White marlin project on ebay

[listerjp2]

Marlin on ebay item number 162171522398.

DVLA state it is registered as a Marlin with 1800 engine, looks like it's from an MGB.

First registered in 1991.

Last taxed 1997.

Doesn't say if it is now SORN'd.

Vehicle details
Vehicle make MARLIN Date of first registration 13 May 1991
Year of manufacture 1991
Cylinder capacity (cc) 1870cc
CO₂Emissions Not available
Fuel type PETROL
Export marker No
Vehicle status Not taxed
Vehicle colour WHITE
Vehicle type approval Not available
Wheelplan 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Revenue weight Not available


Adrian

[dbazdavies]

Re: White marlin project on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Merlin-kit-car-with-every-part-to-complete-car-/162171522398?hash=item25c22d0d5e:g:Zh0AAOSw6n5Xs3Hh

[dbazdavies]

Re: White marlin project on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Merlin-kit-car-with-every-part-to-complete-car-/162171522398?hash=item25c22d0d5e:g:Zh0AAOSw6n5Xs3Hh

[stevejgreen]

Re: White marlin project on ebay

Looks like he tried to do everything at the same time, but finished nothing.
Some effort towards SVA with demisters and seats.
Tyres might be as new, but I would not trust them unless the date can be deciphered and they are crack free.
Overdrive suggests it's MGB derived engine and box, but without seeing bell housing, the transmission tunnel does not seem wide enough.
Either way, sadly its value is as a collection of spare parts and body panels, though it stands a chance of being restored.

[peterboat]

Re: White marlin project on ebay

It is Q registered so all you have to do is put it together and test it dont you? if its cheap its worth a punt

[listerjp2]

Re: White marlin project on ebay

It is Q registered so all you have to do is put it together and test it dont you? if its cheap its worth a punt

Correct, it is already registered.

It will need some work but it won't have to go through an SVA.

Adrian

[listerjp2]

Re: White marlin project on ebay

See pic below.

Could be mgb


s-l1600.jpg

[listerjp2]

Re: White marlin project on ebay

Thinking about it my own Marlin that has a 1.3 engine in it but has the engine mounts for the mgb as well?

Utilising the same transmission tunnel width as the 1.3?

Also the marlin build manual doesn't state you have to widen the tunnel to fit the 1.8 engine?

Or do you need a wider tunnel for the overdrive?

Adrian

[old_n_notpastityet]

Re: White marlin project on ebay

Them seats look very comfy and the head restraints are unusual but like them,wonder what they are out of ??,don't like to message the seller about them. When I refurbed my Roadster interior I looked and looked for comfy seats like that to fit the limited space but never found any at a reasonable price so had the original ones recovered and they do look nice now.Be a good winter project that Marlin would,

[christopher.bogue2011]

Re: White marlin project on ebay

When I fitted the Triumph 1850 gearbox with overdrive to my 1.8 Marina engine I seem to remember that I was able to slightly narrow the transmission tunnel particularly at the back end. I have not viewed the pics on eBay but could this be an 1850 gearbox?