The Revis was the creation of Reg Bicknell of Southampton, with help from John Habin, and was particularly sophisticated by the standards of one off cars. It was also highly successful, Reg being one of the men to beat in 1952. For 1953 he raced a Staride but returned to the Revis for 1954, with revised bodywork. Reg developed the car extensively over the years, moving from wishbone rear suspension to a swing axle, substituting various engines and experimenting with aerodynamics. Reg went on to be a works sports car driver for Lotus in 1956, including finishing seventh overall, and winning the 1,100 cc class, at Le Mans with Emeryson driver, Peter Jopp. The Revis one of the most raced cars and certainly the most successful special.

Reg, with the Revis in its early form, leading Don parker in the International Trophy, Goodwood, Whitsun 1952.

Goodwood Whitsun Meeting 1954.

Reg experimented with aerodynamics and the car raced in several forms including a full width nose as seen here in 1954.

and in a more conventional shape as here, at Druids Bend, Brands Hatch in 1955.

Reg in the cockpit at Brands Hatch in 1955.

All photos by Ian Frost.

Reg also constructed a 1,500cc "sports car" based around the 500 but using a Hansa-Borgward four cylinder engine and five speed gearbox.

The Revis as reviewed, in its original form, in Iota:

In January 1956, Reg offered his Revis for sale, however he appears once more in the car, at Goodwood in May of that year.