« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2 3

Author Topic: Schmitt Tiger  (Read 12426 times)

Scootacar_mk1

  • Quite Chatty
  • ****
  • Posts: 159
Schmitt Tiger
« on: January 06, 2010, 08:21:11 PM »
Logged
Cream Mk1 Scootacar

marcus

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 2676
    • http://marcusdemowbray.wordpress.com/
Re: Schmitt Tiger
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2010, 08:32:40 PM »
Needs a little work, but totally gorgeous*

* My favourite micro car of all!
Logged
Just remember: as one door closes behind you, another slams in your face

Peelpower

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 1134
  • Peel owners club of Germany
    • www.kabinenroller.de
Re: Schmitt Tiger
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2010, 11:39:03 PM »
Yes, its not a secret anymore mates. The Ponderosa Tiger in its beautiful state is for sale now. I wonder where it will go to.
Any gossip  ;)
Logged

blob

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 1276
Re: Schmitt Tiger
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2010, 11:31:27 AM »
Absolutely wonderful! total time warp, love those little scoops over the engine, no idea if these genuine.  It'll be interesting to see if it reaches the reserve.
Logged

Jim Janecek

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 864
Re: Schmitt Tiger
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2010, 11:40:40 AM »
Quote from: blob on January 07, 2010, 11:31:27 AM
Absolutely wonderful! total time warp, love those little scoops over the engine, no idea if these genuine.  

not genuine, the "ejector seat" button is also not original.
The car is also being discussed on the Yahoo Messerschmitt forum and has gone from "paint is not original" to "paint is original but buffed out" and "actually is probably pretty original and would love to see what is under the seat covers.."

here is a photo of the car someone took several years ago when it used to be sitting in a barn at the "Ponderosa" old timey western theme park where the TV show BONANZA was filmed:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cesar25/3164399860/

Logged

P50

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
Re: Schmitt Tiger
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2010, 02:01:48 PM »
This TG is leagues ahead of most comparable cars.   It hasn't become an utterly neglected rotten worn out wreck with loads of miles and incorrect basic (read important) parts. 

It is a however a sound, slightly tinkered with machine that obviously needs fettling but will be a doddle to get back together.

You'd be doing extremely well finding a KR let alone a TG is this condition.  Or in fact any micro that's nigh on half a century old. 

Logged
"Men of worth act like men of worth, and men of genius, who produce
things beautiful and excellent, shine forth far better when other people
praise them than when they boast so confidently of their own achievements."
-Benvenuto Cellini

marcus

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 2676
    • http://marcusdemowbray.wordpress.com/
Re: Schmitt Tiger
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2010, 02:05:12 PM »
Alas it is WAY beyond me, but I will look forward to seeing the selling price.
Logged
Just remember: as one door closes behind you, another slams in your face

Peelpower

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 1134
  • Peel owners club of Germany
    • www.kabinenroller.de
Re: Schmitt Tiger
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2010, 05:31:56 PM »
Quote from: P50 on January 07, 2010, 02:01:48 PM
This TG is leagues ahead of most comparable cars.   It hasn't become an utterly neglected rotten worn out wreck with loads of miles and incorrect basic (read important) parts. 

It is a however a sound, slightly tinkered with machine that obviously needs fettling but will be a doddle to get back together.

You'd be doing extremely well finding a KR let alone a TG is this condition.  Or in fact any micro that's nigh on half a century old. 


Sounds it might be a good projekt for you Perry. Go for it mate !
Logged

marcus

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 2676
    • http://marcusdemowbray.wordpress.com/
Re: Schmitt Tiger
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2010, 05:36:22 PM »
Anyone care to make a guess as to what it will go for?
I will start the ball rolling with 70K* .....

..... but I am not daft enough to state in which currency!
Logged
Just remember: as one door closes behind you, another slams in your face

P50

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
Re: Schmitt Tiger
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2010, 06:44:40 PM »
Quote from: Peelpower on January 07, 2010, 05:31:56 PM
Quote from: P50 on January 07, 2010, 02:01:48 PM
This TG is leagues ahead of most comparable cars.   It hasn't become an utterly neglected rotten worn out wreck with loads of miles and incorrect basic (read important) parts.  

It is a however a sound, slightly tinkered with machine that obviously needs fettling but will be a doddle to get back together.

You'd be doing extremely well finding a KR let alone a TG is this condition.  Or in fact any micro that's nigh on half a century old.  


Sounds it might be a good projekt for you Perry. Go for it mate !

Perhaps Ferdie,

But....

I have a Trident that is not really a road usable machine today. I have a P50 thus ditto...

I have a Scootacar which if one analyses is half in concept KR and half Peel.  What I mean is it can keep up with traffic
like a KR etc but is potty looking like a Peel. But certain parts are hard to obtain like suspension,steering gear,certain brake parts
and various electrical things like back lights.  

So my KR is a dream. It drives fantastic. Plus the MOC has all the bits to keep the Kabine rollin'!

So what I DONT need is an underdeveloped bastard of a car that has a nasty gearshift and a power unit that seems to always go wrong. I have enough rare and desirable micros to keep me happy and I wish the owner of this TG all the best!  
  
Fantastic to look at but not for me...  Maybe one of O.H's TG600 Trabant engined machines with a sport (not 201) top....

Hmm....
« Last Edit: January 07, 2010, 06:50:01 PM by P50 »
Logged
"Men of worth act like men of worth, and men of genius, who produce
things beautiful and excellent, shine forth far better when other people
praise them than when they boast so confidently of their own achievements."
-Benvenuto Cellini

marcus

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 2676
    • http://marcusdemowbray.wordpress.com/
Re: Schmitt Tiger
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2010, 09:41:15 PM »
I love TGs no matter what!
Logged
Just remember: as one door closes behind you, another slams in your face

marcus

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 2676
    • http://marcusdemowbray.wordpress.com/
Re: Schmitt Tiger
« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2010, 09:40:44 AM »
It's up to $88,600, reserve not met.
Logged
Just remember: as one door closes behind you, another slams in your face

marcus

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 2676
    • http://marcusdemowbray.wordpress.com/
Re: Schmitt Tiger
« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2010, 02:02:29 PM »
Now at over £56,000, reserve not met, one day left.
Logged
Just remember: as one door closes behind you, another slams in your face

marcus

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 2676
    • http://marcusdemowbray.wordpress.com/
Re: Schmitt Tiger
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2010, 07:09:34 PM »
Well at close of auction the bid was $91,100 reserve not met. I wonder what will happen next!
Logged
Just remember: as one door closes behind you, another slams in your face

Peelpower

  • Prolific Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 1134
  • Peel owners club of Germany
    • www.kabinenroller.de
Re: Schmitt Tiger
« Reply #14 on: January 14, 2010, 12:32:02 AM »
Quote from: marcus on January 13, 2010, 07:09:34 PM
Well at close of auction the bid was $91,100 reserve not met. I wonder what will happen next!
As i am watching how the prizes for Tigers are rising, i should think about selling my Tg in good running condition plus spare engine!!!!




Any offers???
Logged
Pages: [1] 2 3
« previous next »