History of my Marlin

[bx16v]

hello fellow Marlin drivers, i have recently bought a Marlin in trials spec and im wondering how to go about finding out some of the history of the car your help would be most appreciated ,
the last owner had it for three years and didnt know anything about it ,
if you know how to find out some history i can give u the reg number. thanks

[stevejgreen]

Re: History of my Marlin

A good place to start would be http://wheelspin.info/pdf/0000/ReportFormat0.pdf

The club holds databases on members cars. Either the membership secretary or model representatives could help.
Try emailing them directly from the MOC Representatives tab to the left.
If the car is road registered that will help but if you can find the chassis number usually located on the nearside chassis leg behind the wheel more info should be possible.

[FranklinLeicester]

Re: History of my Marlin

I had this same problem a couple of years ago. I got the whole history of my car from the DVLA. Phone No. 01792 783869, fax 783221. Or www.direct.gov.uk/motoring The person who dealt with me was Sian Davies, DVLA, Longview Rd, Swansea, SA99 1AJ. The job cost me £5 but was well worth it becaust they sent me photo copies of all docs relating to the car since it was first registered. From this info I was able to contact the guy who built the car and he sent me a cd with 40 build up photos he took at the time. AS the owner of the vehicle you are intitled to know its entire history.

[bx16v]

Re: History of my Marlin

thanks , i have looked on wheelspin and found the car ,
it looks like it hasn't been trialed since around 2000,
what i really need is to find out who built the engine or whether it is a standard B-series on a single 45 webber

[AndrewKB]

Re: History of my Marlin

1. Join the Marlin Owners Club.
2. Join the Stroud & District Motor Club.
3. Send me the Reg.No. (my email address is on the Wheelspin website). I may have more, unpublished, information about the car.

Andrew

[bx16v]

Re: History of my Marlin

hi Andrew, Thankyou for your reply. Ive been a member of Stroud & District Motor Club for along time now as ive trialed a MK2 escort and more recently a Vauxhall Corsa. The Marlin is actually owned by my Father but it is both of ours, il send you the reg and look forward to hearing from you

[tim hawkesworth]

Re: History of my Marlin

Hi Jue, Welcome to becoming a Marlin Owner now what about joining MOC and taking advantage of what The Club has to offer - discount on insurance and suppliers, A bi- monthly magazine,A5 & colour, gatherings throughout the Country and a portion of your sub.supports this website. E'mail me the details of your car and I'll search our database as Steve Green suggests