"...heck- those english like drive cars with 3 wheels ! so a covin should be no surprise" 
Dave - I certainly wouldn't say that Covins are
popular here - they're usually piles of s**t !
Never could understand the concept of a replica of a readily-available/accessible car - & that's from someone who's built a number of replicas (Jaguar C- & D-types, Dino-engined Lancia Stratos).