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20 Forgotten Brands That Tried to Compete with Ferrari (and Failed Gloriously)

16. Marcos

16. Marcos
A classic Marcos GT British sports car with its distinctive wooden chassis gleams under the sunlight on display. | Image source: Image from fa.m.wikipedia.org (Creative Commons Licensed)

Marcos earned a reputation for ingenuity with its lightweight sports cars and innovative wooden chassis, most famously in the Marcos GT.
The brand enjoyed a measure of racing success and a loyal following among enthusiasts seeking something truly different.
However, Marcos remained a niche player, hampered by recurring financial troubles and limited mainstream appeal, never threatening Ferrari’s global dominance. More at Classic & Sports Car.

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