Reliant Scimitar SE5a 5 Day Restoration (kind of!) Can I Turn The Fortunes Of This Old Car Around?

[@stephenclarke8540]

Another gem from the man who has single handedly turned bodgery into an art form

[@tastyclassics]

Finessing! 😅👍

[@tallyhorizzla3330]

I doubt they call it finessing,Up North. Lol

[@TheFusedplug]

To be fair he's not stuffing The Peckham Recorder into holes and using filler on top of putting sawdust in the gearbox

[@ukfm]

The platic Iberia airlines baggage label on the ignition key cracked me up. 80's holiday memories in Spain!

[@braxtonnelson7422]

I'm so happy that the mavens at KZbin decided that I wanted to see your channel! As an American I am fascinated by the variety of autos that you bring back to life... you have a big fan in Alabama, USA!

[@tastyclassics]

Thank you Braxton! I love watching stuff from your side of the pond too 👍

[@ChishanFipz]

That's the first time anyone has ever listened to my advice online RE: Hanging Baskets! You have made my day - Have a non-branded coffee on me.

[@tastyclassics]

Great stuff haha thank you very much I will! Glad you saw they'd been sorted!

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

It's a 20/20 spray job. Looks good from 20 feet away or from 20 mph

[@bertoltb13]

12.2k subs, well done Ben lad! Your great personality, screen presence and 2 weeks relevant work experience are bringing the crowds in.

[@MrManBuzz]

Ah now come on, be nicer than that. He's got 3 weeks work experience at least. Getting that Panhard alive again convinced me Ben has more than 2 weeks work experience 😂

[@tastyclassics]

Haha 4 weeks!

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

Thanks for fixing up the Scimitar SE-5 Smartly designed and good looking coupes are non-existent today as far as new vehicles. Brits built really good cars, that's the truth.

[@anthonysullivan3238]

Ben I followed you on your trip to Beeston Castle via google maps. Back in the day I was a pub area manager and drove those roads and lanes myself. Beautiful spot and a beautiful car in the making. Thanks for doing what you do

[@Beauloqs]

Sometimes, when its going really shit and I sort something not on the list........I add it, just to cross it straight off 😂😂

[@stuarthannay3370]

I'm so glad it's not just me.

[@Beauloqs]

@@stuarthannay3370 😂😂

[@tastyclassics]

Hahah I do the same!

[@tubecated_development]

“Could be worse.” Best one-liner for gravestone 🪦😂

[@TurboTimsWorld]

Ben don't forget to water the hanging baskets we will all remind you at every video from now on LOL!

[@tastyclassics]

Haha yes I'll need it!

[@drivewayretrocarprojects4298]

Well, I’m not getting an thing done on my projects this evening. And the kids can sort there own dinner 😂

[@tastyclassics]

🤣🤣

[@duncanpoundcake]

Mate, you're a legend. Mat Armstrong is an imposter in comparison 😅

[@cdesfusa]

Thank you good man, Personally, I wouldn't change your format (i.e., shortening). Your audience (i.e., me) enjoys the process. Isn't that what it's all about...?

[@derekcoe9633]

The Scimitar is the only one I’d keep, wanted one of these since I was a kid!

[@simonbarnwell7787]

I'd recommend checking if the fibre timing gears have been replaced with the upgraded ones , those old V6 Fords are notorious for them .

[@scottcallis3491]

I was around 7 years old when I used to see one walking to the shops with my mum in the 70's. Was brown in colour. I loved the look of it, I still do. That and a bubble car just stood out from anything else I used to see on the road. What a beauty. Thank you for saving her mate 👌

[@stever1053]

Looking good, the further you step back the better she looks, a blind man would love to see it. Just joking mate, if I lived in the UK I might even be tempted to snap it up, rip the body off rebuild chassis, rebuild motor and repaint and re-upholster.

[@PedroPlckle]

Why do I have a tear in my eye watching the final minutes of your video on one screen and the final 2 minutes of the ebay ad at £1950. Hope you got what you needed. 😪

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks mate! I hope they're going to love it, a lot of car for the money there but it'll help me get the next thing on the road definitely 👍👍

[@100SteveB]

It may have done your head in in many ways, but one thing more than anything made up for that - just remember when you first turned the key and she fired right up! That alone is reason to forgive it's other troubles. She looks grand compared to what she was, and just so great to see her running around the countryside like that. I hope she found a loving new home.

[@johnlad1481]

Nice one pal nice to see the scimitar looking better i hope she goes to a good home 👍

[@tastyclassics]

Me too, I think she will.

[@sunilphalakdhari3869]

Lovely unique car. Certainly a unique classic. But, as remember mum is always right, no matter what you doing....always take time to smell the beautiful flowers

[@astravanmk2]

Awesomeness! That V6 came back around. What a save if a classic piece of British motoring history.

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Liam!

[@ashleydavies5754]

I love watching your channel ben such a genuine guy you come across with humour and knowledge and always get the job done. It would be a pleasure to meet you one day.👌

[@focusstdave123]

Another great entertaining and informative video make sure you watch the adverts guys and don’t skip …. i heard it helps out…👍🏼

[@vlogsandstuff3159]

Reliant Scimitar looks great well done another classic saved from the scrapyard

[@roughengineering3673]

Looks good from behind a wall in the dark lol great video keep them coming

[@kevinoakes1171]

Great job Ben. She’s a rough and ready, rattly old hector but you saved her for the next owner and she looks well now. Another one saved from certain death so, a good job done. Looking forward to what’s next.

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Kevin!

[@Astra8676]

If I had the space, I would have bought it.. Job well done!!

[@stefanomastropietro9040]

Great job. A car that is ready for another owner to move it to the next level 😊

[@moran68]

Great job 👍 nice to see your family getting involved with the hanging baskets lovely family ❤️, remember to water them !

[@tastyclassics]

I will 👍❤️

[@marcs990]

@Tasty Classics Where about in the world are you, you mentioned it was a shame that you couldn’t park up by the castle during your drive out at the end of the video, which castle are you on about?? I’m in the Midlands & the footage of where you drove looked so similar, such as Hopwood near Birmingham just off the M42. Thanks so much for the video, I’ve liked & subbed. Regards, Mark.

[@geoffh2560]

Haven't seen a Scimitar on the roads for many years, really good to see this one going well again.

[@richardhaywood4123]

Large stripes are best applied with soapy water in a spray bottle,prevents bubbles,the idea was a good one.

[@maxkennedy2800]

The king of bodging, great stuff Ben

[@AshleyJohnson-j2hno]

Nice to see you sorted the hanging baskets out farmer 👩‍🌾!

[@jagvette1]

YUM YUM what a mum :) Love to see Mr bodgit and fixit in full swing.

[@franco4803]

Came for the car content and enjoyed the planting content, great video.

[@sayurikitamura7109]

I love this episode ❤ your family is so cute 😍 I have to say you completely changed my mind on reliants. I didn't really like them before, but she is beautiful!

[@tastyclassics]

Thank you!

[@leefowley4033]

When you put the lines on put water on first then squeegee it out that's how sign manufacturers do it great video by the way

[@csf6614]

Fantastic car one of my all time favourites. Thank you for all your efforts and with your channel it's really great fun. I am looking forward to seeing the next project that you hid really well on the trailer , blue and white, Vauxhall Droopsnoot, Mk1 Cava/Manta/Cheve etttte thing ....

[@tastyclassics]

Haha I didn't do a great job of hiding that did I! 😅

[@csf6614]

@@tastyclassics well if that's the worst bit of filming and editing you have done I think we can all call it a win win 🙃🙃

[@trevdean540]

Been my fav car series .Well done. Always had a soft spot for the GTE

[@blackvanandrobin6413]

The Police have been pulling loads of classics here in leicester. When i questioned them on their activities they said the number one reason for stopping cars was their poor paint. Not so with your gorgeous Scimitar !!! Well done Mate

[@markbexon5740]

Love it. My Dad had two of these and they were uber-cool at the time and they remain so today. We drove from Menton to beyond Nice and up towards Aux en Provacance before he noticed the fuel was dropping rather noticeably. When he stopped as a petrol station he spotted we had been travelling at 70 foe the whole distance in second! The car was smooth as you like....but thirsty! It was an automatic ..

[@timothyduggan2263]

I thought this wasn't out 'til Friday? Not complaining though - needed something for a Wednesday evening!

[@tastyclassics]

Thought we'd go early, the stars aligned!

[@samkirk3662]

Yep..... Capri is a beauty ❤ Dad had 2, i had a 1.6 as well but i stripped it for resto and then scrapped it because it was in pieces for years. Great times😂

[@nostreamavailable9090]

So much room for a proper engine under there, that thing needs painting dark green and a 302 putting in it .

[@nostreamavailable9090]

That’s the main grudge l have against the British motor industry, we always got the shitty end of the stick, Australia, South Africa et al got their versions of Granada’s Carlton’s senators cortinas capris asconas etc with v8’s , when we got smoky old pintos and v6’s that weren’t fit to prop the scrapyard gate open when new. Boils my piss it does mate .

[@nostreamavailable9090]

That idea with the stripe was well nifty , talk about thinking on yer toes Well done mate 👍

[@tastyclassics]

Definitely helped didn't it!

[@nostreamavailable9090]

@@tastyclassics it truly did mate yeah was pretty inspired that l thought, especially the way you went for a body colour so it looked like ghost stripes. The only other option l could think of as l was watching along was to Matte black the bonnet like a mach1 and do the headlight bezels to match , but on reflection your idea was far more sympathetic and subtle and certainly the right thing to do for that car . Good on you mate 🙏🏻

[@awalk5177]

The issue with seized wipers was common on minis. The solution is to remove the wiper blades. Disconnect the worm from the motor. Then pull the inner from the outer at the wiper motor, it should come out with a bit of twisting and pulling. Clean the worm and re- grease. Reassemble . Usually the are like new unless the cogs under the wiper spindles have worn, (floppy wiper arms) in which case, they can be rotated 180 degrees from their original positions (mark them at the point the worm comes out) and you have new teeth in the spindles operating. Only costs a bit of grease and 30 minutes of time. This is an excellent candidate for a full body of restoration, for someone who knows how strip and paint fibreglass bodies. It should restore like a new car.

[@ambivalentonion2620]

decent bit of kit that

[@tricialyn4645]

This was a beautiful video. It made me cry that you saved the nice car. Thank you for sharing.

[@krispayne729]

For a nineteen seventy zara british ford that senators are pretty cool looking car in those american style magnesium slot well cool looking rims

[@stevezephyr]

As always a great video Ben. So glad you decided to go with the Scimitar, it would have been such a waste to go for spares. You've done most of the work to get it driving, with a little more no doubt it would pass an MOT, (not sure if due to it's age it needs one, but I'd have one done just to check legal road worthiness). If I bought it, sadly I don't have the money or the room, I'd use it as a daily driver, restoring it as I go. What a grand old motor, looking forward to the next video, don't be too long 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@tastyclassics]

Cheers Steve I'm both glad and sad I can't keep it to do more on a later date but needs must! New big video out next Friday and a couple of little updates in-between I think 👍👍👍

[@matthewwiddows6319]

that really was a great video. nice that your family came down to see you, and they seemed happy to be there supporting you. good for selling the scimitar, hopefully it will either be restored or just fixed up and driven for a few more years. personally i like the format of, find a car sitting for years, wash it, get it running, basic sevice, any little jobs at a standard just to get through the mot then sell and let someone enjoy driving it.

[@kernowgirl53]

I'm so pleased to see you get her going so well! The sound of the engine reminds me of an old Ford capri 3 litre v6 my first hubby owned .love your channel! You need your other half to de-spider stuff for you, us girls aren't as scared of them lol your family are lovely and hanging baskets look great 😊

[@tastyclassics]

Thank you! and yes when I finally find one brave enough to tie me down I'll ask her! 😅

[@Andy-sh9eq]

Scimitar is looking good well done keeping it going, can't wait to see the mk1 cavalier.....or is it a chevette saloon

[@neill4133]

I can't believe how well the lacquer has made the paint shine! Love the videos and the banter, keep it up!

[@tastyclassics]

I was just as surprised as you! A good buff and polish and it'd look even better

[@neill4133]

@@tastyclassics Bit of elbow grease and swearing normally does the trick! What about finding an old Allegro or Maxi? 😄

[@PedroPlckle]

Yep. Just as I'd hoped. I had a Talbot Horizon 1.3LS once. Believe me, at 17 years of age when all your mates have got MK2 Escorts and Sierra 2.0GTSs, you get quite a lot of stick - until you tighten your ohv valve clearances down spec about 40% and get a right load more horsepower! (as long as engine's hot or just reasonable guess, if not) Don't forget, with an ohv, you have twice as much clattering force due to effectively double clearances - one for the crank to pushrod, and one at the pushrod to rocker - than an ohc engine. So, rest on those feeler blades a bit more than you do with an overhead camshaft engine!!! Trust me, it's safe as long as you don't overdo it! My Talbot was absolutely beautiful and I wish I still had it now! Looks like it's just been hammered wider, that No.1 (2?) pot... Magic worked again! 🙂

[@richardjohnson3463]

Just finished watching this last episode on the Scimitar . Brilliant viewing Ben. Enjoying this series of old car restorations/revives. Best thing on KZbin for me currently 👍👏. Your success is well deserved. Keep them coming

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Richard! I'm enjoying it so I'll keep them coming 👍

[@Dino_Dad.]

It's good to see an honest rescue where you say ground up resto for someone else . Which it is worth doing for an enthusiast. I would have black plasti dipped the bonnet as I did to my triumph 2500 to cover a few scars. Still going through your channel playlists🤘🦖

[@kwoody4568]

Enjoying your KZbin videos keep it up thanks very much

[@ched999uk]

Well done for getting the SE5A back on the road. I used to have a metallic purple one with gold 5 spoke revolution wheels!

[@SoundsVintage]

Great entertainment. Your honest assessment said it all. I hope you find that brave new owner.

[@hectorpascal]

Hmmmmm.. a car I have NEVER liked, but can't say why! Obviously my uneasy feelings were correct!😕

[@ianmcnicol8678]

Well done on a great job, great to see someone so honest and likeable. I’ve just been gifted a 1972 scimitar that’s been stood for 10 years or so. Wish me luck, on the plus side I’ve got welding and bodywork experience 👍

[@iestynrlloyd]

Another fabulous feature film! I really enjoy watching all your videos especially these longer films! The Scimitar looks lovely & I can’t wait to watch the Panhard!! Keep up the great work!!

[@tastyclassics]

Thank you Lestyn! I love the longer videos too, much better having a proper ending 👍

[@skozra]

Damn I love this channel !!!!

[@tastyclassics]

Haha cheers mate very much appreciated!

[@georgesharman9891]

Great videos Ben , looking forward to the next reserection

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks George!

[@BlurrryPhace]

Really wish we got these kinds of cars on my side of the tracks! Glad you ended up in my feed. New Fan from Canada!

[@roiberadcnoic5862]

It's so sad that they don't make them old cars anymore 😢 great video ❤

[@martinhobson3545]

Really enjoyed this one…. And I’m surprised how you’ve turned it around on a budget. Just shows you can own a classic, enjoy it and be affordable… even more relevant at the moment

[@willcarter001]

Better than wheeler dealers! Great channel

[@raymondpearce5245]

A great job well done love the video

[@tonyashby9287]

Great to see it back on the road you did a really good job. i would love to have one

[@tastyclassics]

Thank Tony!

[@andicog]

Love the V6 Essex, owned a few 3.0 Capri's, the starter motors distinctive noise takes me right back to the first ride in my dad's 72 3000E. You'd think Scimitar prices would be higher when you look at the rise of 3.0 Capri's.

[@tastyclassics]

It is surprising the Scimitars are very well put together cars, one day I'd love to do a Capri for the channel but even the ones in hedges are mega money !

[@andicog]

@@tastyclassics come back to the late 80's with me, a nice 3.0S was £800 and the Autotrader was full of them. Now I can buy a decent Porsche Cayman for less than a 3.0 Capri.

[@NuttyAboutOldMGCars]

Your family are wonderful

[@worldofrandometry6912]

I always loved the look of those things. Brilliant job. Entertaining too. Tasty Classics meets Gardeners' World.

[@SimonHarvey-i4z]

I used to work on one of these in my teens wen me and my dad ran a garage together used to love the ford v6 but hated doing the tappets on it but u either love or h8 the scimitar good job

[@thomaspenman4101]

I love the way you explain what your doing ben am glad i found your channel i used to love buying the old cars from the 70s i once bought a mk.10 jaguar i got it for £40.the hydraulics needed to be sorted my friend done that for me ❤

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

You are wicked smart to know when to stop the process of restoring the SE5 Scimitar. It is in fact, running and driving, the next person can continue the repair/restoration process. This car would be a great candidate for a period, say 1970's movie/TV show running and driving prop, etc, etc. Example; Dr. Who, the Moody Blues, The Avengers, Man from UNCLE, Top Gear, Wheeler Dealers, James Bond, etc.

[@franksmith4254]

Great friday night viewing, I love a Scimitar. I don't live far and i'm looking on ebay and i've been on the Gin and some Cider lord help me.

[@jockeshobbymeck]

wow! beautiful car and very well done work getting it out on the streets again! i have to say that i have enjoyed this 2 hour video. Yes, i saw the full video =) im looking forward to the next project! // a swedish wierd car entusiast =)

[@tastyclassics]

Thank you ! All the time in the world for weird Swedish cars 👍👍👍

[@jockeshobbymeck]

@@tastyclassics yeah! But i have some French wierd cars aswell. Simca 1508 GT, Renault 18 diesel stationwagon. 1 of 6 left in Sweden. and som other project cars 😂

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

Yes, I concur, perhaps a 1980's era 900 Saab Turbo coupe. Now that would be tastee-kool!!

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

Maybe in the future you could do a "will it run and drive" on a Lotus from 1980- through 1989. That would be cool to watch. We don't see those much anymore in the States. Okay, hope to see one.

[@gordon7443]

great channel practical mechanics and gardening today

[@andrewmcewan8081]

i had a trashed 85 alpine gta that never had windscreen wipers , i just used raineze all the time never had a problem

[@narrowbeamdaydream]

Well done Ben you belong to the same school of restoration as me - get it on the road and presentable then drive it. The son in law of the chap who lived opposite us when I was a kid back in the 60's, bought a new one of these. iirc you could buy it with sheepskin seat covers. I was always envious of it when he brought it round. Then in 1971 he swapped it for one of the last Morris Minor Countryman built! Must have noticed a big difference in the performance! I wonder which would be worth the most today?

[@Tufferss]

Early upload… what a way to spend a Wednesday evening! Love your videos mate

[@tastyclassics]

Cheers mate!

[@Tufferss]

@@tastyclassics also the longer videos are awesome keep it up man

[@jimdocherty3454]

Sad to see the Scimitar go! Onto the next... Lovely little drive around Cheshire though, worth watching every second. So, what now? 🤓

[@michaellawrenson6329]

your content what you put on KZbin about cars is very interesting and very detailed and you can learn a lot of the way you explain things how to do cars could you watch you for hours and hours and hours and I think somebody like you can bring all cars back to life he's very interesting I think a lot more people should do it and respect to the older cars like you do and I'm the same as you and I like the Austin ambassador because my dad had not Austin ambassador the same was one you put on you did on KZbin watch you restored very good and row interested Michael Sydney lawrenceon😎

[@daveanderson70]

What a fantastic job. These are lovely cars and I’m glad you’ve done so much to this.

[@ferrochinabisleri1587]

At least no rust issues on that fiber glass body...

[@malcolmaston3547]

Epic video Ben, had everything from go faster stripes to horticultural. Looking forward to the exotic Panhard, keep it up mate!

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Malcolm the hanging baskets did it for me! 😅

[@willo2512]

Loved this Its something i've wanted to do for years, but have never got back Did a few mini's years ago, early 80's, but never got to do any more. I had a 3 litre granada ghia years ago, and always wanted a ghia coupe Maybe a suggestion for you, granada 3.0 ghia coupe, that would be nice Love the videos

[@molsky13]

Love the seat of the pants resto a bit of diag might be less frustrating than the parts cannon☺

[@cavegod1]

Looking forward to the Cavalier!!

[@michaelvincent1425]

Being colour blind, those red stripes are the best modification I've never seen😎

[@scottb926]

Ohhh caught a little glimpse at 1:04!!

[@andysimpson8974]

Cheshire's Vice Grip Garage! Well done!

[@bobroberts6155]

I had to stop watching VGG as his humour was too repetitive and starting to grate. A good example of engaging with viewers is Mustie 1 who fixes up all kinds of motorised junk on his channel.

[@andysimpson8974]

@@bobroberts6155 I'll check it out 👍

[@jamesrogers9801]

Loved your video, your videos are always funny, but yet informative to watch and I love the fact that you don't choose the common cars that people would normally opt for but you choose the little more obscure ones. Love your work and carry on with your excellent chanel.

[@ceejaywilson1671]

Think I spotted the new motor. Very nice!