In one of the last days of 2016, Mk1 Mini Marcos owner Peter Skitt dropped me a line. Peter is a professional classic car and bike restorer based in West Yorkshire, see here, who beautifully resurrected his early Marcos. Surprisingly, his message was not just about the Marcos this time, but about his latest project: a Cox GTM! It certainly looks to be another unspoiled car to me, and it seems Peter is giving it the attention it needed. He added: "The plan is to be at Blyton next year, driving the Marcos with the Cox GTM on a trailer at the stage it’s at, at that time, should be interesting!"
That's an understatement if you ask me. Oh - and Peter's GTM won't be the only example of the breed at Blyton, as the plan is to celebrate the Cox GTM's 50th anniversary there. Despite having been so busy with my Marcos I haven't had the time to get to this, but I soon will (sorry Stuart!). More to follow.
That's an understatement if you ask me. Oh - and Peter's GTM won't be the only example of the breed at Blyton, as the plan is to celebrate the Cox GTM's 50th anniversary there. Despite having been so busy with my Marcos I haven't had the time to get to this, but I soon will (sorry Stuart!). More to follow.
Early Cox GTM does perhaps remind of John Fisher's car, found in 2013?
Picture Peter Skitt
Unlike many others, all the right features are there to identify it as a Cox
Picture Peter Skitt
And Peter is not taking half measures to restore the car. Body and subframes taken off here…
Picture Peter Skitt
The car's semi-monocoque steel chassis looks solid in all its bareness…
Picture Peter Skitt
…But Peter has taken the welding torch to get rid of any possible rot
Picture Peter Skitt
That looks like a brand new tub. A great way to start building it up again as a GTM
Picture Peter Skitt
The car's engine is a rare Nerus tuned example. Peter is restoring that now, too
Picture Peter Skitt
Body is almost ready for the painter again. You may see it at Blyton this year
Picture Peter Skitt
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