hey guys
im buying my first mini clubman tomorrow.
been told its been built buy russell engineering not sure who he is.
is there anything I should look out for when buying a mini ?

Do a search! I'm pretty sure you won't be disappointed!
I'm actually quite surprised that after 58 post here on Ausmini you don't know who is he!

Cheers Shane

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If it's not a Cooper S, the mini was designed to be modified!

Website:

http://russellengineering.com.au

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only problem is the owner has no proof so I might give Russell a call to see if he knows the car

Anyone know this car or any history on it ?

Graham Russell does not often build whole cars for customers. He would most likely sub out some of the work to Mini Classic (Greg Malaure) if he did. Graham specialises in building engines and machining components thereof. He has a machine shop and engine dyno.

So knowing this, and without any receipts to prove it, it is most likely that the car you are looking at has either a Russell Engineering camshaft, modified head or whole rebuilt engine. These would be a good thing but there is no way to tell by looking at the engine in those photos.

Regardless, it looks like a pretty decent Leyland with some late model Rover seats fitted. If it runs well and there is no evidence of rust, if the price is right for you, go for it.

cheers
michael

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thanks Michael

Specs

Bare Metal respray November
brand new mini lites
hi/ low adjustable suspension
front disk brakes
worked 1100
bigger pistons
mild cam
brand new extractors and exhaust
brand new alternator
brand new starter motor

Looks familiar....ex-Canberra car?

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Not to sure its in sydney at the moment.
Ill find out more when i pick it up tonight

get rid of that POS air filter - I can just about see how dusty it is, if it doesn't have oil in it, it's completely ineffective and dust will wear the engine out in a very short time

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did I tell you that I won a trophy?

im going to go with a webber set up ASAP

I Know the Car and It Was fitted with a Graham Russell engine and head
and if it has not been changed You will find it very impressive
I have not seen the car for a couple of Years but when I last saw it
it was a clean honest car

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The Sort Of House I Lived in, Or The Kind Of Car I drove ... But The World May Be A Better Place
Because I was Once Important In The Life Of A Child"

thanks John
the owner told me to contact you about the car he told me you where the man.
Do you own Mini King ?

John Smidt is the man he is the Mini King !!!

and then some!

Good to see another Mini on the streets of the Gong soon, well done Micool

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