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Marcos LM 500

1994 – 1998 · Great Britain

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Marcos Engineering, a renowned British sports car manufacturer, was established in 1959 in Dolgellau, North Wales, by Jem Marsh and Frank Costin. The company's name cleverly combined the surnames of its founders, who brought a wealth of experience to the venture. Marsh, known for his involvement with Speedex cars, partnered with Costin, an accomplished aerodynamicist with a background in designing de Havilland Mosquito fighter-bombers. One of Costin's innovative ideas was to utilize plywood for the chassis of Marcos cars, a concept inspired by his previous work in aviation engineering. This unconventional approach set Marcos apart in the sports car industry and paved the way for their unique designs. In 1963