Rest and Be Thankful July 1961

Jackie Stewart . Marcos GT Xylon

Jackie Stewart drove Barry Filer's Marcos in several events in the early 60's. G 128 was the car in which the future three times formula one world champion won his first motor race.

Featuring gullwing doors, the body and chassis of this Ford, 1137cc engined Marcos were made from laminated plywood (Xylon meaning wood in Greek). Glass fibre was used for the bonnet and the rear quarters. Primarily built for racing, 9 of these cars were produced and this one still exisits

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