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Coming home from Spain 3 years ago i sold it to chap in spain out of the blue i found out she was up for sale so bought her home

Oh the joys of electrics

Those who know me well would know that I’m lost without a project on the go so to pass the time over the summer I found something to keep me occupied while not working on the Costin. I’ve always fancied restoring a bike but not having a licence limits my options somewhat if I ever want to ride it. After a bit of searching the Testi Champion ticked the boxes but being Italian they’re few and far between in the U.K. a suitable project was found in Italy and after a few emails I was able to convince the seller to dismantle the bike and post it to me in 3-boxes! Suffice to say that my local postman was less than impressed with this. Against all odds it arrived safely (missing a few nuts and bolts) but all the important bits were there. from this.... to this....

I know the money involved will be eye watering but have a read of this, for a tiny 3 pot the numbers are staggering. https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/a31451281/koenigsegg-gemera-engine-specs-analysis/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=socialflowR%26T

What do you do all day!? Day 1 and I’m already bored!

Hes in Thailand, but he’s keeping quiet about it.

Please keep these reports coming @Paul Hurdsfield it’s good to hear what other countries are doing as some of the UK media appears to have stopped employing journalists

It goes without saying it’s a yes, As above it’s 15 cars per day so watch for booking details once I get that sorted given the response we may need to book a third day oh and I never said you were odd, a little strange maybe but not odd 🤣

Before I Blue Peter one myself, does anyone have one they can spare? Quite like the look of the @AdamR / Clear Motorsport one, but open to alternatives. Needs to be black, not carbon.

Gday everyone new member dont have a westy but i do enjoy looking at all the cars and pickup ideas and learning thankyou for letting me join the forum hope to learn lots chris

This thread is long overdue an update but the truth is that very little progress has been made over the last 6 months. With Covid restrictions in place and the inevitable impact this and furlough have had on many of the local businesses I’ve been using I found it easier to leave it until matters improved. Before things were put on pause one major job that I did compete was a full trial assembly of the car with all the parts. I wanted to do the as a) I had no idea how it went together and b) I had no idea if I had all the bits. Well it’s complete and aside from a couple of small questions along the way most of it seems to be there and fit as if expect. As for the questions well one of the rear trailing arms is half an inch longer than the other, no idea why as the chassis mounts are in the same location so I suspect it’s just lazy welding and the other is that I’m missing most of the coolant hoses from the front of the car so need to figure how this crosses the pedal box. Over the Christmas break I’ve been looking into the Roll hoop, this is only 1” diameter tube so has got to go. A replacement hoop has been drawn up so I’m now at the stage of getting prices for this to be fabricated and fitted. For now just a plywood mockup to show. The other major milestone is that I’ve sourced a suitable engine for the car. I’d originally looked at getting something built as the spec required for this car would be scarce to say the least. By chance I spotted an advert that sparked my interest and after an exchange of emails the deal was done. The engine in question was built by George Bevan for the imp touring car. For those who no their Imps the Bevan Imp raced to victory in 3 years running from 1970-72 in the British saloon car championship at the hands of Bill McGovern. This engine was the spare from that very car and I bought it directly from the Bevan family so can attest it’s provenance. The spec is as good as it gets, 998cc, R23 steel full race cam (9200rpm) ported and polished head with wills rings, lightened rods and balanced crank all of which takes the power from the stock 39bhp to a conservative estimate of 110bhp based on period data.

Done 👍 let’s hope we can manage a championship

Thought that was Paul Hurdsfield for a moment

I do the same as I did before I retired, fill my hours with pointless activity.

It's a long one but a belter: Dream Sequence featuring Dreams of Milk and Honey. Can't separate that section out but then why would you want to miss all the other good stuff (IMO) 😁

We all love a windows update!!

We called in the local Tesco today for some bits and bobs. The guy at the entrance squirted your hands as soon as you walked in the door. Then you had to scan the QR code. Then stand in front of the camera, which also took your temperature. If all was well the barrier opened.

I'll be there too.

World - Earth

Welcome from Nottingham. Hopefully meet you on one of the peak district meets. Scott

Ah.. poor choice of name... doh!

Simon and a great pic of your car. Ask away, we like questions! As you're probably aware, the MD of WSC is called Simon too ( @Simon Westwood - Westfield Sportscars Ltd) , hence your username might confused some members! You can always change it later on if, you start getting all Mr. Westwood's 'fan mail' 😉

Thanks, and the the same back again!

Thanks guys! And a huge thank you to you and all at WSC for your advice and speedy service throughout this troubled year. All the best for Christmas and 2021! Iain

Stephen’s XI with “hood” deployed!

Eleven at Stoneleigh 'stickered up' for this year's Le Mans Classic Seven parked on the Michelin Chicane, Mulsanne Straight, Le Mans

A French field with a little bit of England... And a couple of shots from a handy Chateau (The blue car is me, maroon is Andy, @Greenstreak-Andy D And the white Ian, @IanK (Bagpuss) )