Marlin Sportscars FAQ's - Factory Built

FACTORY BUILT FAQ's

I would like to purchase a Marlin Sportscar, but am concerned about the cost of ownership?
I like the idea of owning a traditionally styled British sports car, but have found difficulty in fitting into some of the ones tried so far?
Do Marlin sportscars need to be brought back to the factory for servicing?
Is it possible to get reasonably priced insurance for Marlin sportscars?
What weather options are provided?
Are parts and accessories readily available?
How much luggage space is there?
Can I race my Marlin?
Can Marlin supply a left-hand drive Sportscar?
Is there an owners club?

Question :
I would like to purchase a Marlin Sportscar, but am concerned about the cost of ownership?

Answer :
Typically the devaluation and servicing cost per year is far less than most current production sportscars.

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Question :
I like the idea of owning a traditionally styled British sports car, but have found difficulty in fitting into some of the ones tried so far?

Answer :
The average human has grown considerable in both height and girth since the motorcar was first invented. But both the 5EXi & Sportster were designed to accommodate larger than average drivers up to about 6’ 6" with plenty of leg & elbowroom. However with the EXi beyond 6’ 5” / 15 stone space, will seem limited.

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Question :
Do Marlin Sportscars need to be brought back to the factory for servicing?

Answer :
No - Although we are always happy to work on your vehicle, Marlins can be serviced by your preferred garage and we will be more than pleased to provide any information or spares as necessary .

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Question :
Is it possible to get reasonably priced insurance for Marlin Sportscars?

Answer :
Our cars are special and need to be treated this way by insurance companies. Brokers we recommend manage to get extremely good deals and the average for the middle of London, fully comp, appears to be in the region of only £350. Normally approaching your own insurance company or broker is not a good idea, as they often do not know many specialist sportscars and in the past we have heard tell of horrific quotes of £750 upwards.
However there are many good brokers and should you wish help to obtain a quote, we would be pleased to assist and put you in touch with a few.

Question :
What weather options are provided?

Answer :
For the 5EXi there is a very unique roof with side panels and rear fold down window. The roof is water tight, very easy to erect and uses very little storage space when not in use.

For the Sportster there are basically two current choices: A unique tilt & slide windscreen with additional hood frame and roof, or a cleverly designed tonneau cover, popularly chosen with the aero screen option.

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Question :
Are parts and accessories readily available?

Answer :
We carry a large stock of spares and have a bespoke range of accessories for each of our models readily available. Many standard parts are also easily available from all the main automotive suppliers.

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Question :
How much luggage space is there?

Answer :
For the 5EXi there is reasonable storage space in the compartments on each side of the car, behind the seats and a small storage area under the bonnet.

The Sportster has a storage compartment behind the seats, which will easily accommodate the hood and hood assembly and still leave enough room for an overnight bag. Plus there is a stainless steel luggage rack that fits over the spare wheel which will take a large suitcase.

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Question :
Can I race my Marlin?

Answer :
Yes, the 5EXi roll bar and screen frame assemblies are fabricated from ‘Blue Book’ specification CDS. This means that with the addition of 3 more balancing tubes the car can be entered into circuit race competition or other types of controlled sports.

Yes again, Marlin successfully competed with their own Sportster for over two years and there is a removable full roll cage assembly available, which is RAC approved

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Question :
Can Marlin supply a left-hand drive Sportcar?

Answer :
Yes, our cars are individually hand built by traditional craftsmen, so we can build left or right hand drive.

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Question :
Is there an owners club?

Answer :
Yes there are two: Recently the factory supported Marlin Racing club run by Ken Robson, - for which please contact Ken at kenrobson@btinternet.com for more details, and also the long standing Marlin Owners Club which can be contacted via the membership secretary Tim Hawkesworth at tim.hawkesworth@talktalk.net

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