Liège (car)

The Liege is a lightweight two-seater car. An original design by Peter Davis, inspired by the classic sporting car era of the 1950s.

A yellow Liège

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.[1] Their agility off-road led to them being used in Classic Reliability Trials 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-inch-diameter (410 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-inch (180 mm) Reliant-spec 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.

See also

References
  1. G.N. Georgano, N. (2000). Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: HMSO. ISBN 1-57958-293-1.

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