But not the Bond. You can’t run a 4 stroke engine backwards, only 2 strokes.
Tim
OT: another EV question
Jun 27, 2026
Last reply: 3 weeks ago
23 Replies
True, but I see that the Bond was fitted with various 2-stroke engines, including the one that used the Dynastart starter/dynamo, allowing it to be run in reverse.
formatting link
Apologies. Didn’t realise they were that old. Maybe mixing them up with Reliants.
Tim
I remember when I was a kid, a friend of the family had a post-war bubble car. Normally it had neutral and 4 forward speeds. If he wanted to reverse he had to turn the engine off, work a switch and then the engine started and ran backwards. Theoretically (he never used anything except 1st gear) he then had neutral and 4 reverse gears.
Join the Discussion
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Didn't find your answer?
Ask the community — no account required