![]() The last Reliant Robin produced was given away by The Sun newspaper in a Valentine's Day competition in 2001. All 65s had gold metallic paint, red and grey leather seats, red carpets, walnut dashboards, white dials, minilite alloy wheels, premium stereo systems, electronic ignitions and gold plaques on the dashboards which were individually numbered and bore the original owner's engraved name. It was named the "Reliant Robin 65" and had a very high specification. In 2000, it was announced the final Reliant Robin would be built after 65 limited editions were made. An electric and a diesel version along with a pickup variant were conceptualised, but never made. It was the first Robin to be designed with the use of a computer. This final version was launched boasting the biggest changes since the original launch, with completely new panels and Vauxhall Corsa front lamps. The Robin received another facelift in 1999, with the design executed by Andy Plumb, chief designer at Reliant at that time. New colours such as metallic silver, British racing green, royal blue and nightfire red were used, along with a range of retro-style optional extras such as minilite alloy wheels and jaguar custom seat patterns, which then became available on all Robin models. Royale and BRG models were top of the range and cost over £9,000. As well as this, the new models joined the range with the LX, SLX, BRG, and Royale models. Reliant also started offering an unleaded engine (shown by having a green rocker cover) which features hardened exhaust valve seats. ![]() Later on in production, the Robin received new, 12 inch wheels, improved brakes (from the original mini) and an improved interior with new dials and interior trim. The Rialto continued in production alongside the new Robin until 1998 as purely a cheaper model in saloon, estate and van models also. In 1989, Reliant revived the Robin name, producing a new and totally revamped Robin featuring a new fibreglass body featuring a hatchback, with later an estate and van joining the range. It is the second-most popular fibreglass car in history after the Chevrolet Corvette, with Reliant being the second-biggest British car manufacturer for a time. It was offered in several versions (Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3) over a period of 30 years. The Reliant Robin is a small three-wheeled car produced by the Reliant Motor Company in Tamworth, England. Athens, Greece (1974–1978, under licence)Ģ½-door 3-wheel saloon with large opening rear window įMR Front-mid engine with rear-wheel driveħ48 cc and 848 cc OHV light alloy straight-4
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