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  Here is my Scimitar project, which has great potential but unfortunately I have realised that I don't really have the time to do it (with 3 children and 2 VWs as well.)I really need something I can drive now. It is a shame as I have spent hundreds on new parts but sometimes you have to be a bit sensible. The chassis is 95% solid with just a couple of very small bits of welding required. Some repairs have been done to a good standard. The brakes have been rebuilt with new pads, shoes, wheel cylinders, new hard brake lines and brand new braided stainless Goodridge hoses. The master cylinder has been rebuilt with new seals. These parts all have zero miles on them. The engine is the famous 3 litre Ford Essex V6. It runs very well, with no smoke and sounds great. It has a stainless dual exhaust and a brand new electronic ignition and coil. It could do with some of the core plugs and coolant hoses replacing for reliabilty. Gearbox is the 4 speed manual and overdrive. The interior is quite good, it has black cloth seats which should clean up well and the dash isn't cracked. Some of the carpets are missing, however. Other than that, it just needs some tinkering with lights, wipers, etc and it could be back on the road. It will need to be trailered away. I would happily swap for something interesting that is on the road. Cheers Stewart 07908 986562 |
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LambDrover
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Hi mate,
SWAP For a 2003 Rover 45 Impression Saloon?
New Clutch, New Tyres, New Brake Pads, New exhaust.
Long MoT till 27/7/2015. Tax till Feb.
Drives very well, Clean bodywork.
Cheers
Ben
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Thanks for the offer and I will keep it in mind but it's not really my kind of car.
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Some more pics...     Other new parts fitted include track rod ends and anti-roll bar drop links. Thanks |
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Would very much like to re-home those wheels if the new owner doesn't want/like them!
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Kieran
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Pm'd
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The Ashby Jackson fleet:-
1979 Mini Clubman 1.8 K series
1978 Skoda 110r Project 130RS K-oupe
1978 Austin Allegro 1500 SDL Estate
1984 BMW K100 Sidecar outfit
1999 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer
1991 Kawasaki ZXR400 race bike
2002 Kawasaki ZX9r race bike
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I like that a lot. Looks unmolested.
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very nice, would be tempted if it was closer
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scimjim
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PM sent
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scimjim
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Would very much like to re-home those wheels if the new owner doesn't want/like them! They're standard plastic trims over steels. |
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mgmal
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Nice looking Scim, lots of potential.
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Too Many Cars!
Too Many Parts!
Too Little Time!.
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Why do I always have no money and no room?  gotta be worth more than the asking price surely? ...someone will get an absolute bargain here  |
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Kieran
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Just realised that it looks like a SE5a body, but a SE5 aged numberplate? Does the chassis number (stamped on the o/s chassis leg, under the cross bar) match the v5?
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Last Edit: Oct 4, 2014 14:33:18 GMT by Kieran
The Ashby Jackson fleet:-
1979 Mini Clubman 1.8 K series
1978 Skoda 110r Project 130RS K-oupe
1978 Austin Allegro 1500 SDL Estate
1984 BMW K100 Sidecar outfit
1999 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer
1991 Kawasaki ZXR400 race bike
2002 Kawasaki ZX9r race bike
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It is an se5a,this has been pointed out to me. I'm not sure why it has an earlier reg number.
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It is a 1974-75 car, looks like some one along the line has been a bit naughty and swapped the ID from an earlier car to get free road tax!!
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"Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. THAT'S relativity." Albert Einstien
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OMG i totally would have that car if a) you lived closer b) i had the dosh c) i could sell this rusting mk1 Civic d) my benefits come through e) my wife would let me f) my mum would let me g) you'll MOT it
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Thanks for the input above, it is very mature and constructive.
Having had a conversation with someone who knows much more about it than I do it would appear that this car isn't what it appears. The most likely explanation is probably that someone in the past changed the plates to avoid road tax. I have decided therefore to break the car for parts instead.
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Do you know when the reg-switching took place? Is it not feasible that the car could've been in an accident and updated the bodywork when repairs were done? It could be an older car made to look newer years ago rather than a newer car made to look older for more recent tax reasons.
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If you do break it i'd be intersted in some parts most likely. Bonnet, doors, and the grill on the back drivers side if you want to get handy with a grinder. |
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Do you know when the reg-switching took place? Is it not feasible that the car could've been in an accident and updated the bodywork when repairs were done? It could be an older car made to look newer years ago rather than a newer car made to look older for more recent tax reasons. I think the most likely reason would be to dodge road tax. Apparently this is very common in Land Rover circles. The irony is that under the new rules it would be tax exempt anyway. I am told that this car is known to the scimitar club, I am just the unlucky punter who ended up with it. I've lost heart with it now and just want to cut my losses. |
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gotta be worth more than the asking price surely? ...someone will get an absolute bargain here 
