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Ready to race. Major $43,000 restoration, reasonably priced. Make an offer. 

 

Built by former McLaren Chief Designer Jo Marquart, Argo Cars in East Anglia, England for USA businessman Charles Morgan.  Go vintage racing, or be the fast guy at private track days.  Fresh Lozano Buick V6 EFI NA engine, MANY upgrades, LARGE accessories and spares package.  Currently configured as GTP spec.

 

See the youtube video for more photos, engine running, spares.  https://youtu.be/uFqg6Nccs2s

 

The car ran 20 IMSA GT races in 1984-85 including the Daytona 24.  Half in GTP spec and half in Lights spec.  Won Lights at Laguna Seca and Watkins Glen.  Driven by Morgan, Bill Alsup, Whitney Ganz.  Also owned by Jim Downing. 

Historic video of JM16-102 at 1985 Charlotte Camel GT with lap narration by Bill Alsup.   https://youtu.be/W0fyYknChJE

 

BRIEF SPECIFICATIONS

Aluminum monocoque tub, roomy cockpit.

Right hand drive with right hand shifter

Fresh 10 hrs Buick 4.47 L fuel injected V6 NA GTP config - 450hp est. built by Lozano Brothers

Engine mgt - ACCEL DFI, MSD 6600 HVC ignition and coil. ACCEL CalMap tuning software with laptop, PRO KEY. 

12.5 qt dry sump oil system.

5 speed manual Hewland DG300 transmission, 31 gear sets, Tilton Carbon clutch.

Empty weight 2077#

2 sets BBS centerlock aluminum 11x16” front and 14x16” rear wheels.

Goodyear tires on car, also new Hoosiers on 2nd set of rims.

Aero - Undertray and rear diffuser with dual element adjustable rear wing, splitters added on nose to balance downforce from undertray/diffuser. Louvres also added in each front fender to vent air entering wheel wells.

Three integral air jacks (2 front, 1 rear). Car can also be raised with conventional jacks.

Runs 112 octane racing fuel

SPA Technique fire suppression system, new Schroth 6 point harness.

 

NEW PARTS, UPGRADES

Rebuilt Buick V6 engine, fuel bladder, fuel lines, fuel filters, fuel pumps, fuel injectors, air filter system, oil lines, oil filters, radiator, MSD ignition and coil, ACCEL DFI ECU, spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, mag pickup, crank trigger, O2 sensor, fuel pressure gauges, MAP sensor, Throttle position sensor, headlights, lenses, windshield, side windows, wiper, battery, rain light, clutch master cylinder, brake fluid and pads, safety belts, recharged fire bottle, mirrors, rear brake cooling ducts, splitters, fender louvres, decals match the set from the 1985 Sun Bank Daytona 24 Hrs race.

 

MAJOR SPARES

The original Lights spec 3.0L long block and a 3.0L short block. A new Hewland DG300 transmission, magnesium bell housing adapter, Kinsler EFI intake for the 3.0L, multiple sets of custom suspension parts, uprights, flywheels, rotors, 31 gearsets, spare nose, 3 spare windscreens, spare doors, door windows, door layup molds, second set of BBS wheels, unused rain tires, and many other bits and accessories-see photos.

 

The US economy will be on the upswing starting in January.  It's a great time to buy a historic GTP car.

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