The not-so-reliable Reliant Robin rolls

Submitted on 06/05/2014 by: KRAFTYSARAH
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Robins, manufactured in the U.K. for a whopping 27 years, were very popular in northern England. The cars were classified as motorcycles because they lacked a forth wheel. With this classification only a motorcycle license was needed and, as a result, registration and insurance were cheaper for working class folks. They even handled well in snow because they were so lightweight they rarely got stuck. Instead, they just glided over the tops of snow banks.

The downside of the Reliant Robin, you ask? Due to its three wheel design, the car tips over whenever it makes turns. According to enthusiasts, weighing down the passenger side with a cement block or heavy toolbox will act as a counterweight to help it from tipping. Another solution? Just drive it in a straight line!

Check out this clip from BBC's Top Gear to see the Reliant Robin roll:

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