Here is a news item from a British newspaper dated Friday 27 November 98
But before I reproduce it, I should tell you that a Reliant Robin is a three
wheeled British (economy) vehicle, with a very small engine, (850cc I think ?)
and a body made of Glass Reinforced Plastic.
It is 'great' in theory, but has a certain famous stability problem due to
having one wheel at the front and two at the back.(Morgan got it right, the
other way about).
These vehicles are generally regarded by most people, as objects of great
mirth, and not considered 'proper' motor cars as they can be driven on a
motorcycle licence. They are sometimes known as plastic pigs, and resemble a
certain vehicle from the 1960's 'designed' for disabled people, although those
are even more dangerous!)
No flames please from upset owners of Reliant Robins, built in Tamworth,
England with great pride, I am sure!
(Some people even race the things!!!)
Anyhow, to the story!
"Police laid spiked metal 'stinger' strips around an industrial estate in
Fleetwood, Lancashire, to puncture the (3) tyres of a runaway Reliant Robin.
Its' driver had eluded bigger police cars by driving through a small hole in
the fence."
Well, they could perhaps have told us a little more, but sadly didn't!!!
Leon
(jus' wundrin' why the English are considered slightly eccentric?)
67 Herald, (recently sold, in 9 days flat!)
63 Vitesse, (almost back together after rear suspension mods)
90 Peugeot, (non-functioning, due to mysterious electrical failure,calling
garage!)
69 GT6+, (Coming over the pond in May 99)
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