Post by Ronny pending on Apr 14, 2022 16:51:59 GMT
Hello, I have run on an Eagle SS in really good condition but I do not know much about it. It is a Ford based with parts from a Ford Tanus 1976 I think. Is there a pipe frame on these? Is it an MK1 or MK2 or? What is reasonable to pay?
Hello, I have run on an Eagle SS It is a Ford based with parts from a Ford Tanus 1976 I think. Is there a pipe frame on these? Is it an MK1 or MK2 or? What is reasonable to pay?
Regards
Ronny
a Ford Tanus 1976 is basicly a ford cortina ( Mk 2 or 3, approx )using all the suspension, fuel tank. wireing harness, infact most of the cortinas mechanical parts etc.
SS chassis is 4" x 2" steel holow section, reducing where required
The ford based SS had a box ladder chassis. Think it was cortina parts and usually a pinto engine.
Price is very dependent upon registration and condition. It will be a huge job to get an un-registered SS through IVA and I am yet to see or hear of anybody doing it.
A road going car requiring no work and in nice condition could ask as much as £7k to £8k. Unregistered requiring a full rebuild may only be worth hundreds.
Hi, Thanks for your answers and I will try to get a link with pictures now. As I understand it, it is registered and inspected in Finland. It was a long time since the annual inspection was done so it needs to do so but there are no problems, the main thing is that it has passed the registration inspection before. On the other hand, I live in Sweden and the car is already here as the owner lives here. The car is still registered in Finland and I'm not sure if it can be imported to Sweden and do an origin check and registration inspection. It is within the EU so you think it should work. The car looks to be in a very good condition, and there is a 1.6L engine in it. The registration certificate from Finland says that the engine is 1.59L, but no kw is registered. (I have a copy of the Finnish certificate) It can mean that you can put in a more fun engine maybe. :-)
What are the differences between mk2 and mk3? Something special to look at before buying it? I'll be watching it today or tomorrow Saturday.
Body. Eagle SS don't "seem" to suffer from cracking / crazing / cobwebs etc. unless hit - of course.
As with any 40 year old donor vehicle, constant maintainence IS required, especially to electrical system with slowly corroding connections, as mine suffered from.
Automattic choke spindle needs oiling ( difficult ) or it may seize up ( Steel shaft in aluminium housing = eventual seizure.)
If all water hoses are 30 to 40 years old--- replace. as not available instantly if one bursts on your way to anywhere.
Handbrake cable ( inner steel cable ) rubs against the fiberglass at rear, so bond a steel plate there and grease )
other than above, a good personal inspection yourself, or if not mechanicaly minded, take someone with you, and dont forget to look under the car, especially at the rear axle link U shaped stays, two on top of axle, and two at bottom, both going forward to the chassis. These are thin U shape, and can rust bady over 40 years.
Thanks for the answers and tips and advice. So mine is then an mk3, Great. I see in the picture that the dashboard comes from a Saab 900. The car is built by a university that trains special mechanics. So hopefully it is well built :-) I hope to look at it today.
Hi Roony, It looks a nice car and a late Mk3 too, As it is already registered in the EU it should be easy to transfer in Sweden but I live in an EU country too, Spain, and it is a real problem transferring from UK 'Q' to Spanish.
All opinions expressed are to be taken in the right spirit, Jack Danial's is fine.
Now I have been looking at the car. It is in good condition and I think everything works. Drove a shorter distance and there were no problems. There is of course a bit to do but there are mostly small things like service, the exhaust pipe rattled a bit and other minor measures. The dashboard is probably from a Saab 99 or an early 900 in case anyone is wondering. But the chairs are not fun at all, awful to sit in. :-) The owner has had it for over 10 years but does not seem to know very much about it, or it is language difficulties. I uploaded some pictures if anyone wants and maybe benefits from. I do not know if I should buy it or not, as you say Mike, it should not be a problem but I do not know if I have the time anyway.
The owner has had it for over 10 years but does not seem to know very much about it, or it is language difficulties. I uploaded some pictures if anyone wants and maybe benefits from. I do not know if I should buy it or not, as you say Mike, it should not be a problem but I do not know if I have the time anyway.
Me, I would buy it, but if you don't have the time or money to look after it, then don't buy.
But can you tell us the price of the car, ( Krona ) and we can, maybe, tell you if it's too much, or it's a bargain price you must buy it.
Cars like the Eagle SS are like golf, (not a game, a obsession ), you will need to be an affectionado as not only will you get a lot of admiration but you will also need to look after it more then your daily 'euro box car', Whatever you do, DO NOT mess with it other than service and minor repairs, it is what it is and messing with it beyond a pair of seats and a bit of paint has been the death of many a kit car.
I would buy it in an instant, about 60,000 to 65,000 krona would be right.
As my wife would say, Haoot motoring och lycka till
All opinions expressed are to be taken in the right spirit, Jack Danial's is fine.