Reliant Robin as seen on Top Gear, BBC, Disney Cars, Mr Bean, Fools and Horses

Description

1975 RELIANT ROBIN SuperVan

Thanks for visiting our listing for an often hilariously tortured piece of British motoring history.

You’ve seen Reliants on Top Gear, r. Bean and Fools and Horses on the BBC but they are nearly impossible to find in the US.

Yes, ou may have seen this Reliant Robin at Car Week in Monterey. We had a blast meeting so many nice people.

We had this car in the paddock at the Monterey Historic races serving as a shuttle along with our Reliant Regal to the delight of tons of racers and race fans.

We attended the Little Car Show in Pacific Grove, sold out affair in its sixth year, nd WON! “Most Smiles per Mile” along with a member award. We’re told this is their version of Best in Show. Wow, hat an honor.

We also attended the Concours d’LeMons. We had a great time and lots of people got to meet, it in and get photos with the Reliants. It’s the opposite of a real concours where the truly awful are the winners. Thankfully we were not called to the podium.

Rarity

This is a very early 1975 model Robin SuperVan. This is not a converted Royal Mail vehicle. It is Right Hand Drive.

Clear Title

This Robin has a clear and clean California title and registration. The current California motorcycle license plate is included.

Low Mileage

Less than 75,000 miles accumulated in the last 40 years. An average of less than 1900 miles per year, his Robin has been babied.

High optioned

748 cc 4 cylinder engine

4 Speed manual transmission operates smoothly.

Rear folding seat

Bluetooth Handsfree audio system

Original Owners Manual

Top Gear Memorabilia including the Reliant Robin Rocket

Hot Wheels Popa Wheelie die cast model

Disney Car Eyes

Complete Build Book with receipts, hotos and memorabilia.

Appreciating

Micro cars are the new collector car to have. They are fun, ttention getting crowd pleasers that are always welcome at car shows and always draw a crowd.

Dale reviewed this Reliant Robin in detail. Here are his impressions of the car and the market:

Today we are checking out a very cool 1975 Reliant Robin SuperVan. This rare car has an enthusiastic worldwide following due in part to all of the attention on the BBC shows like Top Gear and Mr. Bean.

Were not sure how many of these panel van models were produced but reportedly very few outside of the Royal Mail fleet. Equipped with the desireable folding rear seat, his van can go from light deliveries to comfortably carrying 4.5 people. Where else can 4 1/2 people, ide a motorcycle, n the rain, ithout a helmet, t 70 MPH, hile getting 70 MPG, nd not get wet?

Most collector cars are impractical to utilize as daily drivers, owever, he Reliant remains in service throughout England and India. Many of these cars have over 200,000 thousand miles on them, s their owners found them reliable, conomical, porty, nique, ractical and most of all, un to drive.

This example shows very, ery low mileage on the odometer, t just 74600 miles.

A complete restoration was begun in 2014 and completed this year.

This car features the factory Red paint. The fiberglass body was completely stripped, epaired and resprayed. After a month of curing, he car was color sanded and polished to a high lustre. She rides on factory steel wheels, ub caps and new tyres.

The interior is in superb shape. Fresh seating and carpeting and wall covering abound. A bluetooth radio is a nice touch for handsfree phone calls. RIGHT HAND DRIVE! Factory floor shifter. Original gauges in place. Trim is excellent. Fresh tune and oil change by local British shop.

This car runs, rives and stops exactly like it is supposed to do. Everything works the way it was intended by the manufacturer.

The Build book is complete with many pictures along the way, photo disc, eriod adverts, eceipts, he owner’s manual and lots of history.

If you follow the collector car market, ou know micro cars are on the rise. They are easy to own, tore, nsure and resell.

Note: This Robin has not been shot into space or tipped by Top Gear or anyone else. Read the wiki below if you believe Jeremy Clarkson was really able to tip a Robin on Top Gear. Spoiler Alert, t was …... for TV!

Want to check out the history of the Reliant Robin? Check out Wikipedia here.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliant_Robin

Check out our youtube tour here

https://youtu.be/WOZ29VKm5yY

Here’s a couple of videos from our Monterey trip

The Little Car Show

https://youtu.be/UI-q0G6Nr7I

Concours d‘LeMons

https://youtu.be/8edjg2HuUaI

Here’s a fun news piece in USA today with our Reliant Regal

http://www.usatoday.com/videos/money/cars/2015/06/06/27189129/

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Please come inspect this great car before the auction ends. We are happy to meet you and show her off. Please keep in mind that this is a used car....a 40 year old used car. It is not a concours trailer queen and will not be fresh and perfect like that new soul sucking camry your aunt betty drives. If that’s what you are after, his is not your car.

Please, o after auction games. Please have your permissions and funds in order before bidding.

Many of our auctions end early as vehicles are advertised elsewhere or offers are made for cash or trade. If something strikes your fancy, ive us a call or email before it's too late. 949-234-6353 Dale ext 207, ale@driven.co, omo ext 201, omo@driven.co

Thanks!

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Q: Just a note, ot a bad price for the quality of restoration. My 1983 robin with a 1999 body shell and almost everything custom or new under the hood would be marked at twice that. The van is rarer. Chipshopman aka chris president of the reliant robin owners club of North America Nov-19-15 A: Thanks very much Chris! We are flattered by your assessment and although we love the car, t is time to find our little renewed Robin a new nest. Thanks for the note!

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