SS100 - Carisma Century Kit Car
Discussion
Hi,
Sorry for the delay in replying... I blame Lockdown and now Tier 3! I'm in Northumberland, north of Newcastle, where about are you?
Yes it looked good on the photos "just needing the electrics sorting".... however, the glassfibre panels have all got micro-blisters, the engine sounded like a tin can full of bolts and the chassis has some surface rust that needs dealing with... so I have to get the panels off anyway so a full rebuild seems sensible.
I have been able to get a lot of info from Andy (Ocheye) including an electronic version of the build manual if you need a copy? I've got the car running and have now stripped the wiring loom and got most of the electrics working but need to change a fair bit as the Carisma wiring loom omits three of the original Ford relays from the Capri 2.8i harness (which is the engine that is in the car).... this and some 'intuitive additions' have resulted in a bunch of melted wires... Interior wise that is also going to be a full resto as the seats are shot and the dash and fittings need some TLC so a good winter's project!
Andy also spent some time trying to find other owners and so I also have a list of owners from 2008 but I haven't tried to contact any of them as yet. He also had a lot of photos of various Carisma Centuries so if you would like copies just send me an email message through my Profile page.
Stay safe!
Sorry for the delay in replying... I blame Lockdown and now Tier 3! I'm in Northumberland, north of Newcastle, where about are you?
Yes it looked good on the photos "just needing the electrics sorting".... however, the glassfibre panels have all got micro-blisters, the engine sounded like a tin can full of bolts and the chassis has some surface rust that needs dealing with... so I have to get the panels off anyway so a full rebuild seems sensible.
I have been able to get a lot of info from Andy (Ocheye) including an electronic version of the build manual if you need a copy? I've got the car running and have now stripped the wiring loom and got most of the electrics working but need to change a fair bit as the Carisma wiring loom omits three of the original Ford relays from the Capri 2.8i harness (which is the engine that is in the car).... this and some 'intuitive additions' have resulted in a bunch of melted wires... Interior wise that is also going to be a full resto as the seats are shot and the dash and fittings need some TLC so a good winter's project!
Andy also spent some time trying to find other owners and so I also have a list of owners from 2008 but I haven't tried to contact any of them as yet. He also had a lot of photos of various Carisma Centuries so if you would like copies just send me an email message through my Profile page.
Stay safe!
Hi, sorry for late reply, mine has never been registered and has zero miles, ??, like new chassis etc, I had the body off in the summer and did away with the Cortina light storks etc, all now on individual switches. 
My email
getacab2002@yahoo.co.uk
Have we found any more Carisma owners out there ??????
I have found 7 cars that are registered still with DVLA.
If your one of these let’s get in touch?
Stay safe
Tim
My email
getacab2002@yahoo.co.uk
Have we found any more Carisma owners out there ??????
I have found 7 cars that are registered still with DVLA.
If your one of these let’s get in touch?
Stay safe
Tim
Edited by topcabbie on Sunday 25th July 14:31
Edited by topcabbie on Saturday 7th August 12:21
Hi, another Carisma is here!
I have just been contacted by a family friend to aid them in selling their Centry.
It’s still owned by the original owner / builder which must be unique in its self after such a long time.
I am in the process of gathering the details and pictures etc but I would like some help in valuing the car. I have a rough idea based on just being a car nut, but I obviously want to ensure the family get the best deal available.
Pictures and details to follow.
I have just been contacted by a family friend to aid them in selling their Centry.
It’s still owned by the original owner / builder which must be unique in its self after such a long time.
I am in the process of gathering the details and pictures etc but I would like some help in valuing the car. I have a rough idea based on just being a car nut, but I obviously want to ensure the family get the best deal available.
Pictures and details to follow.
Hi, that’s a hard question to answer, there are so few about, they seem to be 10k upwards, mine is unique as well, built in 1992 ish and never registered! I found 7 on search engines registered with DVLA,
One as a Carisma Century, one Charisma, 2 Carisma Engineering, one Carisma 2 str sports, one Ford Carisma, one Ford?
I think how it’s registered may effect its price??
Also possibly a Q plate might???
Let me know your thoughts please
Thanks
One as a Carisma Century, one Charisma, 2 Carisma Engineering, one Carisma 2 str sports, one Ford Carisma, one Ford?
I think how it’s registered may effect its price??
Also possibly a Q plate might???
Let me know your thoughts please
Thanks
Thanks for the reply topcabbie.
The owner came to visit me a few days ago so I had the opportunity to have a look around it. In my opinion, it's in need of mild restoration/ rejuvenation due to dull and scuffed paintwork (mostly due to storage/ things been stored on it), the chassis although looking solid need protecting, the engine has some fluid leaks to be addressed, the fit and finish of the roof needs improvement. It's obviously an enthusiast that needs to buy this type of car and there is nothing fundamentally wrong with it. It's actually quite a sight for todays roads and draws a LOT of attention! It's running a 1600 pinto (mk3 Cortina) lump.
Take a look
https://youtu.be/jQKIYruLoWI
The owner came to visit me a few days ago so I had the opportunity to have a look around it. In my opinion, it's in need of mild restoration/ rejuvenation due to dull and scuffed paintwork (mostly due to storage/ things been stored on it), the chassis although looking solid need protecting, the engine has some fluid leaks to be addressed, the fit and finish of the roof needs improvement. It's obviously an enthusiast that needs to buy this type of car and there is nothing fundamentally wrong with it. It's actually quite a sight for todays roads and draws a LOT of attention! It's running a 1600 pinto (mk3 Cortina) lump.
Take a look
https://youtu.be/jQKIYruLoWI
Alfred Pina said:
So, where is the best place to advertise a car like this? I was thinking Car and Classic, but who is actually searching for one these days? How did you lot come across yours?
Now that you have seen the video, what would be the consensus on its value? I was thinking circa £6k
There's another just been listed on Car & Classic: LINKNow that you have seen the video, what would be the consensus on its value? I was thinking circa £6k
Price seems a bit optimistic, but then everything is at the moment.
Seems like there and Ebay are as good as anywhere, these days. PistonHeads classifieds have shot themselves in the foot by changing the way their ads are listed so that only common marques come up unless you change the search settings, so activity on the kit cars section of the classifieds here has died away to nothing.
Equus said:
There's another just been listed on Car & Classic: LINK
Price seems a bit optimistic, but then everything is at the moment.
Seems like there and Ebay are as good as anywhere, these days. PistonHeads classifieds have shot themselves in the foot by changing the way their ads are listed so that only common marques come up unless you change the search settings, so activity on the kit cars section of the classifieds here has died away to nothing.
Hi, how much was that car advertised for? I have only just seen your comment and it’s now sold on the link you shared!Price seems a bit optimistic, but then everything is at the moment.
Seems like there and Ebay are as good as anywhere, these days. PistonHeads classifieds have shot themselves in the foot by changing the way their ads are listed so that only common marques come up unless you change the search settings, so activity on the kit cars section of the classifieds here has died away to nothing.
Alfred Pina said:
Hi, how much was that car advertised for? I have only just seen your comment and it’s now sold on the link you shared!
I can't remember now, but it wasn't as much as £18K I don't think. £11K rings a bell.Obviously, asking prices and selling prices are often two quite different things, for kit cars.
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