Description
This Scimitar GTC is number 274 of the 443 that were produced. It was first registered in 1980 and has been in the current ownership for 24 years.
The car has a number of modifications to enhance its performance and useability:-
ENGINE The 2. 8 litre Ford Cologne V6 engine has been enlarged to near 3 litres through the use of a crank from a later 2. 9 litre engine together with a maximum overbore. It is fitted with a Stage 1 camshaft and Weber 38 DGAS carburettor (plus K & N air filter). The oilpump has been replaced with an uprated model.
COOLING Alloy radiator and Kenlowe fan (with manual overide).
TRANSMISSION Originally an automatic it has been converted to manual with a 5 speed Ford Type 9 gearbox (as used for instance in the Sierra).
SUSPENSION Bump and height adjustable AVO shock adsorbers with uprated springs replace the standard items. It is polybushed throughout. A rear anti-roll bar is fitted.
WHEELS The original 14 x 6 Wolfrace wheels have been replaced with hard to find and polished 15 X 7 Wolfraces. These are fitted with Toyo Proxes 205x60x15 tyres.
STAINLESS STEEL Fuel tank, manifolds, exhausts.
The car's colour is a striking pale aquamarine. The paintwork is in good condition with just a few very small areas of crazing (these were present when the car was acquired and have not worsened at all over the past 24 years). The hood is black and in very good condition. The interior is also in black. It is sound but in parts is beginning to show its age.
A desirable German made wind deflector is available for more comfortable open top motoring. The car has always been garaged and has not been on the road in the winter months. Its annual mileage has been less than 3000mls.
Its main use has been for classic car touring holidays. As well as various trips around England, Wales and Scotland many countries in Western Europe have been visited from Norway in the north to Spain in the South.
Being a rare model (probably there are less than 50 GTC's in use on the road today) it always attracts interest from those in the classic car fraternity.
The car has been well maintained and is in sound overall condition.
It is registered as a 'historical' vehicle bringing the significant cost benefits of not requiring an MOT and attracting zero road tax.
The insurance company have recently offered an increase in agreed valuation to £17000 upon renewal.
