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Flat battery this morning meant Team Hall did a quick nose cone off and battery swap. I was impressed when we arrived at the museum that they had reserved our favourite parking spaces on the left under the sign, that's thoughtful of them. Coffee, breakfast butties and relax as we all had a catch up in the cafe at the museum There were lots of Lotus but I personally didn't see one single Caterham, what are they trying to say to the organisers? We went on a lovely run out through the sunny countryside, @Tony H made me laugh when he said how he enjoyed it but hadn't got any clue where he had actually been, that's job satisfaction for me Tony👍 This is the bit where we don't mention ALDI 😁 we arrived at Thornbridge Brewery and it was rather more busy than expected, the Father's Day effect I think. We parked up Ordered the beer and pizza. I had the 0.5% alcohol Green Mountain Hazy Session IPA and it was very good indeed, I am changing my opinion of alcohol free beers, they are actually just like beer. A lot of chat over lunch about next Sunday when we set off on our Lakes and Dales Tour, the excitement is building and everyone is sooooooo looking forward to it. If you visit Bakewell anytime, pop in here it's worth a look A bit different and a really good day out, thanks everyone for coming

Not mine, but spotted at an “old-timers” event in Ilanz, Switzerland today. A Cosworth engined Donkervoort.

First run out for about 5 weeks today, after taking some time to recover from surgery. Felt so good to get out, and it was a lovely (fairly) gentle ride out in the sun to get back into the swing of things, stopping for a coffee and just enjoying the freedom again! No discomfort either, so I'm back baby! 😃

Nigel Trilk was adamant at Malvern show that they are fully committed to producing 7 and 11 kits, still selling overseas and with a major announcement to be made in the press imminently.

Hi @Craigieboy gutted to read this but you're still upright, albeit in pain. I'd not worry about the cat record it's more about how it's repaired and by who, as long as you detail the repairs with pics and paperwork, most people wouldn't be put off. Just look how @Paul Aspden (MoFast) carried out his chassis replacement and @Si.Dalziel is approaching his rebuild of the S2000 factory demo car. Take your time, explore the options and this great club will be here to assist and advise as and when you're ready.

Came out of Wales yesterday. Far too many 20mph restrictions for me. It’s just so slow.

Sorry to hear the news. Hope you get sorted. for some reason I have clicked by mistake two stars by the title and can only change from blue to yellow. Not able to remove. Dont know the relevance so apologies…

Ali’s driving.

Good point, colour matching could well be a challenge. Sit down when you’re looking at Westfield replacement bodywork prices!

Is that a caterham bonnets too long for a westfield

Few more various pictures of wonderful Yorkshire. I wish I lived around here.

Taking up most of the canal though🤔 and you best get a move on!! you need to be home for Sunday 🤣

Day 3 pic of the day. Day 4 Decided to have a relaxing morning and a few drives. Relax and taste some of the local cultures around the pateley bridge area. Mostly ciders and cakes 🤪.We really loved the yorkshire area and the people. I think we enjoyed days 1 to 3 so much we tired ourselves out. A few pics of our chilled out day before our ride home. All the nitty gritty will be in a big write up for the magazine. The friendly cow who I will miss and his mates who I won't as they kept stopping us leave the barn we were staying in.

So sorry to read this, but also relieved to hear you weren't more seriously injured. I hope after day 2 your discomfort settles down and it doesn't affect your holiday plans. Take time to reflect as you say, and don't rush into anything.

Siltech do chassis repairs too I believe.

Very sorry to read this, but it's a huge relief that you're not more seriously injured! I hope you recover quickly enough to be able to enjoy your holiday still. It's worth contacting Westfield to get a rough idea of parts costs to rebuild if you were to buy the write off, presumably the insurance assessor will have to do similar anyway? Hopefully they can still manufacture chassis since they're selling cars overseas at the moment. Best of luck

So sorry to hear this, but relieved to hear your physically ok, bar the bruises and aches. As others have said, take a mo before deciding what to do.

Firstly, glad you are ok and walked away. You will be totally gutted, I feel for you. Do pause on what to do next. Consider carefully your options as it sounds like a replacement chassis would be needed on a rebuild and the bodywork too. This forum will give plentiful solid advice. I feel your pain. Glad you are ok though Andy

Hi all, just thought I’d give you an update after a bit of a wait .. the Westy has passed its MOT today as a non cat vehicle using the engine specialist report I got and emails from DVSA! You should see the smile on my face and a great day for a blast! Thanks to all for your help and advice with this!!

The assertion was that BEV was useless as transport, no argument about costs, demographics etc. I pay 7p kWh when I pay anything at all. Most of the time I run on solar. When I don’t I run on stored cheap rate. I’d love to have a quiet word with those responsible for giving away our oil wealth though. We should have a bl**** massive sovereign wealth fund. Instead, we have a bl**** massive debt and a small bunch of obscenely rich a********s.

Yip, around 7k for new body panels and no idea what a chassis and aluminium panels would be. Still getting ahead of myself though.

I also saw a YouTube video of him taking about new engine supply and big announcements in the coming weeks.

Lovely run out in the sunshine today starting at The Darrington Hotel for breakfast. Paul then led us out into the countryside to the Motorist. They were having a weekend long Le Mans event and the queue in was long so we turned around and went over to the other side of Sherburn and Squires cafe.

Especially with red. It's affected by sunlight a lot

Thanks. That's interesting I was rightly or wrongly under the impression that they weren't producing any Westfields at all. Certainly needs a new chassis, side panel, scuttle panel, wheel arch and rear tub. That's assuming that new red panels would colour match the existing ones.

Not always the case.. I recommended them to a non member after an off following me at Cadwell.. Whole new front end.. was done in reasonable time and at a reasonable price.. he was really pleased with the whole job

Just don’t be surprised at the long long erm long wait! They are always busy!

I also am sorry to hear your woes but seriously go and get checked out. Hopefully it is just superficial bruising but you cannot be too careful. if you had to cancel a holiday it would be a sad company to try to wriggle out if you have a medical reason signed by a Dr. The car may well be written off but can be respired far easier than you good luck

Wee run today over to the Isle of Gigha in the Inner Hebrides. Thought i was doing well at 300+ mls, but Obersalzburg trumps me 😄

On the way to the show, not much of a detour so couldn't resist

When you go into the museum, do they give you highly detailed directions and then at the end, tell you that exiting is the reverse of going in?

Good morning from Malvern. Lovely weather. Get that garage door open and get on down here. Free entry and great laughs to be had.

Nice run out to Ballater on a gorgeous ☀️day in Aberdeenshire…

Just back for an overnighter on the Isle of Skye, enjoying the good weather and roads. Never been to the very North of the island before and the Outer Hebrides were almost in touching distance.

Managed a nice long test drive this afternoon after fixing my air temp sensor which was giving me hot start problems. Beautiful day for it and I think the problem is fixed!

A quick stop at Stowe.

Parked at Quackers ready for the Peaks run out, doors refitted while I still have them for sale (might as well it was cold as!) still loving the 13’s

Toby Buckland’s Flower Show, Powderham Castle, Devon

Nice little impromptu Essex meet to take advantage of the lovely weather 😎

When you've a free day, nice weather and a westfield! 110 mile round trip for lunch 😋

Great evening out at Brands 👍🏼👍🏼

Cooling down after a great morning run to The Danery, Quatford with Mrs G first thing, then another run out locally with Mini G afterwards. Great day for it, but didn't see much else of interest on the roads.

Pre-monthly meet run out, then parked up with registration number bestie @mega ade

What the deuce! Dunno what it's made of but it looks to an incredible standard!

Proud new owner, this was on the way home after collecting. Can't wait to get driving. Thanks Marcus 😎

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Looks like summer has arrived ☀️