Bitta this Bitter that......

[DrYazz]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/bitte...

I remember as a 10 year old in the mid-80s being fascinated by these cars, not sure why back then, and none the wiser now.

Can anybody shed some light on this automotive idioSSSSyncracy, or see the appeal?

Because the more I come back to this advert, the less sense to me it maketh.

[andy43]

I love these, really do. Always have done, no idea why though.
But 15k for a Vauxhall Senator in a dress?

[soad]

Didn't know these existed. I don't know how much they normally go for - seems a bit steep.

[interloper]

I find that quite appealing. It has sharp lines, even a hint of Ferrari's 400 series about the shape from the windscreen back. The leathery interior reminds me of bi turbo era Maseratis.

Its quite elegant you would hardly realise that lurking underneath is Vauxhall/Opel Senator running gear.

If it was cheep it would be even more appealing but 15 Large? No thanks!

[sshenton1975]

Hi guys,

I am pleased to be able to shed some light on it!! Perhaps the one and only time I know something someone else doesnt!

My mate's Dad was the UK owners club secretary and I hae been in every model ever built.. You are right, they are build on Opel running gear but very bespoke. Body work is totally bespoke - only engine and suspension is old Opel.
The car you are looking at in the ad is the Bitter SC 2 door coupe. I always think it looks very Ferrari 400 like. These came with either a 3.0 straight 6 or a bored our version to 3.9.
I have been in them and they seriously turn heads and sound great.
15K is getting on for the top end of the market but then you are buying something made in VERY limited numbers.

They also made a convertible version (2 made) which was GORGEOUS! And one 4 door model - I have seen the only one made.

Their earlier attempts included a 2 door sloped back couple with an American V8 inside - the Bitter CD

Hope this helps

Simon

[oniznorb]

Interesting Bitter Concept here : http://www.shado.co.uk/portfolio/design.php?id=102

[Burty124]

It is my car, I have owned it about 3 years.

I thought since I had a website, and there was a spare slot I might aswell put it up for sale.

It will probably come off shortly as I will need the space; I'm not too bothered about selling it hence the price!

[dudleybloke]

oniznorb said:

Interesting Bitter Concept here : http://www.shado.co.uk/portfolio/design.php?id=102

the mock up of that looks quite similar to the mazda mx 03 concept from the 80's.

[tog]

sshenton1975 said:

These came with either a 3.0 straight 6 or a bored out version to 3.9.

Stroked, not bored in fact. The long-stroke 3.9 is quite a highly tuned version of the old Opel straight-six, the changes gave a modest power hike but a massive torque boost.

I've just sold my SC that I've had for the last five years and they are great cars, I can highly recommend one. Big, comfy, and very practical, and fast too in 3.9 form. This particular one is beautiful and I doubt you'll find a nicer one, especially in RHD of which there were only ever about 20 built.