Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 13th October from 12pm
Auction 14th October, 2026 12:00
Location: Pavilion Gardens St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
Registration No: LWK 909P
Chassis No: 93X6528
MOT: Exempt
Formerly part of the Coventry Transport Museum collection
Offered with an old style V5 document with only 1 former keeper recorded
In need of re-commissioning after a long period of dry storage
Launched in 1968, Reliant’s Scimitar GTE was the original ‘lifestyle estate’. Stablemate to the Scimitar GT Coupe and designed by Ogle’s Tom Karen, the GTE was also the first car to offer split fold rear seats. Following established company practice, it utilised a stiff, separate chassis to underpin its lightweight, rust free glassfibre bodywork. With independent coil and wishbone front suspension, a Watts linkage located ‘live’ rear axle, rack and pinion steering and disc/ drum brakes, handling was a strong point. Powered by a Ford ‘Essex’ 3 litre V6 engine developing 138bhp and 175lbft of torque, the GTE was tested at over 120mph and could reputedly sprint to 60mph in 8. 9 seconds. Progressively updated, the original SE5 GTE gave way to the SE6 in 1975. Boasting more cabin space and better fittings than its predecessor, the SE6’s mild restyle also encompassed new safety bumpers. Introduced the following year, the revised SE6A brought improved dual circuit braking, revised spring / damper rates and higher build quality.
Formerly exhibited as part of the Coventry Transport Museum collection this Scimitar will require re-commissioning following a long period of dry storage. It is offered with an old style V5 document which interestingly shows only 1 former keeper recorded.
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Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
