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Mar 15, 2006 21:18:43 GMT
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Which do you reckon would make the most fun car?
The Dolly Sprint is well known for it's abilities and can provide phenominal bang per buck.
However, the Scimitar is very much overlooked. A purpose designed performance car with little by way of compromise. The only thing against it compared to the Triumph is a bit more weight but it has a top suspension set up and a big engine. OK the engine is a heavy lump but it can be replaced with something better.
So, what do you all reckon? Which would you go for?
Smiler.
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www.Auto-tat.co.uk'96 Range Rover P38 DSE (daily driver) '71 Reliant Scimitar SE5 GTE 3.0ltr Jag V6 Conversion '79 Reliant Scimitar SE6A 3.0ltr 24valve Omega Conversion '85 Escort Cabrio 2.0 Zetec - Sold '91 BMW 525i - Sold '82 Cortina 2.9i Ghia Cosworth - Sold '72 VW Campervan - Sold '65 LandRover 88" - Sold
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том
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Mar 15, 2006 21:23:59 GMT
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dolly, coz i feel that the dolly is more overlooked than the scimi. Just to disagree
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1988 V8 Rangey Bobtail :: 1968 Volvo Amazon 133 Ratrod :: 1977 Land Rover 88 :: 1985 Opel Monza GSE :: 1983 MKII Fiesta
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Smiler
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Mar 15, 2006 21:26:18 GMT
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Is the Scimy making a bit of a retro comeback then? I thought it was being dismissed just like the TR7 used to be.
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www.Auto-tat.co.uk'96 Range Rover P38 DSE (daily driver) '71 Reliant Scimitar SE5 GTE 3.0ltr Jag V6 Conversion '79 Reliant Scimitar SE6A 3.0ltr 24valve Omega Conversion '85 Escort Cabrio 2.0 Zetec - Sold '91 BMW 525i - Sold '82 Cortina 2.9i Ghia Cosworth - Sold '72 VW Campervan - Sold '65 LandRover 88" - Sold
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том
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Mar 15, 2006 21:31:40 GMT
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I've found with alot of people who aren't into there cars in a big way, but know a bit, know about Scimi's, but you never get someone not in the know sayin thay really want a dolly as their first car
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1988 V8 Rangey Bobtail :: 1968 Volvo Amazon 133 Ratrod :: 1977 Land Rover 88 :: 1985 Opel Monza GSE :: 1983 MKII Fiesta
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Mar 15, 2006 21:35:13 GMT
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i'd say scimitar. we own one, and it's just fantastic. the engine sounds great and the cabin is so 70s gentlemen like. my dad calls it a 'gentlemans sporting carriage' ...they rock, as Ratlook_Reliant. heres our's : very practical...
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Smiler
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Mar 15, 2006 21:39:32 GMT
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They do look cool. Sh*t, this is going to be a tough one. Anyone else?
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www.Auto-tat.co.uk'96 Range Rover P38 DSE (daily driver) '71 Reliant Scimitar SE5 GTE 3.0ltr Jag V6 Conversion '79 Reliant Scimitar SE6A 3.0ltr 24valve Omega Conversion '85 Escort Cabrio 2.0 Zetec - Sold '91 BMW 525i - Sold '82 Cortina 2.9i Ghia Cosworth - Sold '72 VW Campervan - Sold '65 LandRover 88" - Sold
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Mar 15, 2006 21:39:36 GMT
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Out of those two, i'd go for a Vauxhall Belmont!
But if that wasn't available i'd take the dolly.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT!
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Mar 15, 2006 21:43:47 GMT
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personally, id go for the dolly. but i have never driven either, and i would make sure i drove both before i made a decision ....
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Smiler
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Mar 15, 2006 21:54:51 GMT
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Out of those two, i'd go for a Vauxhall Belmont! You've got problems! ;D I have driven a Scimitar SE6a (the later larger version) which was good fun but the front suspension had been rebuilt and not set up so it didn't handle right. I am hoping to get a go in a couple of Scimitars from the local branch of the club later in the year and Lewisk78 has offered me a go in his Dolly Sprint so hopefully these will help.
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www.Auto-tat.co.uk'96 Range Rover P38 DSE (daily driver) '71 Reliant Scimitar SE5 GTE 3.0ltr Jag V6 Conversion '79 Reliant Scimitar SE6A 3.0ltr 24valve Omega Conversion '85 Escort Cabrio 2.0 Zetec - Sold '91 BMW 525i - Sold '82 Cortina 2.9i Ghia Cosworth - Sold '72 VW Campervan - Sold '65 LandRover 88" - Sold
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Mar 15, 2006 22:08:31 GMT
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S'funny, cause I was looking at Scims too recently! ;D I couldn't grow enough chest hair though, so gave up on that idea So another Dolly as an interim it was
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Mar 15, 2006 22:11:17 GMT
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I couldn't grow enough chest hair though, so gave up on that idea ) I've got some, trouble is I think it must have fallen there from my head! ;D
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Mar 15, 2006 22:13:52 GMT
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dolly
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Mar 15, 2006 22:29:46 GMT
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Mar 15, 2006 22:39:08 GMT
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Tough choice, but I think I'd go for the bathtub Scimitar. Just. Find a 24v Cossie lump and chuck that under the lid. I could wake up tomorrow and want the Dolly though - each have their merits and are both very cool! Both cars were on my wanted list before I bought the Merc
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Mar 15, 2006 22:42:27 GMT
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Although the Scimitar's are cool, I have a feeling that if they are overlooked, it's for a reason. Out of the two, Dolomite would be my choice.
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Nathan
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Mar 15, 2006 22:45:01 GMT
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Dolly for the win cus i want one
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Mar 15, 2006 22:51:06 GMT
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Dolly and then find a saab turbo lump.
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Mar 15, 2006 23:01:58 GMT
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or a Lexus V8.....
or my fav idea, an S2000 engine and box ;D
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Mar 15, 2006 23:51:41 GMT
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Early Scimitar coupe (so straight 6 Zodiac engine), on steels with chrome hubcaps instead of wires.
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scimmie
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Scimitar ;D ;D ;D ;D Then again I am biased I have a 1969 Scimitar GTE, which is great fun and been very practical over the 8 years I have owned it. Its been to France, raced around Curborough, been up Shakespeare Raceway and used to tow my caravan around the country. P.S Mr vrskodanorman, please will you send me some piccies of your Scim and I will add them to the "Owners Gallery" on my website. ;D
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