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(Message started by: Daniel on Jun 22^nd, 2014, 2:49pm)

Title: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by Daniel on Jun 22^nd, 2014, 2:49pm

Hi all

Long one but best you know all the info.

Right then here are the main facts on my car, i will go into more detail below.

Ford Scorpio Ultima 24v Cosworth Saloon
Moondust Silver
24,213 miles from new
All original
Full Ford service history
Dealer plates
Dealer sticker
Dealer tax disc
Original Ford Scorpio Floor Matts
Amazing car

As you all know the Scorpio is a fantastic car, the most underrated car ever in my opinion.
My one is the Ultima model so has every thing needed, including, Full Black Raven Leather seats, they look like they have never been sat in, electric,10 way heated memory in front. Individual climate control for passenger and driver, Air Con, 6 Cd changer in boot, auto dimming rear view mirror, passenger side mirror dips automatically when in reverse so you don't scrape your Scorpio. Ash trays (don't think they have ever been used), being the 24v model it has traction control too. Im sure i will have missed some things but as you know these cars full fully loaded.

It is finished in a lovley metallic Moondust Silver, that looks great on the Scorpio.

The car was brought new by a Mr. Brierley of Maidstone, Kent, from Haynes Ford, Kent. and registered new on 05/081997.
Sadly Mr. Brierley passed away and the car was then registered to Mrs. Brierley. Unfortunately the car was too big for her and she had to sell itin 2012. The car was sold to a fellow member of the Fordscorpio.co.uk. He had the car from 20/02/2013. In July he put the car up for sale due to him moving back in with his wife. I was the first to respond and one weekend we drove down to Kent from Birmingham to get the car. A long drive but well worth it. After we had a deal, we drove for a few miles and the car apart from the engine noise when below 1500rpm, was faultless, so quiet, and smooth. We pulled into a service stop and had a good look around. The cars unbelievably low mileage, was backed up by Full Ford Service History by Haynes Ford who the car was supplied by. Below is how the service book is stamped.

2500 miles 11/081998
4880 Miles 27/08/1999
7348 Miles 6/09/2000
Mileage not stated at 7/09/2001
11918 Miles 5/09/2002
13371 Miles 8/9/2003
14694 Miles 9/9/2004
16000 Miles 11/10/2005
17404 Miles 31/10/2006
18615 Miles 5/11/2007
19488 Miles 7/11/08
20782 Miles 13/11/2010
21787 Miles 10/11/2011
22732 Miles 8/11/2012

Sadly i don't think i will ever find one like this again. I believe it is the lowest mileage 24v Scorpio in the whole uk possibly even further, but ive been having a bit of a rough patch in life at the moment and it hurts me to see it not progressing and being taken to shows etc. It would be a crime to break it so i would idealy like it to go to someone who will restore her to full potential. when done it will be AMAZING!!

Here is what i was told about engine by seller.

''The low oil pressure problem is not there all the time, sometimes it goes away completely, with no low pressure warning light coming on when at idle. its when the revs drop to below 1500 that you are likely to get the low pressure, but not always.

I was going to drop the sump as my first point of action, to see if the oil pump pickup is partially obsucured in someway, it could of course be the oil pumps PRV that is partially stuck open, but the sump off would have been my first job.

If the sump removal revealed nothing, then the front of the engine would be the next thing to come off.

I would drive the car any distance myself, but I do have AA relay cover that would get me to where I intend to go, just in case!

But worse case is that it will need bearings and possible timing chain and guides.

The roof, bonnet and boot will require paint.

Its had 2 new tyres recently, and the other 2 are ok for now.

I drove the car last night to Brands Hatch, about a 6 mile round trip for me, and when the revs dropped below 1000 the red light was on, but no bottom end rumble, just top end rattle. When driving the red light stayed out''

I should just add that inside is immaculate seats are so soft and you can really tell difference between this and my dads 2.3 leather seats.
Matt came round and we stripped the top end of the engine ready but sadly i wont be able to finish it. Roof will need wrapping or spraying i was just going to replace bonnet and boot lid but could spray if wanted. Going to be really hard to let go and maybe one day i will get it back but its best for me right now and the car to sell .
PM me with questions i will try to email photos too. cant get them up on here for some reason.
£650 ONO open to offers :'(

Title: Re: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by Daniel on Jun 22^nd, 2014, 8:05pm

Should just add car is in Birmingham. Will have to be trailed away obviously due to the fact top end of engine is in boot!!
650 ONO OPEN TO OFFERS GREAT CHANCE TO OWN A BRILLIANT SCORPIO.

Title: Re: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by Daniel on Jun 23^rd, 2014, 2:58pm

on Ebay :'(

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171366118993?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D171366118993%26_rdc%3D1

Title: Re: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by wayne_Devon on Jun 23^rd, 2014, 10:53pm

£300

Title: Re: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by Daniel on Jun 24^th, 2014, 7:46am

Sorry wayne. Especially knowing what will hapen to it :'(

Title: Re: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by Daniel on Jun 25^th, 2014, 1:53pm

:'( :'( SOLD SUBJECT TO COLLECTION :'( :'(

Title: Re: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by a900one on Jun 25^th, 2014, 5:59pm

That was quick, anyone from here, or was it ebay. Ebay I see.

Title: Re: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by Daniel on Jun 25^th, 2014, 7:06pm

It was ebay mate.
Not sure what his plans are yet but the cars with me until at least Friday night.
It was the right thing to do, hard, but the right thing.

Title: Re: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by Daniel on Jun 29^th, 2014, 11:07am

She's gone :'(
Thankfully she will be restored and shown so I'm very happy about that. New owner will be joining forum soon. Also found out today on log book id owned it a year to the day. 29/06/13-29/06/14. :)

Title: Re: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by Andycan on Jun 29^th, 2014, 1:34pm

It is a piece of your recorded history now. I would have taken it but am stuck with my own restoration project and low on funds again lol.

Title: Re: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by a900one on Jun 29^th, 2014, 11:16pm

You still have the other one, and not the fuel bill, 8) 8)

Title: Re: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by PJDavis on Jun 29^th, 2014, 11:17pm

A shame Daniel. I've been in your shoes. Having nice cars but wanting to get rid of one or two or perhaps just one, only to find no-one wants them. How many cars should one have? I Gave-Away my last Scorpio, in the hope the eejit that I gave it to would make something of it, he didn't! YES, gave it away! I should have kept it, because it only needed about £150 spent to make it a good car for many years. The person that I GAVE it to was on this site, so don't think you are able to trust anyone for their good. Even after giving the car away, I had any number of phone-calls and messages that I had GIVEN them a 'wrong-un', even though the car had been 'pre-MOT'd by a mate (remembering I'm very close to the trade) with only 'minor' problems, the person I GAVE the car to complained of a £400 bill, that the garage was quoting to fix the car!

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Title: Re: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by Daniel on Jun 30^th, 2014, 7:38am

I am glad i had it, just wish it would of been me who completed it. I have still got the 2. 3 so not 'scorpio-free'. Peter I'm shocked you got all that trouble mate. Not on really. Hope you got it sorted.

Title: Re: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by gozz on Jun 30^th, 2014, 9:05am

My old Dad used to say "never look a gift horse in the mouth my son" ???

Title: Re: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by Andycan on Jun 30^th, 2014, 10:32am

Sorry to hear of your troubles with the car you gave away but most of us are nothing like them. I admit money is always tight with me but if you want thing desperately then it is worth waiting for and the scorpio is well worth waiting for. The comfort is the best as is the ride and it is one of the only cars that I can get in and out and doesn't hurt my poor old back and the aircon does not make the arthritus on my neck play up.

For me the scorpio is the best and it is the same for many on here.

Title: Re: 97 24v Saloon 24k miles Project/Repairs
Post by a900one on Jun 30^th, 2014, 2:13pm

I find it hard to get rid of cars, I have four at the moment, Granada scorpio, Scorpio cosworth, Vw Eos and an astra van.My son uses the Granada, so only three at the house + his Belmount, which is sorn. A lot of people look at cars as a tool, a means to get from a to b, but to me they are more than that. As for some one moaning about a car they were GIVEN, that take the biscuit ??? ???.