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1965 Marcos GT 1800 Race Car - SOLD
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Description:
This car was restored by the current owner using the original parts, it was prepped for FIA GTS racing.
Most of the parts used were purchased from David Methley "leading Marcos specialist". David also prepared,
installed and serviced the engine. The owner feels with a capable driver the car could be a front runner
as witnessed in the European Championship
History
The car was purchased in Germany in 1991, the former owner had the car for several years but could not finish the restoration.
The last British owner came from Dunedin.
Competition History
The Eifel Klassik, various FIA Championship rounds.
Engine
- Volvo B18 engine prepared by David Methley
- Cosworth pistons, big valve head fully gasflowed (unleaded)
- aluminum flywheel, race clutch
- 45 Webers
- approx 170 bhp
- all the right bits were used
- ATL fuel cell (1998)
- doublended Smith pumps, pressure regulator, full aeroquip hoses & connectors
- front mounted oil & water rads
- specially made & relocated water rad for racing
- cut out switch inside/outside, special made wiring harness for racing purposes
- Perspex screens w/sliding side window
- BRG paintwork
- wooden monocoque, steel front subframe, very good condition
- adj Spax all around
- aluminum hubs, standard suspension arms, rose jointed anti roll bar
- live axle
- rack & pinion
- balance bar w/2 brake cylinders
- Minilite type w/Dunlop racing tyres
- approx. 700 Kg.
- full 6 point harness
- speciallyadapted racing seat w/restraint
- full instrumentation, racetech water temp, oil press, fuel gauge adapted for ATL
- fire system w/inside & outside switches
- full cage
- adjustable pedal box
- wide suspension arms for GTP class
- 2 gearboxes in parts, overdrive gearbox
- spare wheel w/Dunlop
- spare diff
- waterpump, distributor, suspension parts, ETC