Highlights
- Extremely rare SE4 GT model
- Original buff logbook and large history file
- Fantastic-looking car in show-worthy condition inside and out
The Appeal
Of all the Scimitars made by Reliant, the SE4 is probably the rarest with a production run of just 300 and only a handful of known survivors.
Using a straight-six engine from the Zephyr and Zodiac, the SE4 had triple SU carburettors and was in essence as rebodied Sabre Six, with a striking GT body styled by Ogle Design.
HDB 789D began its life in Stockport as a company vehicle for Derek Warburton Motor Cycles Ltd, and was the 262nd SE4 manufactured at the Reliant factory in Tamworth. It was used for many years and then laid up, before being acquired by a private owner in Wales in 2007, when it was restored over a three-year period onto an exchange chassis, with all new suspension, a mechanical overhaul and a gel coat respray in its original Manhattan Blue. It retains its original formica dashboard and has an incredible history file, including its original buff logbook.
It's a truly lovely and very rare car, which still presents beautifully several years after its restoration and is ideal for shows and touring, with impressive performance and stunning looks.
The History and Paperwork
- UK V5C
- MOT, tax and emissions zone exempt
- Original buff logbook showing ownership from 1966 to 1974
- Additional old blue V5 registration document
- Old MOT certificates
- Folder of invoices pertaining to the car’s restoration between 2007 and 2010
- Recent receipts for work carried out by current owner
- Copy of factory workshop manual
- Copy of original owners’ handbook
- Some historic photos
The Condition
- Lovely Manhattan Blue metallic
- The vehicle has been subject to an older comprehensive restoration
- Painted wire wheels
- Replacement chassis in 2007 – still appears to be very sound
- No major marks, dents or body damage, just some very tiny paint imperfections and some microblisters on driver’s side front wing
- Chrome and trim in good order
- Black leatherette upholstery in good condition
- Original formica-finish dash
- Leather-bound two-spoke sports steering wheel
- Very good carpets, door cards and roof lining
- Clean and tidy luggage bay with spare wheel and tools
The Mechanics
- 2,553cc straight six
- Triple SU carbs
- Four-speed manual transmission with overdrive on third and fourth
- Alonox stainless steel exhaust
- Suspension fully overhauled during rebuild
- Twin batteries
- According to the vendor the car drives brilliantly, with no known faults or issues
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