Marcos

Marcos 1969

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Mini Marcos GT



Marcos 1968

Marcos 1970

Lista 1969

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3 Litre Volvo from 1970 gets 130 bhp 2978cc Volvo 164 engine, and 110 mph top speed.2.5 Litre model in 1971 only, has 150 bhp 2498cc Triumph TR6 fuel injected engine, giving 125 mph top speed.

2 Litre of 1970 has 85 bhp 1996cc Ford V4 engine and 112 mph.
Production ceased end of 1971,with the firms demise, but re started in 1981 and still continues.

Launched at the January 1966 Racing Car Show as a kit car using Mini front and rear subframes, complete with engine and running gear. Stubby little coupe body has two doors and no rear access. MkII gets aluminium window frames with quarter lights and opening windows. MkIII of 1967 has revised body with simpler wheel arch treatment, larger front number plate panel, and recessed fuel filler.
Marcos goes out of business in 1971, and is bought by Rob Walker who re introduces it as the MkIV with new floor pan and opening rear hatch.
In 1975, project taken over by Harold Dermott, of Oldham Lancs, and continues in production to 1981, when Dermott brings out Richard Oakes designed Midas.
Mini Marcos later reverted back to Jem Marsh who continued with it until 1995.
In 1991, MkV was introduced with larger wheels and wheel arches and front spoiler. Also got wind up windows and push button door locks.