“The Club for Owners and Enthusiasts of Britain’s finest specialist car manufacturer”
No 29. June 2023
The AI Reliant Robin .. for 2073
It seems these days that Generative AI is everywhere as constant floods of various AI technologies rapidly soak into every aspect of our lives, indeed, as I type this, Elvis is on his laptop working on a corporate policy for the company he works for on how Generative AI will be used within the company. Whilst there are those that think it will enhance our lives for the better, there are also those who think we are all doomed and that Terminator style androids will take over the world.
Naturally, here at the RMC, with 2023 being the 50th anniversary of the Reliant Robin, our thoughts of how Generative AI should be used were to feed it with all the key components of a Reliant Robin and ask it what would a Reliant Robin be like in 2073.
The results were somewhat interesting with renderings either having 2 wheels at the front or with the back wheel and front wheel being aligned and the third wheel in the centre somewhere, a bit like a motorcycle and sidecar layout. Strangely it offered no designs with one wheel at the front. You can see more renderings in our June 2023 magazine along with more 50th anniversary celebrations for the Robin. Please bear with us though as our June edition will be slightly delayed and is scheduled for early July.
We hope that everyone has a great Summer.
Take care,
Caroline
RMC Secretary
One of a number of Reliant Robins for 2073 created by Generative AI
A Reliant Robin called Gwen - Now Available
2023 is the 50th Anniversary of the Reliant Robin that was first introduced in 1973. With that in mind Elvis Payne has written a new humerous book entitled, A Reliant Robin called Gwen.
Everyone remembers their first true love and the feelings that it conjured up and it is said that everyone also remembers their first car, whether it made them smile or maybe even curse the day they met it. For Elvis, his first car came in the shape of a 1974 Reliant Robin that served him during his college and university days from 1991 to 1994. Over that period it carried 139 people, 6 dogs and a 1 eared cat called Beethoven. With a laughing seat and front water pistol, the Robin created more memories in its few years of ownership than most cars can create in a lifetime. This is the story of a Reliant Robin called Gwen.
Stocks on Amazon seem to be delayed at the moment with stock anticipated in 4 - 8 weeks although the book is currently available on the Lulu Press website for £10.70. For those who are quick there are also a few author signed copies still available on e-bay.
Reliant Robin heading for 300,000 miles
Graham Unwin's 1980 Reliant Robin is certainly not afraid of eating up the miles and, in 2004, it clocked up 250,000 miles since Graham's father first bought the Robin brand new in 1980. Still often used for daily commutes the mileage currently sits at 290,000 miles. Graham estimates that with the annual milage having now dropped to around 2,000 miles a year it will be around another 6 or 7 years before it clocks up its 300,000th mile ... and what an amazing achievement that will be.
You can read more about Graham and his 290,000 mile Robin in our June 2023 magazine.
RELIANT MOTOR CLUB REVIEW: No 14
We are currently compiling Reliant Motor Club Review No 14 (June 2023) which will be available early July and emailed out to members.
Amongst many other stories, our 14th edition features a 10 Question Interview with award winning automotive author Giles Chapman and all the usual articles with former Reliant employee Barry Hilton providing memories of working on the Reliant Robin assembly line. Our younger members also have made their mark with artwork from 13-year-old, Noah Stanciu from Romania in addition to an article from 12 year old, Harvey Payne.
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Remember. this is your club so if you have a story or anything you would like to share with club members via the magazine then please let us know. we would love to hear from you.
One of the key aims of the RMC is to co-exist and work alongside other clubs and so we feel compelled to also thank the Reliant Sabre and Scimitar Owners Club, the Bug Club and the Kitten Register for all their encouragement and cooperation. The RMC is also a member of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs, the Tamworth and District Civic Society, the Tamworth Heritage Trust and shares resources with the Staffordshire County Council Archives Department.
Reliant Motor Club Window Sticker
Our RMC window stickers make a great addition to any car. What better way to show your affiliation to the Reliant Motor Club.
For more information on a RMC window sticker for your car(s), please click here.
Membership Discounts:
Amongst other benefits RMC members are also eligible for the following discounts:
The perfect way to enjoy a cuppa when you have been busy in the garage or indeed to have at hand whilst browsing the RMC website.
Mugs cost £5 each plus £3 Post & Packing (for overseas orders please enquire). For more details please contact mark@reliantclub.co.uk
The Reliant Motor Company
Elvis Payne's book entitled The Reliant Motor Company has received some very positive praise for both its wide coverage of Reliant and for its historical accuracy. With a foreword by HRH The Princess Royal, this is the first book to cover the whole of Reliant, both three wheeler and four wheeler models, in a single volume. It also includes numerous projects in addition to vehicles created for the car industry in Turkey and Israel.
Click here for more info. With a RRP of £18.95 it is available at all good book shops.
We are also delighted to announce the following Reliant Specialist who support the RMC:
Reliant Partsworld UK's largest range of Reliant parts and spares.
Tel: 01543 431 941
BERRYBROOK
Specialist offering servicing, repairs and MOTs.
Tel: 01392 833301
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