Westfield alloy bodied "pre-lit" - now sold

[geoffd]

The time has come to sell my alloy bodied “pre-lit”.  I’ve owned it since 2010.

 

The car was first registered 1992, and I’m the fifth owner.

 

It has Escort and Cortina mechanical components.  The engine is a 1600 Ford crossflow, over-bored by 30 thou.  It has a big valve head – I don’t think the valves can be any bigger.  There are twin Dellorto DHLA 45 carburettors.  It’s noisy, and it sounds great!  It starts well, but doesn’t run at all well.  Some fresh petrol may help.  The sump is about 2 inches above the ground, and has been bashed many times.  I don’t think it leaks.  There are other oil leaks, mostly from the rear crankshaft seal.  I think this is not unusual.

 

The gearbox is a 4 speed.

 

The back axle leaks slightly, I think from the pinion seal.

 

The alloy tub may come from a Caterham.  The front mudguards are also alloy, and were commissioned by a previous owner who replaced the original clamshells.  The bonnet is unpainted alloy, and could do with a good polish.

 

Overall, it’s a bit scruffy, but would make a good rolling refreshment project.

 

The MOT runs until 22 August 2024.  It was discussed in this thread

It’s not ULEZ compliant!  This is one of the reasons I’m selling.

 

It is registered as a Caterham – but the insurers don’t mind!

 

The car is in Ruislip, in Middlesex, not far from the end of the M40.

 

And the price - £4000.

 

The full description is:

 

1600 Ford Crossflow, over-bored by 30 thou. 

 

Big valve head

Inlet valve dia 1.3 in         33 mm

Exhaust valve dia 1.7 in  43 mm

 

Twin Dellorto DHLA 45 carburettors

 

Newish coil, plugs, plug leads and distributor cap.  Accuspark points replacement gadget

 

Odyssey PC680 battery

 

Polo radiator and header tank

 

4 speed Ford gearbox

 

Toyo T1-R 195/50 x 15 82V tyres on 7J x 15” H2 Tiger wheels

 

Alloy tub is possibly from Caterham

 

Alloy front mudguards

Alloy bonnet

Fibreglass rear mudguards

 

Playskool roll bar

 

TRS harnesses

 

Driver’s seat is from a Caterham.  Passenger seat is padded, and there is a matching squab and back for the driver’s side if required – but not very comfortable.

 

Homemade tonneau, cut down from one for a bigger car.

 

 

 

Edited November 23, 2023 by geoffd
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[Mighty Mart]

Bargain alert!

Good luck with the sale mate - IMHO will not hang around for long at all...

Mart.

[7Westfield]

bargain alert indeed...

if it was on the correct side of the pond, I'd be all over it

[geoffd]

Now sold.  Thank you Mighty Mart and 7Westfield for your kind comments.