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    COOKING ON GAS

    Feb 04, 2022 5 minutes
    Words; Graham Leigh
    Photos: Matt Clifford

    Thirty-Five-year-old Wolverhampton-based gas engineer, Scott Russell was generous enough to talk us through his epic build despite it being his busiest period. Scott started his driving career in a classic Mini that was engine swapped for a 1430 unit. A Vauxhall VX220, BMW 320i and Mercedes A-Class feature in his eclectic automotive history with campers also playing a leading role. Scott has previously owned a T4 and a Ford Transit Custom but has now gone full-size and is currently working on a 2017 VW Crafter for the family’s holidaying pleasure.

    Scott purchased his first Mk1 Golf back in 2013 in the shape of a 1986 GTI Cabriolet. He explained how he got the VW bug largely due to the show scene: ”I found that VW

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