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Daniel
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My 24v Saloon Ultima*No Longer For Sale*
« on: Nov 21st, 2013, 5:58pm » |
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Hi all
Well this is it then. Due to stupid insurance quotes (over 450 PER MONTH  ) I can no longer keep my scorpio. So i am thinking of selling her if the right offer comes up  if not i will keep her fix up then sell for much more 
I will NOT sell her to banger racers.
I will get some more info up and try to get pics up saturday
Just a few bits of info for now
Silver
2.9 24v cosworth engine
Ultima
R reg
Pre Facelift
Tax ran out end of july
MOT out 2 weeks ago
Only 24k MILES!!!!!!
Serviced by the same dealer that supplied new every 2000 miles!!!
Needs work but when done could easily win awards when done. Will be one of if not the best and most original scorpio's out there
If you need info now please just message me.
Car in Birmingham
More info saturday
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima
« Reply #1 on: Nov 21st, 2013, 7:44pm » |
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Hi Daniel sorry to see this post, how come the insurance is so expensive? I had my first Scorpio at age 22 and only paid around £800 a year.
Would be a shame to let that low miler go...
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima
« Reply #2 on: Nov 21st, 2013, 8:07pm » |
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Sorry to hear that Daniel - I guess you are a bit youger than most on this site & the 24v is quite a high grouped car, painful decision for you but £450 per month...ouch !
Is SORN & garaging not an option till you are a bit older ?
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima
« Reply #3 on: Nov 21st, 2013, 8:08pm » |
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Hi mate
I am gutted but its a shame for it to just sit there, needs to be used properly for one in its life as for the quotes i am yet to pass my test so that might be the main reason. so all the quotes are for a new driver. I need to be sensible and get a little car first, gain experience then go for a scorpio. If i dont get what i want for mine now i will store it, fix it then try to sell again or keep it if insurance is low enough.
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima
« Reply #4 on: Nov 21st, 2013, 8:12pm » |
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on Nov 21st, 2013, 8:08pm, Daniel wrote:Hi mate
I am gutted but its a shame for it to just sit there, needs to be used properly for one in its life as for the quotes i am yet to pass my test so that might be the main reason. so all the quotes are for a new driver. I need to be sensible and get a little car first, gain experience then go for a scorpio. If i dont get what i want for mine now i will store it, fix it then try to sell again or keep it if insurance is low enough. |
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If you have somewhere to keep it that may be your best option as prices are rock bottom right now. You are right - get a small & cheap to insure car for now, build up some NCD and you will probably be able to get it on a classic policy when you are 25. £450 a month is more than I've ever paid for a full years insurance on anything, even including the Porsche I had when I was 21...long time ago now 
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima
« Reply #5 on: Nov 21st, 2013, 8:42pm » |
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Bit more info for dan.
The engine has an oil pressure issue which had caused the drivers side set of cam shafts to chew into the head.
Sprockets, chains and guides are all unknown at present as is the bottom end for metal filings in the sump, bottem end bearings etc.
Runs but only has oil pressure if revs are kept above 2.5k
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima
« Reply #6 on: Nov 21st, 2013, 9:37pm » |
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Cheers for info matt
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima
« Reply #7 on: Nov 21st, 2013, 10:14pm » |
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I'll give you £300 and collect on Saturday !
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima
« Reply #8 on: Nov 22nd, 2013, 8:27am » |
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on Nov 21st, 2013, 5:58pm, Daniel wrote:I will NOT sell her to banger racers.
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Sorry Mate
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima
« Reply #9 on: Nov 22nd, 2013, 12:04pm » |
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on Nov 22nd, 2013, 8:27am, Daniel wrote:
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Don't blame you Dan, only 26k miles you say ?
Keep it if you can & mothball in a dry garage - a few years from now you will have a very nice rare classic car
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima
« Reply #10 on: Nov 22nd, 2013, 12:18pm » |
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24k miles mike.
If it doesnt go as it is, i will happily keep it
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima
« Reply #11 on: Nov 22nd, 2013, 6:35pm » |
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Any pictures yet dan? Also what needs sorting on it bud??
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima
« Reply #12 on: Nov 22nd, 2013, 6:50pm » |
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I will send you a pm now mate
No pics yet need to use my nans computer to add them, i will get them up tommorrow.
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima
« Reply #13 on: Nov 22nd, 2013, 8:59pm » |
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Pics from your first post Dan and the Fault list Ashley
http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/cosworthdan19/slideshow/My%20Scorpio%2 0Cosworth
1. Engine requires a full strip down and rebuild requiring new cylinder head, cam shafts and oil pump. it may require more but We've not stripped it down to check.
2. Auto box needs attention, the selector is very stiff, it will just about go into Drive but selecting 1 or 2 is impossible. I'm 99% sure it will just be seized up ball joints on the linkage but again not investigated fully. Dont know if the kick down works as didnt want to push it to hard. It did drive all the way back from london to birmingham however
3. Paint work, it requires a respray on the bonnet, roof, boot lid and rear bumper.
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima
« Reply #14 on: Nov 22nd, 2013, 9:52pm » |
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Definitely a banger by the sounds of it !
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima*No Longer For Sale*
« Reply #16 on: Nov 23rd, 2013, 9:12am » |
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Well done Daniel. A good decision.
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima*No Longer For Sale*
« Reply #17 on: Nov 23rd, 2013, 9:48am » |
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on Nov 23rd, 2013, 9:12am, Scorpio wrote:| Well done Daniel. A good decision. |
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Thanks Mate
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima*No Longer For Sale*
« Reply #18 on: Nov 23rd, 2013, 10:22am » |
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Dan.
If I were you,having decided to keep the car,I would remove the engine in the spring possibly with guidance from the likes of Matt,then as funds allow,rebuild it carefully or obtain a proven replacement.You will be well aware that advanced body corrosion is the main decider on any monocoque car,so if yours is not too far gone it's well worth keeping because as you are a young chap you will see the time when the Scorpio is a rare and even valuable marque.
In the 1950s and 60s I had numerous Austin 7s and Ford Ys which we used to buy from scrap yards for £2 10s ( £2.50) as long as they would start we would drive away not bothering about niceties like tax and insurance,the MOT was not invented.
So imagine yourself as GOZZ in your 70s with a beautiful rare 24v Scorpio which most people will have forgotten ever existed 
The main stumbling block far into the future regarding the Scorpio will be obtaining parts because these cars were not hugely mass produced,nor were they everyone's cup of tea  whereas small pre war British cars have always had a big following,thus most parts are available albeit,at a price.
Stick with it Dan,be tenacious and unswerving,if negative thoughts creep into your head,look at your car and dismiss them,but do make sure you care for the Scorpio whilst it's in a dormant state.
Good luck.
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Re: My 24v Saloon Ultima*No Longer For Sale*
« Reply #19 on: Nov 23rd, 2013, 10:40am » |
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Well said Gozz
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