Sold -Rare Westfield SEi Narrow 1989

[Grizzlee]

This car has had an interesting past, it was originally registered in 1989 and we believe ran for around 2 years when oil surge caused engine failure of the originally installed crossflow. At that point the owner pushed it into the garage and left it there for many years, until another one of our members purchased it a few years ago as a project.

The car was stripped down completely including body removal, suspension engine and gearbox, a lowered floor was fitted and it is at this point we purchased the car as a rolling chassis, without an engine back in July last year.

Our plan was to rebuild the car for my daughter, not to sell it on again, however her plans have changed and my wife says that I can’t keep both Westfield’s as well as the Porsche.

Bollockybill and myself have rebuilt the car to what we consider a good standard, replacing or reconditioning many of the original parts, as said earlier our plan was not to resell the car.

The first run out was planned to be Stoneleigh so we had a deadline to meet, the car passed its MOT and was taxed for the first time in 24 years on 23 April. Driving the 200 or so miles to and from Stoneleigh was maybe a brave thing to do for a first run out, but we had a great day without any issues.

So to the spec…

• Westfield SEi Narrow with low-line body, mileage 1600 miles in 28 years
  • Lowered floor on drivers side
  • Bodywork in very good condition given it age, no fading
• Ford 1600 CVH engine on twin 40 Weber DCOE’s
  • Engine has only covered 3000 miles since complete rebuild
  • Purchased from another member, power reported as 120BHP
  • Weber’s have been rebuilt, new springs seals etc.
• Fully Independent rear suspension with Westfield Diff (open)
• Ford Type “E” fours speed gearbox
• Clutch done less 3000miles fitted with new release bearing
• All Wishbones have been re-powder coated with new Metalastic bushes
• Alternator and Starter Motor covered only 1000 miles from new
• All brakes renewed including calipers,rear cylinders, disks and drums
• Master Cylinder refurbed by Past Parts
• New Front wheel bearings
• Alloy front hubs
• Racing type seats with 4 point Willans Harnesses
• RAC Roll Bar, the rear tubes not show in photos (waiting for my Dremel to come home)

Looking for offers in the region of £6400

 

 

Edited July 28, 2017 by Grizzlee

[Kit Car Electronics]

That looks lovely and great value for someone. GLWS.

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

So pretty, what a fantastic car it will make for someone.

[Captain Colonial]

I'm obviously bound to say this because mine is so similar, but that's a beautiful car, well done rescuing it!  Looks a well sorted car and a very fair price as well, whoever buys it will be well chuffed and rightly so.  GLWTS!  

[Murraymint]

Nice looking motor....

[John Dolan - Wirral & North Wales AO]

1 hour ago, Rod888 said:

I know this car. I'm in the same branch as the guys that rebuilt this. I will vouch, this car is as good as it looks and is very genuine. John and Graham have years of experience of Westfield's. Buy with confidence. This car is " Proper ". 

Rod

 

Thanks Rod, will pay you next week, as agreed.

[Grizzlee]

6 minutes ago, bollockybill said:

 

Thanks Rod, will pay you next week, as agreed.

[Grizzlee]

Thanks for the comments guys, it really is a nice car and would be a great introduction to the Westfield world for someone.

[Grizzlee]

Sold subject to payment 

[Thrustyjust]

That is a great looking car. Someone has a classic car at a sensible price. 

[Grizzlee]

37 minutes ago, Thrustyjust said:

That is a great looking car. Someone has a classic car at a sensible price. 

Thank you, the really good news is, it's only moving two doors down the road.  

[Captain Colonial]

If the new owner isn't in the club, get 'em signed up!  

[Grizzlee]

8 hours ago, Captain Colonial said:

If the new owner isn't in the club, get 'em signed up!  

He's not, but he soon will be