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Reliant Scimitar GTE: what to look for Bodywork See above for trouble spots Engine Ford V6 is durable and straightforward: look for regular servicing, excessive oil breathing and knocks or rattles. Check fuel pipe to carb is secure and that cast-iron manifolds aren't cracked.
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When it launched in 1964 it raised eyebrows with its innovative shooting brake design and has remained in the public consciousness ever since thanks to striking looks and its famous royal connection. After all, Princess Anne had one you know? Models produced: 6959 Models remaining: 1,482 (UK) MOT pass rate: 69.5% Engine: 2,994 cc Ford Essex V6
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The Scimitar GTE was as elegant as it was innovative, attracting many admiring glances when it was unveiled at the London Motor Show in October 1968. Styled by the charismatic Dr Tom Karen of Ogle Design, it was trendsetting and practical, tailor-made for people who sought style, space and performance. Other manufacturers quickly followed suit.
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The Scimitar GT was praised for its elegant lines and performance figures for a price of £1,292. The price included wire wheels, a luxurious interior with comprehensive instrumentation. Optional extras included a choice of De Normanville overdrive unit, electric sunroof and ZF gearbox. Reliant produced approximately 296 straight six Scimitar GT's.
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Designed by British design house Ogle, who would go on to create one-off and limited run cars for manufacturers like Aston Martin, it was originally called the Ogle Scimitar. Reliant bought the rights to use the small coupe and it became the Reliant Scimitar GT. Power came from either a 2.6L Ford straight six or the popular 3.0L Essex V6.
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Reliant Scimitar GTE. 1968 to 1971. Code Name (SE5). Scimitar GTE with optional all alloy "GT" wheels produced by Mill Accessory Group Ltd, (later referred to as Princess Anne Wheels) Above: The Scimitar GTE (Gran Tourismo Estate) The GTE interior was virtually identical to the GT model, but it had individual fitted rear seats that could be.
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In 1972, the Reliant Scimitar GTE received a revised chassis, upgraded interior and restyled rear lights, in which form it was known as the SE5a. Further changes came in 1975 when the design was revised to make the driving experience less overtly sporting and lend it more mainstream appeal.
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The Scimitar SS1. Called the Scimitar SS1 (there was no overt reference to the car's Reliant parentage), the roadster used a choice of British-made Ford Fiesta/ Escort engines mated to Ford Sierra transmissions. The basic engine was a 1.3-litre 51 kW single overhead camshaft unit.
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Check all interior trim, some parts are hard to find. Bad on a GTE, a nightmare on a GTC as some parts are GTC only. Check for water leaks. Any window can and will leak. Fixing is possible: new rubbers and/or a lot of window sealant. Carpets sometimes rot away, growing mushrooms in a Scimitar is always a possibility!
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Reliant Scimitar Models. The Sabre and the Scimitar are part of the same family, bearing the same model name - "SE". ("SE" comes from the name "Sabre" - " S abr E ".) The SE1 (Sabre 4) and SE2 (Sabre 6) were produced in 1961 and 1962 respectively, but only 285 of these combined were produced. The SE3 project was abandoned.
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Reliant Scimitar is a wonderful car and ahead of its time in many ways - no roof gutters for a start. The Reliant Scimitar name was used for a series of sports car models produced by British car manufacturer Reliant between 1964 and 1986. The Middlebridge Scimitar was built between 1988 and 1990.
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Look no further than the Reliant Scimitar GTE. The story of the Scimitar began in 1964 with the coupé-shaped GT, which was acquired from Ogle Design, initially built on a Reliant Sabre chassis and powered by a Ford 2.6-litre straight-six. After 296 of them had been built, the 2994cc Essex V6 was fitted in 1967, and then the year after, the.
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Nevertheless, the Reliant Scimitar, with its interior redolent of highgrade cars from an early era, yet one which is rustproof as to bodywork, is a line loadswallower, and possesses high performance and individuality, should continue to appeal to discerning drivers, much as, in earlier decades, the Allard sold well to those who accepted that it was made largely of Ford components but.
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The interior was updated to move with the times. There was now an all-anti-dazzle-black interior (including black instrument dial bezels instead of the previous chrome versions).