Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Marcos Cars 
is where my career all started.


I started with the company where I was able to achieve my qualifications and finish my apprenticeship, I enjoyed the challenge of building Road and race cars from start to finish.




Marcos Timeline.

1959.  The first Marcos is produced by Jem Marsh and Frank Costin - the GT Xylon, built in Dolgellau,                          
          Wales, 9 cars are made between 1959 and 1960. Many more models were made after.

1994.  LM500 race series. 7 cars are built.

1995.  The LM400 and LM500 road cars are introduced. 35 cars are built between 1995 and 1998.

1995.  LM600 race car.

1997.  The Mantaray is launched. 26 cars are built at Westbury between 1997 and 1999.

1997.  The Mantis is launched . 51 cars are built at Westbury between 1997 and 2002, the last car being built by Marcos Heritage Spares.

1998.  Mantis Challenge Race Series. 38 cars between 1998 and 1999.

2000  Marcos Sales Ltd is put into administation, and the assets are bought by Marcos Heritage Spares, who now look after all cars built.

 

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