This unfinished car was lot No 759 at the Middlebridge factory auction, the chassis and body sold for £850 + tax in 1990. The build finish and installation of the Cosworth 24 valve engine was undertaken by Graham Walker Ltd , who also fitted the car with Recaro front seats.

Graham Walker apparently used MB71 as his own car but he was repeatedly asked if the car was for sale. One day he relented, told the chap to come in with the purchase price the next day and he would sell - and he did!

The car was present at Drayton Manor 1998 and also appeared on the front cover of Slice 162 July-August 1998.

A friend of the current owner, who knew he was interested in Scimitars, let him know this car was coming up at British Car Auctions. It apparently was a finance repossession and had sat in a compound for 12-18 months. It had suffered a bit of vandalism in storage and was looking sorry for itself. There were comments overheard at the auction along the lines of the car being broken to supply parts, with suggestions the interior seats might be used for an Escort and the engine for a Sierra but the current owner was adamant it was coming home with him as he always wanted a Middlebridge.

The family refurbished the car and its first major outing after this was to the RSSOC International at Harewood in 2000. They could not believe the interest that the car stirred up at the show. The car was used regularly until 2007 when it was put in storage, although it has been started and run regularly. It is still in good condition and is undergoing a minor recommissioning before being put back on the road later this year. [26.07.16]