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  Reliant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Reliant was founded in 1935 by T L Williams to take over making the Raleigh 3 wheeler delivery van which he had designed in 1933 and Raleigh no longer wished to make.
Reliant also built a four wheeled version of the Reliant Robin called the Reliant Kitten ; the forerunner to this was the Reliant Rebel and during the 1980s a utility / pickup vehicle called the Reliant Fox (first built in Greece by MEBEA).
Reliant's own aluminium alloy engine is also used as the replacement for the Austin Seven engine by the 750 Motor Club in their Formula 750 motor sport.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Reliant   (627 words)

  
 Reliant Scimitar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scimitars are a make of British sports cars by Reliant.
Reliant's first Scimitar was a coupé based upon the styling of a Daimler SP250 prototype (renamed the SX250) and the chassis of a Reliant Sabre.
The convertible version of the Scimitar GTE was known as the GTC or SE8.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Reliant_Scimitar   (642 words)

  
 SCIMWEB.COM
Reliant made a decision in 1958 and an appointment in 1959 that were to change the company in a big way.
Indeed, her royal highness the Princess Anne was given a Reliant Scimitar by her parents for her 18th birthday, a sporting estate car model, which emerged three years later in 1968, and was exhibited at the Motor Show as the revolutionary Reliant Scimitar GTE.
Reliant’s production capacity was stretched to the limit and around this time and into the seventies the company was employing some 2,500 local personnel in almost a quarter of a million square feet of assembly space and an annual turnover of around £12m.
www.scimitarweb.com /marquehistory   (1958 words)

  
 Connections: Reliant
When Reliant took over Bond Cars in February 1969, the similarities between the two companies were clear to see: both had built their reputations with small-engined three-wheelers, before diversifying into four-wheeled sports cars in the Sixties – Reliant with the Scimitar and Bond with the Equipe.
In his final days at Reliant he was involved in the preparations for the production of the rival MCW Metrocab, which Reliant went on to build until the end of the 1980s.
The lower photograph taken by Reliant historian Dan Lockton raises some interesting questions as to whether the PR2 might have had an afterlife: "...the picture is a GRP bodyshell I photographed at Reliant at Twogates, Tamworth, in 1996.
www.austin-rover.co.uk /conreliantf.htm   (1546 words)

  
 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Stevens, an advertising copywriter from Perth in WA, had read about the Scimitar in motoring magazines and says it was high on his list, either that or a Volvo 1800 ES, "both similar types of cars", but Volvo stopped making the 1800 ES when he was in London.
He describes his "apple-green", fibreglass-bodied Scimitar, which he says is basically "a stock-standard Ford Essex", as "an interesting compromise for a car".
Reliant and Ogle Design came up with new innovative Reliant styles - Reliant produced everything from sports cars to tiny utes - and in 1964 the Reliant Scimitar GT Coupe appeared.
www.drive.com.au /editorial/article.aspx?id=9814&vf=1   (1044 words)

  
 whatclassiccar-Reliant scimitar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Reliant built the Scimitar GTE SE6 and 6a between 1975 and 1979.
The Reliant Scimitar was never a kit car and in many ways is closer to a hand built car than a mass produced car.
Reliant Scimitar replacement parts - The owner of the site is attempting to maintain lists of parts which are either a direct replacement or parts which with modification can provide a suitable alternative to, or improvement on, an original scimitar item.
www.waterexchangeuk.com /wcc/whatclassiccar-Reliantscimitar.htm   (698 words)

  
 Reliant
The Scimitar GTE (Grand Touring Escape) used a Ford 3 litre V6 engine and was the first car to have its back seats fold down separately, a technique that even today is copied by nearly all hatchback cars.
The Middlebridge Scimitar looked identical to the SE6 but had Colour co-ordinated bumpers, PAS, and the Ford 2.9 V6 injection engine that was found in the Granada and Sierra's.
The last Reliant Robin was collected by its owner on February 14th 2001 and was a first prize in a competition run by the Sun Newspaper Lazarus was to return for another year however, when B & N Plastics began making the Robin under licence from April 2001.
www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au /car_info_reliant.htm   (900 words)

  
 Classic British Sportscars Editorial   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Reliant also took an interest in the lines of the new Ogle car and soon after commissioned a design for themselves.
Reliant fortunately were at last forced to completely redesign their chassis and suspension to accommodate the four seat arrangement for the new car.
The result, the Reliant Scimitar GTE (Grand Touring Estate) was exhibited at the 1968 London Motor Show and for once the press were ecstatic.
www.ck02.freeserve.co.uk /scimitar.htm   (1429 words)

  
 Reliant Cars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It wasn't until 1956 that Reliant began using glass fibre, a skill which was to stand it in good stead for years to come.
Reliant have been a bit hit and miss with the naming of their cars.
The Reliant Scimitar appeared in 1964 as a 2.3 litre 2+2 coupe.
www.pistonheads.com /features/reliant   (907 words)

  
 McLellan's Automobile Literature :: Cars & Trucks - Reliant (Items with photos)
Tan cover, with fl frame and fl and white lettering, is art rendering showing three-quarter frontal view of the Reliant Scimitar GT coupe.
Cover is white, with fl lettering, and has photograph showing three-quarter frontal view of the Reliant Scimitar 2-Door Saloon, with discussion.
Gray folder, printed with fl ink, is composed of quotes about the Reliant Scimitar 3 Litre GT by twelve leading magazines.
www.mclellansautomotive.com /sales-lit/bymake/reliant/index.shtml   (1257 words)

  
 ScimWeb: Model Range / Reliant Sabre, Reliant Scimitar and Autcars Sabra Sports Cars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It was Reliants first step both into sports- and 4-wheeled (under their own label) cars.
The GT is also known as "Scimitar Coupe" or even the SE4 (without 'a') as "Straight-Six Coupe".
Based on the FW11 engeneering/bodywork 'package', which was supposed to be platform for a Scimitar, Anadol and a new to be introduced Saloon, at least 2 prototype with one as Scimitar seam to have been build.
www.scimweb.com /sportscars.html   (367 words)

  
 eBay Store - AJL Electronics: Classic Microcars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Reliant Scimitar SS1 logo - SS1 1600 in white
Reliant Scimitar SS1 logo - SCIMITAR - in white
Reliant Scimitar SS1 logo - SS1 1800Ti in white
stores.ebay.com /AJL-Electronics   (205 words)

  
 Publications
Reliant was known for its three-wheelers when the Israeli company Autocars chose it to build a range of fibreglass bodied cars including a sports car, the Sabra.
From the Sabra came the Reliant Sabre then the Scimitar, the GTE version of which has attained cult status among enthusiasts.
Reliant's pioneering work in setting up the Israeli, Greek and Turkish motor industries is also extensively covered.
sporting-reliants.com /publications.htm   (187 words)

  
 Scimitar Drivers' Club
The Scimitar Drivers' Club International has been running for over 12 years and during that time it has remained true to the principal that the Club will be a Non-Profit making organization run for the benefit of it's members.
The Club caters for every model of Scimitar produced, from the earliest Reliant Scimitar Coupe', GTE, GTC, Middlebridge, SS1, SST to the last Scimitar Sabres.
We have over 70 years of Scimitar experience within the members of the Committee alone.
www.scimitardriver.co.uk   (271 words)

  
 Reliant Scimitar GTE 4 pot caliper and vented disc conversion.
Reliant Scimitar GTE 4 pot caliper and vented disc conversion.
Scimitar brakes leave you wondering if it would help to just maybe stick your feet through a hole in the floor like the Anthill Mob.
I know, I know "Scimitar brakes are more than adequate" say all the purists.
www.v8church.co.uk /brakes.html   (365 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Reliant, so people say, blew it with this car.
They had the sports car market wide open but missed an opportunity to clean up by making something that was slow, ugly and badly put together.
In my opinion, Reliant made a great little sports car when it produced the SS1.
www.steele3.freeserve.co.uk /ss1.html   (354 words)

  
 Scimitar Coupe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Reliant Scimitar Coupe was introduced at the 1964 Earls Court Motorshow.
Early models used a straight Six Ford engine as used in the Zodiac, although this unit was tuned by Reliant to produce over 120BHP as opposed to the standard Ford engine which produced around 88BHP.
In 1966, the Scimitar Coupe was fitted with improved front suspension to improve handling and the straight six engine was replaced by a Ford three litre V6.
mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /myscimitar/page1.html   (175 words)

  
 Scimitardriver Product 3
The new car was actually derived from the earlier cars with the original moulds being quartered and an additional 4" added to the length with 3" added to the width.
The 3.0 litre 'Essex' engine had been the mainstay of Scimitar production, but in late 1979 Reliant introduced the final variant of the G.T.E. theme, that of the SE6b which was essentially a 6a but with 'Cologne' Ford V6 2.8 litre engine and detailed body and interior changes.
Production of the Reliant Scimitar G.T.E. ceased in November 1986, over 20 years after the company first introduced the name.
www.scimitardriver.co.uk /prod03.htm   (469 words)

  
 eBay.co.uk - scimitar, reliant, reliant scimitar, Classic Car Parts items at low prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Scorpian King Scimitar Sword Turkish Fantasy Swords 405
RELIANT SCIMITAR UPRATED RADIATOR, 5 ROW SE6 ON.
RELIANT SCIMITAR GTE 1965-75 TRACK ROD ENDS X 2.
search.ebay.co.uk /scimitar_W0QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1   (260 words)

  
 World Classic Autos / Reliant
Reliant Sabre and Scimitar Owners Club, PO Box 67, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 8QR, England, Tel: + 44 (0) 181 977 6625, Fax: + 44 (0) 181 943 9473
Reliant Scimitar and Sabre Club Holland, Langbroekerdijk 28, Driebergen, 3972 ND, The Netherlands, Tel: + 31 (0) 251 22 0875
Reliant Scimitar and Sabre Register of Australia, 57 Coach Road, Skye, South Australia, Australia, Tel: + 61 (0) 8 3322206
www.worldclassicautos.com /clfiles/clreliant.htm   (158 words)

  
 introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Reliant Scimitar GT Coupe’ is today a very rare sight on our roads, let alone at any of the Classic Car and Transport Shows that are held across the UK each Year.
Having always admired this model for many years, it was not until recently that my ambition to own a Scimitar GT Coupe’ was finally realised.
Being a site in its infancy, I hope to be able to add to its content periodically and help to display many aspects of one of Reliant’s lesser known sports cars.
www.reliant-scimitar-coupe.co.uk /introduction.htm   (399 words)

  
 Untitled Document
I recognise that Scimitars are a "Few" years old and Problems can occur due to Age, i.e.
I realise that there are a greater range of Scimitars but this information is mainly for the GTE SE5 and SE5a, my area of interest.
The problem arises that due to the age of the Scimitars sludge/gunge etc will build up in the cooling system and if this has not been addressed throughout the Life of the Car problems can occur.
www.donkennedy.co.uk /Whattolookfor.htm   (3308 words)

  
 Reliant cars - technical specifications and data for Reliant automobiles
Reliant cars - technical specifications and data for Reliant automobiles
These ads are context-sensitive - so this space would be really good to advertise your Reliant related products and services in.
Receive notification when new models are added, and the occasional interesting industry news items.
www.carfolio.com /specifications/models?man=5353   (341 words)

  
 Open Directory Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The History of Reliant - Daniel Lockton's quest to discover the truth behind the world's most innovative car manufacturers.
Reliant Archives - A collection of rare photographs, Reliant film, factory tour, Reliant scale models and local (Tamworth) newspaper cuttings of Reliant from 1935.
Reliant bygones - A personal site by an ex-employee, 1964 to 1979.
www.cs.utk.edu /~maisnam/odp/odp.php?browse=/Recreation/Autos/Makes_and_Models/Reliant   (156 words)

  
 [No title]
2004 was to make it reliable and work as good as possible.
The information on this Web Site is to try and help as many Scimitar Owners as I can but I would not want to upset anyone by using information that may be copyrighted.
I have no objection for any of the information contained within this Web Site to be used but if it is for commercial gain please ask.
www.donkennedy.co.uk   (325 words)

  
 ScimWeb: Clubs / R.S.O.C. Germany   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Founded in 1987, the Reliant Scimitar Owners Club Germany is the third largest club of Scimitar club with only a handful less members than the Dutch club, joined by owners from germany, as well as Luxemburg, Switzerland, Denmark and Austria.
About 2/3 of the members are SS1 owners, while most others drive GTE's, plus a couple of Scimitar Sabre, a Scimitar GT, a GTC and a Kitten and Robin.
The club is open to all Scimitar owners, as well as to owners of all other Reliant cars.
www.scimweb.com /clubs/rsocg/intro.html   (145 words)

  
 Reliant Scimitar GTE V8 Custom Stainless Tubular manifolds etc.
Reliant Scimitar GTE V8 Custom Stainless Tubular manifolds etc.
Get the cast iron exhaust manifolds off an old Range Rover or Land Rover V8 (well, 2 drivers side ones anyway) and you'll be able to use the original exhaust systems.
Owners of genuinely fast cars that the Scimitar could never beat often skulk quietly away in fear of embarassment.
www.v8church.co.uk /exhausts.html   (333 words)

  
 eBay.co.uk - Reliant, Classic Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles, scimitar items at low prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Reliant Large Sign for scimtar gt gte ss1 gtc robin
reliant robin spare wheel fitting kit +original packet
original reliant kitten bond bug brake 3 way brass bit
motors.listings.ebay.co.uk /Classic-Car-Parts_Reliant_W0QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQloglZ0QQsacatZ108794QQsocmdZListingItemList   (307 words)

  
 Ealees.com: Home
With the US road trip finished at the end of August, I've finally got around to completing the Epilog and updating the Links page.
I've also changed the above photos as, to help finance the second part of the road trip, both the Scimitar SE4 Coupe and the VW van were sold (thanks to my brother for sorting-out the latter).
Updates to Scimitar 'Links', and the 'SST - Enjoying' and 'SE4 Coupe' pages now have bits at the end for recent updates.
www.ealees.com   (683 words)

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