1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE SE6A
Highlights
- Tidy and mechanically sorted SE6A
- Lots of recent investment to engine, electrics and brakes
- New Cobra slot mags and tyres
- 3L ‘Essex’ V6 and manual box with overdrive
- Lots of work done and very usable with room to improve
The Appeal
Reliant’s Scimitar is beloved of Royalty and one of classic motoring’s gems. It popularised the coming together of two seemingly disparate ideas - dog conveyance and press-on sports motoring - in a package both stylish and possessed of Ford’s torquey Essex V6.
The practicality, comfort, rust-resistance and good build quality of the later SE6 cars make them very appealing as classics, whether as daily drivers or show stars. This handsome ‘77 SE6A could be pressed into either role thanks to the considerable recent investment of its Scimitar-enthusiast keeper.
It is a very tidy example - albeit with scope to improve the cosmetics - that is in fine running order. Recent professional work has included attention to the engine, electrics, carburettors, brakes and replacing the timing gears. It is only for sale to fund the improvement of the seller’s other Scimitar. He describes it as a ‘working project’ but the list of work and photos suggest that may be underselling it. As an added incentive, it is one of the desirable manual overdrive cars.
Usefully provided with an advisory-free MOT - although it it exempt by age - and a thick history file, this is a well-sorted example of a that rarest of classics: one that appeals to the head and the heart.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 22nd March 1977
- 12 registered keepers
- Current keeper since April 2022
- Current keeper is a Scimitar enthusiast
- Genuine reason for sale to fund restoration of another Scimitar
- Comprehensive history and bills folder dating back to 1990s
- Handwritten records of maintenance as shown in photos
- 2 sets of keys
- MoT valid until 20th May 2025 with no advisories
- True mileage believed to be 112,531 according to seller
- Full service at garage including new fan belt
- Considerable recent garage expenditure as shown in photos
- This work is summarised below and includes servicing and engine work
- Previously painted green which was changed in April 1988
The Condition
- Tidy and generally very presentable SE6A in smart metallic blue
- Light marks to paintwork as shown in photos and described below
- Some crazing and micro blistering to paintwork reported by seller
- Light scuffs, marks and stone chips to paintwork as shown in photos
- Bodywork looks in good order with straight panels and no accident damage reported
- We are told that the doors have dropped slightly and need adjusted
- Vendor describes the underside as clean with no welding and no welding required
- No structural advisories on current MOT
- Carpets are in fair condition but new carpets would be recommended
- Headlining is presentable and has not sagged but would benefit from a clean
- The glove box drops open, a spare is provided for fitting, included in photos
- Vendor advises that the car’s window winder mechanisms would benefit from refurbishment
- Dashboard electrics need sorting according to vendor
- Recent new fuse box and fuses with wiring sorted
- Lighter socket and towbar electrics do not operate
- New sealed unit headlamp, new wipers all round and new front wiper motor
- Five brand new Cobra slot mag wheels with correct 5mm spacers
- Five new tyres recently fitted
- Beige fabric interior in good overall condition as shown in photos
- Beige fabric seats with button trim present well front and rear
- Dashboard, dials and switchgear all in good condition with no visible cracks to dash top
- Fitted with period Sharp radio/cassette system in working order
- Door cards and other interior fittings in very good condition for age
The Mechanics
- 2,994cc Ford ‘Essex’ V6 engine
- 4spd manual gearbox with overdrive
- Recent timing gear rebuild
- Full brake rebuild including new master cylinder, bushes, discs, pads, lines and hoses
- All new parts used for brake rebuild
- Brake calipers rebuilt
- New handbrake cable and rear shoes
- Engine valve re-grind and decoke less than 1,000 miles ago
- Carburettor rebuilt at same time as engine work
- Recent service and fan belt by independent garage
- No reported running or driving issues
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1977
- Make Reliant
- Model Scimitar
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 12,574 Miles
- Engine size 2994
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Sutton
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
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