carbon-nv Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 There's another original one locally that's only just had some restoration work done after being damaged in a light crash a couple of years ago. Hopeful of seeing it out and about this summer I had the privilege of seeing it without the bodywork and the way the monocoque was created was very interesting to see. My understanding is that the factory didn't make any money on the project and it was seen as far too costly to take any further. I also understand that each car is slightly different owing to early development work The restored car came in at a bit over 400kg when weighed, I believe
Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 The advert says painted due to exposed carbon getting hot, I remember one of the FW400's having fire damage was it his one?
Andrew Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 The only one I've seen in the flesh was at the wscc Mallory trackday, 2009. 2
Rednop1 Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 The only one I've seen in the flesh was at the wscc Mallory trackday, 2009. I was there to that day it was being driven by a guy like dan what a nice guy he had it painted white not long after this and I'm pretty sure this is the one that I saw for sale about 6 months ago that has been fitted with a red top motor 250+ horse power and it had a serious engine fire on a trackday
scrooge Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 I know this car,done a eu trip with the owner last year,it is a very nice car,and very quick
mhc Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Tried to post some chassis drawings but to no avail.
mhc Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 Thanks Ash, can you please post the last drawing Yes .first prototype drawings 3rd drawing is the component parts.
carbon-nv Posted May 9, 2016 Posted May 9, 2016 At tonight's monthly meet, we were treated to the appearance of Paul's FW400 It's been off the road for a couple of years, but in that time has had a ground-up rebuild by local member Jody Arch to very exacting standards and it has also been returned to its original colour. Paul believes that this was the first one made and the one driven by several well-known motoring journo's I'm hopeful that he'll get around to documenting the interesting history of this particular car soon, as I'm certain that it'll make a great club mag story. 3
CraigHew Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 I like the flow and curves of the bodywork. Very sleek...
noggin Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 I saw this last night at the Northampton meet. What a cool car! I was unaware they existed. Apologies to @carbon-nv but the photos don't do it justice . (I know you took them on your phone, so you are excused!)
Paul Aspden Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 So where are the rest of them? I recall about 5 were produced, but Mick (mhc) will know as his memory is better than mine
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