Thanks for stopping by to take a look at one very cool 1969 Marcos 1600 GT.

This is one of the last of the 192 wooden chassis cars produced for the 1968 - 1969 model years.  It is powered by a Ford Kent Crossflow 4 cylinder mated to a 4 speed transmission. At 1600 lbs, She’s a light touch and very quick.  An original Left Hand Drive (LHD) British manufactured sports car for export.  We’re not sure how many survive today. The club guys will know.

History we know:  A friend purchased the car in 2025 as a "needs it all", project.  There’s a photo in the gallery. After some contemplation he decided to pass her along to us..  Previously, the car had sat in Southern California for 30+ years.  The license tag (still on the Original California Blue plates) expired in 1978.  

Every bit of this vehicle has now been touched.

The Ford Kent Crossflow engine has been rebuilt and runs awesome (see the video)

The entire body is incredibly thin and thus has been treated to fresh gelcoat prior to primer, paint and clear.

Paint Finish is Two Stage matched to 1969 Marcos OEM colour “Pine”.

Fresh black upholstery and carpet

Fresh rubber throughout the vehicle

Rarity

Wooden chassis Marcos 1600 GTs don’t appear for sale very often.  This 69 model represents the best effort of Marcos before going to a traditional steel chassis.  If you are looking for something exceptional, it is getting to be a short list.  

Exterior

• Provocative Glass Fibre beauty in excellent condition. Tilt Bonnet

• Finished in OEM Pine. Respray in 2025.

• Glossy Black trim and wire wheels

• Excellent body fit and finish 

• Covered headlamps

• Webasto Sunroof

Chassis and Suspension

• The plywood monocoque chassis is in excellent shape, requiring the replacement of just one panel. 

• Complete disassembled and restored running gear and powertrain

• New adjustable ProTech Coil Over Dampers front and rear 

• Rebuilt steering rack, New bellows

• Rebuilt Front Disc rear Drum brakes

• New Brake Master Cylinder

• New Clutch Master and Slave Cylinders

• All new lines and hoses

Wheels, Tires

• OEM Wire Wheels (5)

• New tubes (we love, but do not trust wires to not leak)

• Tires are new

Boot

• Spare wheel

• OEM Jack, Wrench and Copper knock off hammer

Engine

• Ford Kent Crossflow 1600 

• Weber(?) 2bbl Carburetor (Yes, dual 40 side drafts would be awesome)

• Fuel system Tank and sender, pump, carb, filter all done.

• Fresh Everything. New Battery 

• Cooling, Triumph radiator serviced, new water pump, Fan blade, hoses and belts

• Fresh Exhaust. Raspy and naughty.

Transmission

• Ford Cortina 4 Speed

Interior

• Fresh interior

• Supple black seats in original OEM style Vinyl.

• Logo headrests.

• Wood dash. Smiths and Lucas Gauges.

• New carpet and headliner

• Unique Dial Foot Pedal adjuster restored and working properly. The seating is fixed. You rotate the dial on the dash to turn the screw mechanism adjusting the clutch and brake pedals (and their respective master cylinders) to your comfort level. Check the Perspex cover under the bonnet.