Basic information and history

The 1969 Marcos 3000 GT is a British GT sports car with a fiberglass body and characteristic aerodynamics designed by Frank Costin. The model combines low weight with Ford's 3.0-liter Essex V6 for a distinctive mechanical feel. From 1969 onwards, the 3.0-liter cars were given a steel frame instead of the previous plywood monocoque. This makes the 1969 model year particularly interesting for drivers who want the classic Marcos feel combined with a more robust chassis.

The example at auction was imported from England and came to Malmö in 1988. According to the seller, the car has had four owners. The current owner bought the car in 2005 and has driven 1,440 km in 20 years. The odometer reading shows 7,544 km when cataloged. Total mileage over the car's lifetime is unknown. Marcos is an extremely rare car on Swedish roads and this one is said to be in really nice condition.

Equipment and options

• Original alloy wheels
• Original sunroof
• Front glass and side windows in glass with electric windows
• Plastic rear window
• Four-speed manual transmission with overdrive
• Spare wheel on original rim
• Front and rear bumpers in black fiberglass are delivered separately, see photo under "other".

Renovations and improvements : Steel frame, engine and brakes were renovated in the early 1990s. The car was repainted in 2017. The interior was renovated in the 1990s. According to the seller, regular service has been performed by the current owner since 2017.

Condition

Body and exterior: Fiberglass body in very good visual condition according to the seller. The car was painted in 2017 and presents itself well with an even shine and nice panels. Chrome, moldings, headlight lenses and emblems are said to be in good condition. Glass windshield and side windows are intact, plastic rear window is in good condition. Black fiberglass front and rear bumpers are included separately. See pictures for your own assessment.

Interior: Interior renovated in the 1990s and considered by the seller to be in good condition. The headliner is stated to be very good and the sunroof is presented nicely. Steering wheel, controls and buttons are complete and in good working order. See pictures for your own assessment.

Tires and rims: Tires of older date but with good tread depth. Original alloy rims mounted. Spare wheel with original rim included. See pictures for your own assessment.

Mechanics and function: Ford Essex 3.0 V6 is reported to run well. Brakes in good condition. Original four-speed gearbox with overdrive in good function according to the seller. A service with fluids and tire inspection is recommended before regular use.

Service history

According to the seller, a major technical review was carried out in the early 1990s, which included the steel frame, engine and brakes. The car was repainted in 2017. The current owner has carried out regular service since 2017. The last approved inspection was on 2017-05-24.

Documentation included includes a binder with various receipts from the 1990s. 

Summary

Here is a Marcos 3000 GT from the first model year with a steel frame. Imported from England in the late 80s and it's been in Sweden since. The car appears to be a well-maintained example with a repainted body in 2017, renovated interior and, according to the seller, a good mechanical overall impression. Original details such as alloy wheels and sunroof enhance the authenticity, and the gearbox with overdrive gives a pleasant long-distance character.

For the collector or driver looking for a lightweight, distinctive and unusual British GT, this item represents an attractive opportunity. Please note that the car has been decommissioned and the tyres are older. A start-up service and new MOT before use is recommended.

The information above is provided by the seller.