That's actually the first time they have put a scimitar on the auctions. It will be interesting to see if it meets the reserve as I know what they have been selling these for.
I think running and driving it's worth £14k all day long. It would cost you a lot more than that in bits of you wanted to build one... Assuming you could find a diesel gearbox, which you can't!
Diana,
It was done as an upgrade, so I am sure there is a good reason for it. The later type filters are easier to get as they are standard parts. Be aware that the diesel filter unit looks the same, but has a different part number.
Chris
Just for info those photos are of a ferret which was parked next to mine when I bought it, mine was missing the mounting plates but they turned up over the years.