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Old 06-14-2011, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by rs899 View Post
Oh ,sorry. Yes, the Scimitar, I remember. That was a proper car, I suppose.

What were they thinking with the Robin?
The Robin with its three wheels got round a loop hole in British law which meant that anyone with a motorbike license could drive it. You didn't need a full car license. There was a time in the UK when bikes were more popular than they are today and were considered to be an alternative form of transport rather than just a chance to dress up in leather on a Sunday...

They did make a 4 wheeled Robin too - but it was called the kitten

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Last edited by Stretch; 06-14-2011 at 12:11 PM. Reason: Added a bit
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