Scimitars - why so cheap?

It makes no sense, just compare the prices to a similar age 3.0 Capri, the scimitar has a proper rear suspension and far fewer rust issues to.

I think it must be the fiberglass and association with 3 wheels, the trim is a bit shonky too but then so is a Lotus.

People in general ARE daunted by fibreglass too, because it's "unknown" to most garages and home mechanics.

Speaking from experience it is not that bad to deal with, and the Scimitar wasn't a kit car so it *should* be half decent stuff.

That said, what Dez says is bang on the money. Although they may be more sensible than a Capri, they are heavy and it makes more financial sense to break one up and flog the bits.

Interesting Article (Scimitar vs Capri): link

This!

I’ve owned one scimitar lovely blue one in top nick
And many many 3.0 capris
Including my late x plate one
Tbh there completely different cars too drive and although they originally went up against each other
I think I’d compare the scimitar more to the Gilbern than the ford
Personally if I could own either cars again I just couldn’t choose they were both fantastic cars I’d have both!
And yea the scimitar is worth buying now because there going up rapidly now

I think they've flown up in price over the past few years for anything anywhere near decent.

They were a bit slow on the uptake behind other classics, but good ones are definitely fetching decent money now.

I paid £1200 plus auction fees for a very tidy SE5A about 11 years ago. That was before most things went mad, but it was still amazing value for what you got at the time.

Capris are mad now. They were still worth peanuts when MK1 and MK2 Escorts started going crazy, but now they're just mad money for what they are.

I've had 5 6As and one 5a.
Lots of myths, lots of truths about them.
Chassis can rust but are rarely an issue apart from the outriggers which is not a massive job to do.
The steel structure ( a hooped frame, IIRC ) that the bottom part of the seat belt bolts into ( base of the pillar ) is a VERY important rust spot but barely gets a mention.
The 5as have a steel insert across the lower sill which blows out/cracks the fibreglass when it rusts out, again, not a horrendous job to deal with, certainly no worse than dealing with rotten sills on your average Capri.
Overheating? Nah, unless it is badly maintained. Never had one that had overheating issues.
Interiors? No worse than anything else made in the 70's, in many cases better than some of the mass manufactured dross that was churned out then.
The 5as are quicker than the 6s, don't be fooled by 'the 'boat anchor' engine as some less enlightened like to call it. It will surprise many a car.
The 6a is, probably, comparable to a Focus 2.0 Zetec of 90's vintage ,performance wise. Well my son had a said Focus back in the day and he had to work it to keep up with mine.
Easy to work on, mechanically simple, great owners club, practical ( I got a s**t ton in the back of mine when I was moving house) and, IMHO, good looking.
I was buying them for £700 a pop in the old days, that won't buy a box of bits for one now.
The 5a is narrow, wear plimsols when you drive one or you will hit the brake and accelerator at the same time....
The 6a is a better grand tourer, for sure.
Don't listen to those that will tell you that the PCD means wheel choice is vast, they have a zero offset, wheel choice is quite limited.
I think that's all for now.
Oh, I owned a 2.8 Capri too, personally, I preferred the Scimitar.

Ssshh... I'd love a Scimitar. Great looking car in a sporty station wagon kind of way. A very practical retro motor.
I'd better get my back to the UK and buy one before all this silly talk pushes the price too high.

Literally has the best PCD for choice wide low offset wheels.