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we buy interesting low mileage / high specification .... Sports & Prestige Cars

3yrs & older and under 50,000mls

**must have service history & with no accident history **

for an OUTRIGHT CASH PURCHASE

Please let me know what you have to sell today - please provide a full description including the price required!

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CURRENT STOCK

At point of purchase you will receive ;-

The Vehicle's Service History (along wth any receipts) - The Vehicle Document Pack - DVLA ; V5 - An Mot (if applicable) & an HPI certificate plus clear title

****Servicing /repairs can be carried out in our own well equipped workshop ****

Terms & Condition are displayed under each vehicle listing

All technical figures or other information outwith our control quoted is for guidance only *

* specification & other model change information is stated as per 'best information available' to us from generally available motoring sources/car manuals,

Customer's are always advised to also check that they are accepting of any manufacturer or road test performance figures or specifications independantly before proceeding to purchase.

We accept no responsibility for the accuracy of any claims made by vehicle manufacturers or their appointed agents and only pass on this information in good faith and without prejudice.

Vehicles must be paid for after inspection and before collection in person or by buyer's authorised agent.

SALE NOW ON

For Sale ; Jaguar XJ 300-R sport auto

For Sale ; Ex Motor show launch car - 'Extremely Rare' Marcos Mantis Spider 4.6 QC

For Sale ; BMW M3 -DCT Mega Spec 4.0 Sport Coupe (2010)

For Sale; The ultimate AMG Mercedes C63 Coupe (2012)

For Sale;My own Audi Q7 -- 3.0 Diesel S- Line (2009)

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Trade Disposals

vehicle/s in this section have been taken in part exchange

Any of the following reasons for trade outs are; Older, Higher Mileage, Condition, No service history etc

Condition of sale:- sold as per description

SORRY BUT NOTHING TO OFFER IN THIS CATEGORY CURRENTLY

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SOLD VEHICLES

vehicles listed below as 'sold' illustrates the variation of top quality stock previously offered for sale - nice examples of similar wanted to buy for cash

VW Golf 2.0 Tsi 300R

Mercedes AMG SLK Sport CDI

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ 330 SST

Citroen DS3 Sport Plus

Ford Mondeo 2.0 Tdi Estate

Mercedes B180 SE CVT CDi (2008)

BMW Z4 2.5 /23i S- Drive M Sport Highline Convertible(2014)

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 GT THP 156 (2014)

Mercedes C250 AMG Sport Edition Coupe (2015)

Nissan Qashqai Acenta 1.6 - Family SUV (2011)

Honda CR-V EX D.Tec 2.2 (2011)

Hi Spec Mercedes E220 SE CDI tip (2014)

Exceptional Jaguar 2.0 X Type Diesel

VW Amarok Atacama Special Edition D/Cab ( 2015)

Mini 1.6 Cooper S Roadster (2014)

Mini John Cooper Works 2.0 (2015 )

Jaguar XJ8 Saloon (1998)

Peugeot 206CC cabriolet (2006)

BMW M3 Sports Coupe 4.0 DCT (2011)

Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 Premium Luxury (2010)

Jaguar XKR 5.0 S/charge 503Bhp Convertible (2012)

BMW S1000 RR Motorrad edition Superbike (2011)

Smart Fortwo Passion 1.0 Auto (2010)

BMW 118 Convertible (2011)

Harley Davidson XL883 Sportster (2008)

Audi A3 Tdi 2.0 'S line' Cabriolet (2008)

Mitsubishi Evo X SST300 (2012)

Porsche Cayman 3.4S Gen2 (2009)

Jaguar XK8 Sports Coupe (1998)

Lotus Elise 111R (Touring) 2004

VW Beetle Cabriolet

Range Rover 3.0Tdi Vogue

BMW Mini Cooper 'S'

BMW 640d M Sport Auto Convertible (2013)

Fiat 500 Lounge Convertible - semi auto (2011)

BMW Mini Cooper 'S' (2008)

Mercedes C180K AMG Sport +Blue Coupe (2012)

Mercedes C180K Avantgarde SE Auto Estate car (2007)

Mercedes 200 SLK AMG spec (2009)

(2010) Subaru WRX -PPP (Prodrive) 5 door Hatch

(2009) Mitsubishi - EVO X - GSR 300 SST

(2006) Audi A4 Diesel - RS4 lookalike

(2009) Honda Civic S i-Vtec c/w 'R' bodykit

BMW Classic motorbike K75RT

(2010) VW Scirroco 2.0 Tdi

(2006) BMW Z4 3.0i Sport (facelift mdl )

(2005) Mercedes SL350 (convertible)

(2012) Benelli Cafe Racer 899cc

Honda Blackbird XX 1137cc

Range Rover Evoque (61plate)

(2009) Lotus Evora +2 (3.5L) Tech Sport

(2010) Kawasaki GTR 1400 Super Sports Tourer Model

(2008) Jaguar XJ 2.7tdi Sport Premium Saloon

(2005) Nissan 350Z GT muscle car

(2010)Renault Clio RS200 Gordini

(2009) Jaguar 2.0S Diesel X type Estate

Honda 2.0 v-tec Civic Gt type 'R'

HRC Honda Fireblade 1000cc

(2010) MV Agusta F4 - 1000cc

Hi Spec Mini Cooper (facelift mdl)

(2002) Noble M12 GTO

MINI JCW (factory works car)

(2002) Porsche 911 Tiptronic 'S'

Yamaha TDM 900cc

Ford Fiesta 2.0 ST

(2004)Mini Cooper 'S''

Ford Focus RS

Ducati 999 BIPOSTA

Audi 2.0 (Turbo FSI )SE S line

Honda Pan European - ST1300/ ABS

SUZUKI GSX R1000 K7

Mercedes C180K Avantgarde Auto saloon

Triumph Thunderbird Classic Cruiser 900

Harley Davidson Softail Classic 1450cc

Superb VW Golf R32 DSG (3 door Mk 5)

Triumph Sprint 1050cc Sports Tourer

( 2007) Kawasaki ZZR 1400cc ABS

(2008) Mitsubishi Evo 'X 'FQ 300SST

( 2006) MV Agusta F4 - 1000cc

Audi 4.2 Quattro R8 -- R tronic

Honda S2000 Convertible

(2006)Ford Focus ST 3

Vauxhall Monaro 6.0 VXR (403 ps)

Lotus Elise 1.8 111S Touring +(134Bhp)

Nissan 350 Z

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8 FQ300

NOBLE 3.0 GTO-3R M12

Please Click Here if you wish to sell your Car or Superbike

Very SCARCE Cherished Car Registration

£5,000 including Vat

Please ensure all funds are in place before expressing an interest as full payment will be required before transfer commences

Transfer guaranteed (must be taxed & Mot'd ) to UK bike or car or full money back.

I HAVE OWNED IT FOR OVER 35 YEARS

*We can handle all of the paperwork for you to make this a very easy purchase*

* Vat at Standard rate applies

PLEASE -- comments,enquiries or advice on this site to

ronnie@ronniecowan.co.uk

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Rare & Distinctive Cherished Car Registration Number

£20,000 including Vat

Please ensure all funds are in place before expressing an interest as full payment will be required before transfer commences

Transfer guaranteed (must be taxed & Mot'd ) to UK bike or car or full money back.

*We can handle all of the paperwork for you to make this a very easy purchase*

* Vat at Standard rate applies

PLEASE -- comments,enquiries or advice on this site to

ronnie@ronniecowan.co.uk

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Mercedes AMG C63 Coupe

2012 -- 125 series

First Registered 29 - 05 - 2012

** Speed Limiter 155mph**

'New for 2012'; Automatic 7 Speed Gearbox c/w F1 style flappy paddles

3D Nav ( + cost option )

Factory fitted; Panoramic Roof

19" AMG Black Multi Spoke Sport Alloys (Unmarked)

c/w

4 x New 19" Yokohama Tyres - latest 'V105TL' Yokohama Sport tyres @ £780.00 inc vat

Heated AMG Leather Sports Seats

Only 23, 694 mls (full Dealer history)

Serviced by Mercedes 700miles ago (inc Plugs & Brake fluid)

Included MB Main Dealer Health Check

MOT'd ..... 22/03/2018

Dealer Serviced @ May 2018 ... 23,989mls

Metallic Iridium Silver (best colour for a C63)

AMG's Beefy Bodykit

"This car sounds awesome & drives like only an AMG Tuned Merc can !"

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG coupe published Test Performance;

Top speed: 155mph (limited); 0-62mph: under 4 sec; Economy: 23.5mpg (combined); CO2: 280g/km; Kerb weight: 1730kg;

Engine: V8 6208cc, petrol; Power: 451bhp at 6800rpm; Torque: 443lb ft at 5000rpm; Gearbox: 7-speed automatic

Fitted Options ;- Panoramic Roof - Memory Sports Heated Seats - Unmarked 19" AMG Multi Spoke Alloys - Command - 3D Navigation - Bluetooth Phone - Media Interface- Adaptive Highbeam Assist Xenon lights- Intelligent Light System - AMG Mats - Adaptive Brake Lights - DVD Player with DAB Radio/Cd - Parktronic system (front/rear sensors) - Led Daytime running lights - Auto Dimming Int/Ext Mirrors - Through Luggage Loading - Rain Sensor Wipers - Cruise Control - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System - Anti Theft Alarm - Automatic Air Conditioning (Thermatic) - Compact Spare Wheel - Aluminium Trim Elements - AMG Bodystyling (flared arches) - Twin cup holder - 12 button steering wheel - Chromed Quad Exhaust Tail Pipes

V5 - Mot'd until 30 March 2019 (No Advisories) - Service Pack c/w print out, Spec Print out, HPI printout & Spare Key all here in Document Wallet

AMG seats facia 3D Nav

engine

wheel

Price New was circa £63,000

Very Scarce in this condition

A Fantastic Supercar

Retail value £30,995

- today's great sale price..... £27,995

Viewing highly recommended - for an appointment to view please call;-

07768 726644 (8am until 8pm x 7 days)

** Please note - our system no longer accept calls from with held telephone numbers **

ronnie@ronniecowan.co.uk

Terms & Conditions - Please Read

The Above vehicle is here on site, owned outright by us, HPI cleared, fully prepared and ready for immediate collection subject to cleared funds.

Part exchanges :- we can accept most vehicles in Px & these will be fairly priced based upon condition after viewing (reflecting any refurbishment required) .

This vehicle:- is presented to a very high standard, has been comprehensively checked so as not to disappoint - can be viewed indoors eg in our showroom or workshop

To assist with your decision:- we will always provide you with accurate information & a service second to none from the outset.

Sales:- enthusiastic and eager to ensure that you are matched with a vehicle that suits your needs at a mutually agreeable handover price in a very relaxed, honest & informal manner !

Personal callers:- are welcome and we will be happy to arrange a mutually convenient time to view & discuss any preliminary aspects of a potential transaction.

Find Us:- See local map link below, we are 5 min from our local Train & Bus Station, 6 min from M90 motorway, 20 min from Edinburgh Airport,

Customer collection :- as a vehicle buyer we are happy to arrange collection from any of the aforementioned arrival points to reduce local travel arrangements and to make this a memorable and enjoyable experience

After Sale Conditions; Regardless of Age, Mileage or Price paid RCSC will cover Mechanical or Electrical component failure for up to 30days after the vehicle purchase date .. insurance type warranty cover for up to two years can also be arranged (see 'Warranties')

NB where vehicles cannot be expected to be returned eg due to distance, RCSC can arrange with a locally appointed repairer subject to definitive proof of failure and cause (before repair authorisation is given).

Warranties; Warrantywise is a reputable mechanical/electric extended insurance policy cover and is available for any vehicle purchased, but this is one of many such companies with scope and length of cover subject exclusive to the issuing company's own administration and T&C's

Servicing / Repairs :- we have a well equipped workshop and all work is carried out meticulously to a very high standard

Payment:- we can accept a non refundable holding payment in order to remove the vehicle from sale (whilst you arrange your funding) by credit, debit card, PayPal, Bank Transfer or Cash - The balance must then be paid in full upon collection by Debit Card, Bank Transfer, Certified cheque or Cash.

Distance Selling Scheme : We do not participate in a 'distance selling scheme' (as in arranging delivery unseen) eg All vehicles must be collected by the customer or their nominated agent from our premises in order to combat fraud

Nb. as a small family business appointments to view ensure a 'one to one' service & are best arranged prior to travelling

Whether buying or selling thank you for considering us,

--- Ronnie Cowan

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Marcos Mantis Spider 4.6 QC (Quad Cam)

This was originally 'Marcos Sportscars' 1997 outrageous V8 'raspberry metallic fliptone' 327 Bhp Motor Show Car

We purchased this car in 1998 when we became the sole Scottish service/sales dealer for this highly regarded Wiltshire based Marque.

Marcos had been producing bespoke low volume quality Sportscars in England since the 50's with a fantastic race track record (Lotus /TVR/ Morgan era).

Their historical range of cars still have an enthusiastic following and importantly spare parts are still available.

Latterly the pre Mantis 'LM model' (Rover V8 engined) was raced successfully in the 'Dunlop Marcos Challenge' & the often televised GT series against the likes of TVR

TV motoring presenter and race driver Vicky Butler-Henderson's brother Charlie was the popular and successful race driver for Marcos.

Always heralded as reliable and futuristic the fibre glass bodied Mantis was developed using the expensive but brilliant Ford Cobra small block 4.6 engine (352 Bhp).

engine pics

Price @ £46,883 for a basic example + orc (these were totally bespoke built).

& quoted 1997 in the motoring press;-

"How a company that builds just 70 cars a year can...design, engineer and produce a car as good as the Mantis

is beyond comprehension ...... delivering 0-60 in 4.3 secs, 0 -100mph in 9.6 sec and a top speed of 170 mph!"

However the Marcos secret to reliability was due in part to their using well tried and tested stock parts eg mechanicals and electrics from Volvo, Ford or Rover,

.... unlike their competitors who at times designed and made their own often with catastrophic inherrent faults !

The Marcos factory was a sight to behold as skilled craftsmen worked in very old airy buildings yet turned out some amazing workmanship.

They painted in the equivalent of a rickety home garage yet their paint finish was pretty flawless (in any colour you chose) !

Part built car were moved around on trolleys between the buildings during assembly and their small sales team headed by Chris Marsh

(the founder's son & ex Le Man 24hrs race driver) was driven by enthusiasm and not numbers.

Marcos relaunched its UK image with the appointment of a dealer network in 1998 and as each dealer had to order at least one car production increased and

the new Mantaray model was launched at the 1999 Earls Court Motor Show - this model never really captured the outrageous lines or drive of the LM or Mantis.

Nb. only 34 American engined Mantis cars were ever produced before Marcos of Westbury went into receivership in the early 2000's

after a deal with a Dutch buyer that quickly proved most unfortunate for the Wiltshire based factory.

There were also 5 off £65,000 GT supercharged versions (0.5sec quicker 0 - 60mph & 179mph) of which we sold one, some of the trim modifications used on this model

I purchased and fitted some of these to our own Mantis eg , rear boot spolier, reat under spoiler, spun alloy gear knob and handbrake lever etc.

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In 2003 our car was stripped by myself and the steel chassis was treated to reduce corrosion,

when rebuilt by me it was upgraded using all new fully adjustable suspension (all new springs and shocks)

the interior was completely retrimmed using new cream Scottish leather courtesey of Andrew Muirhead (Glasgow based).

the lower area of the body was painted in deep purple to complement the original factory finish.

We had the car decalled for show purposes but these have long since been removed.

The old rear light clusters were replaced by round Led types (copied by the factory on the final built Marcos T250)

The traditional wooden dashboard was replaced with a more in keeping carbon fibre and stainless steel finish (as in the GT)

All of the suspension rubber joints were replaced with nylon bush race types in order to firm up the handling.

This car benefited from large 350mm dia floating Alcon race brake discs and alloy calipers on the front (expensive option fitted for the Motor Show ).
We have just replaced both front vented brake disc rotors 5/7/18 (same size but a more modern version).

NB Floating rotors do not move as the term suggests but are less likely to warp than solid discs due to better ventilation and expansion tolerances also are less heavy but pretty expensive !

The rear brakes are Sierra Cosworth, which were replaced with drilled and grooved versions before this year's 2017 MOT ( green brake pads also fitted)

Both rear Brake Calipers have now been replaced with Cosworth 4x4 types (March 2018)

A new heavy duty battery and better boot lid struts were also fitted.

July 2018 converted to 'Evans Coolant' - water and anti freeze free, non corrosive, low operating temperature coolant system alternative.

It already had a removable race type steering wheel which can be removed to ease access (if racing )!

The seats do not adjust but the driver's pedals move electrically (Marcos took this idea from the world of aviation).

Air con and electric windows were standard fit on these cars

I had the idea to fit a Grill mesh behind each of the air intakes - which was later copied on the factory built GT series.

The notoriously stiff cable clutch system was upgraded to a much lighter to operate hydraulic version (the conversion parts kit alone was £1500)

Both the Brakes and Clutch fluids were at that time replaced with lifetime synthetic fluid ( does not absorb moisture hence lifetime)

A full dual stainless steel exhaust system was fitted (no cat) which allows this mighty V8 to roar !

A remote operating ICELED spectacular car show light system has now been fitted

with all of the interior lighting & under car tubes featuring sequencing coloured leds for show use only.

A talking Thatcham alarm system was added to better protect this unique vehicle at the various car shows we covered - it requests people to stand back if they get too close.

We sold the car ten years ago to an eccentric but fastidiously enthusiastic chap who rarely drove it yet continued to upgrade the car specification regardless of expense

eg 4 x New custom made 18" multi spoke wheels c/w new 235.40 x 18" Good Year Eagle tyres were fitted less than 100mls ago

front wheel/brake rear wheel/brake

The car features a huge custom fit multi speaker Hertz Sound system

driven by a Pioneer AVH 7500BT Head unit c/w Motorised 7" Screen c/w Bluetooth & Moving Map GPS AVIC-U250 option

Also fitted: a front 'Blackvue 490 HD camera/recorder'

A combination lockable mini storage box is sited (in front of driver's seat)

Our customer religously had the car collected annually by trailer in order that we could service it here & MOT it (regardless of the negligible mileage he covered yearly).

It therefore unusually has a full & detailed Marcos Dealer history

Only 17,999 mls when MOT'd & serviced in August 2017 (when the battery and rear brakes were replaced also).

Whilst he has enjoyed his ownership of this car (often referred to as " his baby") he has decided that it is now time to allow someone else to benefit from possibly using it !

Having known the car and cared for it so long I purchased it back in order to either keep as an investment or sell.

This car is a 'one off' and is in exceptional condition in every respect - It is outrageous, loud, radical, reliable and turns heads everywhere it goes !

If you dare to be different and want the best radical Marcos available

++ There are only twenty of these cars known to exist out of the thirty four produced ++

£££ It is now open to sensible offers £££

** all photographs are a current representation of the car and are the sole intellectual property of Ronnie Cowan Specialist Cars **