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The Perils of Owning a Mantis

The Perils of Owning a Mantis

2002-10-18 by Ronald McLeod

Maniacs . . .

I just received a registered letter from my insurance broker, stating that
their underwriter has determined that "the 1970 Marcos is actually a British
racing car and they are unable to renew the policy."  Wow!  And these guys
have been insuring my 'racing car' for the last 7 years.  I don't know
whether they have my car confused with the Mantis XP, or with the 1990's
Mantis.  Anyhow, this should make for some entertaining correspondence this
winter, as I try to explain things to them.  However, it's an insurance
company, so my chances of prevailing are probably between zip and nil.

Canadian Marcos owners: please let me know who you're insured with (broker /
insurance company), as I may be looking for a new insurer.  Thanks.

Regards . . . Ron McLeod

RE: [MarcosManiacs] The Perils of Owning a Mantis

2002-10-18 by McCubbin, David

Would a letter from Marcos (the current version of the factory) signed off
by Chris Marsh (or Jem), stating the nature of this vehicle to be a road car
with no racing history, be helpful?

David
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From: McCubbin, David 
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 4:06 PM
To: McCubbin, David
Subject: FW: [MarcosManiacs] The Perils of Owning a Mantis



-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald McLeod [mailto:ronald.mcleod@...] 
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 3:42 PM
To: MarcosManiacs (E-mail)
Cc: 'ROBERT D FRANKLIN' (E-mail)
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] The Perils of Owning a Mantis

Maniacs . . .

I just received a registered letter from my insurance broker, stating that
their underwriter has determined that "the 1970 Marcos is actually a British
racing car and they are unable to renew the policy."  Wow!  And these guys
have been insuring my 'racing car' for the last 7 years.  I don't know
whether they have my car confused with the Mantis XP, or with the 1990's
Mantis.  Anyhow, this should make for some entertaining correspondence this
winter, as I try to explain things to them.  However, it's an insurance
company, so my chances of prevailing are probably between zip and nil.

Canadian Marcos owners: please let me know who you're insured with (broker /
insurance company), as I may be looking for a new insurer.  Thanks.

Regards . . . Ron McLeod



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RE: [MarcosManiacs] The Perils of Owning a Mantis

2002-10-21 by pauldransfield@iname.com

Hi Ron,

Do they have a picture of your car? It would be obvious, if they had a set
of appraisal photos like the ones I had done last year, that you car isn't a
racing car. You should let them know that Marcos reused the name for a later
model. In fact it should be possible to send them pictures of the two so
they can readily see the difference.

I'm insured through The Personal Insurance company. I deal with them
directly and have done since 1982. I started with them through a group
policy via Bell Canada, and when I left Bell, they continued to provide
coverage. You can call them at (800) 268-2620. 

Good luck,
          Paul

PS   Did you anything from the Triumph Club? I haven't.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald McLeod [mailto:ronald.mcleod@...]
Sent: October 18, 2002 3:42 PM
To: MarcosManiacs (E-mail)
Cc: 'ROBERT D FRANKLIN' (E-mail)
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] The Perils of Owning a Mantis


Maniacs . . .

I just received a registered letter from my insurance broker, stating that
their underwriter has determined that "the 1970 Marcos is actually a British
racing car and they are unable to renew the policy."  Wow!  And these guys
have been insuring my 'racing car' for the last 7 years.  I don't know
whether they have my car confused with the Mantis XP, or with the 1990's
Mantis.  Anyhow, this should make for some entertaining correspondence this
winter, as I try to explain things to them.  However, it's an insurance
company, so my chances of prevailing are probably between zip and nil.

Canadian Marcos owners: please let me know who you're insured with (broker /
insurance company), as I may be looking for a new insurer.  Thanks.

Regards . . . Ron McLeod



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RE: [MarcosManiacs] The Perils of Owning a Mantis

2002-11-01 by ronald.mcleod@aspentech.com

Maniacs . . .
Thanks for all your suggestions. After receiving the registered letter, which very much had a FOAD tone to it, I called the insurance agent and explained about the Mantis, and followed up with an e-mail. Heard nothing for a week, so phoned the agent, and got a different story. This time it wasn't a racing car, the concern was the high cost of repairing the Mantis if it was damaged. So I pointed out the easy availability of mechanical parts, the fibreglass construction (gave as a reference the local shop that did the restoration a few years ago), again all confirmed by e-mail. Still no response, not even an offer to help me find alternative insurance for the Mantis, so I've nuked them. I have moved all my home and auto insurance to State Farm. The Oakville agent is Wayne McGill, who happens to be a true enthusiast who owns 6 classic cars including a TR6, a Triumph Herald, a Jag, and an early Mustang. Problem solved.

Regards . . . Ron McLeod
1970 Marcos Mantis P8/5858

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From: pauldransfield@... [mailto:pauldransfield@...]
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 11:56 AM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] The Perils of Owning a Mantis

Hi Ron,

Do they have a picture of your car? It would be obvious, if they had a set
of appraisal photos like the ones I had done last year, that you car isn't a
racing car. You should let them know that Marcos reused the name for a later
model. In fact it should be possible to send them pictures of the two so
they can readily see the difference.

I'm insured through The Personal Insurance company. I deal with them
directly and have done since 1982. I started with them through a group
policy via Bell Canada, and when I left Bell, they continued to provide
coverage. You can call them at (800) 268-2620.

Good luck,
Paul

PS Did you anything from the Triumph Club? I haven't.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald McLeod [mailto:ronald.mcleod@...]
Sent: October 18, 2002 3:42 PM
To: MarcosManiacs (E-mail)
Cc: 'ROBERT D FRANKLIN' (E-mail)
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] The Perils of Owning a Mantis


Maniacs . . .

I just received a registered letter from my insurance broker, stating that
their underwriter has determined that "the 1970 Marcos is actually a British
racing car and they are unable to renew the policy." Wow! And these guys
have been insuring my 'racing car' for the last 7 years. I don't know
whether they have my car confused with the Mantis XP, or with the 1990's
Mantis. Anyhow, this should make for some entertaining correspondence this
winter, as I try to explain things to them. However, it's an insurance
company, so my chances of prevailing are probably between zip and nil.

Canadian Marcos owners: please let me know who you're insured with (broker /
insurance company), as I may be looking for a new insurer. Thanks.

Regards . . . Ron McLeod



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RE: [MarcosManiacs] The Perils of Owning a Mantis

2002-11-04 by ben jones

ronald.mcleod@... wrote:Maniacs . . . Thanks for all your suggestions.  After receiving the registered letter, which very much had a FOAD tone to it, I called the insurance agent and explained about the Mantis, and followed up with an e-mail.  Heard nothing for a week, so phoned the agent, and got a different story.  This time it wasn't a racing car, the concern was the high cost of repairing the Mantis if it was damaged.  So I pointed out the easy availability of mechanical parts, the fibreglass construction (gave as a reference the local shop that did the restoration a few years ago), again all confirmed by e-mail.  Still no response, not even an offer to help me find alternative insurance for the Mantis, so I've nuked them.  I have moved all my home and auto insurance to State Farm.  The Oakville agent is Wayne McGill, who happens to be a true enthusiast who owns 6 classic cars including a TR6, a Triumph Herald, a Jag, and an early Mustang.  Problem solved. 
Regards . . . Ron McLeod 
1970 Marcos Mantis P8/5858
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-----Original Message-----
From: pauldransfield@... [mailto:pauldransfield@...]
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 11:56 AM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] The Perils of Owning a Mantis

Hi Ron,

Do they have a picture of your car? It would be obvious, if they had a set
of appraisal photos like the ones I had done last year, that you car isn't a
racing car. You should let them know that Marcos reused the name for a later
model. In fact it should be possible to send them pictures of the two so
they can readily see the difference.

I'm insured through The Personal Insurance company. I deal with them
directly and have done since 1982. I started with them through a group
policy via Bell Canada, and when I left Bell, they continued to provide
coverage. You can call them at (800) 268-2620. 

Good luck,
          Paul

PS   Did you anything from the Triumph Club? I haven't.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald McLeod [mailto:ronald.mcleod@...]
Sent: October 18, 2002 3:42 PM
To: MarcosManiacs (E-mail)
Cc: 'ROBERT D FRANKLIN' (E-mail)
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] The Perils of Owning a Mantis


Maniacs . . .

I just received a registered letter from my insurance broker, stating that
their underwriter has determined that "the 1970 Marcos is actually a British
racing car and they are unable to renew the policy."  Wow!  And these guys
have been insuring my 'racing car' for the last 7 years.  I don't know
whether they have my car confused with the Mantis XP, or with the 1990's
Mantis.  Anyhow, this should make for some entertaining correspondence this
winter, as I try to explain things to them.  However, it's an insurance
company, so my chances of prevailing are probably between zip and nil.

Canadian Marcos owners: please let me know who you're insured with (broker /
insurance company), as I may be looking for a new insurer.  Thanks.

Regards . . . Ron McLeod



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Ron...Ron....Ron...

You only think your probs are solved... State Farm??? Believe me.... YOUR TROUBLES ARE JUST BEGINNING!!!!!!

Just hope, pray, and sell your soul that you will never have a claim!!!!

Good luck...

Bennett

 



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