The first Marcos Mantis was a one-ff Le Mans prototype racer, the Mantis XP. This was a mid-engined car powered by a Repco V8 engine with a plywood chassis; it only took part in a single race at Spa Francochamps. The Mantis M70 was launched in 1970 as 4-seater GT car powered by the Triumph TR6 2,500 injected engine. However, the Mantis M70 was the wrong car at the wrong time, and the company was already under financial strain and folded in 1972.
Marcos Mantis 1970 - badge on bonnet
Marcos Mantis M70 - grille
Marcos Mantis 1970. The Mantis was powered by a Triumph Tr6 2,500cc fuel-injected engine.
Marcos Mantis M70. The Triumph 2.5litre 6-cylinder fuel injection engine was fitted under the bonnet.
Marcos Mantis 1970. The controversial Dennis Adams styling provided good accomodation for 4 people and good boot space.
Marcos Mantis M70. Introduced in 1970 and designed by the Adams Brothers, the Mantis was the first four seater produced by Marcos. It was powered by a 2500cc fuel injected Triumph six cylinder engine.
Marcos Mantis M70. Only 32 Marcos Mantis were built. It was launched at a time when the company had problems with the American market, and Marcos foundered, killing off the Mantis
