Today, I really got into something interesting – those old 3-wheel cars. I started digging into it this morning. First, I opened my laptop and did some general research. I mean, these things are pretty unique, right? They were all over the place in the early to mid-20th century, especially in Britain. I found out that they were kinda popular back then.
I spent a good chunk of time just browsing through old photos and articles. It’s wild to see how different they looked compared to cars today. I focused my attention on a few specific models. One that really caught my eye was the Atomette. This one was made in Cleveland Street, Wolverhampton. I looked it up and found some cool old ads for it.
Reliant Robin
Then I moved on to the Reliant Robin. Now, this one’s a bit more famous. It was made by the Reliant Motor Company in Tamworth, England. This car had a few versions – the Mk1, Mk2, and Mk3 – and they made them for like 30 years! I watched some videos of these cars in action. They looked fun, but also a bit wobbly. I learned that Reliant was a big deal in the 3-wheel car world for about 65 years. They made other models too, like the Regal and Rialto.
- Dived into the history of the Atomette, reading about its production in Wolverhampton.
- Explored the different versions of the Reliant Robin (Mk1, Mk2, Mk3).
- Watched clips from a British TV show, Mr. Bean, where a Reliant Supervan III is always getting into funny situations.
I also found some clips from a British TV show called Mr. Bean. There’s this running joke where Mr. Bean, played by Rowan Atkinson, keeps messing with a light blue 1972 Reliant Supervan III. He’s always tipping it over, crashing it, or bumping it out of parking spots. It’s hilarious!
By the end of the day, I felt like I had a pretty good grasp of these old 3-wheel cars. They’re a quirky part of car history, and it was fun to learn about them.
