Marlin Sportster convertible E36 M3 donor

Unleash Your Driving Passion: M3 powered Marlin Sportster for Sale.
Ready to elevate your driving experience to exhilarating new heights? Feast your eyes on our incredible Marlin Sportster - a true British masterpiece of automotive engineering and performance.
Built for Speed, harnessing the power of a BMW E36 M3 3-litre engine, gearbox, prop shaft and differential from the 1994 donor vehicle, this self-built kit car is not just a vehicle - it's a symphony of speed, sound, and precision. With its heart-pounding acceleration and excellent handling, every drive becomes an adrenaline-fueled adventure.
Stand Out from the Crowd: Dressed in the striking Ecurie Ecosse Blue with a sleek black and grey interior and carbon fibre detailing, this Marlin Sportster is a modern twist on the retro styling. Turns heads wherever it goes with its stunning design and attention-grabbing presence.
Tailored to Perfection: Crafted with meticulous attention to detail. From the ergonomic cockpit, easily accommodating drivers over 6 feet tall, to the refined carbon fibre accents, including full carbon fibre dashboard with Race Engineering Digital dash display, every aspect of the car has been carefully curated for maximum comfort and style.
Whether you're carving through winding mountain roads or cruising along the coast, the Marlin Sportster delivers an unparalleled driving experience. The car gives you the balance of a ‘Grand Tourer’ experience, whilst still being able to tackle the twisty bits on command.
Don't miss your chance to own this extraordinary piece of automotive artistry. With its combination of performance, style, and craftsmanship, this M3 Marlin Sportster is a very rare find that's sure to ignite your passion for driving.
Under the bonnet: 3 litre E36 M3 S50 straight six engine. 286bhp. Revving to over 7000rpm, you can use the endless torque low down for cruising, or step on the loud pedal and hear the throaty bespoke stainless steel quad exhaust note as you go up through the gears on the 5-speed manual gearbox via the original prop shaft and differential, all from the same 1994 donor vehicle. Bespoke 3 core radiator fitted with dual fans ad override switch. Oil cooler. Silicone hoses. Fuel swirl pot. Quad stainless steel handmade exhaust with ceramic exhaust wrap.
All parts from the donor vehicle were stripped by us, cleaned, and refurbished prior to the build. New clutch was fitted prior to build commencing.
Suspension/Brakes: Bespoke Marlin supplied suspension, including wishbones, front uprights, and hubs. Fully adjustable all round. Dual diaphragm brake servo fitted for improved stopping power. 4pot Willwood calipers on the front and original BMW brake calipers on the rear.
Exterior: Professionally painted by Alan Moreton at SPRAYTECH of Cirencester. Finished in gorgeous Ecurie Ecosse Blue Metallic Flag Blue, with Casino Royale painted grey M3 original wheels. Professionally louvered bonnet and side panels, containing a bespoke bulge to house the alternator. Satin black front mudguards. Full weather convertible roof, which folds back very compact, to give you that wind in the hair feeling on demand! Removeable side panels, which can be stored behind the seats on those sunny days. Safari adjustable windscreen with triple windscreen wipers. LED headlights with daylight running lights, finished in carbon fibre effect. Bespoke carbon fibre rear light pods. Removeable boot rack, covering the spare wheel. Subtle M3 badging and Ecurie Ecosse livery decals give the car an even more unique look.
Interior: Alcantra seats on sliding rails with piping from Intatrim, grey carpet, with sound proofing and insulation. Full single piece carbon fibre dash, with Race Engineering full digital display. MOMO steering wheel. Stainless steel toggle switches and buttons and a good old Engine Start button!! Carbon fibre accents. Door pockets, lockable area behind seats. 4-point harness Sabelt seatbelts. 12V power outlet.
Weight: Approx 1000Kg
The car was featured and photographed by Steve Hole of Total Kit Car magazine in 2018, the article shows the level of detail and finish my Dad (retired automotive engineer) and I achieved using the original donor vehicle and full Marlin kit from Crediton. Steve loved the car in terms of its build quality, presence, and the driving experience. He described the car as “A cracker!!” Article here, featured on the Marlin website: https://www.marlinsportscars.co.uk/news/231/
Not a Q Plate!! IVA’d. Correctly registered as a Marlin Sportster, with the perfect Private reg plate. MAR 306L, denoting Marlin, 3 litre, and straight 6.
The car has behaved impeccably during its lifetime, with 3 trips the Lemans 24Hr race and numerous trips around the UK, from The Goodwood FOS, to Scotland, Wales, Devon and Cornwall!!
Grab yourself a unique, eye catching, attention demanding, agile Gran tourer, allowing the driver to one minute cruise around in town and then tackle the demanding roads of a mountain pass the next!
We have a huge file, containing all the paperwork for the donor vehicle, parts used and photographic build diary that will come with the car.
MOT expires in around 10 months time.
£17,500 ono