1WestfieldSeven Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 In my research on the alloy Westfield Sevens I noticed a photograph in the Robinshaw/Bouckley Westfield-The Story book (p. 64) of an alloy four seater Westfield Seven. The photo caption notes it as a prototype. I contacted Chris Smith about the car, and he remembered it but didn't have any details. My question to the forum is does anyone know where this car is, have any information about it or know of its disposition. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks and Happy Holidays. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garytipping Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Hi Michael, No clue on the four seater I'm afraid, but out of interest, Chris Smith kindly replied to a post on my pre lit build diary regarding my chassis number. The number is JB 35 W7 which he informed was a very early car, I presume chassis 35, and the fabricator was Jack Bouckley. An unusual name I think, but I don't know if there is any connection with Jeremy Bouckley. How many alloy pre lit owners have sent you details so far? I've purchased an engine and gearbox now so I can add a bit more to your questionnaire. Keep up the good work and have a great holiday. Regards Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1WestfieldSeven Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Gary, Thanks for the update on your car. I'm looking forward to your further adventures in building an alloy car. I don't know whether you are aware, but chassis 34 is pictured in the Robinshaw/Bouckley Westfield book on page 56. It was owned, at the time of the book's publication (2000) by Keith Butler. I've tracked down approximately 27 alloy cars. Some information came from finding old classified ads so the information on these cars is minimal. Happy holidays to you, your family and the Westfield family, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garytipping Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Michael, Thanks for your reply. I have the book, but hadn't picked up that that was Chassis 34. I was going to fit steel wheels and hubcaps, but having looked at the book again, maybe Minilites are the way to go. Regards Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhc Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Chassis no JB W7 22 is hanging upside down from my garage ceiling. Michael, are the wheels on your car Triumph or Ford pcd? Regards Mick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garytipping Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hi Mick, I appreciate you were asking Michael, but the wheels on mine, chassis 35, are Triumph PCD. I'm trying to locate some Triumph 41/2 J wheels but not having much luck at the moment. Are you planning any work on Chassis 22? Cheers Gary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1WestfieldSeven Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Mick, Thanks for the head's up that you own chassis 22. I'll be sending you a private message. My wheels are standard MG Midget steel disc wheels which were probably from the donor car, a 1967 MG Midget. Per the 1967 MG Midget, my car has the plain chromed hub cap without a logo. Sprites of the period had a distinctive "AH" logo on their hub caps. The early Westfield Seven sales brochure noted the use of Midget wheels for their kits. Happy holidays, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhc Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Gary. It was a complete road registered car . Then dismantled ,engine wheels and dashboard sold ,alloy internal panels taken off. it was at this point that it passed into my hands. it was originally built by an engineer working for Westfield in the mid eighties, a picture of him appears in the Westfield Story book. Many years ago I once offered it for sale on the boardroom for the princely sum of £750 with not a single enquiry. To many fat b.......s unable to get in a small car. It runs Triumph front uprights and rack with a Ford Anglia rear axle. The wheels are Ford pcd due to the aluminium front hubs. ( the best parts on the car) I did have plans to make a proper car out of the remaining parts, but life and other plans keep getting in the way. Its a pity that most Westfields have no true provenance or value, being always labelled as just another kit car ! Perhaps its in the actual name (Westfield) If the cars had been call Smith or Smithi ,it may have made all the difference, it worked for Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini etc there are many more, all named after their founders. Any thoughts Chris? Regards Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff oakley Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 It is funny how things change in the car world. There are now many older Kit cars becoming collectable and valuable. Take the Unipower GT these make £40k now, Rochdales are up around £10k and early Gilbern GT Can make £15k all day long. Early Lotus 7 cars are sought after so I suspect that early Westfields will go up in value and have no less a cultural and historical value than any of the many other types of cars that are held in high regard. A good restoration is a great to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 A friend of mine had a early Lotus 7 at college (nearly 40 years ago!) and it ended up in bits outside and falling apart. He lives in NE Scotland. It had 15" TR wheels and an MG/Sprite engine. He offered it for sale in the local paper for scrap/restoration. People rang from far and wide just for the logbook and chassis plate. I'm sure the pre-lits will go the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garytipping Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hi Michael, After you had pointed out that Chassis number 34 was shown in the book, I re read it. On page 107 there is a picture of Roger Thomas. In the paperwork that came with my car, I have an advertisement for my car as a 'partially assembled Westfield' from the January 07 MAC magazine, the advertisement was placed by Roger. I'm really enjoying piecing together some of the cars history. Regards Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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