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I’ve been following their progress on this beast with interest. They’ve had huge issues creating this monster of an engine but the end results are amazing. Go straight to 8:00 if you want to hear it and watch the car in action - enjoy the sound. There’s a license plate holder on this thing. Can you imagine rolling up for an IVA inspection in this thing and see their faces? 🤣

As we sit here on Friday evening, the forecast is dry so this is on. Wrap up warm and we'll see you there x

Great and not too intrusive... until you walk into the pub dragging your car by the cable, wondering why walking feels so exhausting when you haven’t even had a drink yet..

*** SOLD *** Westfield SEIW Sport Carbon Limited Edition No. 23 of 25 Registration X963LUY - 2001 Originally factory built with all new parts but over the course of 24 years, many high specification upgrades as described below. Genuine 10900 miles (although mileage will increase but only slightly). Engine - The original 1.8 Zetec replaced with a Dunnell 2ltr blacktop zetec engine package, dynoed at 232bhp (over £13,000 in receipts for the engine, ancillaries and management system). Dunnell exhaust system, Coolex alloy radiator with spal fan, Dunnell lightweight alternator and throttle bodies, Cambridge motorsport lightweight starter motor, Aces programmable shift light/ tacho system with all invoices, certificate of origin and engine test data (dyno plots) from Dunnell. All correctly recorded on the V5. Fuel - Original Westfield fuel tank replaced with a Procomp Long range fuel tank (£525 - roughly twice that of a normal Westfield so you have a decent range), twin fuel pumps with swirl pot. Fire extinguisher system (currently removed as out of date but only takes 10 mins to fit/remove). Lightweight battery. Gearbox/Diff - The original Ford Type 9 replaced with a Quaife Type 9 built by SP Components (Steve Perks), full alloy cased, straight cut gear set with hydraulic clutch (currently retail for £4300). Sierra Limited Slip Diff. Suspension - Original Westfield dampers replaced by Procomp with matched Protech dampers, extra widetrack fully adjustable front wishbones (inc castor), adjustable front anti-roll bar, rear anti-roll bar, poly bushed / rose-jointed all round, widetrack rear with extra wide rear arches (£1965). Brakes - Original Westfield front brakes replaced with AP 4 pot brakes with vented discs. Sierra rears, Carbon Lorraine pads all round, Procomp bias pedal box with Willwood in car adjuster. Wheels and Tyres / Steering - Team dynamics prorace wheels with 205 rear and 195 front Nankang AR1 tyres (new last year). Quickrack 2.4 turn rack, good turning circle with no lockstops and alloy rack mounts. Bodywork - ZK Type in Canary yellow and black, bespoke rear diffuser and front splitter, Carbon canards, Carbon half doors, Caterham style indicator pods, Caterham style teardrop bonnet side vents, mudflaps, wind deflectors and full windscreen/ mirrors/wipers/washers and heater. Partly flat floored and gearbox hoop replaced with straight bar for good ground clearance. Full 'Caged' roll cage. The bodywork is not as new, there are some hairline cracks in the fibreglass and small chips here and there, it is 24 years old after all. Interior - Tillet driver's seat with 6 point harness (£655), Westfield race passenger seat with 4 point harness. Tactile but lightweight trimmed interior panels with centre console (storage for phone etc) and a 12v socket for phone/satnav. Alcantara removable steering wheel with indicator switches. There is an ignition key plus a battery cutoff and Anderson connector. A previous owner (an area rep for the WSCC for over 18 years) refurbished much of the car during their ownership including blasting/repainting suspension, removed the engine to repaint parts of the chassis, repainted engine block and mounts, new fasteners, alloy header and breather tanks and a new cambelt kit in 2017. During my ownership the car is always garaged, serviced every year with Miller's motorsport oil, Bosch filter, Fuchs Titan Race Syncro gearbox / diff oil and AP racing brake and clutch fluid. I have also installed a new cam belt, tensioner, auxiliary drive belt, spark plugs, rocker cover gasket, ignition leads, ignition coil, front fuel hoses, rear fuel hoses, fuel filters, Dunnell lightweight alternator, Cambridge Motorsport lightweight starter motor, ignition switch and some of the hydraulic pipes. I have a lever arch file full (and i mean really full) of receipts dating back to the original bill of sale from Westfield, all the dunnell books, all previous MOT's (expires May 2025 but more than happy to renew). Within the huge history file there is plenty of evidence to warrant the mileage and further evidence of regular oil changes and other maintenance. It's a quick car, handles and stops superbly yet is very useable with a light clutch and decent ride. It’s a proper driver's car with good feedback and a very stiff chassis thanks mainly to the cage. If you want a car that can be enjoyed on the road (as long as you don't mind the straight cut box- although it is quiet in 4th) or quick on a trackday then look no further. It's a very special car and is roughly equivalent to an R400 caterham but with slightly more power to weight for a lot less money! Genuine enquiries only please, strictly no time wasters, tyre kickers or test pilots. Please call or whatsapp me 07980 290945. I am based in Somerset not far from Taunton. The car is ready for this season with all fluids replaced over the winter, fresh engine oil and filter, gearbox and diff oil, brake and clutch fluid. Price is £14995 ono Available by separate negotiation a brand new Soft Bits for Sevens Half Hood and full waterproof cover.

Don't worry, sometimes we still answer the phones A-Plan when we are sleepy 😂

Renewed my insurance with Howden (I still call them A-plan), dealt with Luana Profor who was most helpful. Giving me the option to bring in breakdown and legal cover when I can put my Westie back on the road. great price and great service. Thank you Andy

I agree with @BobMet - it’s a great day out. I’ll probably skip it this year and spend the weekend at Malvern as I have some other car trips planned during May/June/July.

No idea if 'Goldcar' operate there, but avoid them like the plague if they do.

Remember doing a track day with the previous owner… this was in May 2016 Quick car, well cared for

Nice @BobMet, hope it’s another good trip for you! I think I might plan to do something similar, probably next year and combine the two

My westy doesn't have a heater - but with side screens or wind defelctors its not too bad. In the depths of winter I break out the keis motorcycle heated clothing. Great and unobtrusive (wired into the car - plug next to handbrake)- the battery pack is great to make it portable for footy/rugby matches too!

Have a great day @Howden Insurance - Specialist Vehicle 🎂

There's lots of independent XS insurers out there that charge a lot less than £20 a day Try https://www.carhireexcess.co.uk/ or https://www.insurance4carhire.com/

As far as companies go, either Zest Car Rental or Centauro, they’re both well rated. Avoid Goldcar like the plague.