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Marcos 1600 GT 1969
1969 Marcos 1600 GT
Marcos was a small Welsh automobile manufacturer, founded in post war Britian by two gents (Jem Marsh and Frank Costin) who were inspired by the plywood framed aircraft that helped them win WWII. Their first car was an ugly beast, but was competitive in racing when driven by chaps like Jackie Stewart and Jackie Oliver. The next version was a much prettier car, still goofy and wooden framed, but built in limited quantities with engines borrowed from Ford, Volvo and Triumph. Find this 1969 Marcos 1600 GT for sale in Alpharetta, GA currently bidding for $9,800 via ebay. "The ending bid in october 2011 was US16577:-"
The seller of this Marcos started with a brief advertisment and some ALL-CAPS shouting at LOOKY LOOS. In the seller's own words
I DONT CARE HOW MUCH YOU KNOW ABOUT A MARCOS>>>THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN US .....IS.... I OWN ONE AND IM SELLING IT and You are JUST TALKING!!!! IT TO DEATH
Anyone who has ever sold even a remotely rare car knows the feeling of frustration when someone contacts you to tell you the rear view mirror gasket is wrong.
Interestingly enough, by his own admission, one of these looky loos showed up in person and cleared up some information about the car including the fact that it has a 1.6 liter Ford crossflow engine and a clean wooden frame.
The seller continues a few days later in the "added comments section" to mention:
Due to the interest in this car... coupled with my lack of knowledge of the Marcos mark...I asked an expert to review the car.. He examined the car and ;
* It is a very early 69
* 1600 cross flow engine
*It is a wood car with zero rot.
*Said probably one of the nicest unrestored wood cars left
Hold on a second...how do you buy a car like a Marcos GT and have no idea which engine is inside or that the frame is made from wood? Did he just stumble on it in the back lot of a Toyota dealer between Rav4s and say "gosh, that is pretty, how much?" Or is this just a fantastic act from a guy who stores his Marcos in a garage with all sorts of other high dollar heavy metal? Who knows...but a Marcos GT for the price of a used Kia is certainly tempting...
This is an ultra RARE...1969 Factory Red Marcos.. excellent original BlackInterior..All Gauges work (except Tach)..rare wire wheel option ..with wire wheel spare.. and Jack..
Windows are all in great shape except small crack in driver's window...pedal assembly adustment works perfectly...brakes are in working order..lights work...Engine runs fine and tranny and clutch operate fine
CONDITION ..I bought this car to restore..No TIME11 The Paint is sketchy and the Tires are dry rotted..I drove from my warehouse to my Home and it operates fine.As for Rust I have not found any..
IMPORTANT..When I purchased the car.. recieved a New York Registration; but since Ga. doesnt issue Titles on a car of this age.IT IS BEING SOLD WITH A BILL OF SALE..You can take take the bill of sale and a completed T-22 form to your DMV and if your State issues titles on cars of this age ( MOST STATES DO EXCEPT MINE) and you will get a title..
Parts are available History Site www.marcos-oc.com/history.asp
On Oct-08-13 at 20:38:00 PDT, seller added the following information:
OK PLEASE NO!!!!!!! MORE EMAILS FROM GUYS WHO ARE LOOKY LOOS>>>I DONT CARE HOW MUCH YOU KNOW ABOUT A MARCOS>>>THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN US .....IS.... I OWN ONE AND IM SELLING IT and You are JUST TALKING!!!! IT TO DEATH>>NOT TRYING TO BE RUDE >>BUT SIMPLY DONT HAVE TIME TO DEBATE WHETHER MY CAR SHOULD HAVE>>COULD HAVE>>>IT IS WHAT IT IS BUY IT OR LEAVE ME ALONE....Im sick of armchair car guys ..buy one or not.. but don't talk it to death!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On Oct-10-13 at 14:23:11 PDT, seller added the following information:
IMPORTANT...A local buyer previewed the car today..When we ran the motor I noticed it has a periodic rattle/ scraping sound from around the fan area..I checked and there is no rubbing...Sounds like it could be in one of the pulleys?...If you are a bidder and this changes your opinion of he car ...you may retract your bid and I will understand....I dont think it is anything major..The person that previewed trhe car has extensive knowledge about the Marcos mark and wasnt concerned about the noise. As stated earlier it was my intent to restore the car and had always planned on freshening the motor during the process. As previously listed engine runs fine...BTW It has a new coil..plugs and wires..rebuilt carb..header..Distributor Cap and rotor..Lastly there is surprisngly enormous local interest..so Please understand if auction is ended early due to local sale...
On Oct-11-13 at 16:11:25 PDT, seller added the following information:
GREAT NEWS..
Due to the interest in this car... coupled with my lack of knowledge of the Marcos mark...I asked an expert to review the car.. He examined the car and ;
* It is a very early 69
* 1600 cross flow engine
*It is a wood car with zero rot.
*Said probably one of the nicest unrestored wood cars left
* Suggested not restoring the car and let it appreciate as a Barn Find
So for you guys who are bidding.. I think you are on safe ground.. Thanks for the interest.