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Jul.30,2010Can you remember the Reliant Robin. The three wheeled car that would always grab your attention if you spotted one out on the road.
The only car which despite its size could be driven on a B1 category licence owing to having a weight below 450kg. The Reliant couls also be registered for the same road tax rate as a motorcycle bike. This gave it an edge when it came to economy over a conventional car.
The car was first produced in the town of Tamworth, England in November 1973. It was a rear wheel drive front engine car. The car was a replacement for the much more conventional Reliant Regal. The Robin was produced until 1981 when the car was restyles and renamed the Reliant Rialto. In addition to production in the UK, the Robin was produced under licence in Greece by MEBEA in 1974 to 1978 and in India by Sunrise Automotive Group. The ISAG renamed their Robin the Badal. #
The Reliant Robin has enjoyed a special place in the hearts of the British people. It has features in many films and TV shows. Most recently was an attempt by Top Gears, James May and Richard Hammond to turn a Robin into a space shuttle. In addition, the Robin has featured on shows such as Mr Bead, Absolutely Fabulous and in the Robins Van format (the Regal) in Only Fools and Horses.
The Robin was powered by a 0.75-litre straight four engine. and wasn’t particularly known for its speed. Economy was much more important to a Robin Customer. You wouldn’t want to go particularly fast in the Robin either as owing to its three wheeled design, it has tremendous body role and would sometimes even tip over.
This car will always be a British Icon. Its character was been central to its making. It will never be forget.
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