Strange Estate: 1969 Reliant Scimitar GTE

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Everyone associates the Reliant marque with the suicide machine that has three wheels and a penchant for presenting belly, but Reliant (which somehow missed being lumped into the titanic train wreck known as British Leyland (Austin, Land Rover, Leyland, MG, Jaguar, Mini, Morris, Rover, & Triumph)) built cars that could be driven around a corner without tipping…but expect some challenges with parts availability and general reliability. Find this 1969 Reliant Scimitar GTE here on eBay bidding for $3950 with a few hours to go, located in Yreka, CA via craigslist. Tip from ME.


From the seller:

Item specifics

Condition: Used Year: 1969

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 450665 Mileage: 29939

Number of Cylinders: 6 Model:

GTE SE5 Sporting Estate

Drive Side: Right-hand drive Transmission: Manual

Disability Equipped: No For Sale By: Private Seller

Power Options: — Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Sub Model: Scimitar GTE SE5 Fuel Type: Gasoline

Interior Color: Black Exterior Color: Red

Drive Type: RWD Trim: —

Vehicle Title: Clean Options: —

Body Type: Station Wagon Make: Reliant

Engine: 3.0 V-6

Here is something you dont often see in the States. NO RESERVE! 1969 Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5. 3.0 Litre English Ford V-6, 4 speed manual Transmission. This is a project car, needing restoration. Engine turns freely with key. Two door Sporting Estate wagon. Tube headers, RH drive, Fiberglass body. Rare, interesting and innovative for it’s day. Stored for several years. Will need diagnostic work, repair and restoration. Front seats and rims are not stock. Rear hatch window broken, other glass good. Body has some damage, stress cracks. Air Cleaner missing. A lot of the interior is usable, note how nice the gauges are. Letters are still quite white. Note photos of frame, steering, and suspension. Does not appear to be much corrosion compared to many of these cars. Car is sold As is, Where is in all regards. Thank you for considering this very cool and unusual project. Please give it a good home. 

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