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New to the Group and Shopping

2013-11-24 by Chuck WATSON

Hey folks. I've been bitten by the Marcos bug and am looking for a GT or similar for vintage racing. Anyone on this list racing their Marcos? So, it doesn't have to have a great paint job, interior, etc. But I would like it to be unadulterated. I'd love to find one of the Triumph-based engines as I already know the Triumph TR6 and have a TR builder. Were those ever exported to the USA? Otherwise a light-framed (wood) would be my prefence. I'm located in Greenville, South Carolina. Any leads or advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

Re: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

2013-11-24 by Mikerog

Chuck,

I own a 1969 1600GT wooden chassis. It has only been raced in Solo2 a long time ago so it does not have any racing pedigree or safety upgrades.  It is all original except the rear windscreen is glass.  I have owned it for nearly twenty years and used as a daily driver for ten years, but it has been just sitting in my garage for the last ten years with the intent of restoring it.

I think I am ready to part with it. Let me know if you are interested. 

Michael Rogers
Albuquerque, NM

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> On Nov 24, 2013, at 10:47 AM, Chuck WATSON <clw2000@...> wrote:
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> Hey folks.  I've been bitten by the Marcos bug and am looking for a GT or similar for vintage racing.  Anyone on this list racing their Marcos? So, it doesn't have to have a great paint job, interior, etc.  But I would like it to be unadulterated.  I'd love to find one of the Triumph-based engines as I already know the Triumph TR6 and have a TR builder.   Were those ever exported to the USA?  Otherwise a light-framed (wood) would be my prefence.  I'm located in Greenville, South Carolina.  Any leads or advice is appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
>  
> Chuck Watson
> 
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> Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
> Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC
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Re: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

2013-11-24 by temetal

My wood chassis 3-litre (Ford V-6) GT has not been driven since my back operation in 1988 and has not been started since 2002.� All original, with minor modifications made by pit mechanics in Indianopolis in 1972 (and air scoop under the radiator, a fan behind the radiator to pull air through, an electric fuel pump to help with starting).� Mag wheels (with Michelins, but they'd need to be replaced).� It's probably a project car now, though it wouldn't take much to get it back on the road.� I had hoped to be able to drive it again, especially since its exempt from smog certificates out here in Southern California, but I've come to realize I won't be able to climb back in it (I'm an ex-Navy fighter pilot, so it took me a long time to admit my new physical limitations).� It's been garaged since 1980, so the wood chassis is fine.� If you're interested, let me know.

Bill Harding
temetal@...
temetal1@...
760 458 2704

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-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck WATSON
Sent: Nov 24, 2013 9:47 AM
To: "MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com"
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

�

Hey folks.� I've been bitten by the Marcos bug and am looking for a GT or similar for vintage racing.� Anyone on this list racing their Marcos? So, it doesn't have to have a great paint job, interior, etc.� But I would like it to be unadulterated.� I'd love to find one of the Triumph-based engines as I already know the Triumph TR6 and have a TR builder.�� Were those ever exported to the USA?� Otherwise a light-framed (wood) would be my prefence.� I'm located in Greenville, South Carolina.� Any leads or advice is appreciated.

Thanks,
�
Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza�Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

RE: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

2013-11-25 by Stephen Spalding

Chuck

I have one of the eleven Marcos with the TR6 engine.  Several years ago a
Marcos owner in Switzerland track down 10 of the eleven.  Mine was the only
one in the US.  If you are interested, importation would be the only option,
since my car is not for sale.  The good people at:

http://www.redlinesportscars.com/marcoscars.php#wouldwwou

would be a good place to start, they sold a TR6 powered car several years
ago.

Good luck, it makes a great car!

Stephen

#5916

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From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Chuck WATSON
Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2013 9:47 AM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

Hey folks.  I've been bitten by the Marcos bug and am looking for a GT or
similar for vintage racing.  Anyone on this list racing their Marcos? So, it
doesn't have to have a great paint job, interior, etc.  But I would like it
to be unadulterated.  I'd love to find one of the Triumph-based engines as I
already know the Triumph TR6 and have a TR builder.   Were those ever
exported to the USA?  Otherwise a light-framed (wood) would be my prefence.
I'm located in Greenville, South Carolina.  Any leads or advice is
appreciated.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

Re: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

2013-11-25 by Meggsief@...

Welcome Chuck,
                         I have a 66 #5006 that I was going to build for the same purpose but instead I built an Elan so I am thinking of selling mine. Email me if you are interested and I can give you the details about the car.

Hal Kellerman
meggsief@...

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From: Chuck WATSON <clw2000@...>
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com <marcosmaniacs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sun, Nov 24, 2013 10:47 am
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

Hey folks.  I've been bitten by the Marcos bug and am looking for a GT or similar for vintage racing.  Anyone on this list racing their Marcos? So, it doesn't have to have a great paint job, interior, etc.  But I would like it to be unadulterated.  I'd love to find one of the Triumph-based engines as I already know the Triumph TR6 and have a TR builder.   Were those ever exported to the USA?  Otherwise a light-framed (wood) would be my prefence.  I'm located in Greenville, South Carolina.  Any leads or advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

RE: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

2013-11-25 by Chuck WATSON

Thanks Stephen. I didn't realize the rarity of that version until later. I'll keep an eye out (and I have contacted Redline), but I'm not dead-set on the TR unit.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
From: stephen.spalding@...
Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 19:17:09 -0800
Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

Chuck

I have one of the eleven Marcos with the TR6 engine. Several years ago a Marcos owner in Switzerland track down 10 of the eleven. Mine was the only one in the US. If you are interested, importation would be the only option, since my car is not for sale. The good people at:

http://www.redlinesportscars.com/marcoscars.php#wouldwwou

would be a good place to start, they sold a TR6 powered car several years ago.

Good luck, it makes a great car!

Stephen

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From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck WATSON
Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2013 9:47 AM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

Hey folks. I've been bitten by the Marcos bug and am looking for a GT or similar for vintage racing. Anyone on this list racing their Marcos? So, it doesn't have to have a great paint job, interior, etc. But I would like it to be unadulterated. I'd love to find one of the Triumph-based engines as I already know the Triumph TR6 and have a TR builder. Were those ever exported to the USA? Otherwise a light-framed (wood) would be my prefence. I'm located in Greenville, South Carolina. Any leads or advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

RE: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

2013-11-25 by Chuck WATSON

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

Group -

I have responded directly to everyone who contacted me about their Marcos. If you did not receive my reply please let me know. Some had problems receiving my email. I am interested in talking to any of you that are considering selling your cars.

Thanks to all for the responses and advice. Please feel free to contact me directly at clw2000@...

Chuck

On Nov 24, 2013, at 10:47 AM, Chuck WATSON <clw2000@...> wrote:

Hey folks. I've been bitten by the Marcos bug and am looking for a GT or similar for vintage racing. Anyone on this list racing their Marcos? So, it doesn't have to have a great paint job, interior, etc. But I would like it to be unadulterated. I'd love to find one of the Triumph-based engines as I already know the Triumph TR6 and have a TR builder. Were those ever exported to the USA? Otherwise a light-framed (wood) would be my prefence. I'm located in Greenville, South Carolina. Any leads or advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

RE: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

2013-11-25 by philip traxler

Chuck,

 

I also have a 1969 Marcos 1600GT # 5359 that I purchased in September of
1971. I drove it as an occasional driver for a period of time. When I moved
from Columbus to way up a Holler in N.E. Kentucky I stored it in the garage
in 1980.

 

She has the wood frame and a 1600cc-100hp- cross flow head engine with a
duel throat Webber. Chrome spokes w/ knock offs and a sun roof. She is in
close to original condition, I did retrofit her with electric cooling fan
and fuel pump.

 

The beautiful thing about my car besides the steering wheel being on the
proper side for the US driving is that she has only 27,702 miles on her.

 

The paint is crazed and I have been in a quandary for years over repainting
her before selling or just selling "as is". I would appreciate other "Marcos
Maniacs" comments on this dilemma.

 

Thanks,

 

Phil Traxler

ptraxstar@... 

 

 

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From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Chuck WATSON
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 1:41 PM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

Group -

I have responded directly to everyone who contacted me about their Marcos.
If you did not receive my reply please let me know.  Some had problems
receiving my email.  I am interested in talking to any of you that are
considering selling your cars.

Thanks to all for the responses and advice.  Please feel free to contact me
directly at clw2000@...

Chuck

On Nov 24, 2013, at 10:47 AM, Chuck WATSON <clw2000@...> wrote:

Hey folks.  I've been bitten by the Marcos bug and am looking for a GT or
similar for vintage racing.  Anyone on this list racing their Marcos? So, it
doesn't have to have a great paint job, interior, etc.  But I would like it
to be unadulterated.  I'd love to find one of the Triumph-based engines as I
already know the Triumph TR6 and have a TR builder.   Were those ever
exported to the USA?  Otherwise a light-framed (wood) would be my prefence.
I'm located in Greenville, South Carolina.  Any leads or advice is
appreciated.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

Re: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

2013-11-25 by Andy&Alison Seward

Hi Chuck,

With whom will you be vintage racing? Each sanctioning body's regulations and classification system differ here in the States. You might consider these when deciding, and a call to discuss what is allowed/ disallowed with Chief Scrutineer before you buy a car would be worth a great deal.

Generally speaking, a Marcos powered by a motor that is broadly tunable and for which strong support remains has some value. Race gas or pump gas -- power versus reliability...

Left-hand versus right- hand steering: are you comfortable with either?

Finally, you will also decide if this Marcos will be a 100% race car built to the full limits allowed by the vintage racing rules, or a race car built to historically correct "period" 1960s/1970s standards. Or instead perhaps a car you can still drive on the street occasionally and race every so often (but if street legal then probably a back- of- the-pack car on the track).

I wish you great fun in selecting and preparing your Marcos, whatever you decide. Please let us know how this turns out.

Best,

Andy Seward

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 25, 2013, at 1:41 PM, "Chuck WATSON" <clw2000@msn.com> wrote:

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Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

Group -

I have responded directly to everyone who contacted me about their Marcos. If you did not receive my reply please let me know. Some had problems receiving my email. I am interested in talking to any of you that are considering selling your cars.

Thanks to all for the responses and advice. Please feel free to contact me directly at clw2000@msn.com

Chuck

On Nov 24, 2013, at 10:47 AM, Chuck WATSON <clw2000@msn.com> wrote:

Hey folks. I've been bitten by the Marcos bug and am looking for a GT or similar for vintage racing. Anyone on this list racing their Marcos? So, it doesn't have to have a great paint job, interior, etc. But I would like it to be unadulterated. I'd love to find one of the Triumph-based engines as I already know the Triumph TR6 and have a TR builder. Were those ever exported to the USA? Otherwise a light-framed (wood) would be my prefence. I'm located in Greenville, South Carolina. Any leads or advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

RE: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

2013-11-26 by Chuck WATSON

Hey Andy -

Thanks for your comments. I've seen your car on the British Racing site and think it is fantastic. I am hoping to run VCDA, possible SVRA and others. My intention would be to scout out what regional orgs would accept which Marco. So my plan is essentially to find the best potential purchase and then run it up the various racing org's flagpoles. Obviously some will let you run anything (NASA) and others can be very strict. If Marco's were more common I would do it in the reverse order. I have enough "street" cars so this will be race only. That's the stuff that occupies my mind most of the time these days! If you have any info on the east coast orgs with respect to Marcos GT's it would be great to hear.

BTW, I've had a good response from potential sellers and am following up with everyone now.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
From: aseward99@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:38:52 -0500
Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

Hi Chuck,

Generally speaking, a Marcos powered by a motor that is broadly tunable and for which strong support remains has some value. Race gas or pump gas -- power versus reliability...

Left-hand versus right- hand steering: are you comfortable with either?

I wish you great fun in selecting and preparing your Marcos, whatever you decide. Please let us know how this turns out.

Best,

Andy Seward

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 25, 2013, at 1:41 PM, "Chuck WATSON" <clw2000@...> wrote:

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

Group -

I have responded directly to everyone who contacted me about their Marcos. If you did not receive my reply please let me know. Some had problems receiving my email. I am interested in talking to any of you that are considering selling your cars.

Thanks to all for the responses and advice. Please feel free to contact me directly at clw2000@...

Chuck

On Nov 24, 2013, at 10:47 AM, Chuck WATSON <clw2000@...> wrote:

Hey folks. I've been bitten by the Marcos bug and am looking for a GT or similar for vintage racing. Anyone on this list racing their Marcos? So, it doesn't have to have a great paint job, interior, etc. But I would like it to be unadulterated. I'd love to find one of the Triumph-based engines as I already know the Triumph TR6 and have a TR builder. Were those ever exported to the USA? Otherwise a light-framed (wood) would be my prefence. I'm located in Greenville, South Carolina. Any leads or advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

Re: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

2013-11-27 by Andy&Alison Seward

Chuck,

A dedicated race car is pure and you can build it to the limits of the rules. A Marcos can be made very lightweight but this will require thin fiberglass body/bonnet/bootlid panels + lexan windows, and a ruthless gutting of any non-essential bits that add weight. My old Gullwing could have been made significantly lighter... but I was okay with retaining originality and history on her at the expense of more speed. That was a compromise I chose to make - it's a personal decision.

Your braking ability will improve with every pound you shed from the car.

Choose your gearbox ratios carefully + rear diff. A hot crossflow or ore- crossflow motor will excel if you match it with the right gear ratios.

Good luck and I wish you well.

Best, Andy

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 26, 2013, at 10:41 AM, "Chuck WATSON" <clw2000@msn.com> wrote:

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Hey Andy -

Thanks for your comments. I've seen your car on the British Racing site and think it is fantastic. I am hoping to run VCDA, possible SVRA and others. My intention would be to scout out what regional orgs would accept which Marco. So my plan is essentially to find the best potential purchase and then run it up the various racing org's flagpoles. Obviously some will let you run anything (NASA) and others can be very strict. If Marco's were more common I would do it in the reverse order. I have enough "street" cars so this will be race only. That's the stuff that occupies my mind most of the time these days! If you have any info on the east coast orgs with respect to Marcos GT's it would be great to hear.

BTW, I've had a good response from potential sellers and am following up with everyone now.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
From: aseward99@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:38:52 -0500
Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

Hi Chuck,

With whom will you be vintage racing? Each sanctioning body's regulations and classification system differ here in the States. You might consider these when deciding, and a call to discuss what is allowed/ disallowed with Chief Scrutineer before you buy a car would be worth a great deal.

Generally speaking, a Marcos powered by a motor that is broadly tunable and for which strong support remains has some value. Race gas or pump gas -- power versus reliability...

Left-hand versus right- hand steering: are you comfortable with either?

Finally, you will also decide if this Marcos will be a 100% race car built to the full limits allowed by the vintage racing rules, or a race car built to historically correct "period" 1960s/1970s standards. Or instead perhaps a car you can still drive on the street occasionally and race every so often (but if street legal then probably a back- of- the-pack car on the track).

I wish you great fun in selecting and preparing your Marcos, whatever you decide. Please let us know how this turns out.

Best,
Andy Seward

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 25, 2013, at 1:41 PM, "Chuck WATSON" <clw2000@msn.com> wrote:

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

Group -

I have responded directly to everyone who contacted me about their Marcos. If you did not receive my reply please let me know. Some had problems receiving my email. I am interested in talking to any of you that are considering selling your cars.

Thanks to all for the responses and advice. Please feel free to contact me directly at clw2000@msn.com

Chuck

On Nov 24, 2013, at 10:47 AM, Chuck WATSON <clw2000@msn.com> wrote:

Hey folks. I've been bitten by the Marcos bug and am looking for a GT or similar for vintage racing. Anyone on this list racing their Marcos? So, it doesn't have to have a great paint job, interior, etc. But I would like it to be unadulterated. I'd love to find one of the Triumph-based engines as I already know the Triumph TR6 and have a TR builder. Were those ever exported to the USA? Otherwise a light-framed (wood) would be my prefence. I'm located in Greenville, South Carolina. Any leads or advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

Re: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

2013-11-27 by Andy&Alison Seward

Sorry, I meant to type "crossflow or pre-crossflow" when referring to the British Ford 109e or 116e Anglia/Cortina motors. There is strong racing support for these motors since they were used in various GT, sports, and Formula Ford cars.

There are other motor options but these would be hard to beat from a durability and parts/expertise availability perspective.

Best, Andy

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 27, 2013, at 1:34 PM, "Andy&Alison Seward" <aseward99@hotmail.com> wrote:

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Chuck,

A dedicated race car is pure and you can build it to the limits of the rules. A Marcos can be made very lightweight but this will require thin fiberglass body/bonnet/bootlid panels + lexan windows, and a ruthless gutting of any non-essential bits that add weight. My old Gullwing could have been made significantly lighter... but I was okay with retaining originality and history on her at the expense of more speed. That was a compromise I chose to make - it's a personal decision.

Your braking ability will improve with every pound you shed from the car.

Choose your gearbox ratios carefully + rear diff. A hot crossflow or ore- crossflow motor will excel if you match it with the right gear ratios.

Good luck and I wish you well.

Best, Andy

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 26, 2013, at 10:41 AM, "Chuck WATSON" <clw2000@msn.com> wrote:

Hey Andy -

Thanks for your comments. I've seen your car on the British Racing site and think it is fantastic. I am hoping to run VCDA, possible SVRA and others. My intention would be to scout out what regional orgs would accept which Marco. So my plan is essentially to find the best potential purchase and then run it up the various racing org's flagpoles. Obviously some will let you run anything (NASA) and others can be very strict. If Marco's were more common I would do it in the reverse order. I have enough "street" cars so this will be race only. That's the stuff that occupies my mind most of the time these days! If you have any info on the east coast orgs with respect to Marcos GT's it would be great to hear.

BTW, I've had a good response from potential sellers and am following up with everyone now.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
From: aseward99@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:38:52 -0500
Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

Hi Chuck,

With whom will you be vintage racing? Each sanctioning body's regulations and classification system differ here in the States. You might consider these when deciding, and a call to discuss what is allowed/ disallowed with Chief Scrutineer before you buy a car would be worth a great deal.

Generally speaking, a Marcos powered by a motor that is broadly tunable and for which strong support remains has some value. Race gas or pump gas -- power versus reliability...

Left-hand versus right- hand steering: are you comfortable with either?

Finally, you will also decide if this Marcos will be a 100% race car built to the full limits allowed by the vintage racing rules, or a race car built to historically correct "period" 1960s/1970s standards. Or instead perhaps a car you can still drive on the street occasionally and race every so often (but if street legal then probably a back- of- the-pack car on the track).

I wish you great fun in selecting and preparing your Marcos, whatever you decide. Please let us know how this turns out.

Best,
Andy Seward

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 25, 2013, at 1:41 PM, "Chuck WATSON" <clw2000@msn.com> wrote:

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

Group -

I have responded directly to everyone who contacted me about their Marcos. If you did not receive my reply please let me know. Some had problems receiving my email. I am interested in talking to any of you that are considering selling your cars.

Thanks to all for the responses and advice. Please feel free to contact me directly at clw2000@msn.com

Chuck

On Nov 24, 2013, at 10:47 AM, Chuck WATSON <clw2000@msn.com> wrote:

Hey folks. I've been bitten by the Marcos bug and am looking for a GT or similar for vintage racing. Anyone on this list racing their Marcos? So, it doesn't have to have a great paint job, interior, etc. But I would like it to be unadulterated. I'd love to find one of the Triumph-based engines as I already know the Triumph TR6 and have a TR builder. Were those ever exported to the USA? Otherwise a light-framed (wood) would be my prefence. I'm located in Greenville, South Carolina. Any leads or advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

RE: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

2013-12-03 by John Sutton

Chuck,

 

I have a 1962 Luton Gullwing in pieces.  I am having it restored by Larry
Meadows in Tampa, Florida.  It is one of 13 cars built, however I also have
three chassis plates and a spare monocoque chassis.

I plan to make three cars from these parts.  The first car was imported into
Canada in 1964 and raced with a Ford 1500cc engine.  These cars were usually
fitted with the Ford 105E engine of 997cc.

So you could choose any engine.

I am currently based in the UK

If you are interested you can email me at : john_sutton@...  

 

Best wishes

John Sutton

 

 

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From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Meggsief@...
Sent: 25 November 2013 06:54
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

Welcome Chuck,

                         I have a 66 #5006 that I was going to build for the
same purpose but instead I built an Elan so I am thinking of selling mine.
Email me if you are interested and I can give you the details about the car.

Hal Kellerman

meggsief@...

-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck WATSON <clw2000@...>
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com <marcosmaniacs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sun, Nov 24, 2013 10:47 am
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

Hey folks.  I've been bitten by the Marcos bug and am looking for a GT or
similar for vintage racing.  Anyone on this list racing their Marcos? So, it
doesn't have to have a great paint job, interior, etc.  But I would like it
to be unadulterated.  I'd love to find one of the Triumph-based engines as I
already know the Triumph TR6 and have a TR builder.   Were those ever
exported to the USA?  Otherwise a light-framed (wood) would be my prefence.
I'm located in Greenville, South Carolina.  Any leads or advice is
appreciated.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

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RE: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

2013-12-03 by Chuck WATSON

John -

Fascinating project. I have narrowed my interest to the later GT's, but I hope you'll keep your website posted on what you do. I am not yet familiar with Larry Meadows. Is he a good resource for particular Marcos restoration work?

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

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From: john_sutton@...
Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2013 12:43:51 +0000
Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

Chuck,

I have a 1962 Luton Gullwing in pieces. I am having it restored by Larry Meadows in Tampa, Florida. It is one of 13 cars built, however I also have three chassis plates and a spare monocoque chassis.

I plan to make three cars from these parts. The first car was imported into Canada in 1964 and raced with a Ford 1500cc engine. These cars were usually fitted with the Ford 105E engine of 997cc.

So you could choose any engine.

I am currently based in the UK

If you are interested you can email me at : john_sutton@...

Best wishes

John Sutton

From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Meggsief@...
Sent: 25 November 2013 06:54
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Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

Welcome Chuck,

I have a 66 #5006 that I was going to build for the same purpose but instead I built an Elan so I am thinking of selling mine. Email me if you are interested and I can give you the details about the car.

Hal Kellerman

meggsief@...

-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck WATSON
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, Nov 24, 2013 10:47 am
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] New to the Group and Shopping

Hey folks. I've been bitten by the Marcos bug and am looking for a GT or similar for vintage racing. Anyone on this list racing their Marcos? So, it doesn't have to have a great paint job, interior, etc. But I would like it to be unadulterated. I'd love to find one of the Triumph-based engines as I already know the Triumph TR6 and have a TR builder. Were those ever exported to the USA? Otherwise a light-framed (wood) would be my prefence. I'm located in Greenville, South Carolina. Any leads or advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

Chuck Watson

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg & Lexington, SC

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