rigel Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) MORE PHOTOS ADDED! This is a rare opportunity to buy a full unbuilt factory supplied FW Special Edition kit - beat the long order queue and pick up a bargain with loads of optional extras! This one has loads of optional extras and I’ve reduced the price to £16,995 until December 31st! The basic spec FW Special Edition kit is currently £21,995 so this is a massive £5k saving and you won't have to join the long delivery queue! It comes in the best FW colour combo – yellow nose/bonnet/rear, and black side panels and wheel arches. It has a new 2.0 Zetec engine. The photos show only some of the all-new parts included in this complete factory supplied kit. I ordered just about every optional extra including: Factory fitted and sealed chassis panels. Factory fitted brake lines. Factory fitted fuel injection engine lines. Factory fitted wiring loom. 3.92 Limited Slip Differential. Wide track front wishbones. Front and rear anti-roll bars. Four-point 2” competition harnesses. Full heater kit. FW400 mega battery. Westfield front and rear 4-pot brake callipers HS Black. Black seats with yellow piping. Special yellow ETB Instruments instrument. Yellow-stitched leather gear shift and handbrake covers. Also included: Sealey SC10.V2 Folding Workshop 3-ton engine crane and LS500 load sling adjuster (cost £280). Sealey 4x 2.5 Ton Axle Stands (cost £80). Optional: If you need tools, I'd be happy to sell these too. Contact me (Paul): Email: theoldshop@hotmail.co.uk Mobile: 07432 406546 Westfield_FW_Special_Parts_List.pdf Edited April 3, 2022 by rigel SOLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige_T Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 I joined here in the summer with a view to starting my research for my first Westy but haven't had much time, but just logged in and seen this - how is this still for sale? I'm of the opinion that "if it looks too good to be true it probably is", is that the case here? Am I missing something? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Nige_T said: Am I missing something? Thanks I don’t think so. It is effectively a second hand kit so you’d expect to see a substantial reduction in the price you pay for a “new” kit form the factory - and the choices made may not match your own preferred options. Also, there will be a limited market for a “used“ kit, but if you are in that market then grab a bargain. (In my opinion anyway 😁) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 The original poster was on the forum on Saturday, so is still around. I'm not sure how often they check in though, so if you haven't, it may be worth either dropping them an email, or giving them a call - they've included their contact details in the advert. If it has sold though, could I possibly ask @rigel (or yourself, Nige, if you find out), to let us know, and the advert can me marked as sold. - It just helps avoid anyone getting their hopes up for a good bargain, when they've already gone! I've just spotted the last line in the advert showing it was edited on Saturday, so it was still around at that point. - I'd reach out directly soon as you can, it may suddenly start moving at the new price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, Nige_T said: Am I missing something? No, I don't think so. What Chris said is very true. There are also a couple of other points, Unbuilt kits are a tricky sale, in some ways. It's not a cheap route to buy a car, as there will almost always be "extras" along the way, quite apart from the cost/complication of IVA, (not actually that tricky, but between the test, road tax, and incidental costs, like IVA parts etc, you're still probably looking at the thick end of a grand, money wise). Couple that with the fact that there's a much smaller market for people who want to build an entirely brand new kit, compared to those who just want a car, and it's a reasonable price. The other thing to remember, "we" generally build/buy/upgrade these cars for our own pleasure, as a hobby - most are owned by enthusiasts of some sort. So we spec accessories and options that will please us/enhance our driving experience, or even sometimes, just because we've always fancied them. However, while it's surprisingly easy to add thousands to the cost of buying the kit and its parts, you aren't usually increasing the value/worth of the kit by anything like the same amount! Some options can make a car more desirable for sure, but that £1k upgrade, may make absolutely zero difference to what the whole car is worth second hand, I'm afraid. Do check exactly what is included though, just to make sure you're aware of any major costs that there might still be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard (OldStager) Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 agree with previous answers, and also to add it's winter now, so unless you are working in a heated and draft proof garage you will need to be a hardy soul to complete it over winter. looks a reasonable package to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee1980 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 My 2 pennies worth on this.... I'm currently building an unbuilt kit that was originally purchased from Westfield in 2002. I'm not sure when this was originally purchased (possibly 2010 from the sellers other posts here?) so that would be my number 1 question. Parts that have been in storage for a while might be corroded, degraded, brittle with age, bodywork might have storage marks, crazing, scratches, tyres need replacing etc. Are there any parts missing? Certainly from the photos, you can't see everything. Does the engine have throttle bodies? What gearbox? Are there any parts included that you don't want that could be sold on to recoup some money, e.g. ARBs? These are the questions that spring to mind for me. If all of the above checks out, it could be a real bargain. Good luck! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rigel Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 Hi all - sorry I missed the posts here - I've been relying on email for contacts. I've added more photos to the ad. The kit was bought in July 2010. It has been stored in my front room ever since and there is no degradation in any parts that I can see. The bodywork has always been stored on the chassis. The photos don't do it justice and I would highly recommend seeing it in person - it really does look as good as new! The kit is as supplied by the factory. I added a pdf of the packing list to the ad. The additional £2k price reduction is until the end of the year. I'll then put it back up to £18,995 and start advertising elsewhere. Email or call me if you have any questions. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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