£3,920 (Est: £3,500 - £4,500)
1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto
Brightwells • UK • 29 Oct 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£3,920 (Est: £3,500 - £4,500)
1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto
UK • 29 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Scimitar GTE features a Rover V8 engine and automatic gearbox, fitted by Tinos Auto-Specialists. It has a large history file and a recently reconditioned gearbox, but the vendor is selling to make room for a new project.
Condition
6
The car description indicates that the vehicle is starting and driving, but there's wear on the exterior, interior, and/or wheels. There may be a few small dents, light paint scratches, or noticeable curb marks. Some reconditioning is required.
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22,454 miles (via 2025 MOT)
8C4618304011
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
WOA669T
1978
Auction
£3,920 (Est: £3,500 - £4,500)
1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto
Brightwells • UK • 29 Oct 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Description Rover V8 engine and automatic gearbox fitted; starting and driving while on site; large history file Launched in 1968, the Scimitar was the original ‘lifestyle estate', designed by Tom Karen of Ogle and stablemate to the Scimitar GT Coupe.
The GTE was also one of the first cars to offer split-fold rear seats (albeit pioneered by the Standard Eight back in 1953).
Following established company practice, it utilised a stiff, separate chassis to underpin its lightweight glass fibre body.
This example was registered in August 1978 and later, a Borg Warner 65 automatic gearbox connected to a Rover V8 engine was fitted by Tinos Auto- Specialists, enabling this car to keep up with all modern traffic.
Included in the sale there is a large extensive history file giving details of some of the work carried out over the years.
More recently another reconditioned gearbox was fitted, ensuring the driving experience was not interrupted on long journeys.
Currently owned by the vendor ...
Price Analysis vs Other Scimitar GTEs
£450
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,032
Median Price (Since 2020)
£19,448
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Scimitar GTE Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 3rd Feb 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
22,454 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 4th Feb 2025, 22,454 miles
Passed
On 18th May 2016, 22,168 miles
Passed
On 27th Nov 2014, 21,712 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Failed
On 27th Nov 2014, 21,712 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
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