My new Car “Bugman Steve’s”

[Steve Bosworth]

Hi all I wanted to introduce an old familiar face some of you knew.

 

As some will know I made the decision to sell my Yellow zetec in the hope of something quicker and more fitting to my ideal Westfield.

This all started on the long way north starting line, Julie and Glenn approached me with a car they knew for sale, Over the weekend they spoke more about it and the idea grew.

 

The following week my old car was collected by its new owner, and I rang Julies contact, Barry Wilson.

Now the car in question was built by the late Steve Pitt (Bugman),  a 2018 Sport 250.

Barry had bought it following Steve’s sad passing, and then sat on it for the past few years.

I read Steve’s amazing build diary and soon realised what an intricate person he was, everything was done to perfection.

Admittedly there were a few electrical choices that weren't great but Barry has been slowly going through the car removing them.  

After a few visits to see the car and work out what needed doing to bring it back to its former glory, a deal was made and huge thanks to Barry who got it running for me.

 

I had it collected and delivered this week and started straight away preparing it for its first MOT in years. 
The headlights weren’t working neither were the indicators, this was down to some wiring add ons Steve did years back.

I checked the manual and sorted both issues, bolt checked and then booked an MOT.

 

Drove to MOT station and had a few misfires on the way, also lost boost (turns out the pipe wasn’t tight enough)

MOT passed with no issues so I headed for home… that’s where the misfire started again, this time however it got worse to where it sounds like an old Impreza.

Managed to limp home, and started testing and checking plugs/coils.

1 plug seemed to be an issue so I ordered a set and collected today, popped them in along with some injector cleaner and hit the key 

 

Hey presto she’s alive and sounding great.

 

A few jobs later, mainly checking brakes and suspension, a little clean and it was time for its first drive! Sooo nervous but very excited too.

 

It went perfectly, there is little too much pre load on the rear suspension as it seems to bang the spring down over bumps but I’ll see if I can wind it back a bit. 
but overall really pleased, it has the power and looks I’ve wanted and has the potential for my own touches along the way.

 

So I’d like to say a huge thanks to Julie and Glen for putting me in touch with Barry.

And thanks to the rabble of mates who have helped over the last few days via messages. 
Ben/Rob/Gavin and Tim.

 

i look forward to lots of adventures with it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO]

Glad to see the car has gone to a good home. 

I knew Steve and the car well, we followed the build up here in Yorkshire and had some good runs with him. We did leave Steve one time when his steering wheel came apart in his hands. Luckily he was maneuvering in a car park at low speeds. It turned out that the red car at the back of the convoy was a Corsa, not a Westfield. 

And I must admit, I was tempted too. 

@tuonokid58

 

[Rob Hunter - Club Secretary]

Fantastic news mate, it's a stunning and well known car.

 

Excited to see it in real life, although I think I've seen every square inch via text already 😂😂😂

[Steve Bosworth]

Well what are friends for, you got me into this whole world remember so your tied in for life now 😂

[Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO]

Good to hear Steve’s car has a new home.

Communicated with him often during his build. Enjoy the “250 experience”!

[Steve Bosworth]

3 minutes ago, Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO said:

Good to hear Steve’s car has a new home.

Communicated with him often during his build. Enjoy the “250 experience”!

Thanks Alan, I’ve been reading your build too and pretty much everyone else’s. Great to get ideas and help from others with the same car. 

[Rob Hunter - Club Secretary]

6 minutes ago, Steve Bosworth said:

Well what are friends for, you got me into this whole world remember so your tied in for life now 😂

 

Haha, yes I remember your first passenger ride on that "gentle" run in the Peaks very well 😂

[Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO]

[Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO]

Great news. I look forward to seeing this fantastic car again 👏

[Benrobson2999 - Kent AO]

Lovely upgrade

[Gary Argent]

This was one of the cars that inspired me to build a Sport 250, I learned so much reading Bugman's build diary. Great to see it back in the fold - I hope you enjoy every second in it!

[Steve Bosworth]

On 08/07/2024 at 21:53, Gary Argent said:

This was one of the cars that inspired me to build a Sport 250, I learned so much reading Bugman's build diary. Great to see it back in the fold - I hope you enjoy every second in it!

Cheers Gary I’ve read yours quite a bit also to help me along the way. 👍🏻