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As stated, remove the top cover from the gearbox and inspect. the gearshift extension into the box might be worn and slipped out of position. This can cause that. Ive seen it happen. If the shifter is worn, let me know, I have extras.
I looked at that one when it was still in the UK. It has an awesome interior, and drives nicely. They all do much better with an ignition swap, though. Well worth it. Most Scorpions had Chieftain boxes added for additional storage of kit. If you are interested in any, let me know. I bought my...
You have a second major hurdle; exporting from France is not so easy, either. It is NOT the UK. The is a lot of paperwork that needs signed by the right person on the right day. France can be a real problem.
That actually sounds like a really smart idea. Once you grow it, you can add other "toys".
One vehicle to consider if you have an off-road course to drive: Take something like an ole pickup and reverse the steering; turn right to go left, etc. One place in UK hand a Land Rover Series III setup...
Forget about a Sheridan. There are only one or two in private hands and no parts. A Chafee? $300K. M41, $200K. A Scorpion is $80-90K and difficult for any larger or tall person to enter and drive. Their gearbox can be easily abused and not cheap to repair. Parts are available but can be...
In the US it is a problem having the population density to support it as in Europe. If located near enough to a population center to get business, then overhead costs are high. Out in the cheap, not enough people. Another big problem is insurance is much higher than Europe for such venture. We...