How to restore: Reliant Regal (1962-1973) - Your step-by-step colour illustrated guide to body, trim & mechanical restoration (Enthusiast's Restoration Manual)
This illustrated guide provides a comprehensive overview of buying and restoring a Reliant Regal 3/25 or 3/30. It offers practical advice on finding a suitable vehicle for restoration and includes a detailed, step-by-step process for dismantling and restoring the body, chassis, electrics, and engine to original condition.
Written by an experienced Reliant owner and active member of the Reliant Owners Club, this book provides hands-on insights into every aspect of the restoration process.
The Reliant Regal remains a unique and collectible British vehicle, with growing popularity due to its role in the BBC comedy "Only Fools and Horses". This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to restore their own Regal.
Models Covered:
- Reliant Regal 3/25 (1962-1967): Saloon, Van, Super Saloon, Supervan, Deluxe Super Saloon, 21E, Supervan II, 16cwt Pickup (600 cc)
- Reliant Regal 3/30 (1968-1969): Saloon, 21E Saloon, Supervan III, 21E Supervan III (700 cc)
- Related Vehicles: Mechanical information also applies to the 1970 Bond Bug 700 (700 cc), 1972 Bond Bug 700ES (750 cc), and 1973 Reliant Robin (750 cc).

This book features:
- Restoration Guide for the Reliant Regal 3/25 & 3/30
- What to look for when buying a Regal and how to test
- A detailed look at each model and their differences
- Complete restoration from the ground up
- Unique photos of every stage of restoration
- How to repair a gelcoat on fiberglass bodies
- Step by step instructions for each task
- Written with hands on experience and details problems
- Alternative spare parts list detailing necessary parts from other marques
- The mechanics section can be used by Bond Bug owners
- Does not cover Reliant Robin, Rebel or Scimitar.

Product details
Author: | Elvis Payne |
Details: | 208 pages, 27 x 21 x 2 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.79 in, paperback |
Illustrations: | numerous colour photos |
Publisher: | Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017) |
Series: | Enthusiast's Restoration Manual |
ISBN: | 9781787112513 |