Corgi Juniors Reliant Ant ✅

The Reliant Ant TW9 was an unusual choice of model to have in the Corgi Juniors WhizzWheels range, its three wheel configuration placing it at a considerable disadvantage when racing on the track. To counteract this, a grey plastic stabiliser bumper was supplied loose with the model, and this could be clipped on to the front of the vehicle for track use. This part is often missing.

Four variants of the model were available.

1-a1 Reliant Ant (1970)

Beige with blue tinted windows, Black Whizzwheels

1-a2 Reliant Ant (1970-72)

Orange with green tinted windows, Black Whizzwheels

1-a2 Reliant Ant (1970-72)

Orange with blue tinted windows, Black WhizzWheels

1-a2 Reliant Ant (1972)

Orange with blue tinted windows, Chrome Whizzwheels
The model was in production just late enough to be fitted with the chrome WhizzWheels
(often only on rear axle)

Packaging

All models were sold in a card backed blister pack. Each card incorporated a coloured image of the vehicle which could be cut out and mounted in a special album.

Image courtesy of Vectis Auctions

Except where otherwise acknowledged,
photos in this gallery were taken by Mr Chris Took © (Model Secretary)