£2,959 (Est: £1,900 - £2,500)
Reliant Scimitar SS1 1985
SWVA • UK • 27 Apr 2018
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£2,959 (Est: £1,900 - £2,500)
Reliant Scimitar SS1 1985
UK • 27 Apr 2018
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Scimitar SS1, designed by Giovanni Michelotti, boasts exceptionally low mileage (16,450 miles) and only two previous owners. Despite the unfortunate loss of its history, its rare hardtop and overall condition make it a potentially appealing and affordable classic sports convertible.
Condition
7
The listing mentions that the vehicle has low mileage and only two owners, suggesting it has been well-maintained. The auctioneer notes that it's in good condition for its age, with the only significant drawback being the lost history.
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16,450 miles
C102WNX
United Kingdom
SCD210181FJ000671
1985
Auction
£2,959 (Est: £1,900 - £2,500)
Reliant Scimitar SS1 1985
SWVA • UK • 27 Apr 2018
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
The Scimitar as the very last production car designed by Giovanni Michelotti, also famed for designs of Ferrari, Lancia and Maserati.
A total of just 1507 were produced between 1984 and 1990.
This vehicle has had just 2 owners from new, the first who purchased the car new in October 1985 and sold it when retiring in 2017.
The odometer is showing just 16,450 miles from new, which it is believed is genuine, however the history was unfortunately lost.
Powered by a 1296cc Ford CVH unit and sharing many components with production cars of that day such as Austin- Rover.
The SS1 is one of the most affordable small sports convertibles on the market today with low running costs and readily available parts.
Possibly the only remaining SS1 showing such low mileage and complete with rare hardtop.
Does not come with a hood.
Auctioneers notes: A quirky car not without appeal.
How many can you find in this condition? What a shame the history has got lost.
These are quick little cars capable...
Price Analysis vs Other Scimitar SS1s
£1,270
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,906
Median Price (Since 2020)
£6,050
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Scimitar SS1 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 20th Aug 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
17,537 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 9th Aug 2025, 17,537 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn
Passed
On 21st Aug 2024, 16,342 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On 8th May 2024, 16,335 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
- Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower out rigger corroded/holed
Passed
On 24th Jun 2017, 16,179 miles
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