Description
1982 Marcos GT 3. 0 V6 Ford Essex (Registered 1989)
Originally supplied as a kit car, this example is particularly rare as it was assembled professionally (documentation included). It has had a professional 1st, 2nd and 3rd stage revision/ upgrade of the engine. It is one of perhaps only 130 coupe kit cars produced between 1981 and 1990; although in reality likely to be even more unusual as later models in this timeframe included a front spoiler.
Kept off the road in a dry garage for ten years before our ownership. Lovingly restored over a period of four years.
Extensive amount of work by myself, some work professionally done by Redline (Marcos experts in Hilperton). Not cosmetically perfect (i. e. not showroom condition).
Comes with an extensive catalogue of photos of our restoration, a large lever arch file of original documentation (including communication around original assembly, engine upgrades etc), and a long list of more recent improvements (see below). Unusual because although this was supplied as a kit car, this example was professionally assembled in a commercial workshop.
Absolutely wonderful car, gives you the original feeling of what driving is supposed to be like! Unfortunately we just aren't using it as we now have young children, so it needs to go to a new home. Very reluctant sale. Currently kept in a dry garage.
MOT valid until Sept 2026.
Payment via BACS.
Serious offers/ interest only please.
Be part of the Marcos revival!
- details above work completed 2022 - 2025
Brakes
New master cylinders X2
New Flexi hoses braided throughout - racing spec
New copper brake lines for vast majority; v small section of good condition old copper pipes left.
New plastic clips for lines and new mounts
Calipers serviced, wire brushed and painted
New brake pads
Rear drums wire brushed and painted
New rear shoes
New shoe fitting springs
Handbrake adjusted
Handbrake fixtures greased
New Dot4 brake fluid - racing spec
Pedal mounting box wire brushed and painted
New brackets for Flexi hoses made and painted throughout
New electric brake light sensor
Steering
Main bar wire brushed and painted
Track rods wire brushed and painted
Electrics
New fuse box
New battery
New loom protection throughout
Replaced all connections throughout vehicle
New bulbs throughout
New aerial
New aerial cables
New horn relay
Checked flasher units
Dashboard removed and all loose connections and switches repaired/ replaced
New wiring circuit to main and dipped headlights
New wiring circuit to horn, new horn relay
Suspension
Complete strip down, wire brushed, replaced bushes throughout, repainted, reassembled
Shocks and springs checked. New bushes.
New bolt kit for front suspension throughout
Rear axle removed, new bushes on radius rods
Cooling System
New hoses throughout, high spec
New stainless connections for hoses
New stainless jubilee clips throughout
New thermostat housing
New thermostat
New thermostat cap
New aluminium racing radiator with new fan
New aluminium recovery/ expansion tank with new mounting brackets
High performance coolant
New coolant sensor with new relay and wiring
Engine
Timing cog inspection
Sump removed, bottom of engine inspected and cleaned
Inside of sump cleaned
New sump and timing cover gaskets
Engine oil and filter 'flush' - second new replacement after approx 200 miles with high quality Castrol racing oil - 01/ 08/ 2025
New spark plugs
New coil
New distributor cap
New distributor arm
New air filter (ITG JC 20)
All carb linkages etc serviced and adjusted
New aux belt
New alternator
Professionally tested inc. pressure testing by Redline, Hilperton
Engine Bay
New windscreen washer fluid bottle, pump, hose, and bracket.
New fittings for cable bundles etc
Repaired heater ducting
Repaired horn hosing
Fuel System
New copper fuel line from boot to engine bay, with new mountings
New AN fittings with high spec flexi hose either end
New fuel filter mounted in boot
Fuel pump removed and serviced
New stainless jubilee clips
Exhaust
New manifold gaskets
Manifolds removed, wire brushed, painted with high temp paint
New stainless clips throughout
New rubber bobbins throughout for mounting
New stainless bolts for brackets
Brackets removed, wire brushed, painted
Whole exhausts cleaned and polished before remounting
External
Replaced wing mirrors with new-original spec black
New windscreen wipers + blades
New headlight covers - professionally fitted by Redline, Hilperton
Door locks removed, serviced, repaired
Electric window mechanisms repaired and serviced
Door card attachments improved
Bonnet catches removed, cleaned, serviced
Bonnet catch brackets removed, wire brushed and painted
New number plates
Repaired boot mounting
Repaired and serviced support strut for boot
Drivetrain
Propshaft, differential and axle wire brushed and painted
Rear differential half shaft bearings replaced
New gasket on cover
New gear oil
New wheel bearings both sides on rear
New gearstick knob
Structural
Chassis wire brushed and painted X3 coats
New steel roll bar fabricated and powder coated, and professionally fitted by Redline, Hilperton
Bodywork
New front light covers
New mirrors
New rear windscreen professionally fitted by Redline, Hilperton
