Description
MAKE: Marcos
MODEL: LM400
COLOUR: Red
YEAR: 1994
MILEAGE: 42, 000
PRICE: £49, 995. 00 - ONO
DESCRIPTION:
Where do you start with a car this striking? A thing of boyhood dreams and a true pleasure to have gracing our showroom, this beautiful LM400 is not only incredibly rare, being one of 4 coupe LM400’s made, but it packs quite a lot of extra punch too. The paintwork looks incredible in the sun, with a deep lustrous shine, hop inside the neat leather interior, adjust the pedals to suit you (as the seats are fixed as part of the tub) and fire her up. You’re met with a purposeful V8 burble that has a snarl unlike other Rover V8’s…
The big wing on the back isn’t just there for fun, it is a real wing from an LM500 race car, given by and signed by Cor Euser, the works driver for Marcos in period. It was added to help stick the rear end to the floor, as the engine has been “breathed on” somewhat; Having been fitted with an NCK Sports pack and a Rotrex supercharger too, it puts out double its original power, now 384bhp. With a weight of 1075kg, that’s a pretty serious power to weight ratio.
To keep all that grunt in check, the car has benefitted from upgraded suspension, brakes, uprated differential, light weight wheels and much more. Having had £35k spent on upgrades in the past 3 years, it is safe to say that this LM is absolutely tip top and as good as it can get.
On the road the car is purposeful, direct, but not rattly or harsh. A credit to the choice upgrades that have not only made it better on track, but making a B-Road more enjoyable too. If you’re after a Marcos of any description, this has to be in the running, it just looks so right with that stance and of course the wing!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:
One of only 4 road cars to have the original Adams design made from the same moulds as the factory Lm500 race cars
Maintained and serviced by joe Cubitt and Dave Chivers.
3. 9 rv8 with NCK sports pack:
Sports cam, stage 2 ported cylinder heads, large bore ported inlet manifold.
Engine compression and health check done by Redline prior to SC install
Chassis in very good condition
SC power Rotrex supercharger kit. Installed by Joolz in 2023 (kit and classics)
Dyno print out 384 BHP (more power is available with more psi)
All new cooling system, thick core Aluminium rad.
R380 5 speed Gearbox with short shift kit
Emerald ecu with 3 maps
Full factory coupe roof conversion by Redline sportscars, including new interior and headlining by GP customs.
Only 5 coupe LM cars known to exist (other 30 are convertible)
Rear roll over bar and removable side intrusion bars fabricated and fitted by Fabricage to MSA spec. Side bars wrapped in leather.
Gaz adjustable coil over suspension.
Factory adjustable top mounts for increased camber adjustment.
Light weight 17inch wheels by JR wheels with optimised offset. (9kg each).
AP brakes supplied by Hi spec.
Plated LSD with improved final drive by Gripper LSDs (motorsport spec suitable for road use).
Free flowing SS exhaust and manifolds.
Power steering, electric windows, heated screen.
Fuel tank with anti-surge setup, 2 fuel pumps and swirl pot.
Rear spoiler (removable) supplied and signed by Cor Euser (from factory race car)!
High level brake light. Rear fog light. Rear Perspex screen with aero vent.
Extremely rare. highest spec LM in existence and the only known SC car too!
With only 4 previous owners, the car is supplied with full history from new and all of the invoices for the works carried out too. Even the inside of the glovebox has been signed by Jem Marsh, this car has every single box ticked!
This isn’t just any car, it’s not just any Marcos, this is the pinnacle of what’s available to be driven on the road & track. Without buying an LM500 / LM600, you won’t find a better prepped and set up car anywhere, it sounds incredible, looks unreal and drives brilliantly. It’s sure to shut down any local car meet, as well as post some impressive lap times too, it is so much car for the money. Even the matching number plate is included! You won’t find another!
TOTAL NUMBER OF PREVIOUS OWNERS: 4
TRANSMISSION: 5 speed manual
Engine: 3. 9 L Supercharged Rover V8
Power: 384bhp
0-60 mph: 3. 9 (est)
Top Speed: 170 mph (est)
PRICE: £49, 995. 00 – Open to sensible offers
