Scimitars?

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vixen1700

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Sunday 13th August 2023
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Without mentioning Princess Anne, anybody got much experience of them?

I'm feeling drawn to an early '70s model for some reason, they sound a bit hairy chested with that Essex V6, teasonably practical, ULEZ exempt and look good.

Prices seem to have been all over the place for years, but now it seems 10-12k might get a nicely sorted one.

Oddball? British great? Can't get past the Reliant name?

Over to you...

scratchchin

vixen1700

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Monday 14th August 2023
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Yeah, I can imagine dodgy earthing, wiring and possible over-heating.

I've had a 1971 TVR Vixen and Chimaera, so am aware of such things. hehe

vixen1700

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Tuesday 15th August 2023
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P5BNij said:
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I pass a Scim SE5 regularly on the way to and from work, a very tidy example in metallic burgundy with polished Wolfies and a black interior which looks nicely restored.
Was never really a Wolfrace fan, but I've changed my mind on them over the years, especially on Scimitars.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HigEjWSKfyA&pp=y...

Burgundy with polished Wolfies you say. This looks and sounds gorgeous. cool
Sound only comes in after about 2.30 or so for some reason.

vixen1700

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Friday 18th August 2023
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P5BNij said:
Just spotted this '71 Scimitar SE5 GTE for sale at Percival Motors down in Kent...

https://percivalmotorco.co.uk/1971_Scimitar_Gte_Se...
Been eyeing that up for a couple of days before starting the thread. hehe