The 1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE combined the performance of a sporting grand tourer with the practicality of a family estate car, creating one of Britain’s most unconventional automotive designs. Manufactured at Reliant’s Tamworth factory in Staffordshire, its distinctive fibreglass body, powerful Ford V6 engine and innovative three-door sporting estate layout appealed to motorists seeking performance, individuality and everyday versatility.

First introduced in GTE form in 1968, the Scimitar pioneered the sporting estate concept and famously earned the admiration of Princess Anne, who owned several examples. Continuously developed throughout the 1970s, it established a loyal following and remained in production until 1986, leaving a distinctive legacy in British automotive design.