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Sabre
(SE1 & SE2)

The Reliant version of the Reliant designed Sabre. The first Reliant built spotscar. Made in convertible and GT bodystyle. SE1 (1961 - 1963) has 4 cyl. and SE2 (1962 - 1964) 6 cyl.

Car on picture is a short nose SE1 convertible. Specs of this car:
Engine:	Ford Consul 1.7 V4 71.5 BHP @ 4400 rpm
transmission	ZF 4 speed
max. speed	151 km/h
Produced	SE1: 208 SE2: 77

Scimitar GT
(SE4, SE4a, SE4b & SE4c)

The first Scimitar. The early cars are in fact a better bodied Sabre six on a bigger chassis. Only one bodystyle, coupe GT. SE4 (1964 - 1966) is the first model, with a straight 6. SE4a (1966 - 1969) with revised interior and the Ford Essex V6. SE4b (1969 - 1970) is almost alike SE4a. SE4c (1967 - 1970) has the 2.5 ltr version of the Essex.

Car on the picture is a SE4, the early model. Specs of this car:
Engine:	Ford Zodiac 2.5 S6 120 BHP @ 5000 rpm
transmission	Ford 4 speed with or without Normanville overdrive.
max. speed	188 km/h
Produced	SE4: 297 SE4a/b: 591 SE4c: 118

Scimitar GTE
(SE5 & SE5a)

The GTE was and is a headturner. A design classic. Only one unique bodystyle. SE5 (1968 - 1971) is the original with the early Essex 3.0 ltr. SE5a (1971 - 1975) has revised interior and later model Essex engine

Car on the picture is a SE5, the original GTE. Specs of this car:
Engine:	Ford Essex 3.0 V6 138 BHP @ 5000 rpm
transmission	Ford 4 speed (optional ovedrive) or BW 35 automatic.
max. speed	191 km/h
Produced	SE5: 4311 SE5a: 5105

Scimitar GTE
(SE6, SE6a & SE6b)

After the unexpected success of the SE5/a series, Reliant wanted to go upmarket. The SE6 (1975 - 1976) was born. Bigger, roomier, but not as sporting as the original. A great long distance tourer. The SE6 had a short live, after one year it turned into the SE6a (1976 - 1979). After 1979 Ford stopped making the Essex. Reliant had to adopt the German 2.8 ltr Cologne: The SE6b (1979 - 1986). In 1986 Reliant stopped building the GTE.

Car on picture is a SE6a in 'continental" trim. All options and LHD Specs of this car:
Engine:	Ford Essex 3,0 V6 135 DIN BHP @ 5500 rpm
transmission	Ford 4 speed (optional ovedrive) or Ford C3 automatic.
max. speed	191 km/h
Produced	SE6: 543 SE6a: 3877 SE6b: 437

Scimitar GTC
(SE8b)
Where other marques turned away from convertibles, Reliant created one. Based on the SE6b the GTC (1980 - 1986) was born. Alas hard to sell when new, so now a rare, wanted model.

Car on picture is the Scimitar GTC. Specs of this car:
Engine:	Ford Cologne 2.8 V6 135 DIN BHP @ 5200 rpm
transmission	Ford 4 speed (optional ovedrive) or Ford C3 automatic.
max. speed	191 km/h
Produced	SE8b: 443

Middlebridge GTE

After Reliant stopped building the GTE Middlebrigde took over the building rights. With a major make over, they built the best Scimitar of them all.Alas, Middlebrigde had a short live, it went bust in 1990, after bad speculations with vintage cars.

Car on picture is the last built Middlebridge. It left the factory, just before the curator stepped in. Specs of this car:
Engine:	Ford Scorpio 2,9 V6 150 DIN BHP @ 5700 rpm
transmission	Ford 5 speed or Ford automatic.
max. speed	195 km/h
Produced	GTE: 77

Scimitar SS1
(SS1 & 1800ti)

The SS1 should have been Reliant solution to the disapearance of the MG Midget and Triumph Spitfire. The unusual looks and poor quality stood in the way to success. Great road behaviour. And a 1800 ti (first British car with a Japanese engine) is very fast indeed. All but the 1800 are Ford engines and gearboxes.
1300 (1984 - 1987)
1400 (1987 - 1990)
1600 (1984 - 1990)
1800 (1986 - 1990)

Car on picture is a 1800ti. Specs of this car:
Engine:	Nissan CA18ET S4 135 DIN BHP @ 6000 rpm
transmission	Nissan 5 speed
max. speed	205 km/h
Produced	SS1 & 1800ti total: 1507

SST

A revised SS1 with a short live. Only built in 1990. Shares engines with the SS1 series.

Car on picture is one of the rare SST's, a 1800ti. Specs of this car:
Engine:	Nissan CA18ET S4 135 DIN BHP @ 6000 rpm
transmission	Nissan 5 speed
max. speed	205 km/h
Produced	Estimated guess: < 100

Scimitar Sabre

The final of the small sportscar. Again a redesigned SS1. Engines now Rover K series 1.4, Rover K 2.0 and Nissan CA18ET 1.8.
Every model year has different looks. Built form 1991 until another bancruptcy of Reliant in late 1995.

Car on picture is a last series Scimitar Sabre. Specs this car:
Engine:	Rover K 1.4 S4 103 DIN BHP @ 6000 rpm
transmission	Rover 5 speed
max. speed	200 km/h
Produced	Estimated guess: < 200