scimitar se5

[autofive]

finally, after about 2 weeks on scaryoldcortinas 2-post lift, got the se5 back on wheels and running today. I took these pics to get a better view of the 'stance' ( i hate that word, its so scene)

 

still got a few problems to iron out before the MOT, but had a quick drive this afternoon, and it feels good, drives well, and even stops

i must remember to shut that bonnet

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest]

Have to admit I prefer those earlier models - pre allegro door handles anyway. Looking good

[FredTransit]

I like it except for the weird tow bar plate spoiling the arse end view.....

[autofive]

I like it except for the weird tow bar plate spoiling the arse end view.....

yeah i knowbut its bolted into the rear chassis, its 1/2 inch plate and the bolts are completely solid, tried to get an angle grinder in under the rear bumper this morning to grind the heads off, no diceit will be removed, i just want to get it MOT'ed as soon as, then i will remove the bumper and take it off

[dollywobbler]

Don't forget that the towbar is MoTable now, though it sounds like it's not going anywhere so should be ok!It's a really nice looking car. I love the colour and the slight grubbiness of it. I reckon these early ones are finally going to start going up in value too.

[michiel]

That is cool, would love one secretly... Good luck!

[ashmicro]

Proper nice, that. I think Princess Anne has one.

[michiel]

Yep.

 

[autofive]

I like it except for the weird tow bar plate spoiling the arse end view.....

just for you Fred i have removed the armour

 

before

 

after

 

and added the new number plate, and straightened the front bumpers

 

then i attempted to de-rust the rear bumper

 

before

 

after

[RedSparrow]

Looking good - I love the styling of these things.

[FredTransit]

That's better, the shape just didn't suit the tow bar, specially not that tow bar.....

[scaryoldcortina]

fred, that towbar wouldn't suit the QE2....

[Minimad5]

My old man loves these things

 

Thanks for the small update of removing the Tow bar, it's good to see how others & there "shite" progress.

 

Like it - Keep it the way it is

[autofive]

Yep.

 

those wheels are called "princess anne alloys'

 

i think they look naff, but some scimitar owners get orgasmic at the sight of a set

 

the copper in this film clip describes scimitar drivers aptly

 

[Captain Mainwaring]

These look so fucking butch and, with the dual fartpipes, very aggressive.

 

That styling, if you ask me, is screaming for V8-ness.