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

preferably from 3yrs old up to 10yrs old / under 60,000mls

**vehicles must have service history & 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 all receipts & diagnostic printouts available)

The Vehicle Document Pack - DVLA ; V5 - An Mot (if applicable) & an HPI certificate showing clear title etc

****Servicing /repairs and diagnostics are carried out in our own well equipped workshop ****

Our full terms & Condition are displayed under each vehicle listing

Usual dealer advice & facilities available

The following listed vehicles are all here on site but an appointment to view is recommended

Set of Audi Q7 .. 4 x OZ Sardegna 22" alloys & Tyres for sale

when fitted to my own car

For Sale ; Jaguar XJ R - sport V6D auto (2016 Mdl)

For Sale; Rare low miles Mercedes AMG ML63 V8 Bi Turbo

For Sale ; Ex '97' Motor show launch car - 'Extremely Rare' Marcos Mantis Spider 4.6 QC

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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

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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

BMW 525 M Sport 3.0

Nissan Qashqai

Mini 2.0 JCW

Mercedes SL350

Abarth 595 Competizione

Range Rover Evoque Tdi

Audi Q7 S line 3.0Tdi

Yamaha V Max 1200cc

Subaru WRX 2.5 STi Symetrical

Suzuki Hayabusa 1300R

Mercedes C63 Coupe

Peugeot RCZ 1.6THP

BMW M3 - 4.0 V8 Coupe

Land Rover Freelander HSE 2.2Tdi

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

£25,000 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 ML 63 V8 Bi Turbo

First Registered 26/04/2013

1 previous owner + low miles + full MB history

Metallic Black with full Black leather trim

The very rare 5461cc V8 c/w Bi Turbo sounds awesome with 518 BHP the 0 > 60 time in 4.8 seconds

unmarked 20in AMG colour coded Alloy Wheels (4) - 5 - Spoke Design

fitted with 4 brand new Vredestein Wintrac 'All Weather' 265.45 x 20"Tyres ( £1300)

Locking Wheel Bolts - Active Parking Assist with Parktronic - MB Alarm System
Bluetooth Interface for Hands - Free Telephony
COMAND Online System with 7-Inch Colour Display, Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Map Navigation System
DAB Digital Radio/Cd/MP3 comp. SD Memory Card Slot, Aux - in, USB

Electric Glass roof - Front & Rear Electric Windows
Hill Start Assist
Linguatronic Voice Control
Luxury Automatic Climate Control
Metallic Black Paint
Rain - Sensing Wipers
Speedtronic Cruise Control
Tinted Glass All Round - Green, Privacy Glass
Tyre Pressure Loss Warning System
Upholstery - Black Leather

Additional £3,485 of 'factory cost options' fitted to this car ;-

Heated FrontSeats with full Electric Adjustment (Backrest, Height and Longitude) @ £930

Harman Kardon Logic7 surround sound system upgrade @ £880

Power closing front & rear doors @ £575

Burr Walnut high gloss trim @ £380

Ambient lighting @ £365

Fitted recently by me;-

** Tracker & Road Angel Halo Pro front & rear Dash Cams Fitted**

**Side window wind deflectors**

**Quick Release swan neck Towbar **

Total cost new was £85,405

serviced by MB 02/08/2019 @ 27,407mls (B Service)

serviced 02/07/2020 @ 28,346 mls (A Service)

New rear brake discs/Pads fitted 2/07/20

New front brakePads fitted 2/07/20

4 new vredestien wintrac tyres fitted 2/07/20

serviced 12/06/2021 @ 29,951 mls (B3 Service - diagnostic printout in service pack)

Fuel consumption (urban)
18.0 mpg
Fuel consumption (extra urban)
29.4 mpg
Fuel consumption (combined)
23.9 mpg

* June 2021 completed a 662ml round trip & averaged 23.4mpg (towing a small trailer)

V5 - Document Pack - MOT - HPI (Clear) Certificate & Spare Key all here in Document Wallet

Dec 2021 .... only 31,000mls

Superb 'pre owned' value @ £ 32,999

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

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

ronnie@ronniecowan.co.uk

Terms & Conditions - Please Read

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.

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; a reputable mechanical/electric extended insurance policy type of cover is available for any vehicle purchased with scope and length of cover subject to the issuing company's own administration and T&C's

Servicing / Repairs :- we have our own 'in house' well equipped workshop with all work carried out meticulously to a very high standard

Payment:- Payment:- we can accept a refundable holding payment in order to remove the vehicle from sale (whilst you arrange your funding) an independant finance broker will seek the best terms for your situation if required.

by PayPal, Bank Transfer or Cash - The balance must then be paid in full upon collection by Bank Transfer, Certified cheque, Cash or your chosen Finance company cleared funds.

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

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

ronnie@ronniecowan.co.uk

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Marcos Mantis Spider 4.6 QC (Quad Cam)

This a long story but ............. it does represent 23yrs of this specific car's history

This was originally 'Marcos Sportscars' 1997 outrageous V8 'raspberry metallic fliptone' 327 Bhp Earls Court 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 to this day still have an enthusiastic following...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 laterally developed using the expensive but brilliant Ford Cobra small block 4.6 engine (352 Bhp).

Priced @ £46,883 for a basic example + orc (but these were totally bespoke built to each customer's own spec).

Quote from 1997 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 cars were moved around on 'Asda like shopping 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 more by enthusiasm than production 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 therefore production increased and

the new much cheaper 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 models.

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 mods to our own Mantis eg , rear boot spolier, reat under spoiler, spun alloy gear knob and handbrake lever etc.

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September 2021: Fuel system upgraded - Fuel cut off switch (safety /security + facilitates easier filter change) , Sytec high pressure fuel pump &

high flow filter, a one way fuel valve all now fitted inside boot, a BBK adjustable pressure regulator and gauge

has been fitted to the fuel rail to replace the stock 'fixed pressure' item.

An impact inertia fuel pump cut off switch was also added.

Two new Burton High Performance Ignition Coils ... plus an OBD2 socket for the attachment of modern engine diagnostics equipment now also fitted

New pump /filter/one way valve/fuel cut off switch under tank

Boot area extraction fan system also fitted with variable speed adjuster

which then still leaves a large boot

engine pics

2003 this car was stripped by myself and the steel chassis was treated to reduce future corrosion,

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

Sept 2021; Chassis & suspension areas now treated with Lanoguard body protection

When rebuilt by me it was then upgraded using all new fully adjustable suspension i.e. springs and shocks plus all rubber bushes replaced with Poly bushes.

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

18 years later >>>there were some eg seat belt wear blemishes on the trim so......

June to September 2021 car interior has again been stripped out and all of the leather refurbished to a new & lighter cream finish.

Sept 2021...Interior looking new again

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

trim pics taken Sept 20021

In 2003 I replaced the old rear light clusters with round Led types (copied by the factory on the final built Marcos T250)

side view

front quarter

rear quarter rear

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 & larger than a Nissan GTR rotor).

NB Floating rotors do not move as much as the term suggests but do allow for even piston pressure either side of the rotor, are less likely to warp than solid discs

due to better ventilation and expansion tolerances and also are less heavy.... but pretty expensive !

The rear brakes are Sierra Cosworth, which were replaced with drilled and grooved versions with green brake pads also fitted.

Both rear Brake Calipers were replaced with Cosworth 4x4 types

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

July 2018 the cooling system was converted to use 'Evans Coolant'.... the water and anti freeze free

non corrosive low operating temperature coolant system alternative.

The heater & Air conditioning in this car works great .. a good extra fitted when new was the heated windscreen.

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/brakerear 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 mini storage box is sited (in front of driver's seat)

The previous owner 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 18,412 mls when MOT'd until August 2023

& Fully Serviced

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 very best radical Marcos available

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

Open to sensible offers over £70K

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

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

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

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