You Need This: Reliant Scimitar SS1 with the turbo Nissan engine

Paris
By Paris Van Gorder
Oct 8, 2024 | Reliant, You Need This, Reliant Scimitar

Photography Courtesy Mike O'donnell/Facebook Marketplace

The Reliant Scimitar feels like a bit of hodgepodge. Why?

Well, it’s powered by a Nissan turbocharged engine while sitting on an Elan- and Vauxhall-inspired chassis built by Lotus. Plus, it has Porsche 928-style headlights, but they’re square.

The styling came from Giovanni Michelotti. He designed around 1200 cars for a wide range of manufacturers, including Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati and Triumph.

Imported from England and accompanied by a U.S. title, this Scimitar also features a tubular monocoque design, fiberglass body and cantilever coil-over front suspension.

Find this 1988 Reliant Scimitar SS1 for sale on Facebook Marketplace with an asking price of $14,250.

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Comments
Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/8/24 3:52 p.m.

I didn't really know about the Scimitar SS1, so color me interested.

If it didn't have the CA18ET engine, though, I don't think I'd be as interested.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/8/24 4:00 p.m.

Pretty sure I drew this very car in middle school. 

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