English: 1953 Reliant Regal MK1

British Tom Lawrence Williams founded the Reliant Engineering Company in 1935, taking over manufacture of the three-wheeled Raleigh delivery van. The Regal was Reliant's first passenger car. Exported from 1952 and available on the home market the following year. It had an Austin 7 based engine, which Reliant used until the early 1960s. The Regal was advertised as Family Mororing on Three Wheels. Less tax. Less insurance. Less petrol. Up to 50mpg. Cruising speed 45mph...With good acceleration, lively handling and lightweight, aluminium body allowing road tax only £5, it was a practical alternative to the motorcycle combination. Cylinders: In-line 4 Valves: Side Capacity: 747cc Power Output: 16bhp @ 4000rpm Maximum Speed: 65mph Price New: £362 Manufacturer: Reliant Engineering Co. (Tamworth) Ltd, Tamworth, Staffordshire Owner: National Motor Museum Trust (Donated by Reliant Motor Co.)

Housing a collection of over 250 automobiles and motorcycles telling the story of motoring on the roads of Britain from the dawn of motoring to the present day, the award winning (Winner - The International Historic Motoring Awards of the Year 2012) National Motor Museum appeals to all age groups. From World Land Speed Record Breakers including Campbell’s famous Bluebird to film favourites such as the magical flying car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and rare oddities like the giant orange on wheels. Don’t miss exciting extra features such as the Motorsport Gallery, Wheels and Jack Tucker's Garage - A permanent, multi award-winning 1930's garage has been created within the Museum, complete down to the last nut and bolt and rusty drainpipe. Whilst the building is a complete fabrication, everything in it - all the fixtures, fittings, tools and ephemera - are genuine artefacts collected over a period of 25 years.