This rare Marcos has the largest engine offered. While the early GTs had a novel wooden chassis, later models such as this car had a steel chassis. Many Ford, Triumph and MG components were used in the construction of the Marcos, typical of low-volume manufacturers of the period.
This car was sold new in New Zealand and finished in Tangerine – a great early 1970s colour. When the car was relatively new, a replacement engine was supplied by Marcos under warranty. The owner in NZ changed the Ford Zodiac gearbox for a 5-speed unit.
In the year 2000 the car was sold to a friend of the first owner, who shipped it to New South Wales. In 2006 the car was advertised for sale and sold to a British car enthusiast in Perth.
Some work was required to make the car suitable for licensing, listed in the full description.
After nine months of use, the owner decided it was time to have the bodywork and paint redone. The work by the company handling the job took five years. New interior trim work was done, a new steering wheel and finally new number plates “1970 V6” were added.
Then there was a ‘sorting’ process during which many new parts were fitted and the car drove better than ever. Details in the full description.
The car was used fairly frequently, often appearing at car club events and displays, where it always gained a lot of attention – the amazing shapeliness of the car being pretty unique.
Sadly the owner passed away and the car is now on the market. The odometer shows 61,900km, which is likely to be correct.
The car starts easily and runs well. The eager V6 engine in a 910kg car gives the Marcos plenty of performance. The handling feels sharp, as the low-slung seats feel almost over the rear axle. It’s not hard to see why these cars are sought-after for historic racing.
This is certainly a rare car anywhere in the world, with 250 examples built between 1969 and 1971.
With just three owners and a comprehensive refurbishment in recent years, this is an excellent opportunity to add an unusual and rather special classic sports car to your garage.
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