1966 Reliant Scimitar GT SE4

Highlights

Extremely rare SE4 GT model
Original buff logbook and large history file
Fantastic-looking car in show-worthy condition inside and out
Desirable light blue metallic colour scheme
Older restoration in very good order
Documented history back to car’s earliest days
Great looking car that will attract a lot of attention at shows

The Appeal

The SE4 is perhaps the rarest Scimitar. Only 300 were built, and only a handful are known to survive. This 1966 car must be one of the best.

Using a straight-six engine from the Zephyr and Zodiac, the SE4 had triple SU carburettors and was, in essence, a re-bodied Sabre Six with a striking GT body styled by Ogle Design.

The condition and history of this car are of a level you hope to find in a classic but rarely do.

HDB 789D began its life in Stockport as a company vehicle for Derek Warburton Motor Cycles Ltd, and was the 262nd SE4 manufactured at the Reliant factory in Tamworth. It was used for many years and then laid up, before being acquired by a private owner in Wales in 2007, when it was restored over a three-year period onto an exchange chassis, with all new suspension, a mechanical overhaul and a gel coat respray in its original Manhattan Blue. It retains its original formica dashboard and has an incredible history file, including its original buff logbook.

It's a truly lovely and very rare car, which still presents well many years after its restoration and is ideal for shows and touring, with impressive performance and stunning looks.

The History and Paperwork

UK V5C
MOT, tax and emissions zone exempt
Original buff logbook showing ownership from 1966 to 1974
Additional old blue V5 registration document
Old MOT certificates
Folder of invoices pertaining to the car’s restoration between 2007 and 2010
Recent receipts for work carried out by current owner
Copy of factory workshop manual
Copy of original owners’ handbook
Some historic photos
This is up for auction due to ill health

There are recent receipts for work carried out by the former and current keepers. The latter had Marathon Motors completely go through the car and carry out any required work
The car up for auction as the current keeper is struggling with back issues to drive it.

The Condition

Lovely Manhattan Blue metallic
The vehicle has been subject to an older comprehensive restoration
Painted wire wheels
Replacement chassis in 2007 – still appears to be very sound
No major marks, dents or body damage, just some very tiny paint imperfections and some microblisters on driver’s side front wing
Chrome and trim in good order
Black leatherette upholstery in good condition
Original formica-finish dash
Leather-bound two-spoke sports steering wheel
Very good carpets, door cards and roof lining
Clean and tidy luggage bay with spare wheel and tools
According to the vendor the car is on the button following work carried out by the former keeper and the vendor

The Mechanics

2,553cc straight six
Triple SU carbs
Four-speed manual transmission with overdrive on third and fourth
Alonox stainless steel exhaust
Suspension fully overhauled during rebuild
Twin batteries
According to the vendor the car drives brilliantly, with no known faults or issues

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