Reviews
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“Andy Plumb tells the story of the design and conception of one of the most culturally important British cars ever made in this well written and presented hardback. A delightful coffee table book full of joyful facts.”
Practical Classics Magazine
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“The Reliant Robin was a brave and risky proposal to shake up the British car industry and whether you approve of it or not, it’s still a national treasure that puts a smile on people’s faces. Andy Plumb has done a wonderful job in producing a book highlighting in lavish detail the important design development of the car. The Robin might only have three wheels, but this book is very stable in terms of content and research.”
The Royal Automobile Club
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“This is probably not the most obvious candidate for Octane's Book of the Month, whether in terms of format, subject matter or style. But the team collectively reckoned it deserved the accolade...This book really scores for us however, thanks to the insight that Plumbs status accords it...With Plumb having also designed and published this book, you get the feeling that if books had a theme tune, he would have written that too and made a damned fine fist of it. Great value fun.”
Octane Magazine
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“Plumbs subtitle is Designing a Great British Underdog, and he enjoys telling us why amoung the Reliant Robin jokes (he makes plenty too) we should respect the firm's achievements- clever moulding tech, that alloy engine and more. Once the firm's designer, he has lots to show- proposals galore, many a lost scale model and dozens of cars you didn't know they'd built. And yes, he drives one. ”
MotorSport Magazine
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"A little bird told us (and it wasn’t Del Boy) that this history of the iconic plastic three-wheeler is the Crème de la Menthe of automotive literature. Written and published by Andy Plumb, who designed the final iteration of the Reliant Robin, it answers the big questions such as why is the single wheel at the front rather than at the back? A good humoured and informative award-winner."
Hagerty