Liège (car)
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The Liège is a lightweight two-seater car. An original design by Peter Davis, inspired by the classic sporting car era of the 1950s.
Fifty of these cars were supplied in component form between 1997 and 2007. Designed and developed from 1985 to 1996 in Bidford-on-Avon
, Warwickshire, England. Manufactured at Craycombe in Fladbury
, Worcestershire. Their agility off-road led to them being used in Classic Reliability Trial
s as organised by the Motor Cycling Club.
The Liege has a glass fibre body with an integral floor bonded in. The chassis is a simple but strong ‘A’ frame, with independent double wishbone front suspension. The live rear axle is from the Suzuki Carry
which has a 5.1-1 ratio to suit the 16 inches (406.4 mm) Liege cast aluminium wheels. Coilspring shock absorbers are used all round. The 850 cc four-cylinder aluminium engine is from a Reliant Robin
. The braking, being period, has 7 inches (17.8 cm) drums front and rear. The spare wheel mounted on the back allowed a small space in the rear for soft luggage and all-weather equipment.
There is a Liege car in the collection of the Lane Motor Museum
, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Fifty of these cars were supplied in component form between 1997 and 2007. Designed and developed from 1985 to 1996 in Bidford-on-Avon
Bidford-on-Avon
Bidford-on-Avon is a large village and civil parish in the English county of Warwickshire. In the 2001 census it had a population of 4,830.-Location:...
, Warwickshire, England. Manufactured at Craycombe in Fladbury
Fladbury
Fladbury is a traditional English village located in rural Worcestershire, England. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book, almost 1,000 years ago. It is sited on the banks of the River Avon, with many interesting and original buildings and features. Cropthorne village is on the opposite...
, Worcestershire. Their agility off-road led to them being used in Classic Reliability Trial
Classic Trials
Classic Trials are one of the oldest forms of motor sport, dating from the beginning of the 20th century. In those days, the challenge was just to make a long road journey. The three Motor Cycling Club long distance trials in the UK – the Lands End, the Exeter and the Edinburgh – date...
s as organised by the Motor Cycling Club.
The Liege has a glass fibre body with an integral floor bonded in. The chassis is a simple but strong ‘A’ frame, with independent double wishbone front suspension. The live rear axle is from the Suzuki Carry
Suzuki Carry
The Suzuki Carry is a kei truck produced by the Japanese automaker Suzuki. The microvan version was originally called the Carry van until 1982 when the van was renamed as the '...
which has a 5.1-1 ratio to suit the 16 inches (406.4 mm) Liege cast aluminium wheels. Coilspring shock absorbers are used all round. The 850 cc four-cylinder aluminium engine is from a Reliant Robin
Reliant Robin
thumb|right|250px|1975 Greek advertisement for Mebea Robin The Reliant Robin is a small three wheeled car formerly manufactured by the Reliant Motor Company in Tamworth, England...
. The braking, being period, has 7 inches (17.8 cm) drums front and rear. The spare wheel mounted on the back allowed a small space in the rear for soft luggage and all-weather equipment.
There is a Liege car in the collection of the Lane Motor Museum
Lane Motor Museum
Lane Motor Museum is located in Nashville, Tennessee and features a unique collection of mostly European automobiles.-History:The Lane Motor museum was established in 2003 by Jeff and Susan Lane and began with Jeff Lane's personal collection of 70 vehicles. The collection is housed in the former...
, in Nashville, Tennessee.