Equipment
RHD. 747/16hp, 4-speed, hood ornament.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
From the Maine Classic Car Museum Collection. An ironically named Reliant Regal, a precursor to the better known Robin. Lots of stress cracks endemic to old fiberglass cars, but several paint scrapes and scratches are there, too. Dull brightwork. Poor door fit. A little dirty underneath. The wood door panels are severely cracked. It’s cute, but it’s a little rough.
Market commentary
Available as a saloon, van, estate or pickup, Regals also came with various engines, all of them tiny. To drive one, all you needed was a motorcycle license, which in Britain was a significantly cheaper way of motoring and really the main appeal of these tripods from Reliant and others. This one has plenty of cute factor but it is a little rough, and it's hard to imagine paying any more than this result for it.