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I have a terrible confession to make. I'm probably going to buy a car unseen 🫣 I know it's a terrible idea, but there are so few cars around my area. I show my cars, and have been on the lookout to speak to some 7 owners and have a go at having a sit in some cars. However, there's been a bit of a drought of them lately. I'm 6'1" but I'm comfortable in quite a tight driving position. I seem to fit in things that my similarly sized friends don't. For example I don't adjust the seat from my wife's driving position when driving her car. She's about 5'8". Has anyone else bought a car based on pictures alone? The seller of the car I'm looking at has provided me with a fantastic selection of really detailed photos.

Some great advice there, thanks!

Bump - still available going in FB marketplace next week

I was fascinated to learn that Q plates have such lenient emissions regulations. Straight pipes anyone? I had previously been put off by never getting Tax or MOT exemption, but that was before I understood more about what Q plates actually were. I learnt the hard way a couple of weeks ago how vulnerable you can be in a small car. My previous weekend car was a Honda Beat. An inexperienced driver pulled out of a junction onto a main road without looking. I got the anchors on immediately, but it was still a major impact. I was lucky that the Beat is mid engined, the front was completely flattened, however the passenger compartment held up well for a 30 year old car weighing well under a tonne. The car i had before that was a classic mini with a supercharged 1380cc. It was sketchy as f*** to be honest. It only did 12mpg so I had to carry quite a bit of fuel in the cabin, what with the thimble sized fuel tank. The power overwhelmed every other aspect of the car. As you can imagine, it was equally amazing and terrible.

Hi Gary, all working now as it should, I suppose the only way to test it to drive with someone to check speeds. I did have to laugh expecting to find a load of switches inside the speedo after spending 1/2 hour removing it, to find None!! I will be back posting in the group soon. Thanks for all your help Gary.

Which type are you looking for? Westfield have done three different over the years to my knowledge.

Wanted a pair front indicator pods / lights , as fitted to nose ,

I have a challenger and am interested to know if anyone knows where or who has a replacement visor for sale preferably tinted ? Many thanks

Hi Callum Good choice - Westfield with a Redtop. I'm definitely biased by my own wonderful experience with that combination. Here's an obvious one that's been discussed on here before, but not mentioned in this thread: - if you are not average size - in either direction - then try many cars. It's most likely that one will fit, even if on paper it should have been the same as one that didn't fit. Lots of variations in the build. - I've done this one wrong: get it insured at an agreed value - well above what you paid to allow for the sizeable repair costs of bodywork to avoid a write off - get a ride or even a drive in one. I was hooked ever since, but I know of people who are spooked by how low, light, nimble, raw it is. - as with all (performance) cars: no need to chase amazing power figures when you then end up never really opening up due to modern traffic/driving etiquette. It is far more fascinating to really put the power down and let it fly - without entering crazy speed levels Probably more that'll come to my mind, but that's it for now.

Don't be put off by a Q plate either - it can be so much easier at MOT time regarding emissions... A Red Top will give plenty of options performance wise, feel pretty quick as standard anyhow. Biggest thing IMO to be aware of is how vulnerable you are, especially as the general standard of driving is so poor nowadays. You really need to drive defensively when in traffic - more like being a biker... Payback is in spades though - miles more bang per buck in a seven type car than super cars costing 10-20 as much - at least in smiles per mile. Remember, whilst sat in your seat, you could touch the road surface with your hand. This multiplies the driving experience and makes you feel as though you are going twice as fast as you are...

I resent that comment - mine is most definitely a GRP-top 😁 can’t comment on Andy Crow’s new toy though 😎

10k will get you a lovely westy, it's what mine cost me and it's a factory built car on an age related plate (not Q) zetec engine on throttle bodies and less than 12k miles when I bought it, it's a cracker. Best wishes for your search, it will be fun !

This is important! Make sure that the car that you are looking at is registered properly. In my opinion, it's the first question that you should ask.

Westfield hood For widebody Biscuit colour The front plastic mounting trim is broke as always Needs good clean but looks to me like its never been used but its been stored for a number of years so lets say its used Doors for widebody Biscuit colour These look used These are genuine westfield but split into half doors ive never seen a pair like these before . Hood frame is galved not black powder coated £350 collection only !

Welcome! Some great points made already, the comment about you’re buying the builder/previous owner as much as the actual car is so very true! Try and soak up, via the forum, social media etc, as much info as you can about the brands of car you’re interested in; in particular, build threads are typically great for really getting to know a marque up close and personal, and seeing how builders achieve things. It helps hugely when it comes to looking at cars for sale, as you already have some familiarity. Choosing a spec that you want is tricky, sometimes it’s easier to put a list together, first must haves - the deal breakers if the car doesn’t have them, then the “would likes”, this can include things you could add later, given the right car comes up with your must haves. However, most “upgrades” on these sorts of car don’t necessarily add much value to the base price, but some do make it much more desirable. So it’s rare to get anything like the individual cost of the upgrade back at selling time. Be aware of this, and be aware that it might cost more than you think to change certain things. The big ones in this category are bodywork and engines. It’s been a rule of thumb for instance, for years, that an engine swap - to a different brand or model of engine, will cost the typical owner, doing as much as they can themselves, around £2/2500 on top of the price of the new engine! Likewise, if changing bodywork, new parts are very expensive, and even if you go for second hand, and refurb. them yourself, if you have to get them resprayed to all match, you may pay any where from £2000 upwards. On top of the S/H panel prices themselves. Of course, if you can repaint yourself, or you have lots of donor engine parts laying around around, and can fabricate parts like mounts, exhausts etc, these cost can reduce a lot. But none the less, try and get the engine and body you want from the start. (A Redtop Vauxhall C20XE is a cracker in a Westfield, btw.) And if buying a project, cost up what you’d have to do before buying, and make sure the sale price factors that in!

I like this 2 car garage.

Hi Callum. Read and find out as much as you can before buying anything. Not just about specific models but also kit cars in general. I was wondering about the car you looked at. It might have appeared to be 50 years old due to the registration letter but would have been built far more recently. Kit cars can be registered in a variety of ways so you need to be careful and make sure it's been done properly. There are probably some around still described as Cortinas and escorts on the logbook.

Hi MattV, thanks for the reply. I won't be seeing many, if any, track days. I live miles away from the nearest circuit, but I have some incredible roads on my doorstep. So it will be a weekend/evening/early morning car for spirited road driving. My wife isn't a fan, so touring is probably off the table 😂

Hi Callum, welcome to the club! There’s a Westfield for everyone, but if you can give more details on what your planning to use it for then people will be able to give more advice - are you looking for a track car or something more touring focused for example? Whatever you buy can be turned into whatever you wish, but worth starting with a base car as close to your ideal spec as possible. With a lot of these cars you’re buying the builder of it rather than the car itself - 2 seemingly identical cars can be very different ownership propositions depending on the skill and attention to detail of the builder / previous owner. So things to look for are more related to how well it’s been put together rather than individual parts. Best advice is to look for your local meet and go along to see as many cars as you can. We’re a friendly bunch so sure you’ll be able to hitch a ride in a few to narrow down your choice

Hi everyone I'm new to the world of Westfields. A couple of weeks ago I had a fairly big accident in my weekend car. Luckily there were no serious injuries, but its left me in the market for a replacement toy. I had always fancied a Caterham, however, with my budget as it is (10k+-) I found that I was scraping the barrel somewhat with Caterhams. That led me to consider other alternatives. The first car I looked at was a local Formula 27 with a Rover V8. It seemed like a lovely thing and was bursting with character. However, there isn't a lot of information out there about them. This particular one was 50 odd years old too. As an ownership prospect, I decided it wasn't for me. That's led me to seriously consider a Westfield. The more I've learned about Westfields, the more excited I've become at the prospect of owning one. I'm currently looking at a very nice looking car with a Red Top. What advice could you guys give to someone getting into Westfields for the first time? Are there any specific things to look out for, or things to be aware of with them? Is there anything you wish you had known before you bought your first Westfield? Does anyone have any experience of red top engines in Westfields? Thank you so much for having me, and I hope to speak to some of you soon 👍

North east club night + 3 tin tops. Run out over the moors

Good turn out + 3 tintops

Great job👍 Why don’t you leave them on permanently? 😉 Is that just solvent weld waste pipe?🤔

🤞they do. But that's so ridiculous.......

Front and rear bumpers - designed and built and hopefully will meet the Michigan state requirements