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| − | '''Reliant Scimitar GTC. 1980–6 (prod. 442 approx.). 2-door convertible. F/R, 2792 cm³ (V6 OHV).''' Handsome convertible version of Scimitar GTE (SE6b) hatchback, looking different enough from its forebear and eventually outsold it in later years. [[Ford]] Köln fuel-injected engine, rather than old Essex three-litre, with back axle change to accommodate it. GRP body but on steel support; fabric roof not the most watertight. Never replaced properly at [[Reliant]], which went on to make a small Scimitar SS1, though rights for GTC (and GTE) briefly went to a company called [[Middlebridge]] in 1988, which equipped them with the newer 2·9-litre Ford V6 and built 77 examples. | + | '''Reliant Scimitar GTC. 1980–6 (prod. 442 approx.). 2-door convertible. F/R, 2792 cm³ (V6 OHV).''' Handsome convertible version of Scimitar GTE (SE6b) hatchback, looking different enough from its forebear and eventually outsold it in later years. [[Ford]] Köln fuel-injected engine, rather than old Essex three-litre, with back axle change to accommodate it. GRP body but on steel support; fabric roof not the most watertight. Never replaced properly at [[Reliant]], which went on to make a small Scimitar SS1, though rights for GTC (and GTE) went to a company called [[Middlebridge]] in 1987, which equipped them with the newer 2·9-litre Ford V6 and built 77 examples. |
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Revision as of 09:25, 19 June 2009
Reliant Scimitar GTC. 1980–6 (prod. 442 approx.). 2-door convertible. F/R, 2792 cm³ (V6 OHV). Handsome convertible version of Scimitar GTE (SE6b) hatchback, looking different enough from its forebear and eventually outsold it in later years. Ford Köln fuel-injected engine, rather than old Essex three-litre, with back axle change to accommodate it. GRP body but on steel support; fabric roof not the most watertight. Never replaced properly at Reliant, which went on to make a small Scimitar SS1, though rights for GTC (and GTE) went to a company called Middlebridge in 1987, which equipped them with the newer 2·9-litre Ford V6 and built 77 examples.
Manufacturing location: Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
Marque: Reliant
