Another unfinished Roadster

[dcunn]

….and still they appear - this one is LWB - looks like a great project

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marlin-roadster-project-kit-car-mgb-engine-job-lot-caterham-locost-Robin-Hood/324161880331?hash=item4b798dc10b:g:~scAAOSw9tFet-3w

[jon_wilkinson]

Re: Another unfinished Roadster

Not previously registered so the major challenge to get through the IVA makes it an unattractive proposition, doesn't it?

[meverett]

Re: Another unfinished Roadster

A good source of spares though and I see one seat base with Gareth’s name on it :-)

[jon_wilkinson]

Re: Another unfinished Roadster

If anyone on here buys it I would be happy to take the hood frame and supports off your hands.

[dcunn]

Re: Another unfinished Roadster

Might be worth a punt with DVLA to try for the old reg using sellers information about a
single car donor and the number plate etc as evidence ? ? ?

It will after all still be the same as many other Roadsters

[meverett]

Re: Another unfinished Roadster

For me I would bagsie the Weller wheels if that is a set of 5. :-)

[jon_wilkinson]

Re: Another unfinished Roadster

Might be worth a punt with DVLA to try for the old reg using sellers information about a
single car donor and the number plate etc as evidence ? ? ?

It will after all still be the same as many other Roadsters

It's never been on the road as a Marlin though DC. So, as I understand it, it would need to go through IVA, which others have suggested is cost prohibitive for a Roadster.

[jon_wilkinson]

Re: Another unfinished Roadster

For me I would bagsie the Weller wheels if that is a set of 5. :-)

If we can find enough people who want bits we can make a bid. Anyone want an MG engine? :-)

[dcunn]

Re: Another unfinished Roadster

It's now identified as an Aug 1983 car, in Paul Moorhouse chassis book as a "2+2" which I think in some
respects was a sales ploy before the Berli came out and just another way of describing a LWB car.
From the pics it looks to me like any other LWB car.

Here's an excerpt from an Oct 1982 PM letter to a customer.

...and a pic of a (still unidentified) "2+2" car seating to illustrate the idea

[jon_wilkinson]

Re: Another unfinished Roadster

Those were the days: just sit your toddler on the parcel shelf

[HairyDave]

Re: Another unfinished Roadster

£700! Someone got a lot of spares for that.

[yousay54]

Re: Another unfinished Roadster

£700! Someone got a lot of spares for that.

OK Marlin owners stand up and be counted don't be shy, is it someone on here? JW is it you.

[kiwi009]

Re: Another unfinished Roadster

I've brought it. Wife is not a happy bunny

[jon_wilkinson]

Re: Another unfinished Roadster

I've brought it. Wife is not a happy bunny

Was this from the school of thought that goes along the lines of: "It's easier to do it and ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission first"?

What are your plans for it? Any chance of the hood frame and body sockets?

[meverett]

Re: Another unfinished Roadster

I've brought it. Wife is not a happy bunny

Ha ha, been there myself a number of times. Think to yourself, she will get over it. :-)