One of only three GTC V8 conversions by Rew/McLachlan, and the only manual version
Just two former registered keepers since 1982 with the current owner since 2006
Comprehensive service record with all MOT certificates from current ownership
Driven to Le Mans Classic and numerous UK classic car events
Brand-new soft top from Don Hood Trimmings included
The Appeal
Lesser-spotted than the ubiquitous GTE model of Princess Anne notoriety, the Scimitar GTC was a convertible version of Reliant's fibre-glass bodied sports car. Just 442 examples were ever made, but our example is much rarer still as one of only three GTC V8 conversions by Rew/McLachlan, and the only manual version.
The vendor tells us:
"This Reliant Scimitar GTC is no 201 and comes in Carmen Red. The car is a 2-owner car with the original owner buying the car in 1982. I purchased the car in 2006 but it needed a new clutch. I contacted Dave McLachlan who was now at High Peak Classic autos, and he fitted a new clutch for me.(See the info on the engine swap for relevancy) He remembered that he and Robin Rew had done 3 GTC conversions with V8 engines. Two with automatic gearboxes and mine was the only manual version they did.
"This is a classic grand touring convertible. It draws smiles and lots of attention whenever I drove it. Driving slowly through towns with the roof down is a constant "Morning, Nice car" comment from pedestrians. With the roof down and the wind deflector fitted, the car is a dream to drive, and for the passenger, she does not have to worry about a face full of hair blowing around. The hardtop makes it an all-year-round drive, and I have attended the RSSOC car club events all year round in the Lake District. I has taken me to Le Mans Classic and all over the UK for classic car events."
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