Reliant Scimitar Sabre 1800ti (1995)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Reliant Scimitar Sabre 1800 Ti from 1995 in metallic green with a beige and gray leather interior.

Highlights:

• With TÜV & registration in a very well maintained overall condition
• Expert opinion from 05/2021 with a grade of 1
• Rare intermediate model (MK 1.5), which was built from 01/1993 to 10/1993. According to the Reliant Club, only 21 of these were built, 17 of which are registered in the club. This is the first (January 1993) of a total of only two left-hand drive examples
• The only vehicle registered in Germany with individual approval!
• Produced for the Swiss market, with dual ignition and catalytic converter
• Extensive documentation is available, including individual approval, TÜV reports, vehicle presentation in the English club magazine "SLICE" from 07/08 2021
• Fair-weather vehicle (with seasonal license plate), spent the rest of the time parked in a dry garage on a lifting platform
• Tires, aluminum rims and brake system in mint condition
• Only 500 km driven since registration 05.2021 to 11.2024
• Original complete wheels and 3-spoke steering wheel are also being sold
• With as-new folding roof made of Sonnenland fabric, electric windows, radio and tarpaulin
• Note: The 3 additional instruments in the center console are not standard and were installed by the current owner of the vehicle. The 12V and USB connections in the center console armrest were also installed by the current owner.

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1995
• First registration: Italy, 05/1995
• Location: 52385 Nideggen, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: The seller assumes 2 previous owners (verifiable by documents). However, since the vehicle was built in 1993, it cannot be completely ruled out that there may not have been one or more owners between 1993 and 1995. The vehicle has been in the seller's possession since 07/2020
• Restored
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Registered (seasonal license plate 03-11)
• TÜV until 03/26
• Ready to drive immediately

Model history

The Reliant Motor Company attempted to revitalize its model portfolio in the early 1990s with the Scimitar Sabre. After Beans Industries took over the company in August 1991, the new Sabre, first shown at the 1991 Earls Court Motor Show, was given an elegant, modernized design with smoother lines, wider wheel arches and color-coordinated bumpers. The car was equipped with various engines from Ford and Nissan. However, despite the stylish redesign and improvements, Reliant was unable to compete with the competition, which ultimately marked the end of the company's sports car production.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Green Metallic
• Interior with beige and gray leather upholstery from Wolldorf
• Black soft top
• Completely repainted, the Sabre was originally red

Engine and transmission:

• 1.8-liter Nissan CA18et engine (turbo injection and dual ignition) with 135 hp
• Manual gearbox (Nissan 5-speed)
• Service and oil change carried out by the seller himself in 2024

Mileage:

• 63,534 km (read off)
• The mileage is not traceable
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, individual acceptance, expert opinion (05/2021; grade 1), vehicle presentation in the English club magazine "SLICE" from 07/08 2021

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Bodywork: good condition
• Underbody: good condition - rust-free, slightly damp with oil
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• Small crack on the left mudguard
• Paint chipping on the left door
• Scratches on both exterior mirrors
• Additional oil temperature sensor needs to be replaced
• Engine slightly damp with oil
• Opening/closing of folding headlights only manual (must be connected electrically)
• Odometer without function
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Summary

This rare Reliant Scimitar Sabre 1800 Ti from 1995 impresses in green metallic with a high-quality interior made of beige and gray leather from Wolldorf. As a rare intermediate model of the series, which was only produced from January to October 1993, this car is a real rarity - according to the Reliant Club, only 21 were built worldwide and only twice as a left-hand drive vehicle. The vehicle was originally manufactured for the Swiss market and is registered in Germany with individual approval - a unique example. The car, which was mainly parked in a dry garage on a lifting platform, has only completed around 500 kilometers since its registration in May 2021. With an as-new set of tires, alloy wheels and a well-preserved brake system, the Sabre is technically and visually in well-maintained condition.

Despite minor external defects - a crack on the left fender, paint chips and manually operated folding headlights - the Sabre impresses with its complete documentation, MOT until March 2026 and extensive history. An absolute collector's vehicle and unique specimen that is ready to conquer the roads in style.