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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