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Always been on the fence when it comes to the Marcos, but I couldn't resist picking this up when I saw it.

It's an Irish built Marcos shell with no ID plates, no glass, no front, no doors etc and is in need of some love! I'm currently trying to identify the car which, even though only 40 were ever built in Ireland, could be challenging as no records were ever kept.

It's several exposed paint jobs might give some clues though along with the cut outs for the rear lights (anybody any ideas?) and the fact it appears to have been a race car.

I've managed to locate some original front end moulds which will come in handy already.

The plan going forward is to restore the body and it then may become a race car down the line, or, I might just sell it if there's an interested buyer!

lordy


that state of that gelcoat spells trouble with a capital C, that's for sure!

Try the mini Marcos owners club, there is members from Ireland with Irish built cars, good luck.
Goff

rich@minispares.com wrote:lordy


that state of that gelcoat spells trouble with a capital C, that's for sure!

The gel coat is actually pretty good...the flaking paint makes it look worse!

goff wrote:Try the mini Marcos owners club, there is members from Ireland with Irish built cars, good luck.
Goff

Thanks Goff, have been in touch already.

The handbrake looks a bit high could do with adjusting

BRI MK1 wrote:The handbrake looks a bit high could do with adjusting

Ye it made moving it almost impossible as the wheels were locked up!

Hi Neil sorry about my bad post just having a laugh, but if you need any parts I have lots suspension engines lots of s stuff pm me if you need anything cheers Brian.

I have Irish Marcos number 9. From what i understand many were used as grass track racers and not registered. Mine came to me in Australia via Japan. It is registered and is currently under restoration.

BRI MK1 wrote:Hi Neil sorry about my bad post just having a laugh, but if you need any parts I have lots suspension engines lots of s stuff pm me if you need anything cheers Brian.

Thanks Brian, good to know!

mini129 wrote:I have Irish Marcos number 9. From what i understand many were used as grass track racers and not registered. Mine came to me in Australia via Japan. It is registered and is currently under restoration.

I guess this is your car then?! http://www.minimarcos.org.uk/memcars/mi9.html

Nice project Neil - I've always loved the lines on a Mini Marcos. Looking forward to seeing updates on the build as you progress with it.

minitravellerman wrote: I've always loved the lines on a Mini Marcos.

May I suggest this?:

http://www.specsavers.co.uk/

Vegard wrote:May I suggest this?:

http://www.specsavers.co.uk/

I can see what you mean by that!! lol

Yes and it is now its original blue, no ugly arch extensions etc etc