Hi Steve . Lovely show .....small is beautiful ! That Renown was superb, congratulations to the owner. I was surprised when you said the Marcos was an '86 but the gauges gave me a clue . The designer stayed with us for a couple of days and showed me the design including the pedal box and chassis ! This was in 1962 . As an 11year old and having a keen interest in cars l found the Marcos so futuristic and even today it still looks pretty good .....and rare ! Thanks Steve
@hughbishopnh3 жыл бұрын
British car shows - just my cup of tea. Thanks Steve
@2H80vids3 жыл бұрын
From inside the Marcos, the bonnet is a beautiful shape - very distinctive.👍👌😁 Some wonderful cars on show Steve: the Renown obviously, and that MGC looked pretty special. Gotta love a Mark II Jag as well. Thanks for taking us with you.👍
@strokenumber33 жыл бұрын
Marcos looks great, and that Renown too.
@mikego187533 жыл бұрын
looked a good day out! Cheers.
@d.o.a.garage3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Love car shows. Always something different. I missed out on our local cars and coffee this weekend because the weathermen predicted rain. They were wrong :( Now I need to go back and watch the Marcos videos on my smoke breaks. (I don't smoke, so I gotta do something, right?)
@KayakTN3 жыл бұрын
I had no idea Iowa was such a mecca for British cars. I think Jeff Lane owns half the MG Ts in Nashville. Our club usually has their show at Centennial Park.
@ardsleytank77693 жыл бұрын
Does Jeff Lane have any relation to the Lane Motor Museum? There are some nice T-types there.
@KayakTN3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's his place.
@ardsleytank77693 жыл бұрын
@@KayakTN Ah. Makes sense.
@jinxylad713 жыл бұрын
Good to see some of the steering wheels on the “right” side 😎😎 Renown looking amazing!
@mayflyamp3 жыл бұрын
I love how Cassie was photobombing the video :-) Love the cars, please keep the videos coming.
@johnquilter76203 жыл бұрын
Minor correction: The Jaguar he referred to as a Series 2 is actually a Mark 2 which were the compact saloons made from 1959 to 1968. The later sedans were known as the XJ, made from 1968 to 1987 and these were referred to as Series 1, 2 or 3 depending on the year.
@jjmac35613 жыл бұрын
Nice Marcos. You will either have to get a slightly longer steering column, possibly one off a Triumph 2000/2500 or a steering wheel boss extension. Jem Marcos was indeed a tall guy. I met him at a kit car show many years ago. I am 6" 4 and he was about the same, bit of an effort to get in the car but lots of room inside once in. I even managed to get into a Mini Marcos that i had for a short time.
@robt21513 жыл бұрын
Our school car club in the 60s had a Triumph Mayflower, the family-sized version of the Renown. We also had a post-war Standard 8. Unfortunately, the headmaster decided that the car club and the woodworking and metalworking clubs were having a detrimental effect on the school's academic record, and a local scrapyard got the lot.
@mikego187533 жыл бұрын
We all went to a party in a Mayflower around 1960.I was about 10,it was the best party ever!Just thought you might be interested.Cheers.
@robt21513 жыл бұрын
@@mikego18753 Thanks for that, it must have been some party! I can still remember the white starter button, which was similar to the one on my father's Vanguard mk 1. Talking of British classics, currently I have a 1984 Land Rover 127, similar to the one used for Prince Philip's funeral, except mine is configured as a crew cab.
@stratcat44503 жыл бұрын
I've been with you almost from the beginning, but man you really have been upping your game lately! Thank you.
@regsparkes65073 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine, (since deceased) had a Marcos, which she imported here to Canada, back in the late 1960's, it was a gold or mustard yellow color I seem to recall.,. It had a Ford Cosworth 4 cylinder engine. That Triumph Renown has the distinctive 'squarish' lines in it's body shape that remind me of the 1955 era Triumph Mayflowers. Wonderful cars, all!
@Jobch42v4-63 жыл бұрын
Mar COSS, not "Marcose". I custom fitted roll cages in some of these for racing. Plywood interior panelling meant every mount had to fixed with steel plates either side of the wood.
@datasailor81323 жыл бұрын
More Marcos!
@mikeparrysatwat3 жыл бұрын
No Triumph Stags 😕 MGC was stunning 😍
@MH-wg6bz3 жыл бұрын
very nice, really enjoyed seeing real live events again, shame, didn't see any Sprites or Midgets
@ThisWeekWithCars3 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of Sprites and Midgets around but I rarely see them at an event.
@scottdumon32143 жыл бұрын
Miss my MGs!
@BJHolloway13 жыл бұрын
Very interesting cruise and meet.
@TheEulerID3 жыл бұрын
As well as the V6, there was a V4 version of that Essex engine, and there aren't many car engines of that layout in the world. I bet there are even fewer of those in the USA than there are Essex V6 engines.
@nedkline8863 жыл бұрын
you know why brits drink warm beer......... they all have lucas refrigeraters. fun video , thanks
@stephenholland59303 жыл бұрын
Great video, Steve. Shame you had microphone problems. Iowa appears to have many British classics.
@grayfool3 жыл бұрын
Nice. The Marcos would struggle to get more than 125MPH, the speedo is a little optimistic. A great car though. Lovely Triumph Renown. You don't see many in the UK either.
@ozranch94793 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks
@rockatansky13053 жыл бұрын
Lovely cars are Marcos, but sorry definately bin those door mirrors!
@robertmorin14543 жыл бұрын
A never heard of your Markos before bu5 it sure is nice looking ! 👍🇨🇦
@wannaberetro24953 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@kmc73553 жыл бұрын
I'll take the grey XK120 and the grey XKRS please.
@d.o.a.garage3 жыл бұрын
Ok, I just looked through your back catalogue and you haven't done a full review of the Marcos. Slacker. Do it for your subs. Do it for Imelda. Do it for Iowa!
@ThisWeekWithCars3 жыл бұрын
I showed more of it back in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9h8l5pqp7_Wf4U.html
@d.o.a.garage3 жыл бұрын
@@ThisWeekWithCars Thanks. I had watched it too. Was hoping for a full tour at some point. Really enjoy the channel and your "lets try the simple things before we tear it apart" approach to these cars. I miss my 77 Spitfire every time I watch your channel.
@d.o.a.garage3 жыл бұрын
@@ThisWeekWithCars And I need a TWWC sticker for my toolbox. Just saying...
@gunder33 жыл бұрын
I used to go to school with the son of the owner of Mascos
@dcallan8123 жыл бұрын
So I guess its not plywood chassis, with it being the 3L. Mind who would want a wooden chassis made in the UK. Great cars 2x👍
@ThisWeekWithCars3 жыл бұрын
I have a wooden chassis Marcos with the 1.6L Kent as well. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l6iXgNF-r5-doo0.html
@dcallan8123 жыл бұрын
@@ThisWeekWithCars That shut me up. 🤣 Is here a huge difference in the driving experience? Just off to watch than one now Cheers. 👍👍
@geraldbly49033 жыл бұрын
Nice British car run. Your Marcos is a fantastic car. Too bad they weren’t imported to North America. Thanks for showing us some very nice cars.
@ThisWeekWithCars3 жыл бұрын
Marcos were imported to North America, I am the second owner of my 1966 Marcos GT that was sold originally in Connecticut. I drive the older Marcos in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l6iXgNF-r5-doo0.html
@sandymacpherson94003 жыл бұрын
Get a seat insert to drop in.
@bbrut33323 жыл бұрын
What a great way to spend a sunny spring day surrounded by a gaggle of British cars. Where was the cruise in held?
@ThisWeekWithCars3 жыл бұрын
A British Pub called the Wig and Pen
@Hajdew3 жыл бұрын
its car look so good
@ralphmillais52373 жыл бұрын
I am surprised Americans had any use for Triumph Heralds. They are basically designed for trundling between villages in the pre motorway British countryside. In the wide open spaces of the USA they must seem a tad busy and overworked.
@kris87423 жыл бұрын
They were very popular in Australia Just saying !
@r1lark3 жыл бұрын
Neat video Steve, thanks! Especially like the Triumphs :-) You don't have any Triumphs, do you?
@ThisWeekWithCars3 жыл бұрын
Yes I do and have owned a lot of them.
@r1lark3 жыл бұрын
@@ThisWeekWithCars Cool, might be a good video for sometime in the future - "My Triumphs"!!
@neiloconnell21203 жыл бұрын
You have a right-hand drive Marcos. You don't want that, it's no good for you. Give it to me. I will look after it properly and obviously drive it on the left :)
@unbalancedcrank3 жыл бұрын
I would have put your Marcos at early 70s. The Essex had been forgotten about long before 86.
@ThisWeekWithCars3 жыл бұрын
It was used until 1988 in the UK, 2000 in South Africa and 2007 in Canada. It would make sense for Marcos to still be using it.
@jjmac35613 жыл бұрын
The last Marcos 3 litre was officially 1989/1990 but they could easily have put out a few after that, plus some were built up as kits. Probably just about able to hit 125mph. Much better with a Rover V8.
@visionsofhere37453 жыл бұрын
MGBs look really weird with those extra third wipers. Wonder why anyone felt they'd be necessary for the US market.
@ThisWeekWithCars3 жыл бұрын
Modern cars like the FJ Cruiser and even the new electric GM Hummer EV use three windshield wipers. It is more common than people realize. Sprites, Midgets, and Jaguars all have them as well to meet US regulations.
@graemelliott39423 жыл бұрын
Is the Ford 3.0 Essex V6 related to the 2800 V6 used in the Mustang II’s and Mercury Capris?
@ThisWeekWithCars3 жыл бұрын
That is the Cologne V6 from Ford Germany, a different engine.
@windronner13 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha. I’ve always loved that car. What took so long👍. Was there ever a right hand drive model? And wasn’t it designed for tall people to increase its market?
@jsmit86863 жыл бұрын
Great cars, nice to see how the XJS fits in as a relative youngtimer. You have any Jaguars beside the XJC?
@ThisWeekWithCars3 жыл бұрын
I've owned many Jaguars a black V12 XJS was one of my favorites.
@michaelb.421123 жыл бұрын
My Gawd, that looks like a Ferrari !
@bobbates66423 жыл бұрын
I like your video's . I would like to know what you and your Father did to make enough money to have a car collection each. Are you a mechanic or just someone that knows a good bit about fixing cars ?
@greavous933 жыл бұрын
A British car with an electrical problem? Get out of here!
@bbrut33323 жыл бұрын
Haha. The darkness of a normal Lucas car.
@craptasticp15213 жыл бұрын
The only electrical lucas product that doesn't suck is the lucas vacuum cleaner.
@greavous933 жыл бұрын
Just like Steves dad, my first car was a Fiat 850 spider. It might start and run just fine Friday morning but that doesnt mean it will start and run that evening or maybe even that after noon. I know the feeling of constant quirks.
@paulhall1703 жыл бұрын
Don't you hate being the guy in the fast car stuck behind guys in slower cars on drives?? lol