A nice little message from Adam Shelton came in recently. He writes: "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 being bounced. Do keep in touch though!
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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
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And it uses the power train from an 850 Mini. What a refreshing idea!
Picture courtesy Adam Shelton