Tuesday 30 May 2017

Meet the Mini Robin

A nice little message from Adam Shelton came in recently. He wrote: "Hello. My father recently purchased your latest Mini book and asked me to forward to you some pictures of his mid engined Reliant Mini. It was built in 1994 with an 850 Mini engine and subframe." Thank you very much Adam. I have e-mailed you back several times, but the messages keep on bouncing. Do keep in touch though, love your dad's car!

This Reliant Robin looks totally unsuspicious. But apart from being a pick-up, it's also a Mini derivative
Picture courtesy Adam Shelton 

Rear end says 'Mini Robin' and if you look really well you will spot Mini front suspension, too
Picture courtesy Adam Shelton 

Now, when you open that rear deck, more will be revealed soon. Half of it is used as an engine bay
Picture courtesy Adam Shelton 

And it uses the power train from an 850 Mini. What a refreshing idea!
Picture courtesy Adam Shelton 

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