Marlin under new ownership

[listerjp2]

Just been reading that Terry has found someone to take over the reins of all the Marlin makes.

Great news, and good luck to Terry and her endeavours in the future.

Rather than me pick the information out, here is the link to the write up in Total Kitcars

https://www.totalkitcar.com/2021/05/27/new-owners-for-marlin-5exi-and-avatar/?fbclid=IwAR2Fm05fjrOhRBqHxbjtcL2cfoopETaJ9LHLvpMxemp0r3xN3pCy_dTKlK4

Adrian

[ggrum]

Re: Marlin under new ownership

There will also be a similar notice in the next Pitstop due out over the next couple of weeks. I have contacted both new owners to congratulate them on their respective acquisitions and wish them good luck for the future.

Geoff

[David]

Re: Marlin under new ownership

Great news, especially as there will be some sort of continuity with an existing member of the team running it.

[listerjp2]

Re: Marlin under new ownership

Mmm.

Just seen this on ebay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224499385497?hash=item344534c499:g:MU4AAOSwCwVgycfQ

Don't know what to think.

Adrian

[928cdu]

Re: Marlin under new ownership

Then I think the press release below needs to be updated to “ will end up on eBay” .. what else are we to think ?

5EXi model

Tom Sloan, another very capable engineer, who we first met in the year 2000, has taken this on. We had just launched the 5EXi at the Stoneleigh Kit Car show and Tom fell in love with the car and decided that one day he would build himself a Marlin 5EXi. It has only taken 20-years but now, not only will Tom be building himself a car, but he is also planning, in the near future, to produce kits/cars again.

[ggrum]

Re: Marlin under new ownership

My understanding from the statement provided to me by Terry Matthews which is on the website and in the latest Pitstop is that Tom Sloan bought the Exi build rights and jigging with a view to eventually supplying kits. Looks like he has immediately put it up for sale unless I'm misunderstanding the situation.

[listerjp2]

Re: Marlin under new ownership

That's my take on it.

Adrian

[listerjp2]

Re: Marlin under new ownership

Shame, as I am sure that's not what Terry envisaged.

Adrian

[David]

Re: Marlin under new ownership

The end of that model then as most of that in the listing looks a bit tired

[David]

Re: Marlin under new ownership

My understanding from the statement provided to me by Terry Matthews which is on the website and in the latest Pitstop is that Tom Sloan bought the Exi build rights and jigging with a view to eventually supplying kits. Looks like he has immediately put it up for sale unless I'm misunderstanding the situation.

The sellers eBay name is teg_tom so looks likely.

[leadfoot]

Re: Marlin under new ownership

It is my understanding that the 5exi body panel moulds are being sold due to the development of the model by the new owners.

[scott h]

Re: Marlin under new ownership

It is my understanding that the 5exi body panel moulds are being sold due to the development of the model by the new owners.

But the ad says all rights to the design included.

[leadfoot]

Re: Marlin under new ownership

But the ad says all rights to the design included.

As it looks like the shape and fittings are to be changed, the existing body moulds would only be used on a commission basis to service existing owners cars in the event of accident damage etc. Since the 5exi in this guise is effectively to be discontinued, the new owners are happy for the rights to make and sell original style body panels to go to whomever buys the concern.

P.S. With the deal, is a driving 5exi, so probably not a bad price when viewed on balance...