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Sunday 5 December 2021

Might not work with the new Mini though

 



'I balanced a Mini on my head'


A strongman who became famous for balancing a Mini on his head has said he wants to reach 100 world records before retiring.

John Evans, 74, who started out as a labourer on building sites, added determination and willpower have got him through the challenges.

Mr Evans, from Derbyshire, said he has raised "well over £250,000 for charity" from his head-balancing act which has taken him around the world.

2 comments:

microdave said...

A stripped out Mini bodyshell, with NO engine/gearbox - that much is obvious from the balance point near the centre of the car. Evry fule nows that front engined cars like the (original) Mini have around 2/3rds of their weight on the front wheels. I can well remember (even nearly 50 years ago) where the single jacking point on each sill was...

A K Haart said...

microdave - I remember him being criticised at the time for that, but people still went to see him.