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Dear All The weather recently has been lovely, spring days and it would be lovely to go out for a drive in our Westfields. However- we are still in a lockdown, so this means only essential journeys. Westfield cars are more likely to attract attention and the last thing you want to see is a pair of blue flashing lights in the mirrors. It wont be long before we can go out, lawfully and meet other club members, so please, for the time being, stick to the govt rules, stay safe and be patient. Better days WILL soon be with us. Thank you Ian

I am approaching sixty and have owned and driven many classics, hot rods and sports cars. It is the anniversary of my Westfield purchase in 2018, so I thought I would celebrate by writing this. I was looking for a "classic" car but the purchase price, poor handling, inherent corrosion and poor performance had put me right off anything that fit my budget. In desperation I purchased my "project" (wreck) of a 1990 Westfield SEIW (Q823 DSA) because for the money, I believed it to be the best British sportscar I could buy. Today, after a complete body off restoration I am still of that opinion. And when I say "best" I don't just mean the driving experience. As opposed to most classics, the Westfield is a delight for the home mechanic to maintain and modify. For a Crossflow engined Westie the parts are cheap and plentiful with great support from this forum and vendors alike. The Westie is really easy to set up for everyone's individual requirements. I have lightened mine to a shade over 500Kg and changed the springs at both ends several times (because there cheap) to achieve the most delightful ride. Adjusting most of the suspension settings takes just a few minutes with a basic toolkit to achieve the levels of grip and handling "feel" you desire and that surpass nearly all moderns. I have also modified my Westie to look "older" replacing all the black plastic bits with chrome items together with using older style lights and instruments. I was at my mates body shop Friday night and someone had asked him to sort out his "restored " MGB Midget, which he was selling for £7,500. What a coil of dogs mess! Apart from the wheezy 1275cc "A" series and live rear axle on cart springs, the panel gaps were the worst I have ever seen! And I won't even mention the corrosion bubbling up under the terrible paint job. 30 year old Westfield SEIW with Crossflow - when all things are considered, easily the best British classic sports car for the money!

No harm in trying though.. they're still showing offers on their website. https://car.msvtrackdays.com/About/Offers

Will have a look at the 10th.. just quite close to Cadwell on 29th...

I haven't booked yet as I keep forgetting but I will do it first thing Monday.

Hello. i'm french, i have 35 years and my name is damien. i have been the owner of a westfield SE 1989 from the netherlands for 2 weeks.

Really looks like the band is back together! It's dark and I am wearing sunglasses... Hit it!

Think you might have to reassess the choice of chariot. They seem to be going up in value........ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-X-NISSAN-MICRA-S-1-0-16v-MANUAL-RED-BARN-FIND-RESTORATION-GRASS-TRACK-/284164512126?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

Thanks for the replies. I am continuously improving the car on all fronts and the colour scheme is a work in progress, sprayed in cellulose on a workmate in the front garden. I am currently working on the aerodynamics and experimenting with "wrapping" as it is cheaper and not as messy or smelly. My build diary is at www.10-42.com/westfield; if anyone gets really bored during lockdown. I have been involved in the custom car scene in Norfolk for decades and have thought of becoming the WSCC Norfolk AO. I am in a good location close to Norwich and attend local meetings and some Snetterton track evenings with PistonHeads. If there are any local members who want to meet up after Lockdown, then I could stretch to writing an article each month for the magazine. Recognise the "Sit up n Beg" pop?