Mardave Marauder - sell or clean and sell?

[billbraydz]

Hi All,

 

I found my old Mardave Marauder (with an Enya 10-VI, see pic) that's been in my parents loft for decades that's seen better days. Like most there was some losses of parts (body, radio crate, tank pillar) and some diy changes (fuel tank, radio crate, front bumper) but the majority is still all original. I bought this in my early 20's and was pretty ignorant in so many aspects of petrol cars but I loved it. It was noisy but fast and unlike the battery powered at the time you could just top the tank and off you go. 

 

I'd love to restore this but fear time will escape me as I already have a mountain of other projects on the go. So:

1. Should I give it a clean up and sell or just sell as is for someone to restore which would be nice to know it's gone to a good home?
2. Also does anyone know if this is a MKI or MKII? I've done some research but struggled to find the differences some seem to suggest it's a MKII but honestly I've no idea.

 

Any help most welcome.

bill

[Nick]

Hi Bill, welcome to the forum.

 

To be honest, I'd be surprised if this is worth anything of value, especially in the condition it is in and the questionable home made bits.

 

I'd perhaps clean it up so it at least doesn't look greasy and put it on eBay at £1 no reserve - but don't expect to get more than some beer money for it.

[SimplyChunk]

If you do stick it on ebay.  link the post here (mods willing)  I wouldn't mind a stab at it 🙂

[Fred barlow]

It's a MK1 (the added fins to the engine, foam wheels and short rear spring towers) honestly I'd leave it as is the market for marauders is fickle (I've got 12 so far) if it's unmolested and not swiss cheese they can go £50-80 restored they only go for £100-120 (after you've put about 40 into the bits it needs) if lost it on eBay with a £50 reserve and see where it goes

[billbraydz]

Apologies for the late reply. Thank you to everyone for replying to this.