Reliant Regal - the world's best selling 3 wheeled car

[@chrispenn715]

Love how you had the car painted to match your outfit😊

[@michaelstamper5604]

Our Steph's got class and clout. Not just yer average girlie, y'know. 😄

[@chrispenn715]

@@michaelstamper5604 😂 yep - absolutely

[@paulmeester5401]

Brilliant comment 😂

[@idriveaclassic]

Hahahaha. Imagine! I colour matched off an old pic. So happy it all looked bang on in real life 😂😂😂

[@skylined5534]

​@@idriveaclassic Incredible match to your frankly on point eye shadow too!

[@allanmollison6971]

Lovely outfit Steph 😊👍

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you! Had loads of comments on it. It’s been a big hit

[@MrModelworx]

My late Grandad had one of those! He had several Reliants over the years. Love the colour coordinated outfit Steph.... Co-op blue!

[@gordy4459]

The attraction of the Reliants was being able to drive them on a full motorcycle licence....I had a MKIII Supervan for a few years in the 1970's untill I passed my car test then moved onto four wheels....

[@yesihavereadit]

Same here, I still needed loads of lessons!

[@michaelarcher6278]

My dad did the same. He only had an old "pop pop" as we called it in those days. Memories 😊

[@John-boy]

I had a Reliant van for a while around 69/70 which was an upgrade from a Lambretta as I had to drive far to work in the winter, until I was old enough to take a 4 wheel car test. Drove it up the M1 and M6 a few times. Watch out for the crosswind overtaking trucks. Could be scary. Performance was pretty lively too, even with up to 4 guys in the back😂

[@gordy4459]

@John-boy For a few months I made regular trips into Wales on the M4...Had some "interesting" trips across the Severn Bridge when it was windy!.😂😂....

[@jarthurs]

These always bring a smile to my face, my Dad had a Regal Supervan before he passed his driving test and I remember being driven around in it as a child. He bought it and it promptly broke down, the garage he bought it from wanted to charge him a small fortune to repair it and he got himself a Haynes manual and fixed it himself. That was the beginning of a 30 year career as a car mechanic. After he passed his test in 1975 he upgraded himself to a Vauxhall Viva HC.

[@cobbler40]

The resin rocket !

[@simonhayton5072]

Brilliant love x

[@josephtaylor3769]

My mate put a Honda fire blade engine in one of these, it was scary and very fast 👍

[@trevorsmith1859]

I used to own a 21e but mine didn't have those fancy door trims. In 1977 I actually went on my honeymoon in it all the way from Kent to Dorset including motorways and it was fine at 60mph though a bit noisy so I had the cassette player up loud, no radio as too much interference being glass fibre. Seeing that one brought back a lot of memorys thank you.

[@Darwinion]

Just to let you know, those "fancy" door trims are just the early fibreglass trims fitted to the pre-facelift 3/25 models. They are far superior to the later type, and this was probably Reliant trying to save money/labour on each car produced.

[@asa1973100]

That 60’s trouser suit just complements the lovely lines of that Regal so perfectly

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks!

[@ginggur17]

Lovely as always and you are looking great. Take care, thankyou. 😊

[@saxoman66]

Had a smile on my face all the time watching this Steph. Great little car and fantastic renovation done by the owner. Loving the matching trouser suit too very elegant.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you! It’s one I like wearing and I’ve finally found a car deserving of it for review.

[@grayfool]

The owner has done a fantastic job with this car. I have to say that Reliant three wheelers are not for me though. I have driven a couple in years gone by (many years, as it happens) and found them quite nerve racking in anything other than perfect conditions. Still, each to their own and many congrats to the owner for doing such a great job with this one.

[@ianbutler6246]

I have a 1969 21E, saloon myself. I drive around in And I'm in Tamworth Staffordshire. Close to where the old Reliant factory was .

[@davidviktora]

Three typical symbols of United Kingdom for me, a man born and living in the Czech Republic: London doubledeckers, black cabs and these three-wheeled tiny Reliant cars :). The Reliant can't be more british! Thanks for the review, it was a great work!

[@michaelhalsall5684]

Your outfit matches the car as usual! I always look forward to seeing your weekly car videos.

[@caw25sha]

Looks like Steph's head is levitating above the car. Spooky!

[@idriveaclassic]

Yeah I was busy so I just sent my head down to review 😉😉😉

[@simonhodgetts6530]

The little Reliant engines in these, and the later Robin, is a little jewel of a thing - they sound wonderful!

[@Phiyedough]

I don't think there is much in the way of baffles in those Reliant silencers, they are quite rorty!

[@mattw8332]

Nicely colour coordinated Steph. 🙂 This Regal looks really well done. Credit to the owner.

[@idriveaclassic]

He’s done an amazing job. Looked better on the day than I remembered, a real show stopper.

[@PeterCox-k1w]

It's a teal world, someones obsession, your correct you are a star for a day

[@dannyboy9817]

Wow! This takes me back. My dad had one of these when I was a wee boy in the 1970's. It was a similar colour to this too if somewhat less vibrant. I remember a family outing to Whitby and the car wasn't powerful enough to pull up one of the streets with us all (mum, dad & 3 kids) inside, so we all had to get out and walk while dad thrashed the nuts off the car to get up the hill. Dad later upgraded to a 2.0 litre Ford Corsair. What a contrast 😎. Happy memories.

[@Stephenb033]

That car is outstanding. I love the colour and attention to detail. Also, knockout outfit Steph.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks ❤️❤️❤️

[@bernardlison2311]

I had a Regal in 1976 and went on holiday from Hull to Blackpool but not on the motorways. On another occasion I was driving with 4 of us in the car when I hit a pot hole and the nearside rear leafspring snapped and came through the floor. Happy memories. I traded it in for a HB Viva.

[@idriveaclassic]

Bloody hellll 😂😂😂

[@romac9516]

Really makes me smile how you often match your outfit to the car, such a touch of class! As always informative and entertaining in equal measure.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you 🦚🦚🦚

[@nervo6321]

My mate Mike Robinson’s dad had a purple one of these when we were teenagers, we called it Robbos Rocket 😂

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Omg! That trouser suit 🥰😍🥰 and the colour match is perfect!!! My uncle had a Reliant - he had the Robin - brings back a lot of memories! Great video as always! ❤

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks my love. Hope you’re well xx

[@petercrosland5502]

Love the badges, they make sense whichever way up it is!

[@Al-thecarhistorian]

What a simply wonderful car! I have always been passionate about small cars, and miss them so much here In the USA. This Regal has style and poise. Thank you for taking the time to appreciate this vehicle.

[@Vince_uk]

Morning Steph, what a pristine example of what for me is an iconic vehicle and that one is fantastic. Great video as always.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks Vince x

[@stephenbedworth3404]

My dad had one in 1969 engine was bomb proof he then had a robin estate which I drove the suspension was quite hard but handled really well at speed around corners

[@marcustaylor9210]

Perfect colour match you are wearing today, Been a passenger in the late 80,s in a robin and remember the heat on my legs from the engine, I was glad to get out to be honest on 5 mile journey. Back in the 70’s I remember seeing one overturned at Honey Traffic lights in Huddersfield ,

[@ry491]

Only drive one once and that was once too often . Nice restoration though . I was nearly deaf when I reached my destination and my legs had turned to jelly with fear !

[@vobchopper]

Dad had a Super van 3, we had to put weights over the back axle to stop it skipping about 😂

[@profrumpo]

Lovely example a credit to the owner, great review and colour coordinated outfit 😊

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks. I try x

[@chrispenn715]

I think most of them had a dramatic end in banger car racing. 😂. We used to watch them at Mildenhall in Suffolk. When two cars made contact they would explode like lightbulbs. The B52 pilots flying from the local US airbase flew over the track. They must have thought the locals were mad 😂. Great to see such a lovely survivor.

[@worleypeter871]

i had a Reliant regal 3/30. i thought they were great fun to drive, you just had to know its limits. I remember driving down the M5 at 55/60 mph and lorries over taking me, as they did they seemed to suck you towards them as the car was so light.

[@vwestlife]

It looks like a grown-up Invacar -- or, I guess you could say, the Invacar was styled to look like a miniature Reliant.

[@stevedickson5853]

The Invacar is mini me 😂

[@dogmadogma5398]

Great 3 wheeler !

[@minimaxi802]

Haven't seen a Regal car on the road since about 2000, but all the Supervans I've seen except one are yellow with Del Trotter logos and kids poke fun at it, some ill educated people calling it a Robin Reliant.

[@JonCoupland]

That outfit colour match is divine!

[@idriveaclassic]

Aw Jon thank you!!!!

[@richardhaywoodh]

Stunning condition especially the bodywork, great colour coordination with your outfit

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you 🦚🦚🦚

[@gavc6442]

What a great start to my Sunday with a cup of tea watching your latest great vid. What a beautiful little car, a real head turner. You Look fab in your outfit, I love how you always dress appropriately for the vehicle your driving, it’s a really nice touch that’s so important in my opinion, finishes the whole look with the car perfectly. Thanks for all you hard work putting these together for everyone.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, means a lot x

[@markriding1267]

As a paramedic in the 80's I attended an rtc involving one of these,it had rolled and the body had literally turned into confetti and all that was recognisable was the chassis and the seats 😮

[@idriveaclassic]

That’s absolutely dreadful 😭

[@markriding1267]

​​@@idriveaclassic the driver walked away but was shaken to say the least 😮 30mph zone outside of Tranmere Rovers football club,the crumple zone is between the front and back bumper 😊 Certainly focused the driver on safe driving ..

[@KKTR3]

I rolled one and it did no damage to it

[@johnbristow8099]

My Regal Mk 5 sustained a hefty sideswipe. No damage apart from some scratches. I found the bodywork to be very tough.

[@cyborgbadger1015]

@@johnbristow8099 according to Peter Wheeler of TVR fibreglass is a fantastic energy absorber.

[@kawasaki5187]

The filming looked like The Pennines, either way another very enjoyable film, many thanks

[@idriveaclassic]

We were near hebden bridge ❤️

[@steveworth544]

What a lovely little car. Great video.....thank you.

[@stephenpoessl5464]

What a lovely job made of the car and my mate had one but it was a wreck so it's nice to see one like that

[@gerbertperson]

Absolutely fabulous video as always Steph!

[@micrashed]

I know I'd rather have a Bond than a Reliant tripod, but this is stunning. Thanks for the video Steph.

[@marcushinton772]

My Dad bought his new 65/66 ( blue) and he loved it and was really reliable putting Mums 65 Cortina mk1 to shame in winter starting. I remember how useless the door handles were to close and the smell of warm fibreglass but it was very nippy. Sadly while waiting at a roundabout a bus went into the back and ended poor Ermintrude as it was called as the chassis was beyond repair though Dad did manage to drive it home! Thanks for bringing those memories back

[@bill53uk]

I bought one but a super van after I passed my motor bike test back in the 1970's. Had some great fun from it going down the moter way and over taking the standard cars. the faces from the other drives was a picture. Greatcar

[@philipdasilva6287]

Love it. My father had a friend when I was a kid that had one of these. Remember the experience well. Even scared me at 8 years old lol. Love your matching outfit too. Great stuff

[@ovalraw]

Fantastic! My Dad had a 3/30 when I was a kid. Reliant drivers always waved at each other when passing. It was definitely not fun driving on the motorway to Butlins! 😀

[@deemdoubleu]

I remember the Reliant "wave". Funnily enough, my Mrs has an MX5, and they seem to do the same now.

[@andrewlester6517]

I think the rear window looks very similar to the Ford Anglia 105E? The way it slants inwards! Very clever and stays cleaner! I had several Anglia's. Including 2 of the earlier 100E's. Great video Steph! You're looking Fantastic! Thank you.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks Andrew! Deffo a real winner and didn’t expect to like it as much as I did. Thought I’d feel neutral, got out feeling keen and happy to recommend.

[@thedeadstig123]

Reliant actually came out with that window design before the Anglia

[@andrewlester6517]

@@thedeadstig123 That's very interesting. I never knew that. Thank you.

[@johnrose-mh5mc]

Thanks for another great video

[@adeh503]

Wow the paint job on that is stunning 👌👌

[@KKTR3]

I was sat in mine once this is 25 years ago In the village When suddenly a group of Chinese or Korean, maybe Japanese people appeared They were getting down on the floor and looking underneath and taking photographs , that was a regular occurrence, whenever it’s encountered people from the far east

[@carlleedham6256]

Nicely blended in with the car

[@stevenclarke5606]

Your a brave Lady Steph , no Euro Encap safety standards, only three wheels , no airbags or seatbelts, very scary.

[@Eltonlaleham]

You would never catch me driving a car like that Reliant Regal in ten billions years no way Jose.

[@mikewysko2268]

Excellent restoration and in a great looking color.

[@MrBrownEscort]

I love it! I grew up around Reliants, and this takes me right back! What a credit to the owner! Thanks Steph 👍

[@sietse9920]

You seem so relaxed behind the wheel. I think I would have sweaty hands and armpits driving a threewheeler…. Just looking at it freakes me out. You’re a cool chick Steph 💪🏻

[@karlos543]

That's a credit to it's owner. Excellent review👍

[@michaelgregson7808]

Loved my regal van . Had it 8 years and did 60 000 miles with no great dramas . Fix it on the side of the road a couple of times with a very basic toolkit . Reliable cheap to run went everywhere in it . Fond memories of a great little car .

[@nordicsky]

I had one, everybody laughed at it but, as somebody with a motorcycle I found it brilliant in the winter. I drove it all over the country.

[@richardedge7409]

Thanks Stephanie, started my covered motoring with a Supervan!!!! Loved it!!!!

[@anthonytallarida4192]

Fantastic video Steph and I love the way your outfit matches the colour of the car.

[@ianharrison7862]

Have fond memories of the reliant regal - my grandparents had one in green as well and used to travel a lot in it. They even had a trailer tent they used to tow with it, and travelled all over the country. Used to travel from Leeds down to Wales to visit us.

[@richardpickering630]

Had one age 16 (passed test on Lambretta) to go to college ,van type and even older shape loved it until winter when road snow covered and just two tracks where normal cars had gone before but left me with center and steering wheel in deep snow.thankyou.

[@DJWenlowe]

It's amazing, love it. It's got character by the bucket load. Thanks very much indeed for bringing this to us. People don't realise that Reliant were one of Britain's biggest manufacturers back in the day. You really do amazing work with your channel 👍👍

[@wrightonman]

FASHION ON POINT!!!!! Great vid, excellent review- I truly love your work❤

[@sonofdat]

What a mint looking car, with a very fashionable outfit to match.

[@thebigpicture-elpanorama]

I live in Bangkok, and it's very like the Tuk Tuks here. They are all 3 wheelers,

[@SuperRetroville]

Thanks for another fun review Steph. Its really interesting to compare the Regal with the other 3 wheelers you have tested. Certainly more like a car and less like a hard top go-cart than some of them! The presentation of this example is superb, its a credit to its owner.

[@RobinCapper]

Fab fashion car coordination, as always!

[@paulself8698]

Another great review, thank you.

[@michaelstamper5604]

I remember one of my Grandma and Grandad's neighbours having one, from about 1967 until the mid 70s. Only used for driving to the shops on rainy days, as far as I could tell lol. It spent most of the time parked at the kerb because they either walked or got on the train. I always loved the fact that it was so different from all the Cortinas and Austin 1100s and Hillman Imps in the rest of the street. Nice to see you and the car in matching outfits too, Missis. Xx

[@idriveaclassic]

I love stories like this xx

[@John-bv2ft]

Great little car

[@rogerking7258]

Re. your comment about more attention than an E-Type. I took my Frogeye to a (very) small classic car show which was an add-on to an air show. We had just four cars there - a Cadillac Eldorado, a Morris ten and a Regal saloon plus my Austin Healey. One car got the lion's share of the attention. The Regal! And from all age groups too. I wouldn't have been seen dead in one in the 1970s, but _now_ it seems quirky and fun.

[@James-gr5rz]

Lovely looking car, like the colour.

[@DansAm76]

Enjoyable Review. You always pick the oddballs and I love that. And Stylishly matching the car as always. Great job.

[@craiglessels5384]

That's a lovely wee car, I've never seen one in a better colour 👌

[@jaybeeff1]

Well done Steph. This brought back memories for my wife when in the late 60's, she, 2 sisters, Mum, Dad & Gran all went from Bolton to North Wales in an identical Regal. Happy days!

[@idriveaclassic]

I love that. Back when people had a bit of grit. Now people moan about driving the SUV 100 miles 😂

[@Mark_T]

I thought I recognised the car. Haven't seen anything on his channel for a while so I hope all is OK. What a credit to the owner. Lovely video :-)

[@darrenwilson8042]

I once drove a ratty old Regal van. Felt really scary as I was chronically aware of the reduced number of front wheels lol. In reality it was much safer and more stable that I though but it gnawed at my brain convincing me I was dangerous. I am sure that longer exposure would have changed my mind. The noise though with it being a van and having the engine as almost an elbow rest......... Jeez it was a raw experience I can tell you.

[@frglee]

If that was the fashion police, I reckon they'd come to give you a commendation! Matching the car colour too, really nice. 🙂

[@idriveaclassic]

Haha thank you!!!

[@antonymorris7044]

Wow you look great steph and the car .Great video

[@ThePolaroid669]

Wow, you're amazing, the car is amazing, the video is amazing! Made my Monday morning!!

[@cliveexton8993]

Totally brilliant! Not only a great car but an excellent video in all respects.

[@clarebrookes314]

That's a really nicely restored Reliant, a credit to the owner. I love the teal with red door cards. These were everywhere when I was a kid. I lived quite local to Tamworth where they made them. I used to point at them and call them boat cars. ❤

[@drstevenrey]

What a beautiful example of the breed. I am amazed. Nice work.

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

As a teenager in the 70’s I recall these cars and their owners as having a poor image, the Bond, however, seemed to be regarded as much trendier and at the age of 10 I actually yearned for one in orange.

[@gmo4250]

My mate had a bond bug, he grew to hate it. It caught fire and a friendly passing motorist stopped to put it out with an extinguisher. My mate wrestled him to the ground, and said “no, let it burn”.

[@zincpatriot7227]

Great vid as usual Steph, thanks, had 2 of these many years ago. First was a over the hill regal saloon like this, but as a motorcycle rider it was great in the crap weather, although snowy roads were a bit alarming, as your single front steering wheel was in the middle of the car, and unable to straddle the unmasked snow like the 4 wheelers, which made for and interesting control experience! The ride in the car you tested here seemed quite smooth, I remember the one I had would shudder when pulling away from stopped. Also felt all the bumps, but that was back when the roads were properly maintained, god knows what it would be like now!. Then, had a supervan for a couple of years, which was newer, and a better experience. Finally sold it to a frozen biker who was glad of it, and went to 4 wheels. Remember they were good on fuel consumption, reliable, and went really well, the biker I sold it to said it would do 70 with ease, something I never did. On the odd occasion my girlfriend drove it she seemed to think it was the same as a normal car, leading to some alarm on my part when I was a passenger, and she sped around corners, not a good idea!! She didn’t turn it over, but it was close, so I put a couple of paving slabs in the back, more for my peace of mind than hers! Happy days!

[@johnkeen2345]

What an excellent Reliant Regal the owner has. I remember the first three wheeler I drove (a Robin). The owner said: what do you think? I can only describe it as it was like doing 40 mph in an acrylic bath. Takes a bit of getting used to Steph 🙂

[@gazzertrn]

We used to have a supervan when i was a kid in the 70s , used to travel down to devon in it ,3 in the back and loads of luggage. Did motorways as well most of the 170 miles down there .Unbelievable now when i look back on it , but it went quite well .

[@idriveaclassic]

But that’s a great memory! I remember taking my ex boyfriend, brother and two bloody great sized dogs down to Cornwall on holiday. What was I thinking?! I was only in the morris minor 😂

[@terraplane49]

My Uncle Den had 2 Reliants, following on from 3 sidecar outfits, ,one like that in yellow, and a red soft top, from a bit earlier, with an Austin 7 engine, with a racing conversion, which went like the proverbial. Being a sidecar man, he knew how to corner, that is , brake in a straight line, and power through. Then hope you don't have to emergency brake. I've always had a soft spot for them.

[@stephenricketts7764]

The owner of this Regal has done a very good job in restoring it, nice colour too. You mentioned the cabin noise and it is a good point but I would suggest that if you were upgrading from a motorbike the noise factor wouldn't matter to you. Back in the day they were everywhere but now you would be hard pressed to see one in a car park. Thank you Steph for another colour matched review! 👍👍

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks Stephen! Agree on the upgrade noise wise

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Stunning looking Regal, testement to it's owner and well done on managing to co-ordinate with your matching colour scheme. As always a excellent review Steph.

[@andygreen1a]

I love the variety of your channel. Once again your outfit coordinates perfectly with the car. Coordinating your outfits to the car is a signature of yours. As usual, great research and attention to detail in your presentation. You need a programme on mainstream television. A presenter who knows what she’s talking about, who is likeable and relatable to the audience. Unlike those who do present motor shows on tv. Thanks again for a interesting Sunday morning viewing Steph, have good week.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you so much, Andy. I don’t know if I could handle the pressure of telly but never say never xx

[@andygreen1a]

@@idriveaclassic You could definitely handle it Steph, you’re a natural. Have faith in yourself. People watch your channel because of your skill, enthusiasm, attention to detail and likability. You, Matt from Furiousdriving, Ian from Hubnut and Ed from TwinCan would be amazing doing a show together. You’re all so different, but would complement each other really well. Hope you’ve had a great bank holiday weekend. Already looking forward to see what you bring us next Sunday. Take care

[@graemew7001]

I remember this particular car from the first HubNut Social at The Motorist where I had the pleasure of meeting you. It really stood out for me because of the excellent condition and the fact that it's in my favourite colour, must be fun to have a drive in although I agree, not on the motorway!!

[@idriveaclassic]

That’s the second time I saw it! I popped a note on it pre Covid. Mad how quickly time has passed.

[@graemew7001]

@@idriveaclassic I know Steph, mad isn't it? I had to look back through my photos and thats 2 years ago this month!! Thankfully my storage is dated, but I knew I'd seen that gorgeous Regal before.

[@jimmcdonald9618]

Both pleasing and frightening in equal measure,well said..Beautiful color choice i really like it. And an outfit to match well done. If i had one i wouldn't loan it to anyone. Much like i don't let anyone ride the three wheel bicycle i built for my dad. Basically if you are on a three wheel anything you've to trust that other drivers behave themselves and not do stupid things in front of you. (which they won't). A wonderful restoration on this one.. I too was smiling all the time watching this Steph. Great presentation, well done.