Where is it now ????

[dbazdavies]

Just wondering if any members know where my Marlin roadster is these days. It was built in the 80's and was a Marina based car but was built with a 1750 Alfa Romeo engine and gearbox.
It was the first one built by Marlin for the Alfa engine..
I sold it to the Isle of Man and have reports about it being used on the island
It was featured in Kit Car magazine in March 1985
Was painted red with the spare wheel fitted in the in the drivers side from wing.
Was registered with the reg HJW222D and log book read 'Alfa Romeo 2 seater sports car.
Hope some one knows its where-abouts ?

[Michael Turpin]

Re: Where is it now ????

Try looking DVLA taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/app/enquiry?execution=e1s1

This is what it brought up, note it is presently unlicensed.

Vehicle enquiry


The enquiry is complete.The vehicle details for HJW 222D are:

Date of Liability	01 01 1985
Date of First Registration	21 01 1966
Year of Manufacture	Not Available
Cylinder Capacity (cc)	1570cc
CO₂ Emissions	Not Available
Fuel Type	PETROL
Export Marker	Y
Vehicle Status	Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour	RED
Vehicle Type Approval	Not Available

Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate	£123.75
12 Months Rate	£225.00

[dcunn]

Re: Where is it now ????

Baz Sorry I can't help either

The only archive pics we have are those which I have scanned from the magazine article

Rgds DC

[lizbillings]

Re: Where is it now ????

When we were on the Isle of Man in September we met a chap whose friend had a Marlin roadster on the island.

[dcunn]

Re: Where is it now ????

Probably this one. We have details as it was up for sale recently but the chassis has suffered badly from the sea air

Pic uploaded 03 March, thanks Cameron

[dbazdavies]

Re: Where is it now ????

Hi Guys thanks for the help...
DC if you know who has it for sale would love to get it back, feel free to mail me with any details..

[dcunn]

Re: Where is it now ????

Sorry Baz, my bad wording...my post #5 was in answer to Liz's post #4 - the IOM car I mentioned was NOT your HJW 222D

For those that had not seen the article,THIS was your car (uploaded 03 March)

DC