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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Automotive
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A Legendary British Brand Eyes Miata Territory
A Legendary British Brand Eyes Miata Territory originally appeared on Autoblog. If you're unfamiliar with Marcos, you're not alone, but British car fans of a certain age will remember it well. Founded in 1959 by Jem Marsh and Frank Costin (hence the name Mar-Cos), the brand earned a reputation for its quirky engineering and racing pedigree. Its earliest cars featured wooden chassis and unorthodox styling, with the Xylon being nicknamed the "Ugly Duckling." And yet, big names like Jackie Stewart of Formula One and Derek Bell of Le Mans raced them. Later models like the swoopy Marcos GT, which is no stranger to the Jaguar E-Type's silhouette, helped cement its place as a low-volume but charismatic sports car maker, before financial troubles pushed it into a cycle of closures and rebirths. After fading out in 2007, Marcos went silent. Until recently. View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Marcos is officially back under new leadership. Businessman Howard Nash acquired all original assets of the brand in 2022, including tooling, molds, production rights, and the still-active Marcos Heritage Spares division. The newly formed Marcos Motor Company is already developing three major projects aimed at reviving the name with authenticity and relevance. The first, dubbed Project #1, is a modern reinterpretation of a classic Marcos model. While details are slim, expect a sleek, rear-drive sports car that honors the brand's past while adopting a contemporary drivetrain and platform. Project #2 is an entirely new creation, unconnected to any legacy model, engineered for both road and track use. A crash-tested rolling chassis is already complete, signaling serious intent. Project #3 focuses on continuation models, built using original body molds and CAD files. This program, alongside the Heritage division, will serve existing owners while keeping the classics alive. Marcos says the goal is to preserve the analog, driver-centric feel that once set it apart, while attracting a younger audience eager for raw, unfiltered performance. View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Of course, just like the Delorean and its current predicaments, no revival story would be complete without some off-track drama. Around the same time as Nash's plans were announced, a separate company – Marcos Cars Ltd, headed by Rich Energy CEO William Storey – also claimed to own the rights to the Marcos name. Storey, best known for his disastrous sponsorship of the Haas F1 team in 2019, says his group will launch a lightweight supercar with F1-derived technology this November and has called Nash's efforts "misleading." The Marcos Motor Company quickly refuted this, stating it holds the complete asset lineage and trademarks dating back to 1959. According to board advisor Mark Carbery, Storey's company is not affiliated in any way. So while the real Marcos appears to be taking shape, the road ahead may still involve legal skirmishes. A Legendary British Brand Eyes Miata Territory first appeared on Autoblog on Jun 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Beloved car brand will RETURN to UK after two decades as it unveils new ‘forward-looking' model
The cars were driven by iconic F1 racers IN THE DRIVING SEAT Beloved car brand will RETURN to UK after two decades as it unveils new 'forward-looking' model A BRITISH sports car maker is set to make a comeback after not producing any vehicles for over 20 years. The small car manufacturer revealed that they have three new projects underway. 2 The 66 year-old company announced their revived brand development program Credit: PA Dating back to 1959, Marcos began producing sports cars designed for racing, such as the Xylon before it went into liquidation more than two decades ago. Owner and chairman of Marcos, Howard Nash, said: "Marcos is a much-loved British sports car brand. "It has a wonderful history but also an ethos of simplicity for raw, driver-focused handling. "It's an analogue experience you can't get from large car manufacturers and supercar brands, and one which I think enthusiasts hanker after today.' He added: 'We want to honour that original ethos while being forward-looking too, giving Marcos a new, younger audience, as well as bringing the brand back for those who grew up with it.' F1 champions, including Jackie Stewart, and Derek Bell who has won Le Mans multiple times, have been behind the wheel of these British motors. The new Marcos projects are reported to be under evaluation at the moment. The first one is teased to be a "faithful reimaging of a much-loved Marcos model," according the firm. The second is expected to be a completely new model, that may even be suitable for use on the track and road. It will, however, "honour the brand ethos of light weight, simplicity and seat-of-the-pants handling," the company states. Major sporting event returning to UK for first time in six years as fans vow to buy tickets 'as soon as they come out' The final project hopes to stay true to the cars' history on the road. This comes with the Marcos Car Company's rights to original body moulds in its vehicles, as well as their manufacturing tooling. Further details are likely to be revealed later. The three new projects will be the first cars the manufacturer has produced in more than 20 years
The Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Beloved car brand will RETURN to UK after two decades as it unveils new ‘forward-looking' model
A BRITISH sports car maker is set to make a comeback after not producing any vehicles for over 20 years. The small car manufacturer revealed that they have three new projects underway. Dating back to 1959, Marcos began producing sports cars designed for racing, such as the Xylon before it went into liquidation more than two decades ago. Owner and chairman of Marcos, Howard Nash, said: "Marcos is a much-loved British sports car brand. "It has a wonderful history but also an ethos of simplicity for raw, driver-focused handling. "It's an analogue experience you can't get from large car manufacturers and supercar brands, and one which I think enthusiasts hanker after today.' He added: 'We want to honour that original ethos while being forward-looking too, giving Marcos a new, younger audience, as well as bringing the brand back for those who grew up with it.' F1 champions, including Jackie Stewart, and Derek Bell who has won Le Mans multiple times, have been behind the wheel of these British motors. The new Marcos projects are reported to be under evaluation at the moment. The first one is teased to be a "faithful reimaging of a much-loved Marcos model," according the firm. The second is expected to be a completely new model, that may even be suitable for use on the track and road. It will, however, "honour the brand ethos of light weight, simplicity and seat-of-the-pants handling," the company states. Major sporting event returning to UK for first time in six years as fans vow to buy tickets 'as soon as they come out' The final project hopes to stay true to the cars' history on the road. This comes with the Marcos Car Company's rights to original body moulds in its vehicles, as well as their manufacturing tooling. Further details are likely to be revealed later. The three new projects will be the first cars the manufacturer has produced in more than 20 years 2
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Beloved car brand will RETURN to UK after two decades as it unveils new ‘forward-looking' model
A BRITISH sports car maker is set to make a comeback after not producing any vehicles for over 20 years. The Advertisement 2 The 66 year-old company announced their revived brand development program Credit: PA Dating back to 1959, Marcos began producing sports cars designed for racing, such as the Xylon before it went into liquidation more than two decades ago. Owner and chairman of Marcos, Howard Nash, said: "Marcos is a much-loved "It has a wonderful history but also an ethos of simplicity for raw, driver-focused handling. "It's an analogue experience you can't get from large car manufacturers and supercar brands, and one which I think enthusiasts hanker after today.' Advertisement Read More Motors News He added: 'We want to honour that original ethos while being forward-looking too, giving Marcos a new, younger audience, as well as bringing the brand back for those who grew up with it.' F1 champions, including The new Marcos projects are reported to be under evaluation at the moment. The first one is teased to be a "faithful reimaging of a much-loved Marcos model," according the firm. Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive Breaking The second is expected to be a completely new model, that may even be suitable for use on the track and road. It will, however, "honour the brand ethos of light weight, simplicity and seat-of-the-pants handling," the company states. Major sporting event returning to UK for first time in six years as fans vow to buy tickets 'as soon as they come out' The final project hopes to stay true to the cars' history on the road. This comes with the Marcos Car Company's rights to original body moulds in its vehicles, as well as their manufacturing tooling. Advertisement Further details are likely to be revealed later. The three new projects will be the first cars the manufacturer has produced in more than 20 years 2 The English car manufacturer was a rival to the original Mini Cooper and Lotus Elite Credit: Alamy
