Dave Barton's Marcos
2002-08-19 by Ronald McLeod
Dave . . . The Maniacs haven t heard from you for a while. How s your car coming along? Is it on the road yet? Will you be able to bring it to Bronte on
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Site update and Marcos for sale!
2002-08-19 by Jeff Caraway
Hi All, I just wanted to let everyone know that I have finally gotten around to making some long overdue site updates. The registry keeps growing (thanks to
Site update and Marcos for sale!
2002-08-19 by Jeff Caraway
Hi All, I just wanted to let everyone know that I have finally gotten around to making some long overdue site updates. The registry keeps growing (thanks to
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: AVO shocks help! Re Marcos XP
2002-08-17 by Dave McGill
Hi Don, I am obviously very jealousy that Mark is able to make the trip not only to visit the Morris family and the Marcos XP. But also to meet up with all of
SV: [MarcosManiacs] Off topic - Turner autos
2002-08-16 by Jan M Larsen
Very interesting racecar site Don, and with a lot of (head) Turners, but I think that Mike H. turn on Turners more than me, even they probably can be fast. And
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Off topic - Turner autos
2002-08-16 by michael hullevad
Hi Don! Thanks a lot for the thought, I have seen them, but freight and sales tax makes the prices a little bit too spicy for my purse. They are cheaper in GB,
Off topic - Turner autos
2002-08-15 by mcaqmd
For Jan and Mike H. there is a website that has 8 Turners for sale: www.newenglandclassics.com Lots of pics and specs on the cars!! Most of them used for
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: AVO shocks help!
2002-08-14 by Don Lattimer
Mark, May be obvious to you! No, I ve been dialing the 0 also. Oops......... Don t have an order #. Did you get my email today regarding the Mantis XP
Re: AVO shocks help!
2002-08-14 by mark_saxby
Hi Don, 01604 is the area code, the rest is the number (although part of the number does breakdown the area further, you can t easily tell how). Do you have an
AVO shocks help!
2002-08-14 by Don Lattimer
Hi all, I ordered shocks from AVO on July 10th. Nothing received yet. They won t reply to emails and their phone is busy all night and day. Do any of you UK
Re: Mantara Wing Mirrors
2002-08-13 by a5h_pm
Hi Andi, if I understand you correctly, you want to get hold of some of these Citreon CX mirrors yes? if that is the case then the info I gleaned from the
Re: Mantara Wing Mirrors
2002-08-13 by wright_andi
Just to Clarify.. I mean they look the same as the LOTUS.. not the icky Citroen ones (which I have currently got on my car ) ... Andi
Re: Mantara Wing Mirrors
2002-08-13 by wright_andi
Thanks guys.... Ashley - you are right - the mirrors on my dads Mantara look just like these :) Only problem now.. where to get them from ?! ;) Andi
Re: Mantara Wing Mirrors
2002-08-13 by a5h_pm
If they were Esprit, and of the first of the new shape (Stephens design), then these are from a Citreon CX I beleive, take a look at the pics of my mothers
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Mantara Wing Mirrors
2002-08-13 by Katsuki Takeshita (Marcos Mantula)
Hi Andi, I feel that is very similar to Lotus Esprit and TVR Chimaera. Yoroshiku (mean regards in Japanese) Katsuki Takeshita 1991 Mantula spyder #8358S ...
Mantara Wing Mirrors
2002-08-13 by wright_andi
Does anyone know what car these mirros came from ? cheers Andi
Re: SV: [MarcosManiacs] Do I feel lucky... (Oooops...)
2002-08-13 by weidnerpaul
... would be ... Jan, I purchased one from Marcos Heritage Spares, www.marcoscar.com and it looks great. I have purchased everything from switches to a side
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Grand-Am results-Watkins Glen
2002-08-13 by gtcoastie@aol.com
It was great to see Marcos back on the track in the States. Was it me, or did the front end on the Mantis make it appear as if it were smiling? Interestingly,
Grand-Am results-Watkins Glen
2002-08-12 by Don Lattimer
Cor Euser finished 11th overall and 4th in the GT class behind a Ferrari, a Mosler, and a BMW. Cougar Jacobsen finished 16th overall and 7th in class. Both
Martina Questions
2002-08-12 by wright_andi
Hello again.. straight into the questions I am afraid.... I have a 93 Martina - built by faraday cars (Alan Faraday ?) I have an extensive build hstory with
Re: Hello all
2002-08-12 by wright_andi
WOW, THE Mark Saxby ! I must say Mark, your efforts and time you have put into your website are most certainly commendable, impressive and totally necessarry !
RE: [MarcosManiacs] FW: Marcos Glass
2002-08-12 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Jeff, It s taken a while but I finally had some time to shop around for windscreens last Saturday. Unfortunately I haven t had any success so far but my
Re: Hello all
2002-08-12 by mark_saxby
Hi Andi, I don t think anyone will hiss about a Martina. Lots of Mantulas and V6s are kits and the Cortina front end actually pre-empted a lot of the features
Hello all
2002-08-12 by wright_andi
Hello all .. Yup I am new, Just thought I d introduce myself, and the marcos cars I (and my father() have. I have a 1993 Martina ( I hear you all hiss ) with a
Re: [MarcosManiacs] British GT
2002-08-12 by sveltebat@aol.com
Yes, in a rent-a-truck designed for hauling vehicles.
British GT
2002-08-12 by garyiharman
Hi All, Does anyone know anywhere cheep (ish) to stay near Oulton Park with a Marcos friendly car park???
SV: [MarcosManiacs] Do I feel lucky...
2002-08-11 by Jan M Larsen
Hello Jac Thanks for the warm welcome... The restoration will be slow because of other projects but that s OK. for me. I hope to get her registrated also for
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Do I feel lucky...
2002-08-11 by Jack Myers
Hello Jan Congratulations on achieving your Marcos goal. Lots of luck in your restoration. Please keep us informed of your progress Regards Jac HYU20C #
Ventilation
2002-08-11 by garyiharman
Is there anyone out there with a MantaraRay or Mantara with out aircon???? If so, under the bonnet on the near side there is a large black box. Identical to
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Do I feel lucky... (Oooops...)
2002-08-11 by michael hullevad
Hello Jan! We might be able to help each other when it comes to spare parts. I will not race my Marcos 1600, but have planned to race a Turner in the small
SV: [MarcosManiacs] Do I feel lucky... (Oooops...)
2002-08-11 by Jan M Larsen
Hi all Oooops, sorry for the last mail in Danish... If anyone know where to find a Marcos badge to the bonnet/front I would be glad to know. Jan Denmark #4048
SV: [MarcosManiacs] Do I feel lucky...
2002-08-11 by Jan M Larsen
Hej Michael Tak for din mail. Der er da også mange detaljer som trænger til en kærlig hånd på min 1800, men den er funktionel og det er jo det vigtigste
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Do I feel lucky...
2002-08-10 by michael hullevad
Hej Jan! Mig bekendt er der ikke flere 1800GT i Danmark end din. Jeg har selv købt en 1600 som trænger til en kærlig hånd (bl.a. en ny motor/gearkasse).
Do I feel lucky...
2002-08-09 by Jan M Larsen
Hi all New member in this little great club ... I have just arrived two weeks ago here in Denmark from a good travel to UK and brought home a blue 1800 (ex.
Ride shirts, cups, etc., of my Marcos!!
2002-08-08 by Don Lattimer
On my recent ride wth the Autozotica folks, they had a photog take shots of each car. Now they are making available shirts, sweats, mouse pads, cups, etc.
TFM-GT
2002-08-08 by garyiharman
Just to let you know the next round of the British GT championship is at Oulton Park on August 17/18. TFM-GT plan to have both cars racing with the Gerry
Re: New members/lurkers
2002-08-07 by mark_saxby
Re Chris Lawrence. He s now (I think the title s correct) production manager at Morgan. He s the man behind the boss-eyed Aero 8 seen at Le Mans this year.
Cor Euser and Rob Knook to the states
2002-08-07 by mantisknook
Hi all, just a message to all marcos enthousiast to inform you about the visit of Cor Euser and Rob Knook to the states. They will be racing in the Grand Am
Re: New members/lurkers
2002-08-07 by mcaqmd
Michael, The Marcos Coupes and Spyders book says the Lawrencetune cars had 1650cc displacement, a hotter cam, and the Tecalemit Jackson fuel injection system.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] New members/lurkers
2002-08-06 by michael hullevad
Hi Don! All I know about the Lawrence tuned engine is that it is a 4 banger. Do You know what went in to it. Reason: I am buying a Turner MK.3 (ford) with a
Re: [MarcosManiacs] New members/lurkers
2002-08-06 by Don Lattimer
Welcome Mike! Lee Brinkley in England has an original Lawrence-tuned car but has replaced the engine with a 1600 Crossflow. Mike Denman (US) has a highly
Re: [MarcosManiacs] New members/lurkers
2002-08-06 by michael hullevad
Hi! My name is Michael Hullevad, I live in Horsens, Denmark. I have just bought a Marcos 1600GT(with 1650 Chris Lawrence engine) frame number 5183, previously
New members/lurkers
2002-08-06 by mcaqmd
Hi all, Noticed that we have 70+ members now with quite a few new ones! Seems amazing as we only started a year ago. For the new folks or for those who just
Re: 1970/71 Marcos Mantis 2+2
2002-08-06 by mcaqmd
Carol, Glad you found us! Ron Mcleod is the info man on the Mantis. He has owned his for close to 30 years I believe. He may be on vacation at the moment or
1970/71 Marcos Mantis 2+2
2002-08-03 by carol_from_uk
Hi I found this group earlier tonight when looking for links or info on Marcos cars for my father. My father, who lives in Canada, is thinking about selling
Re: V6 Engine
2002-08-02 by a5h_pm
Thanks Don, it does seem that I will have to move the mounting on the right side forward 6 or so inches, this should be fairly straight forward I hope!! Cheers
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: V6 Engine
2002-08-02 by Don Lattimer
Ashley, Looked at my engine mounts last night for the V6 and they are not offset. Both mounts appear to be equidistant from the front of the car. Don Lattimer
V6
2002-08-02 by Jack Myers
Hello every one A friend of mine has for sale a brand new distributor for the Ford V6 engine. He also has five original cast alloy Marcos wheels, in as good as
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: V6 Engine
2002-07-31 by Don Lattimer
Ashley, Check out this page: http://www.geocities.com/johnsautos/mk15sp.html might be of some help. I haven t had time to read much of it but I can see it has
Re: V6 Engine
2002-07-31 by emcman97015
The manifolds must be different now as the ones I bought from him to replace the cast iron ones I needed remove a good 1 inche wide by 10 inch long by 6 inches