Scimitar GTE any love?

[300sl-24]

Always fancied one of the early shape SE5/5a and have bought a 1972 project with a 2.9 Cosworth engine in it, non- runner at the moment but looking to get it back on the road.

Owned by an engineer for many years who transplanted the engine and 5 speed gearbox, along with heated seats etc. here it is years ago (John Emery's car), but believe me it is much rougher now. Looking forward to getting stuck into it. It will be my London ULEZ car


http://www.sporting-reliants.com/ModifiedMotors.ht...

Edited by 300sl-24 on Sunday 3rd September 09:22

Edited by 300sl-24 on Sunday 3rd September 09:24

[andy43]

Errrrrr YES. That’s epic. Is it the red one?

[bobtail4x4]

I have had one for 40 years

[300sl-24]

andy43 said:

Errrrrr YES. That’s epic. Is it the red one?

Yes the one that looks pretty standard with the cossie engine

[Mave]

Nice. Always liked them.

[E63eeeeee...]

I'm in. Would love one of these if I had space for it, so well up for enjoying one vicariously.

[Norton850]

I have had two SE6a's both auto and enjoyed the ownership experience.

Looking forward to updates..

[SirGriffin]

Princess Anne is in...

(Sorry, had to say it before someone else did...)

[anonymous-user]

SirGriffin said:

Princess Anne is in...

(Sorry, had to say it before someone else did...)

I was wondering how long it would be before someone posted this, as usual PistonHeads does not disappoint.

[85Carrera]

E63eeeeee... said:

I'm in. Would love one of these if I had space for it, so well up for enjoying one vicariously.

Same here, always quite fancied one of these, but don’t have the space at the moment.

[85Carrera]

SirGriffin said:

Princess Anne is in...

(Sorry, had to say it before someone else did...)

FFS this wasn’t remotely amusing 15 years ago

[andy43]

85Carrera said:

SirGriffin said:

Princess Anne is in...

(Sorry, had to say it before someone else did...)

FFS this wasn’t remotely amusing 15 years ago

No, it was funny. The first time 15 years ago. Just the first time

[darkyoung1000]

Had an SE6a project for a couple of years although never got it running, so I’d be interested to see updates!

[carinaman]

I like them lots. Was there a chap on here who put an Alfa Busso from a front wheel drive car into one?

[CKY]

85Carrera said:

SirGriffin said:

Princess Anne is in...

(Sorry, had to say it before someone else did...)

FFS this wasn’t remotely amusing 15 years ago

Must be waiting on their next batch of Anusol to land...

[Jhonno]

Needs current pics!

[dundarach]

I had a GTC for a number of years, loved it!

[300sl-24]

Jhonno said:

Needs current pics!

Collecting this weekend, don't get too excited it is a project!

[sean ie3]

Yes I am, I remember having the chance on one with a rotten chassis but couldn't hack repairing it so passed, a good ten years later I lived nearby a GTE club member who had helped commission new chassis, funny eh?

[ribiero]

300sl-24 said:

Always fancied one of the early shape SE5/5a and have bought a 1972 project with a 2.9 Cosworth engine in it, non- runner at the moment but looking to get it back on the road.

Owned by an engineer for many years who transplanted the engine and 5 speed gearbox, along with heated seats etc. here it is years ago (John Emery's car), but believe me it is much rougher now. Looking forward to getting stuck into it. It will be my London ULEZ car


http://www.sporting-reliants.com/ModifiedMotors.ht...

Edited by 300sl-24 on Sunday 3rd September 09:22

Edited by 300sl-24 on Sunday 3rd September 09:24

damn, if this is a scimmie resto thread i'm subbing ther'es a more active than I thought owners club that hillclimb together in a classic marques club and it looks healthy, much more healthy imo than the TVR equivilent. I'm looking forward to your updates! good luck!