http://p206.ezboard.com/bmarcossportscarenthusiasts They have a section on the LMs .
2005-04-27 by Dale Cannavan
Hi Guys, Seriously considering exchanging my BMW ZMcoupe for a LM500. A bit of a change to give me a few more rough edges. What are the key areas I should
2005-04-27 by Don Lattimer
Heck, I d be happy just to have a continental meet on this side of the pond. Unfortunately this is a big place and getting folks to travel any distance is
2005-04-27 by Richard Porter
... The Marcos Owners Club did for a while have a Mini Marcos section. This then split off as an independant club for a number of reasons, not least because
2005-04-27 by Ash
Hi Don, Yep the bell housing from the V4 is necessary for the conversion, I m lucky enough to have one, there are a few available second hand (I have some
2005-04-27 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Richard, The distinction I was alluding to was that even if both groups belong to the same club (notice I said groups), it would not be appropriate for
2005-04-26 by Richard Porter
... Yes - he s a Mr. R. Scott who runs a poster site so I doubt if there s any connection or he might have mentioned it. Richard -- Richard Porter M
2005-04-26 by Don Lattimer
Ash, Did you end up using the bellhousing from the V4?? If not, what did you use? Don ... From: Ash To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 26,
2005-04-26 by Don Lattimer
Richard, I was just on your site and the latest guestbook entry is from a Mr. Scott from Canada! Maybe we should contact him. There are few Mini Marcos in
2005-04-26 by Richard Porter
... Paul, your observation is quite correct but not really pertinent. The MMOC web site has a contacts page on which the other Marcos clubs are listed. In some
2005-04-26 by Ash
Evening all, (well for those in the UK at least). I thought I d drop a quick note to say that I have at last found myself a suitable firve speed box to drop
2005-04-26 by Don Lattimer
Paul, I believe the article will be about the TSO and Marcos interest in North America. I gave Tony Ron s contact info and will pass yours along also.
2005-04-26 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Don, Generally, the Marcos coupes and Mini Marcoses are supported by separate groups. The cars are completely different animals so if the article is about
2005-04-26 by Don Lattimer
Hi all, Tony Stelliga just emailed me regarding an upcoming story about Marcos for a Canadian newspaper (don t know which one). He requested the email address