The Reliant Robin (often but incorrectly known as the Robin Reliant), is a small three-wheeled car manufactured by the Reliant Motor Company in Tamworth, England. Being a three-wheeler, the Robin can be driven on either a motorcycle or car licence in the United Kingdom.
The Robin was first manufactured in 1973 and the final original Robin rolled off the production line in 1981. The vehicle was also produced under licence in Greece by MEBEA between 1974 and 1978. In 1989, Reliant produced a new and totally revamped Robin featuring a new fibreglass body, and increased engine power. This Robin and variants of it were available until February 2001 when Reliant announced the end of production. The final sixty five Robins manufactured by Reliant were a Special Edition known as the Robin 65, featuring leather trim, walnut interior, and a numbered plaque. Manufacturing of the Robin resumed under licence by a company called B&N Plastics in April 2002, but stopped in October of the same year.
Reliant three-wheelers "enjoy" a special place in British culture, as the subject of jokes. The Reliant Robin is staple material for comedian Jasper Carrott. However, perhaps two of the best known Reliants in British comedy are actually Reliant Regal Supervans - the dirty yellow van owned by the Trotter brothers in Only Fools and Horses, and the light blue model frequently shunted off the road with disdain by Mr. Bean.[ Visit the complete Wikipedia entry for Reliant Robin ]
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