Marcos Motor Company has announced plans to restart vehicle production after almost 20 years.

Three new projects are currently under development, set to become the first cars produced since the firm went into liquidation in 2007.

Project #1, which has already run, is a modernised version of a classic model, intended as a prototype to test production capabilities.

Project #2 is set to be a ground-up new car, with the potential for road and track use.

The rolling chassis of Project #2 has already been engineered, crash-tested and homologated, with the completed model set to ‘owe nothing’ to classic Marcos models, but it will continue the brand’s legacy of producing simple, light-weight cars.

Project #3 will see authentic continuation cars produced, using original body moulds and tooling, with the firm owning the tooling and body moulds for nearly every Marcos model made.

Continuation cars have proven lucrative in recent years, with firms such as Jaguar producing brand-new models of classic vehicles.

Howard Nash, owner of Marcos Motor Company, said: “Marcos is a much-loved British sports car brand.

“It has a wonderful history but also an ethos of simplicity for raw, driver-focused handling.

“It’s an analogue experience you can’t get from large car manufacturers and supercar brands, and one which I think enthusiasts hanker after today.

“We want to honour that original ethos while being forward-looking too, giving Marcos a new, younger audience, as well as bringing the brand back for those who grew up with it.”

Nash became a director of the company in 2021, before buying it in 2022.

The firm is part of Automotive Vision, along with Marcos Heritage Spares, which has been providing owners with parts for over 25 years, providing support after Marcos’ liquidation.

Spares, servicing, and maintenance will continue to be provided, while Marcos plans to develop a series of performance upgrades for classic vehicles.

Automotive Vision also contains bodywork and engine restoration businesses.