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The Marcos
company was founded by Jem March and Frank Costin in 1959 and their
first car was marketed in the year 1960. Their cars could be purchased
complete or in kit form. The first Marcos GT car featured 'gull wing'
doors, a glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP) body and a chassis
constructed of marine plywood composite. The very light cars were
powered by Ford Anglia engines. In 1964 a new, bigger and very
distinctive looking GT car saw the light of day with bodywork designed
by Dennis Adams. This sleek and very low GT model would last for many
years! The new car was based upon a steel chassis and all bodywork was
again made of GRP. First came the four cylinder models built between
1964 and 1969. These cars featured a De-Dion rear axle and
1500/1600/1800 cc. Ford or Volvo four cylinder in-line engines. The GT
cars featured disc brakes at front and drums at the rear. In 1965 Marcos introduced a small car based upon MINI mechanics, sub frames and parts: the Mini Marcos. This car was built aside the big GT. Due to bankruptcy in 1971 the firm closed for a few years until Jem March started up production again in 1981. The 3-Litre with Dennis Adams designed body was re-introduced in kit form now adapted to be mated with the Ford 2792 cc. V6 OHV (Capri/Granada) engine. The 3-Litre was built until 1990. In the year 1984 Marcos presented a roadster version of the Dennis Adams designed GT; the Marcos Mantula! The front was slightly modified and given a modest spoiler since the previous design tended to 'lift' with the additional power and higher top speed given by the now incorporated Rover 3500 V8 engine. In 1989 the Mantula was upgraded with the then new 3.9 Litre Rover V8. Marcos went out of business again in the year 2000. In the year 2002 a Canadian revived the Marcos make for racing purposes. V6
engine (Ford Essex) Marcos GT
3-Litre, 1969. Colour British Racing Green with a beige leather
interior. This fantastic Marcos GT is in superb (excellent+) condition!
The automobile was extensively restored and no expenses were spared to
get everything right. This car is in superb (excellent+) condition! The
Marcos GT 3-Litre is a rare car, only 145 cars were built. According to
the documents this car was factory fitted with a sun-roof! During
restoration the car was
build-up using some special parts: GAZ
Shock absorbers (Type GP), Stainless Steel exhaust system, Stainless
Steel fuel tank, vented and bigger disc brakes at front with special
calipers, improved clutch, electric cooling fan. Further more the car
features a full leather interior (dark green seats, beige dashboard, transmission
tunnel and door panels), 4-point safety harnesses, additional gauges,
beautiful alloy wheels, Michelin TB tires, Retro trip meter and a custom
made car cover made by Classic Additions. Smiths - Veglia
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