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3-wheelers.com in the media.

Various articles from the media that mention 3-wheelers.com and/or my Reliant Regal restoration book.  If you see an article in the media about this web site that is not mentioned here, then please let me know.  Click on the image for the full story.

“BBC Radio WM”

On May 29th 2008 BBC Radio WM interviewed my brother to talk about the Reliant Challenge we will be doing in June 2008 and also to talk about the 3-wheelers.com web site.

“You can rely on Reliant”

An article from the May 2008 edition of Classic Motor Monthly that features a photo of Ole Blue and Old Red.

“Attempted Robbing of a Robin Owner”

An article from the March 2008 edition of Practical Classics that features a photo of “New Blue”, my brother’s 1990 Reliant Robin LX in the help section.

“touch radio”

On January 28th 2008 Touch Radio interviewed my brother and I to talk about the Reliant Challenge we will be doing in June 2008 and also to talk about the 3-wheelers.com web site.

“Comedy Classics?”

An article from the October 2007 edition of “Practical Classics” magazine that has a main feature on 6 cars, one of which is “Ole Blue” my 1972 Reliant Regal Supervan III.

“Elvis’s rare Reliant will be star heritage day exibit”

An article in the Tamworth Herald (September 6th 2007) that talks about some of the Reliant vehicles that will be on display during the Tamworth Heritage weekend.

“What landmark would you like to greet town visitors?”

A story appeared in the Tamworth Herald (April 12th 2007) and Herald Leader (April 18th 2007) that used photos of “Ole Blue” my 1972 Reliant Regal Supervan III.

“Plastic Fantastic”

An article from the March 2007 edition of “Staffordshire Life” magazine. This article talked about 3-wheelers.com and covering 4 pages, it is the largest article on this web site to date.

“talk 107 Radio”

On March 2nd 2007, Talk107 radio phoned me to chat on air about the Reliant Regal from the Only Fools and Horses tv show that sold for £44,227 and to also chat about my Reliant.The interview was with Ian Gilmour. (No script currently available as still waiting for a copy.)

“Not Bikes, Not Cars, Not for Everyone”

An article from the “Automobiles” section of The New York Times (February 4th 2007) that talks about 3-wheelers and www.3-wheelers.com.

“”Elvis lives - in three-wheelers.

A review of the “How to restore Reliant Regal” book from the November 2006 edition of Classic Van and pick up magazine.

“Remembering the town’s heritage.”

An article in the Tamworth Times (September 7th 2006) on Tamworth’s Heritage weekend and mention of my Reliant Regal being on display.

“Treasures of the past are on show for free.”

An article in the Tamworth Herald (September 7th 2006) on Tamworth’s Heritage weekend and mention of my Reliant Regal being on display.

“How not to make a mess.”

A review of the “How to restore Reliant Regal” book from the August 2006 AUTONET DRIVE web site.

“Cool Wheels - Doing it on three wheels.”

An article from the Adelaide Daily Advertiser on the VW GX3 that mentions this web site. (July 2006)

“Propulsion - Science et technologie”

I am proud to be mentioned on the Acknowledgments page of René Doré, Raynald Doucet, Francesco Natol and Simon Proteau’s new school text book, “Propulsion - Science et technologie” published in June 2006.

“How to restore Reliant Regal”

A review of the “How to restore Reliant Regal” book from the June 2006 edition of Practical Classics magazine.

“Hyperventilating Hyperlinks”

3-wheelers.com was listed in the March 6th 2006 edition of the Autoweek magazine (US) in a list of web sites to visit.

“Reliant Owners’ Club”

An article on the Reliant Owners’ Club that also talks about the “How to restore Reliant Regal” book from the March 2006 edition of Classic Car Mart.

“How to restore Reliant Regal”

A review of the “How to restore Reliant Regal” book from the March 2006 edition of Classics Monthly magazine.

“Nieuw bij Veloce”

A review of the “How to restore Reliant Regal” book from the January 2006 edition of the Dutch magazine; British Car.

“Novel book on Reliant Regal”

An article in the Tamworth Herald (December 22nd 2005) on the “How to restore Reliant Regal” book launch at the Tamworth Information Centre .

“How to restore Reliant Regal”

After having my web site mentioned in books from various authors, I was over the moon when my own book was launched on December 17th 2005.

“Extreme Cars”

I am proud to be mentioned on the Bibliography / Acknowledgments page of Stephen Vokins’ new book, “Extreme Cars” published in December 2005.

“How to Restore Reliant Regal. Elvis Payne”

Classic Car Weekly (December 15th 2005 edition) were the first folks to provide an actual review of the book. This is it.

“A step by step guide to restoring Reliant Regals”

My Reliant Regal restoration book was pictured in the December 13th 2005 edition of the Autocar magazine along with a few words.

“Three is my magic number”

An article that appeared in the Birmingham Mail on December 10th 2005 talking about the launch of my Reliant Regal restoration book.

“A “cushty” Christmas present”

My Reliant Regal restoration book was talked about on the BBC “Top Gear” web site on 7th December 2005.

“Elvis’s Tribute To A Regal Old Friend”

An article that appeared in the Tamworth Herald on December 1st 2005 talking about the launch of my Reliant Regal restoration book.

“A Reliant Obsession”

In November 2005 my Reliant Regal restoration book was featured in an article on the BBC web site.

“Reliant Three Wheelers - Starter Classics to Consider”

An article on Reliant three wheelers as classic cars to buy that mentions this web site and Reliant Regal restoration book in the November 2005 issue of Classic Cars For Sale.

Reliant Robin fan Elvis gets publishing deal”

An article that appeared in the Tamworth Herald on June 23rd 2005 talking about my publishing deal with Veloce Publishing.

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“Karl Benz and the Single Cylinder Engine”

I am proud to be mentioned on the resources page of John Bankston’s new book, “Karl Benz and the Single Cylinder Engine” published in 2004.

“Weird Cars”

I am proud to be mentioned on the acknowledgements page of Stephen Vokins’ new book, “Weird Cars” published in November 2004.

BBC News: VW Beetle is named 'crappest car”

An article from the BBC News web site about a new book that details the “crappest” cars in Britain. A photo from this web site was used in the article. (Oct 2004)

“BBC Only Fools and Horses - The Complete Series 1 - 3”

I was pleased to help the BBC with the Reliant bios on their latest 4 DVD set of Only Fools and Horses for the American Market (Region 1) and so the DVD mentions this web site. (Oct 2003)

Tamworth’s first 3-wheeler”

 

An e-mail from this site concerning Tamworth’s first possible 3-wheeler was published in the Tamworth Herald on September 4th 2003.

”Rebel Without Applause.”

 

I am proud to be mentioned on the acknowledgements page of Dan Lockton’s new book, “Rebel without applause” published in August 2003.

”The Force” farce”.

 

An article on “Star Wars” that mentioned this web site in the June 2003 edition of Classics magazine.

”World of Minatures”.

 

An article on Micro-Commercials that acknowledges this web site in the June 2003 edition of Classic Van and Pickup magazine.

“Town’s homage to Reliant Robin three-wheelers”.

 

An article that appeared in the Tamworth Herald Leader on May 7th 2003 talking about the 200,000th hit recieved at 3-wheelers.com.

BBC Radio WM.

 

An interview with Paul Franks at BBC Radio WM concerning the 200,000th hit at 3-wheelers.com broadcast 28th April 2003.

“Reliant is an Internet smash”.

 

An article that appeared in the Tamworth Herald on April 24th 2003 talking about the 200,000th hit recieved at 3-wheelers.com.

Mrs. James O’Leary and her Three-Wheeler”

 

3-wheelers.com has appeared in a few strange places but would you believe in April 2003 it was mentioned in a cookbook to.

Channel 4 Motor web site of the week.

 

An article from the Channel 4 web site on 3-wheelers.com when it was chosen as “4CAR site of the week” in April 2003.

Inside Out (BBC-East).

 

An article on an episode of the BBC programme “Inside Out” that featured 3-wheelers and 3-wheelers.com in March 2003.

“Reliant on www.3-wheelers.com”

 

An article that features the 3-wheelers.com model in the March 2003 issue of the Model Collector magazine.

Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2003.

 

3-Wheelers.com is the only web site about 3-wheelers to be listed on the Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2003 CD / DVD.

“Elvis seen driving a Reliant?”

 

An article that featured the 3-wheelers.com model in the December 2002 issue of the Lledo Collector magazine.

Website Review: 3-Wheelers.

 

A review of this web site in the June 2002 edition of Classics magazine.

 

The Three-Wheel Persuasion.

 

An article that mentioned this web site in the June 2002 edition of Practical Classics magazine.

BBC Radio Shropshire.

 

On the 27th September 2001 this web site was featured on BBC Radio Shropshire when I was invited on air to talk about Reliant’s announcement that it was making no more 3-wheelers. No Dialogue from this interview is currently available.

Three-Wheeled Web

 

An article on this web site that was featured in the March 2001 edition of Practical Classics magazine.