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Mr. Turk,

If memory serves, that sir, is a Reliant Robin - although there are those who would argue to the death, people such as that lunatic Evon Harrison, that it is a Reliant Regal - possibly a Mk III version.

The replacement for that was the Reliant Finch, then there was the Reliant Wren, finally replaced by the acme of the marque - the Reliant Cock. The Cock had a single cylinder engine pumping out 39 horsepower.

A number of people elected to install the engine from the Cock in their 15 horsepower Robins. The were known around Britain as Reliant Cock-Robins.

The idea for the design was hatched by a bloke in the Reliant Motor Company upholstery department who thought he would go the 3 wheel Morgan one better. It did not work. He was therefore demoted to engine design.

Design inspiration for the coachwork was the open mouth and unsteady demeanor of a hatchling in its nest.


If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask.

Pat Buckley