Liege- 2001

This tiny traditional-style sports car was conceived mainly with British Trials racing in mind. Trials racing is a popular motor sport in Great Britain which entails vehicles traveling up a steep hill with a challenging course layout to see who can go the farthest distance. As such, the Liège is a very simple, very lightweight (895 pounds) car with high ground clearance and 16″ wheels. The simple chassis uses front swing axles, a live rear axle and a reliant engine. A Liège can be purchased as a complete car or a kit. This car is kit number 43. After seeing a Liège in England, Lane Motor Museum purchased a kit. The company put us in touch with an independent builder–Malcolm Curnow. The builder purchased a Reliant Kitten to use as the donor car for the motor, transmission, brake system, steering wheel, and gauges. The car was assembled in Great Britain before it was shipped to Lane Motor Museum.