Marlin bmw 320 kit car 1998 - to be auctioned for sale by auction

[David]

On Car & Classic now, an unusual car that maybe based on a Sportster?

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1217705

Some text...

"This car is a one-off and was bought from the original designer/builder who had a close connection to Marlin. In the mid-late ‘90s Marlin were looking to produce a new model based around a BMW. This vehicle was conceived as a contender for that role. Sadly before the car was completed it became apparent that Marlin were going to favour a different design. Consequently, interest in the project was lost and the vendor acquired it in 1999 as an unfinished rolling chassis including the donor BMW320 engine."

£2,900 AUCTION ESTIMATE

[dcunn]

Re: Marlin bmw 320 kit car 1998 - to be auctioned for sale by auction

Wow, is that ever a unique and fantastic looking car.

Good luck to whoever buys it

[wiggiesworld]

Re: Marlin bmw 320 kit car 1998 - to be auctioned for sale by auction

Agreed DC, quite fancy it myself, unfortunately it doesn't seem to show how you can link to the appropriate auction......

[jon_cox]

Re: Marlin bmw 320 kit car 1998 - to be auctioned for sale by auction

https://www.swva.co.uk/classic-car/marlin-bmw-320-kit-car-1998/

[wiggiesworld]

Re: Marlin bmw 320 kit car 1998 - to be auctioned for sale by auction

https://www.swva.co.uk/classic-car/m...-kit-car-1998/

Thanks Jon,

Much appreciated. Looks even better in the auction pictures.

[dogoncrazy]

Re: Marlin bmw 320 kit car 1998 - to be auctioned for sale by auction

I wonder if this is the 'prototype' for the Sportster . Story was that Marlin wasn't happy with the frontal aspect and came up with what we see now.
The original designer [something to do with yachts?] then took Marlin to court I believe as he claimed the design was his.
Anyone able to verify this tale?


Is the auction actually going to take place under the circumstances? It's very tempting!!!!!

[wiggiesworld]

Re: Marlin bmw 320 kit car 1998 - to be auctioned for sale by auction

"Is the auction actually going to take place under the circumstances? It's very tempting!!!!! "

Oh no, a MOC bidding war .....

[b_caswell]

Re: Marlin bmw 320 kit car 1998 - to be auctioned for sale by auction

Their web site says they are closed for 3 weeks.

[dcunn]

Re: Marlin bmw 320 kit car 1998 - to be auctioned for sale by auction

Does this look familiar ?

Kit Cars International May 1996

[danny_nelson]

Re: Marlin bmw 320 kit car 1998 - to be auctioned for sale by auction

Yes Alan you are correct. I travelled to Poole back in the day to look at this car in an unfinished condition. The builder/ designer John ( I cant find paper work with his surname just yet) but builder of ocean going yachts, wanted to sell after his split with Marlin. I talked with him at his home and also at Exeter show. Well done D.C. above. The above and the description on the Auction tells a story.

[dogoncrazy]

Re: Marlin bmw 320 kit car 1998 - to be auctioned for sale by auction

Nice going DC on finding that!