1974 RELIANT ROBIN Registration number: RUN 557NChassis number: TBCEngine number: TBCMileage: 40,980 miles recorded

Exterior: BlueInterior: Black leatherette An appealing early example of one of Britain’s most distinctive three-wheeled cars, this 1974 Reliant Robin is an increasingly uncommon sight on today’s roads. Introduced in October 1973, the Robin quickly established itself as an economical and practical alternative to the conventional family car. Manufactured by the Reliant Motor Company in Tamworth, its lightweight fibreglass body, steel chassis and distinctive three-wheel configuration made it a uniquely British proposition. As an early survivor from the model’s inaugural production period, RUN 557N is particularly noteworthy. Adding further interest to its provenance, this example was owned for many years by the late Mike Murphy, Chairman of the Reliant Owners’ Club.

In May 1998, Murphy and this vehicle joined 25 other participants in the Club’s inaugural Land’s End to John...