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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

Not been on much since last post. Fixed the initial cut out problem with the wiring but seemed tonight doing it now and again in 3rd when going uphill under full power - will need to check the fuel float again. In other news, got the pro race 1.2s on wrapped in new rainsport 5s, much better. Picked up a C7 RS6 as a new daily last month also. Silly power, have to say though had the Westfield out tonight and just a complete different type of fun!

Have a narrow body nosecone which is in good condition, and currently finished in grey primer. can email you pics if you give me your email address. Cheers Derek

Im going too take a good solid guess but this will be no good for your car . I did have another which would have suited you but that sold straight away sorry

Insurance assessor looking at my wide body Friday, hopefully won't need a chassis but good to know there is one out there.

Sorry guys, can't make this one. Enjoy.

That looks a nice car to run through the summer and start a few upgrades with next winter. Good luck with the sale 🙂

1600 CVH engine on twin 40 Webers, type 9 sierra 5 speed gearbox and diff. Discs all round with EBC brake pads on front. The car was built (and first registered) in 1998 by Westfield. Full hood and side screens, tonneau cover, lockable boot lid, ducted nose cone. Immobiliser. Also recently had USB socket fitted into cockpit for convenience. The car has done less than 11,500 miles in total. The last MOT was on 12/6/25. I am the third owner and bought the car in 2008 since when it has always been garaged. Serviced by Lotus Seven / Westfield garage specialists and very well maintained. Comes with large file of paperwork including original Westfield bill of sale. Can come with a collection of spares including a set of Team Dynamic 16” in gloss black (I believe they are PRO Race 1.2's) with Toyo R888s with plenty of tread - £500. Also available (for current cvh engine) higher flow head, higher profile cam and adjustable cam pulley. Original steering wheel as in photo - for negotiation / comes with car at right price. Can also come with a Blacktop Zetec engine upgrade project including some of the parts required - exhaust manifold, and (from Westfield) the alternator and engine mounts. Currently stripped down but uprated ARP conrod bolts added and ready for rebuild and installation - for negotiation. If interested also the engine stand, crane and hoist. Reason for Sale - started my own business and don't have spare time, so car just not getting used much - would prefer someone else enjoy it, rather than being locked in garage. Contact David on 07376 920341 or email churchman.david@gmail.com Located Witney, West Oxfordshire

I'm going, see you there

Morning all. The monthly Gaydon Gathering is this evening, from 5-8. I'll be there in the XI and I expect it'll be a good turn out as the weather's looking lovely.

looking for a pair of windscreen pillars in black preferably with the housing for standard mirrors on ( I already have a mirrorless set ) thanks in advance

It's a very common problem when I reattached mine I used a trolly jack and a piece of wood, carefully realigned and drilled out the old rivet. As stated before I used penny washers as well to spread the load. It's not surprising the rivets snap really with the load on them.

They are brighter but the light spread isn’t brilliant tbh the beam is quite narrow. I don’t think I’d recommend them for people who use their car at night. No integrated indicator or E markings. I fitted them for the daylight running halos to make driving during the day safer. I don’t really use my car at night.

Also noticed those, as like the small size of Dominator type light on Westfield. Are those brighter with more even light pattern than halogen dominators? Rather not, but maybe - are there integrated indicators lights ? and this 99% not, but maybe - any sign of "E" homologation signs on front ?

They are LED Dominator headlights from AliExpress. Took my a little bit of extra wiring to get them to function correctly. The Angel Eyes are connected to an ignition live via a change over relay. When I turn my side lights on they dim to approx 50% using inline resistors.

There is a chassis just come up for sale on the forum!!

Well, that was a good call. Out of the six rivets I think that only one was doing anything. On this side they seem totally misaligned. I don't know if the tub moved when they sheared or whether they never lined up. Do I redrill the holes or try to get the tub back into position, I wonder?