What do Marcos owners think?

[cazzer]

I notice most fo the comments on here are from TVR owners
(not suprising on pistonheads but....)
And they seem to like it
(not surprising as it looks like one)

But what do other Marcos owners thinks.
Personally I think it sucks.

But then i own an LM so what do I know about tasteful car design

[chrisj]

I don't think I'd go so far as to say it sucks, but in my eyes it's moving away from being a Marcos anymore.
It's a stunning car, and I'm sure with the Prodrive tie up it'll be a superb drive, but it doesn't instantly shout MARCOS.
Comments have already been made about it's nose being T350 and Jensen, when did you hear someone saying that the nose of the LM looks like a ....
Marcos is the word I think.

There's got to be sufficient demand for Marcos to introduce a genuinely new car with the extrovert styling that Marcos is known for.
How about finally putting the LM600 on the road (in volume, before someone reminds me there is a single road going example).

[pete*s]

Fairly pretty car, but if I wanted a pretty car I could always buy a Porsche.
It doesn't have the traditional Marcos boot/bonnet lines and therefore doesn't do a lot for me.
In summary not my cup of tea, think Ill be sticking with the Mantara for a little longer.

[lattimer]

If the TS and TSO can bring Marcos back to profitability, then so be it. I'll wait for the outrageous stuff later. As an owner of a 1971 Marcos GT here in the USA, I applaud Mr. Stelliga's efforts to get the Marcos name back to the forefront of performance cars. I say give 'em a chance to show their stuff. Having founded Softcom and then selling it to Intel for $500 million, Mr. Stelliga obviously understands business. It appears he has partenered with the appropriate folks in order to rebuild the Marcos name.

Don
Willits, CA, USA

[JMH99]

I agree, with out seeing the car in the flesh it is difficult to judge how good or bad. Personally, I am pleased to see the Marcos marque up and running again. Hopefully, it is a good car that lives up to it's promises - and after that who knows, they may start getting retro again - a Mantula inspired car for example. Let's face it, first the company needs some investment and stability - it is logical that potential owners may come from TVR - may be that was part of the plan.

[Imelda]

Well, I quite like it I think, but I'm not blown away. Mrs Imelda, on the other hand, loves it.

Personally I think.........

Err...

Hang on.....

cazzer said:

What do Marcos owners think?

Bugger.

I don't qualify.

[cazzer]

Ok...I admit its growing on me slowly.

Still dont think its much of a marcos but I take the point of sales getting cash into the company.

I think I'll shut up moanin now until I see what the TSO LM or TSO EVO look like next year.
(and no I dont know nothing you dont...I just made them up).


Oh...and Imelda...you didnt count when you owned one

You bringing yer tractor to Le Mans this year?

[Nightmare]

Understand your views Cazzer...I own the Mantis cos it's so extreme looking, like the LM. However...I think this is really attractive from pics (which never do a car justice), albeit not too wild.

Lets face it - wild is cool, but it hasn't helped Marcos stay out of receivership several times.. think this might be a more stable way to a future?

cheers
Night

[chrisj]

Hmm, I'm slowly coming round to this car.
It's been my wallpaper since the launch, and the more I look the more I like.
Plus, as more and more info comes forth, it sounds as if there are future plans to produce wilder cars, they just need a solid foundation on which to build.

Good luck.
The future's bright, the future's British.

[Podie]

cazzer said:

But then i own an LM so what do I know about tasteful car design

LM

[Imelda]

cazzer said:

Oh...and Imelda...you didnt count when you owned one

I know.

cazzer said:

You bringing yer tractor to Le Mans this year?

I might have to if Jay doesn't get his Mantula finished in time.

You donating the contents of yer wallet to the pikeys again this year?

[Dr Ivel]

I'd be much more upset if there was no new Marcos to grumble about on the stand...........

It looks to me like a well worked out evolution of the Mantaray with more power & better finish & much better chance of selling in numbers.......

Personally I still prefer the looks of the Mantaray at the front - but the cokpit will probably be cooler with the improved air circulation in the engine bay - but I'd like to see what a flush grille on the front air intake of the TSO would look like - aka the new Lambos

[cazzer]

Did I every pay you back that dosh you lent me btw Imelda....
Or is the default answer to that going to be no?

And its still growing on me* (just to keep this on topic)

*the car...not mold before you say it...

[Dr Ivel]

Careful Cazzer yer drivelling - I'll be telling Q on U.

[cazzer]

Ahhh...begone foul fiend...he has no power in this demesne....

ahem.....pass the pills.

[Imelda]

cazzer said:

Did I every pay you back that dosh you lent me btw Imelda....

Aye, you did.

But you can pay me back again if you like.

[burriana500]

At the risk of getting shot

As a Griff 500 driver, I went to the show to see only two cars in particular - the convertible Tuscan, which I think although stunning, looks possibly a bit too lovely and sleek for a badass muscle car...

and the TSO.

This may look, slightly, TVR esque with the cowled in headlights, but nowhere else really (IMHO) - I love the gaping air intake, and the rear has a definite air of Aston Martin about it.

The inside is totally opposite to the Tuscan, more in the spirit of a Griff, and I like the retro feel of it. Simple and classic.

And then the engine... it has three very obvious plus points as far as I'm concerned - it'll go like stink - sound awsome - and be virtually bomb proof.

I am looking very closely at changing the Griff next spring, and it will either be a 2 year old Tuscan S or one of these.

TO THE NICE LADY THAT TRIED TO GET ME TO SIGN UP FOR ONE LAST SUNDAY! Please get in touch as yes, on reflection I will be prepared to travel a reasonable distance to test drive one.

Now - is anyone any good with Photoshop? Can you please do me a version in pale metallic blue with cream side panel. This colour scheme looked great on the big Healey's and I hereby claim the copyright to it on a TSO

thanks

al

[joust]

Alasdair,

If you email me a telephone number through my profile I'll get Marcos to give you a ring to arrange.

I'll try and do a photoshop for you as well.

J

[kevinday]

As another TVR fan, I think I would be more likely to buy the Marcos if I was in the market for a new car. I prefer a big V8 to a revvy six.

[yeti]

Marcos should have the Rover V8 sound like me and Cazzer! I can come to terms with the Ford Quad cam too, but I will be interested to hear the noise of the new Vette engined car. If it's like their Le mans racers, not bad, but not Marcos (yet).

Looks wise it's less and less TVR like, I would be a real possibity for a customer if it had a better looking rear end, the trad Marcos hump on the boot.

If they want me to buy one - I'll have the TS500s engine in a fixed head coupe body, or a really good hard top maybe... Never selling the Mantula though, NEVER I TELL YOU!