User0083 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I tried at 17, but told not get insurance until I was 21, at 21 I was told it was 25... Then at 25 and 34 days I got a Robin Hood, 2.0 pinto with a T4 turbo, Audi inter cooler and lots of stuff done to engine. Wiring loom held together with choc blocks and tape! I almost got a 1.6 CVH Westfield, but TURBO!!! So went Hood. Found most hood owners were in their 60's, a few in 40's and not many in late 20's early 30's. however... Here most people seem to be 25-35. Should've got a Westfield 5yrs ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westie2.0 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Got my second westfield at 52 years young after 15 year break !! http://s1342.beta.photobucket.com/user/ross1960/library/ sorry I'm a newbie and not sure how to upload photos!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINGNUT Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 31 boy hood dream completed after drooling over my dads westys for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham0127 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Got mine at 53, when I realised I was getting too old for anything really FAST. Also needed.. something with a cup holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinnn Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 19 when the Westfield was purchased but had a Robin Hood for about 2 months before hand then realised it would never be the car I wanted it to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7sRWild Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Age 60 after waiting since I was 18....will have it until the day comes that I cant get out of it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet orange Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 21 when i bought my first Westfield, it was a red narrow with clam shells. 1600 xflow. No. 88WSE285 reg ENE 245T Had it 3 years then sold it to get a deposit on my first house. 15 years later bought the Sweet Orange one.... Had it 3 years.. Now for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonjh1964 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 47 years old, to build with my 15 & 13 year old sons - next year is rebuilding a 1950 Sunbeam S8 that my Dad used as for 60 miles daily commute until 1980 when it last ran. Hopefully by the time they leave home the boys will have some practical mechanical skills to complement the theory they'll learn in the formal education system, understand the benefits of RWD and, when I shuffle of this mortal coil, they can flip a coin for the Westfield or Sunbeam - unless they've build their own by then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppy504 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 At 21 I bought my Lotus 7 Series 2 Cosworth 1340 in 1965, the idea to convert it to a track car.Half way through I discovered sex, then. 1. Married. 2. Children. 3. Multiple divorces. Looking back racing would have been a lot cheaper,I finished up racing and enjoying bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanD Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Got mine at 24 as a starter kit.(1993) Registered it 18 months later. Seriously looked at robin hoods at the time as I had a rusting Dolomite Sprint and they could be used as a parts car at the time. Always wanted the Westfield after seeing them in Cars and Car Conversions but didn't think I could afford one. (anyone remember the white one with the chequered nose. always liked that) Still got the same one now. Although its changed a bit over the time Edited: Got my age wrong. Doh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Keene Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 22. My present to myself for finishing my apprenticeship and getting a production engineer job. Almost convinced myself after 15 years it is time to move on, just not sure what to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acafrao Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 27 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyblues Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 At 21 I bought my Lotus 7 Series 2 Cosworth 1340 in 1965, the idea to convert it to a track car.Half way through I discovered sex, then. 1. Married. 2. Children. 3. Multiple divorces. Looking back racing would have been a lot cheaper,I finished up racing and enjoying bikes. Are the bikes the two wheeled variety, or a reference to multiple divorces :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppy504 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 The bikes were the senible option ( two wheels and engine ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labrat Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Bought the kit at 23 finished and on the road at 31! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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