Reliant Robin the 1970s because of good work executed by Ogle Design, (who had previously designed the Bond Bug, and Reliant Scimitar) and affordable price, considering 70 mpg and 85 mph is possible, and orders increased with the 1970s fuel crisis. The final original version of the Robin rolled off the production line in 1982, and after a number of limited editions, including the GBS and the Jubilee, it was replaced by the restyled Reliant Rialto designed by IAD in Worthing, UK. The vehicle was also produced under licence in Greece by MEBEA between 1974 and 1978, and it was manufactured in
The Red Baron (custom car) inspired a Hot Wheels car. The Red Baron (custom car) The Red Baron was a custom t-bucket hot rod built in 1969. The project was designed by Tom Daniel and built by Chuck Miller at Styline Customs. The car was inspired by a Monogram model kit that Tom Daniel had designed which was on display at the 1967 Chicago Toy Fair. Seeing the popularity of the kit, Monogram arranged to have a full-size version built. The car became a hit touring the custom car show circuit in the 1970s. It now resides at the Smith Collection Museum of American Speed