1965 Marcos 1800 GT
Chassis #4009 is a genuine period competition Marcos GT, delivered new in June 1965 with a 1,800cc Volvo engine and a factory-specified racing package including a Hewland close-ratio gearbox, alloy hubs, and racing brake hardware. It made its first competitive appearance at Oulton Park in July 1965 and accumulated a documented chain of ownership through several named enthusiasts. Today it carries valid FIA/HTP papers in Period F classification, making it eligible for a wide range of European historic GT events.
Ownership
- 2025-08-22Auction saleEstimate £35,000 – £40,000
- 1965-06-01 →Factory deliveryMr J. Howardfull documentation
Took delivery of the car new from the factory in June 1965; the vehicle was supplied in full competition specification from new.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownMike Smithpartial documentation
One of several subsequent owners listed in the full ownership record available with the car.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownBarry Sewellpartial documentation
One of several subsequent owners listed in the full ownership record available with the car.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCyril Baxterpartial documentation
One of several subsequent owners listed in the full ownership record available with the car.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownSimon Parkpartial documentation
One of several subsequent owners listed in the full ownership record available with the car.
Competition
- 1965-07-01Oulton Park
Competitive debut of the car, entered as a period racing event in July 1965.
- 1965-07-01Silverstone
Second competition appearance, also in July 1965, continuing the car's early racing programme.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Mechanical
Engine built to competition specification with a steel crankshaft and connecting rods, forged pistons, a Piper camshaft, large-capacity sump, twin Weber 45 DCOE carburettors, lightweight flywheel, and AP twin-plate clutch. Drivetrain includes an M40 gearbox fitted with Quaife straight-cut close-ratio gears, a Salisbury 4.1:1 limited-slip differential in an alloy carrier, Quaife driveshafts, and Girling front callipers.
Car currently described as in ready-to-race condition and garaged in the UK; the full specification is consistent with ongoing professional preparation.
- —Inspection
Car certified to FIA/HTP specification for Period F (1962–1965), Class GTP1, with valid homologation papers in place.
Certification renders the car eligible for a wide range of international historic GT events across Europe.
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