The lineage included the Scimitar SS1 (1984-1990), Scimitar SST (1990-1992), and Scimitar Sabre (1992-1995). Reliant produced 14,243 Scimitar GTE cars from 1968 to 1986.

The Scimitar story began in 1964 with the coupé-shaped GT, designed by Ogle and initially built on a Reliant Sabre chassis with a Ford 2.6-litre straight-six. After 296 were made, the Essex 3.0 ...