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Reliant Scimitar GTE and GTC

Ogle Design had exhibited an Ogle Design GTS Estate at the 1965 London Motor Show as a study with Triplex Windscreens. Reliant's Ray Wiggin then asked Tom Karen of Ogle to work this GTS concept up into a production model and in 1968 the Reliant Scimitar GTE was exhibited at the London Motor Show. The Scimitar was given a new chassis and improved suspension, but retained the Essex 2994cc V6 engine from Ford. There was an upgrade to the GTE in 1972 and slightly more power. Princess Anne was given a Reliant Scimitar GTE in 1970 for her 20th birthday and went on to own 9 GTEs in total. From 1975 to 1986 the new SE6 GTE was produced, having a 4inch longer wheelbase and being 3inches wider. From 1980 the GTE used the 2792cc V6 'Cologne' engine from Ford as the Essex had gone out of production. In 1980 Reliant launched the Scimitar GTC which was an open top version of the GTE SE6. This SE8 model had been commissioned from Tom Karen at Ogle Design from 1977, and 442 were sold before production ended in 1986.

Reliant Scimitar GTE SE6B 1981 - badge	Reliant Scimitar SE8 GTC - badge on bootlid.	Reliant Scimitar GTE (SE5a). The Essex V6 was returned to give an extra 7bhp for the SE5a	Reliant Scimitar GTE (SE6). Launched in 1975 the SE6 was 3inches wider and 4inches longer. But the softer suspension was disliked, and in 1976 it was revised as the SE6a	Reliant Scimitar GTE SE6B 1981. The SE6B was given the Ford 'Cologne' 2792cc V6 from 1979 as the 'Essex' V6 had gone out of production.
Reliant Scimitar GTE (SE5). The Scimitar SE4a/b/c was initially supplemented and then replaced by the Ogle Design (Tom Karen) GTE which was given the Reliant code 'SE5'.	Reliant Scimitar GTE (SE5). The hatchback GTE, by Tom Karen of Ogle Design opened up a new genre for cars; the sporting estate.	Reliant Scimitar GTE (SE5a). The SE5a benefitted from slight retuning of the V6 engine, and slight restyling which included shield badges on the front wings	Reliant Scimitar GTE (SE6). Launched in 1975 the SE6 was 3inches wider and 4inches longer. But the softer suspension was disliked, and in 1976 it was revised as the SE6a	Reliant Scimitar GTE (SE6a). The SE6 was revised for 1976 after the new GTE was criticised. Modifications for the SE6a included suspension and brakes.
Reliant Scimitar GTE SE6B 1981. The SE6B was given the Ford 'Cologne' 2792cc V6 from 1979 as the 'Essex' V6 had gone out of production.	Reliant Scimitar GTE SE6B 1981. The SE6B was given a mild makeover at the same time as the Essex V6 was changed for the Cologne V6.	Reliant Scimitar SE8 GTC. Launched in 1980, Tom Karen of Ogle Design began work on the GTC in 1977	Reliant Scimitar SE8 GTC. Tom Karen of Ogle Design was able to remove the rear of the SE6 GTE and create the convertible, giving it a T-bar across the b-pillars for rigidity; in any case the GTE was mounted on a separate chassis. A Triumph Stag hood was adapted for the GTC	Reliant Scimitar GTE (SE5a). The Essex V6 was returned to give an extra 7bhp, and there was minor restyling to the front, and to the taillights. 'Scimitar' badges were fixed to the front wings.

Reliant Scimitar GTE SE6a. Longer the SE4 GTE and wider, but less sporting.

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