Classics left to die/rotting pics - Vol 2
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Poor Scimitar
what a shame. Why do they just leave em in that state, ive never understood that. Even if they sell the car for spares repairs then it‘s better than nothing than leaving it abandoned. If Scimitar values were more appreciated then owners wouldnt be reluctant to just let them sit there unused for years, but they‘re not. Moggy Minors, MGB GTs, Spitfires, Heralds, VW Beetles, and other reasonably priced classics fetch more money than a Scimitar.
The body may be OK due to being fibreglass, but the seats will be likely no good, the brakes will be seized, chassis maybe rotten, and engine will be buggered.
what a shame. Why do they just leave em in that state, ive never understood that. Even if they sell the car for spares repairs then it‘s better than nothing than leaving it abandoned. If Scimitar values were more appreciated then owners wouldnt be reluctant to just let them sit there unused for years, but they‘re not. Moggy Minors, MGB GTs, Spitfires, Heralds, VW Beetles, and other reasonably priced classics fetch more money than a Scimitar. The body may be OK due to being fibreglass, but the seats will be likely no good, the brakes will be seized, chassis maybe rotten, and engine will be buggered.
Edited by Jukebag on Tuesday 23 January 10:46
It's a shame regarding the Scimitar's - sadly the owners always ask way too much money for a total shed, making its restoration financially unviable, I looked at a restomod of a GTE, parts prices made it all financially OTT - forget it. plenty more interesting & financially worthwhile projects available.
Normal rusty tintops like Jags,Ford's and minis etc have a decent desirabilty value when restored, Scimitars even very nice mintish cars are worth very little [despite what the owners ask for 'em] - IMO it's because they ain't desirable to the masses like old Skool Fords and Jags etc. I'm sure we'll see something similar with rusty old BMW's, and Mercs in 10 years time who wants 'em now and can afford the costs involved - nevermind in 10 - 15 years??????
Normal rusty tintops like Jags,Ford's and minis etc have a decent desirabilty value when restored, Scimitars even very nice mintish cars are worth very little [despite what the owners ask for 'em] - IMO it's because they ain't desirable to the masses like old Skool Fords and Jags etc. I'm sure we'll see something similar with rusty old BMW's, and Mercs in 10 years time who wants 'em now and can afford the costs involved - nevermind in 10 - 15 years??????
I agree with what you said there in some way, that the masses are more interested in the old school Fords (Capris and Escorts being good examples) and Jags. But prices for parts for Scimitars seem pretty cheap compared to say a classic Jag. Anyone seen the prices for E-Type parts, incl body fittings, interior trim etc? they're eye watering (2 grand for a carpet set, 3 grand for a pair of seats?).
And when we mention Scimitar's, we're mainly talking about the GTE model and the wedges, and they're the ones that don't seem to be worth much. The early Sabra's, GT coupe, GTC, and of course the Middle bridges seem to be fetching good money, especially the Middle bridge which go for 20 grand plus in some cases depending on condition. If it's all about parts then why do those models fetch considerably more money than the regular GTE and wedges?. The last Middle bridge I recalled seeing for sale had blistering all over the body, yet it likely sold for a decent amount of money. I sold a 6b a few months ago that didn't have half as much microblisters, was a good runner, galv chassis, good history, etc, yet no one would give more than 2 grand for it.
To digress a little here, it seems that enthusiasts and restorers will move heaven and earth to restore a rusty Jensen, classic Jag, Aston, or any other potentially financially viable classic car that's been rotten to bits in a field, yet when someone comes across a Scimitar GTE in better condition it's like "oh, it's just a Scimitar that, forget about it", and the usual "didn't they make 3 wheelers" remark as if owning or appreciating a Scimitar is something to be ashamed of.
And when we mention Scimitar's, we're mainly talking about the GTE model and the wedges, and they're the ones that don't seem to be worth much. The early Sabra's, GT coupe, GTC, and of course the Middle bridges seem to be fetching good money, especially the Middle bridge which go for 20 grand plus in some cases depending on condition. If it's all about parts then why do those models fetch considerably more money than the regular GTE and wedges?. The last Middle bridge I recalled seeing for sale had blistering all over the body, yet it likely sold for a decent amount of money. I sold a 6b a few months ago that didn't have half as much microblisters, was a good runner, galv chassis, good history, etc, yet no one would give more than 2 grand for it.
To digress a little here, it seems that enthusiasts and restorers will move heaven and earth to restore a rusty Jensen, classic Jag, Aston, or any other potentially financially viable classic car that's been rotten to bits in a field, yet when someone comes across a Scimitar GTE in better condition it's like "oh, it's just a Scimitar that, forget about it", and the usual "didn't they make 3 wheelers" remark as if owning or appreciating a Scimitar is something to be ashamed of.
Edited by Jukebag on Wednesday 24th January 11:18
Interesting. I live in Edinburgh and didn't even know this place existed
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-ea...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-ea...
BREMBOV6 said:
Interesting. I live in Edinburgh and didn't even know this place existed
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-ea...
Someone had better tell Prince Philip they’ve found the white Fiat Uno.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-ea...
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Austin Champ, I think https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Champ Nice find, is it in the UK?
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