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4 HOMEWORK Buying this copy of the UK Kit Car Guide
New to the scene? Then here’s an invaluable guide to deciding 2016 could be your first step on a hugely
whether a kit car project is for you. rewarding and exciting journey into kit car
ownership. And if you are inspired by the
10 KIT CAR BUILDING
Have you got somewhere to build a car? And what sort of tools cars you see here, then make sure you read
might you need? Here’s our guide to the essentials. the regular (four-weeky) sister magazine to
this title, Complete Kit Car magazine.
24 UK KIT CAR GUIDE TO INSURANCE Use the UK Kit Car Guide 2016 as
How to get the best quote and insure your car while it’s being a superb reference for all the elements that go to make up the
built, used on the circuit or just simply enjoyed on the road. foundations of kit car ownership... from choosing a shortlist of
potential projects to build, to understanding the IVA test and
32 PARTS DIRECTORY registration procedure, to insuring the car not just for the road, but
A massive directory of useful suppliers, listing over 200 while you are building it too. There’s even a huge directory of useful
companies you may want to contact during your build.
suppliers that will prove invaluable, plus a list of all the UK’s kit car
44 MODELS BY TYPE clubs so that you can make contact with other enthusiasts who’ve
An instant page reference for all the cars featured in the guide, already built a car.
arranged into different model types... Cobras, sevenesque etc. Entering into the kit car world is the beginning of an extraordinary
new hobby. Every aspect of ownership should be exciting... for
45 MODELS BY NAME some, the challenge of the build itself is more rewarding than the
An instant page reference for all the cars featured in the Guide, finished product – they become serial builders! For others it’s the
arranged into alphabetical order. enjoyment of driving a car you’ve built yourself. Want to test yourself
further? There are endless competitive events your car will be eligible
46-99 KIT CARS for... circuit racing, hillclimbs, autotests and much more. And then
Profiles on the UK’s very best kit cars, with information on the
there’s the amazing social aspect of kit car ownership... there will
company, kit contents and prices.
almost certainly be a kit car club in your area – make contact and I
100 UK KIT CAR GUIDE TO IVA guarantee they’ll be delighted to meet you and help you on your way
An introduction to the test most kit cars must pass before they to building your first kit car.
can be used on the road.
Adam Wilkins Editor
106 IVA PRACTICAL
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118 BUILDING A KIT CAR – PART ONE We have a free Complete Kit Car 2016
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INTRODUCTION
HOMEWORK
Choosing your car
Thinking of building your first kit car? It can be a daunting prospect.
Here we take you through the basics.
N
ot only does the think of writing out a cheque
UK Kit Car Guide for a kit car.
2016 showcase
some of the SKILLS
UK’s most exciting cars you Do you need to be a seasoned
can build at home, it also talks mechanic to take on a kit car
you through the complexities build? Surely you must need at
of getting it through Individual least a modicum of technical
Vehicle Approval (IVA), know-how? Not really. While
registration and then insuring it there’s no doubt that having
once it’s complete and legal. a basic understanding of
Elsewhere in the Guide how a car works will help in
you’ll find advice on making the build, we’ve met plenty
your garage kit car friendly, of first-time kit car builders
what tools you’ll need for the who previously ran company
job, and how to compare the cars and barely knew how to
costs of building one car against change a wheel. Above: Even if you don’t have masses of experience, there are usually friends who can help.
another. We’ve even created an If you seriously doubt your
Excel spreadsheet for you which own ability, then there are two someone else has done will also of car you want. The supercar
you can download from our ways of finding out whether soon reveal whether building replica you’ve dreamed of
website. If we did any more, we you have what it takes. Firstly, something is for you. It’ll also since childhood may simply be
might as well pop round and you can buy a road-going show you things you may want out of your budget, while the
build it for you! Come to think donor car for the kit you fancy to include in your own car, as bike-engined sevenesque car
of it, if you provide the bacon building, and then spend some well as things you want to leave you fancy may be completely
butties, we might be tempted. time running and servicing it. If out! And again, you can always impractical for your needs.
But before all of these you don’t want to see another sell it on if the experience isn’t a So be realistic about what
things, you’ve first got to decide spanner after a month or two, good one. you’re after. If you fancy taking
whether or not building a car is you can always sell the car and it on longer journeys then a
really for you and, if it is, what lose nothing. WHAT DO bike-powered car may not be
sort of kit car you should be Secondly, you could always YOU WANT? practical, since they are perfect
considering. Here we suggest buy a pre-built kit car from If you decide that you do want for local blasts and trips to the
the questions you should be the classifieds. Running a kit a kit car, then you need to track. The same question may
asking yourself before you even car and tweaking the work think carefully about what sort also throw up considerations of
Below: You may be dreaming of a supercar, but can you afford it? Below: Something more modest, such as this Pembleton, may be more in budget.

UK KIT CAR GUIDE HOMEWORK
whether you want a soft-top for

protection against the elements,
which will in turn mean you’ll
need a full windscreen in place
of the minimal aero-screens
that have become so popular.
Other factors that will
affect your choices might
include decisions on cockpit
space, available legroom if you
are particularly tall, whether
you want a car for touring or
track days (or both!). Whether
you prefer mid-engined to
front engined.
BUDGET
Of course, deciding how much
money you have available may
well be the biggest factor in
choosing which car to build.
If you are looking at a sector
of the market which offers
considerable choice, such as
the Lotus Seven style cars, Above: The clubs are a great place to get feedback from owners with first hand experience of building the car you may be considering.
then setting a budget can be
a helpful way of narrowing So make sure you compare like the manufacturer’s example, The biggest kit car show
down your options. for like. but you may well be able to in the world happens to take
But working out how much For more information on look over privately assembled place in the UK. The National Kit
a kit car will cost is notoriously budgeting, see the Beginners’ cars parked out in the club Car Motor Show takes place at
difficult. Be rigorous in your Guide To Kit Car Building article area. This is invaluable, since Stoneleigh in Warwickshire on
costings and make sure on page 10. you can guarantee that the the first Bank Holiday in May. See
that you include VAT where car in the hall will be to top www.nationalkitcarshow.co.uk
appropriate and that when SHOWS specification and absolutely for more information.
comparing different cars, you It’s all very well looking at cars immaculate... those cars
are accurately comparing what’s in this Guide, but you’ll really you find outside might more OWNERS’
included in each kit package. get a sense of what they’re accurately reflect what you CLUBS
Don’t be surprised to find one like when you see them for can achieve at home. If you are beginning to whittle
company offering the springs real, and the best place to see Speak to the owners, down your choice, then
and dampers in its suspension lots of cars in one place is at because they’ll be delighted to joining the relevant owners’
package, where another a kit car show. Not only will tell you about their projects and club can prove invaluable.
company keeps them separate. the show allow you to see highlight any issues they may There may be a free online
have had with the kit or the forum you can join and, once
Below: Visiting one of the larger shows should be an early priority. manufacturer. again, owners are rightly
enthusiastic about their cars
and happy to give opinions.
Clubs can typically be
divided into two different
categories, marque specific (a
club for one specific make of
car) or local area clubs (where
anyone with a kit car of any
description can get together).
Both may prove invaluable
in deciding which project is
right for you. But a local club
may also prove to be the
centre of your future motoring
entertainment... They’ll be
delighted to welcome you
along to a gathering to chat
about the pros and cons of
different types of car.
Finally, there may even
be someone local to you
with the model of car you
are interested in, and who is
more than happy to show it to

INTRODUCTION
Above: It’s perfectly possible to build a fantastic kit car in a single garage, but it certainly helps Above: We’d recommend buying a complete donor car and stripping it yourself. CKC project car
to have power and light. Space can be tight though! builder Ash Gardiner sold many parts from this Mazda MX-5 which helped to cover the cost of
the initial purchase.
you. They may even still be in for advice, pick up additional
the process of building it and parts and generally look for demonstrator. That may seem time to get your working area
can give you some first hand support during the build. So harsh, but enough companies sorted. See the Beginners’
feedback on the experience. it’s very important that you have had demonstrators Guide To Kit Car Building article
feel confident with the people written-off by over-enthusiastic on page 10 for much more
FACTORY you’ll be dealing with. potential customers, for most information on making your
VISIT Don’t be surprised if the not to offer such an option. work space kit car friendly.
When things start getting factory is smaller than you But do sit in the driving seat
serious, then you need to expect and doesn’t have and make sure you can get DONOR
go and see where the car is a showroom... few kit car comfortable. If you can’t get Depending on the car you
built, meet the team behind companies do! But we would comfortable, ask why not build, you may or may not
it, and at least go out in the expect the place to be busy, and see what can be done to need to buy yourself a donor
demo car. But what can with chassis and bodies improve it. And if you go out car, but the chances are you
you learn from one of these being prepared for customer as a passenger, see what you may need to buy at least some
visits? Buying a kit car is not collection and a general sense think of the ride, the way the second-hand parts. While local
like buying a production car, that the company is actively car handles and whether it’s breakers might be perfect,
where after you’ve done the doing business. If everything something you can imagine the internet has made this a
deal the salesman is onto the is covered in dust and there’s driving and owning yourself. particularly simple exercise,
next customer. When you buy no-one else around, it may be either via auction sites such
a kit car you’ll be developing time to look elsewhere. GARAGE as eBay or simply searching
a relationship with the Very few companies You’ve taken the plunge and nationally for breakers.
manufacturer as you phone will allow you to drive the placed an order. Now’s the But what about a donor
car? Some manufacturers
Below: A factory visit before placing an order is vital. It’s an opportunity to meet the people you will be dealing with once the build commences, as (and some breakers) can offer
well as seeing how busy the factory is. donor packages, where all the
parts are already pre-stripped
from the donor, but we’d
rather buy the donor and strip
it ourselves. This way you see
how everything comes apart,
which can make life easier
when it comes to reassembly
on your kit car. It also allows
you to keep other small items
that might not be included in
the pre-stripped packages.
And finally it allows you to
potentially sell other parts of
the donor car that you don’t
need.
Should you buy a write-off
or an MoT’d runner? Whenever
possible, we’d try to buy a
running car with an MoT. In this
way you can drive it and assess
what mechanical parts need
attention before you put them
on the kit car.

UK KIT CAR GUIDE HOMEWORK
Above: Unless you are building a panel kit where the base vehicle’s main structure remains Above: If you don’t fancy doing the spannerwork yourself, many companies offer a factory build
unmodified, most kit cars will have to undergo an IVA test. option, such as this car being assembled at Ultima.
LEGALITIES your kit car ambitions if you finished car. But there’s more And if you want to take your
When your build is drawing eventually decide that you to it than that. driving to a more competitive
to a close you’ll need to begin really don’t want to build a car From a social perspective, level, then there are endless
the process that allows you to from scratch? Of course not. kit cars can open up a whole ways of using a kit car in
legally drive your car on the Two obvious options new scene, and you can cherry competition. Hillclimbs, sprints,
road. The sections on Individual are apparent. Firstly, you pick the aspects that appeal autotesting, trials and circuit
Vehicle Approval (IVA) and can commission the kit car and leave those that don’t. racing (in a large number of
registration elsewhere in this manufacturer (or one of a number We’ve already talked about the different championships) all
Guide will tell you about this in of dedicated kit build companies) different types of club – marque await you.
more detail, but if you’ve built to assemble a car for you. Simply specific national clubs that link Owning a kit car is about so
a bodykit onto something like specify your car, pay your money owners of the same car, and much more than just driving
an MR2 then you simply need and await collection day. local kit car clubs for people in a quick car. It’s a unique
to get the registration details Secondly, you can consider the area to meet up with their opportunity to be involved in
changed to accurately reflect buying a kit car someone else cars, do local runs and have a the creation of your very own
the new identity. has built and driven. The market good chinwag at a local pub. car, deciding virtually every
Most kit cars, where you for pre-owned kit cars is a highly Both types of club are well aspect of its dynamic ability and
create a car on a new chassis active one, so this is a great worth considering, both for overall look. It’s a great way
and suspension package, will way of dipping your toes into help and advice when you need to open up a whole new social
need to go through IVA. the kit car scene, finding out if it, but also just for the fun. arena in your local area and, if
Most importantly, your kit you enjoy the experience and, Because of most kit cars’ the mood takes you, you can
manufacturer should be able to potentially, building your own sporting ability, there are loads take that competitive streak and
guide you through this process car a few years down the road. of different ways to exploit your see what you’re really capable
and, vitally, supply a kit that car’s ability, beyond an early of in a race environment.
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KIT CAR BUILDING
So you think you might like to build a kit car? Over the next few pages we look at what you
need in terms of a building space, tools and being realistic about your own ability and budget.
B
efore you’ve bought a cost may be prohibitive. Expect
single spanner, before to pay around £30 to £50 per
you’ve even thought month for a lock-up garage.
about which kit you What’s more, you’re most
might like to assemble, you likely to come across an en
need to consider the building in bloc garage, which in itself
which you intend to build it. isn’t ideal. While it may offer
you a dry location in which to
WHERE? assemble your car, it will usually
There are those who have come with several distinct
successfully assembled a disadvantages. Most importantly,
kit car on the drive outside it’s unlikely to have power, which
their house, with no weather means no easy access to light or
protection whatsoever... but we electric sockets from which to
wouldn’t recommend it! run items like a power drill. You
Complete Kit Car magazine’s can overcome this by running a
project car builder, Ashley small generator to power a light Above: A basic home garage, with access to the home and power and light is a great starting point.
Gardiner, began his Haynes source, and use battery powered
Roadster build in his garden, tools, but it’s far from ideal. have to be extremely organised inside the house, then that’s
before quickly realising that some Other disadvantages and dedicated to maintain ideal. Basically, the easier
form of weather protection shouldn’t be ignored either. progress in this scenario. it is to pop into the garage,
was needed. He then built an Lock-ups can often come with Finally, lock-ups are rarely the more likely you are to
impromptu lean-to on the side of serious security issues. Will you inviting places in which to spent take advantage of any spare
his house, where he successfully leave your tools there, and what hours tinkering with a car. If moments you may have.
welded the chassis together and about all the kit components you’ve no other option, then it
would have completed the car, when they are still in boxes and can be done, but...
had he not then moved house to easily portable? Our recommendation
a place with a wooden framed While a lock-up may be only has to be a garage at home
garage... luxury. a short walk from your house (either brick or wood built).
If you don’t have access if it comes with the property, If it’s attached to the house,
to your own garage then it’s if you are renting a garage then even better and if you don’t
always possible to rent one, it may mean a drive every time have to go outside to access
but kit projects can often take you want to pop round and do it, but have a door from
longer than you think, and the some work on the car. You’ll
Below: Building in an en bloc garage is not ideal, as they usualy lack any power and security
Below: This wooden garage has plenty of width for tools and a workbench down one side. can be an issue (above).

BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO BUILDING KIT CARS
SIZE
MATTERS
With care and a bit of planning,
it’s perfectly possible to
assemble most kit cars in a
typical single garage. However,
it is worth checking the
dimensions of the style of kit
you are thinking of building, and
then perhaps marking out its
footprint on the floor of your
garage with some masking tape.
With the bodywork removed,
most chassis (even when rolling
on wheels) are much easier to
get around, taking up less room
in a confined space.
One way of maximising a
small space is to delay delivery
of the bodywork until you are
ready to fit it. Many kits can
be built up to a rolling chassis
before the panels need trial
fitting, and storing panels As well as being able to get Above: A single garage attached to the home is a great place to build a car. Below: While
(which in itself needs to be around your car, you’ll also space is OK for a small kit car, it might not be ideal for a bigger project.
done carefully) can take up a lot need space for some form of
of space. workbench, and also storage.
Other ways of maximising The latter can often be done
space may be to mount your with shelving units which keep
trestles on sturdy dolly wheels, the floor space clear, and
so that you can push the chassis it is also possible to have a
against one wall when working fold-down work surface, that
on the opposite side. You can you only erect when needed.
also get dolly wheel trolleys That said, a permanent sturdy
(also known as wheel skates) work surface that will support
which lift the wheels off the potentially heavy components
garage floor and allow you to and which is available at all
do the same with a partial or times has to be ideal. This
fully built car. should be possible within a
Useful Contacts
Setting Up The Workplace
typical single garage. car fits nicely, although it can still
Big Dug. W: www.bigdug.co.uk As an example, CKC’s Ian be cramped to get access to all
Garage Pride. W: www.garagepride.co.uk Stent, has a garage at home sides. But there is room for a full
RaceDeck Flooring (Maverick Auto Components). W: www.racedeckflooring.co.uk
which is pretty compact, width work surface at one end,
Rapid Racking. W: www.rapidracking.com
measuring just 8ft 6in by 16ft with old kitchen units below and
Screwfix. W: www.screwfix.com
6in. A typical Lotus Seven style kit mounted on the wall above.
Below: If only! Not many of us will have this sort of luxury. Below: A double width garage has to be perfect. If it has an inspection pit as well... even better!

coats of a cheap matt white will

work wonders.
The floor – Painting the

floor isn’t essential, but it’s a
really good thing to do if you
can. Why? Because untreated
concrete constantly creates
dust when you walk over it
or move a car around. But
painting the floor needs to be
done carefully. First, repair
any damage in the concrete.
It may even be worth applying
a self-levelling screed before
you go any further. You’ll
then need to stabilise the
concrete surface with a light
wash of diluted PVA or one of
the more dedicated products
from a builders’ merchant.
Finally, you can then paint it
with a proper floor paint, that
won’t peel off the first time
you scuff it.
Above: You can make a garage much more welcoming and practical by painting the walls and assembly, then the chances You’ll find there are a
floor. Below: Floor tiles are also an increasingly popular choice, such as these from Racedeck. are the unpainted walls will variety of different colours to
be made of either block work choose from (grey and tile red
or bricks, the floor will be being the most obvious). By
bare concrete, there may be removing the dust you’ll keep
one pendant or strip light and your clothes cleaner, it will
perhaps a single plug electric make wiping up spills easier
socket. This is a great start, but and also make it easier to spot
there are things you can do to dropped nuts and bolts etc.
make your build experience a If nothing else, it looks dead
whole lot easier. cool when your completed
car is parked up after a great
Painting – Painting the walls summer’s day drive!
white will not only make the Another increasingly
place look nicer, but it will affordable alternative is to
also make it much lighter, and cover the floor in garage floor
that’s a benefit you shouldn’t tiles. These usually come in
underestimate. Painting block the form of hard plastic tiles
work is a pain, because it soaks which clip together to cover the
Clearly, it would be far length) is the kit builder’s up lots of paint, and it’s fiddly whole garage. You may need
more challenging to park a dream. getting into all the nooks and to be careful when using a jack
Cobra replica in here, so if you crannies of the blocks. Brickwork or axle stands that you don’t
are considering a larger kit BASIC is a doddle by comparison. A few Continued on page 14
car, then there’s no question FEATURES
that a double garage (double If no-one has ever developed Below left: Stripping a donor car takes up a lot of space! Below: When the kit arrives, things
width being better than double your garage beyond its original can get very tight! It may be worth delaying delivery of the bodywork to free up space.

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Above: James Griffin built this lovely Westfield in his single garage. Above: Mike Dobkin built his highly modified Aeon GT3 in this small garage.
damage the tiles, but this is an your lighting and power at the which are luxuries you might
increasingly popular option. same time. Neither will be a want to add later?
long job, so the cost should be Here are some essentials...
Lighting – Going hand in reasonable. Sockets positioned
hand with painting the walls, over the workbench should be Workbench – You might think
is getting the lighting right. at least six inches above the you can get away without
We’d recommend strip lights surface to avoid them getting a work surface, especially
to give you as much light as bashed by items you may if space is tight, but we’d
possible. If you simply replace be working on. In addition, certainly recommend you have
the centrally mounted pendant it’s well worth having more one (see Vice entry below).
light, then you’ll find shadows sockets located along the If space is at a premium, the garage and, with a new
falling down each side of the walls, towards the other end of then you can get fold down laminate work surface from
chassis, just where you want the garage, to avoid constantly work surfaces, but they need Wickes for £20, now has a work
the light. So fit several strip trailing extension leads all over to be sturdy and capable surface stretching the width of
lights, either across the garage, the place. of supporting heavy donor the garage.
or running lengthways along the Where you build your kit car components. You might also
garage and located perhaps half can make a huge difference to consider a portable workbench. Vice – Another reason to have
a meter from the side walls. the enjoyment you take from A workbench can be cheap a permanent work surface, is
Always fit strip light covers – the assembly process. You’ll be to buy or, of course, you can to have somewhere to sturdily
garage ceilings can often be spending lots of time here, so make your own. CKC’s Ian locate a decent size vice. A vice
lower than in the house, and it’s try to be realistic about what Stent managed to move some is utterly invaluable, but it’s only
easy to catch an exposed strip you’ll be able to put up with. unwanted kitchen units into
light bulb when moving bulky
items around the garage. BASIC TOOLS
Building your first kit car can
Power – You can never have be a daunting task, but you
too many electrical sockets! can make the task much easier
As with the lighting, there are by having the right tools. So
obvious safety issues here, so what tools are essential for
if you are in any doubt, get the average (if such a thing
in a professional to do both exists!) kit car project, and Continued on page 16
Below: You always need lots of storage. Note the location of double sockets along the wall. Below: CKC’s Ian Stent used old kitchen units with a new worktop across the end of his garage.

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Above: Some kit car manufacturers may offer to supply dedicated trestles to lift the chassis off
Above: This trolley is designed for low slung cars. Rubber pad also protects the chassis. the ground while you are assembling the running gear. This one is made by Kit Spares.
it obviously isn’t on wheels, Rivet gun – There cannot

and you’ll need to get if off be many kit builds that have
the floor to complete certain been completed without
jobs. Four sturdy axle stands the use of rivets. The most
will do this job perfectly and obvious use comes when
will always prove invaluable for aluminium panelling the
later servicing when the car is prepared chassis. Having
being used. drilled all the holes with your
any good if securely located. Taller trestles, which lift the mains powered drill, you then
You’ll use it to hold donor chassis higher off the ground, mains operated drill takes some need to rivet on the panels,
components when cleaning are another option. This means beating. We’d consider the and that will mean hundreds
them with a wire brush, and you are not constantly bending latter an essential kit builder’s and hundreds of rivets.
a million other seemingly over the chassis while working tool, where a cordless drill
insignificant jobs. A vice can be on it. Ideally made of metal, comes a close second. It’s very
relatively expensive to purchase, it is also possible to make likely that by the end of the
but is just the sort of thing you them in wood, but safety is build you’ll have both!
might pick up at a car boot sale. paramount here. They’re not Why mention a centre punch
always easy to find through here? Because this really helps
Jack – A trolley jack is what you conventional retailers, but your maintain positional accuracy
are after, with a lifting capacity kit manufacturer may be able to when drilling holes in metal
of at least two tonnes (so you’ll make you some. and stops the drill bit skating
then be able to use it on your off position.
daily driver, as well as the kit Electric drill (plus centre
car). A conventional production punch) – There are lots of great Rivet guns come in various
car scissor-style jack is not really cordless drills around these shapes and sizes and require
suitable and bottle jacks are days, and they are brilliant to varying amounts of physical
usually too tall to fit under the use because they are often light effort to operate. A basic rivet
chassis of a low kit car. and the body of the drill itself gun is essential and will get
is small, making it easy to reach into more confined areas later
Axle stands/Trestles – awkward places. But there are
When the kit chassis arrives, also times when the power of a Continued on page 18
Below: A powerful corded drill is very useful, although cordless ones are ncreasingly powerful. Below: You’ll need a set of different profile files.

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
There are several items of important safety kit that you must have to hand. These
include eye protection, ear defenders (both essential when using a power tool such
as a grinder), sturdy gloves (not too loose so as to catch in moving parts of a
drill etc) and lightweight inspection gloves for removing and servicing grubby
donor parts. None of these should cost more than a few pounds. You should
get a basic safety kit with plasters
etc, and supplement this with an
eye wash (which is rarely included
in the basic kits). Finally we’d
recommend you get a sensible size
fire extinguisher (filled with powder)
to have permanently in the garage.
Above: A socket set needn’t be expensive, but always buy the best you can afford.
that you’ll probably need some
in the build. If you can borrow Screwdrivers – You’re likely form of crimping pliers and the
something more substantial for to have a few of these already. relevant connectors. Try and
the panelling part of the build, Both slot head and crosshead avoid the pre-shrouded ones.
that would be perfect. style screwdrivers are vital, in a Buy a ‘proper’ crimping tool and
good selection of sizes. Once you won’t regret it.
Files – You’ll typically find you again, there are some great sets
can buy individual hand files or available these days, and it’s None of the following tools
a set of four or five together. All always better to buy the best are essential, but all will prove
will prove useful, so go for the you can afford, since quality can a fortune. Consider the case useful if you have them. They’re
set. Aluminium will clog up files vary enormously. construction too – it’ll get perhaps the extras you buy as
quite quickly, while fibreglass bashed around and you want the build progresses...
will blunt them fast too. Don’t Spanners – A standard set of it portable – brittle plastics are
expect files to last forever. open and closed end spanners not recommended. Power tools – In addition to
in both metric and imperial will drills, the other power tools you
prove invaluable. As always, Clamps – There are all sorts of should consider might include
Useful buy the best you can afford. clamps you can get these days, a grinder (used very seldom,
Contacts Ratcheting spanners are also and they’ll prove invaluable although with a thin cutting
Garage Tools an increasingly popular option. when holding panels in place disc can prove handy), a Dremel
Although more expensive, those before permanent fixing. hobby drill and a jigsaw.
Chicago Brand. W: www.chicagobrand.co.uk that have tried them tend to
Clarke. W: www.clarkeinternational.com Hacksaw – You will use one for Hole cutting set – For use in
stick with them.
Draper. W: www.draper.co.uk
various jobs during the build, a power drill, hole cutting sets
Facom. W: www.facom-tools.co.uk
Socket set – The sets of but typically for cutting brackets make a great job of cutting tidy
Halfords. W: www.halfords.com
sockets you can buy on tool from either aluminium or mild holes in fibreglass. You can also
Kraftwerk. W: www.kraftwerktoolsoline.co.uk
stands at shows may well get steel. get some very neat hole cutters
Laser. W: www.lasertools.co.uk
you by perfectly, but we’d for aluminium.
Machine Mart. W: www.machinemart.co.uk
MEMfast. W: www.memfast.co.uk
recommend buying a dedicated Wiring tools – You can get
Rally Design. W: www.rallydesign.co.uk socket set which comes with its quite carried away in this Micrometer – CKC’s own
Sealey. W: www.sealey.co.uk own wrench and accessories. sector of the build but it rather technical editor, John Dickens,
Toolbay. W: www.toolbay.co.uk There are endless options depends on what wiring loom did a feature on micrometers,
and you don’t need to spend you begin with. We’d suggest and they’re more useful than you
Below: You may well already have a set of spanners. If not, you’ll need some Below: It’s likely you will do some wiring on your kit. A quality crimping tool is highly ecommended.

Above: Although not vital, tools like a grinder and jigsaw can prove useful. Above: A Dremel (or equivelent) can be a handy addition to your tool collection.
might at first think. They don’t much a potential project is tight budget or one that ends
need to be expensive, either. going to cost, don’t you? While up being substantial. we’ve
we’ve no doubt that knowing met individuals that have
Aluminium cutting tools – approximately how much a successfully worked on this
Aluminium can be cut with car may cost to assemble will basis while building Locost kit
a variety of tools which may be useful, how accurate does cars for £1500 and top end
include a hacksaw, tin snips, it need to be... to the nearest Cobra replicas for £50,000. If
cutting blade on a grinder, few hundred pounds, the you’re not bothered how long
jigsaw or manual or power nearest £1000? How about the it will take, then the budget
‘nibbler’. Each produce a nearest £5000? becomes potentially irrelevant.
slightly different finish and BUDGETING Before you answer that, ask But extending a build over
may or may not be suitable Trying to budget for a kit car yourself a secondary question. a very long period isn’t for
depending on how visible the build is a notoriously tricky How quickly do you want everyone, and it can often be
finished cut will be. thing to get right and the reality this car to be finished? If the the way in which projects never
is that we rarely come across answer is within, let’s say, two get finished... momentum
Rivnut tool – Rivnuts are like any private builder who has years, then your budget needs and enthusiasm gradually fade
rivets, but have a thread running built their car within the original to be reasonably accurate. away. So for most of us who
through the centre. It means budget they set themselves. But But if the answer is ‘it’ll be would like to build a car within
that when the Rivnut is fixed can it be done, and if so how? finished when it’s finished’ and a relatively short timeframe
into a panel or chassis tube, you Alternatively, should you even you’re not bothered when that (sub two years) it can be more
can attach items to it using the worry about setting a budget might be, then the budget important to realistically budget
corresponding size bolt (M5, at all? can be more flexible. Why? for a build.
M6 etc). Rivnuts can prove As you might expect, there’s Because if you run out of cash Perhaps we should first
invaluable when used correctly. certainly no definitive answer, and need to save up before make it clear what we mean
and what works for one person, buying a set of wheels, then by budgeting. What we’re
There are hundreds of may not for another. Let’s deal the project deadline can just talking about is working out
tools that could be considered with the basics first... extend to accommodate the how much a kit car will cost to
useful in a typical kit car build period while you are saving complete, by looking at all the
and we can’t hope to cover Budget, what budget? – Do up. And it doesn’t matter various components required
them all here. Hopefully, we’ve you need to set a budget at whether you are building on a to assemble it. Most of us have
highlighted the items that will all? That might sound like a
genuinely make life easier when daft question, because you’ve Below left: Budgeting for the donor car can be easy. Budgeting for the cost of refurbishing parts
undertaking your first project. got to have some idea of how less so. Below: Some chassis may be supplied powdercoated, some may not. Always check.

some idea of the amount of

money we can allocate to a
project, so it’s important to
know that the car you’d like to
build can be achieved within
that figure.
When CKC Project Car
Builder, Ashley Gardiner
worked out a budget for his
Haynes Roadster project, he
started with his maximum
possible spend and then
took away from this pot
of money all the items he
needed to buy. Once he felt
sure he could build a car he
would enjoy for the funds he
had available, he began the
project... and came in £920
under his maximum spend
of £4000, at just £3080
(excluding IVA). Impressive. If
you know exactly what your
limit is, then this is certainly
one way of viewing the
budgeting process.
More usual is the cumulative
route, whereby you start with similar products from different Above: There are a lot of parts in a complete kit.
nothing and then add up the manufacturers. We’ve created
cost of all the various items an Excel template which body/chassis kit from one adjust the figures accordingly.
you’ll need to complete a car. you can download from the may include the fabricated
An Excel spreadsheet is CKC website and use for this wishbones, while from another Like For Like – It’s also
absolutely the way to go about purpose when comparing these might be included important to compare like
this, being easy to adjust, add different kit car costs. You’ll within a separate suspension with like, so it wouldn’t be
in extra items or take away find it in the lefthand menu on pack (offered at additional fair to compare the stainless
things to instantly reveal a the homepage... cost). Similarly, one chassis steel exhaust system from
final figure at the bottom. www.completekitcar.co.uk might be supplied with a rust one manufacturer, with
Vitally, it’s also the easiest preventative coating (such as the mild steel option from
way to compare seemingly Kit components – This is powdercoating), while another another. Even identifying these
where you need to be on your is supplied bare and requires discrepancies can be helpful,
game. There is no set criteria subsequent treatment. because it then makes you
by which a kit package is As such, any comparative decide which you’d like. If only
supplied, so a basic kit from Excel spreadsheet should, as a stainless exhaust is good
one manufacturer may not far as possible, list separately enough, then you need to
include all the components every last item needed in the adjust the costings accordingly.
included within another assembly process. In this way
manufacturer’s basic kit you can clearly identify what’s Look after the pennies –
package. For instance, a basic included and what’s extra, and Don’t forget the smaller items.
Above and below: Ashley Gardiner started with a maximum sum of money and then took away Below: These two Dax Rush cars may be identical, but not all sevenesque kits are the same!
the cost of parts when he worked out his budget. He came in under budget at just £3080.

Above: It’s often the cost of smaller items that mounts up significantly during a build. Above: An interior like this does not come cheap. Be realistic about what you can do yourself.
As we’ve already suggested, difficult to cost within a cheaper by the time you add have to make compromises
most of the people we meet budget, make sure you leave a in the relevant components that mean the end result may
overspend on the budget they reasonable allowance for to make the cheaper product be a disappointment, then
originally had in mind, but ask this process. accurately compare. you will be better off building
them where the extra cash When you finally place your Just the process of doing a something you can more easily
has gone and it’s never on one order and start the build, it’s budget will help you narrow afford, yet which you can build
big component, but rather easy to get carried away and down what you can do to a standard you can be proud
hundreds of smaller items that swap the reconditioned items without in a build, and what of. If that means the Cobra
cost under £10 each. Brake you budgeted for in favour of you consider vital. It should replica you’ve always wanted
lines, clips, hoses, nuts and expensive upgrades. At this also make you question exactly will have to wait, so be it.
bolts... all can have a significant early stage in the process, what you can achieve at home
effect on the budget. the bank balance can look and which areas you may need Paperwork – And last but by
temptingly flush. It’s very easy to call in expert assistance. no means least, don’t forget the
Donor costs – Very few to overspend at the rolling Not convinced you can do paperwork cost of completing
manufacturers supply every chassis stage, only to find a decent trim job of the a kit car. The chances are
last nut and bolt needed you’ve run out of cash when interior? Then make sure you that your kit will need an IVA
to build a car and that it comes to the important budget for the manufacturer’s test (possibly a retest), first
will typically mean dealing finishing touches, such as trim kit or employing a local registration fee and you’ll need
with aftermarket suppliers interior trim and paint etc. trimmer to make something to insure it. All of which can
and second-hand donor from scratch. add up.
components. It may be that Aftermarket suppliers – Budgeting for a kit car
you’ll buy a complete donor When it comes to aftermarket Be realistic – Throughout build needn’t be complete
car, as we did with the Mazda suppliers of new components, the whole budgeting exercise pot luck if you are realistic
MX-5 for our MEV Exocet, or you once again need to be as you should be realistic about about your ability and
you might be buying individual comprehensive as possible and what you want, and what expectations, and you are
donor components from a make sure any comparisons you are prepared to forego in meticulous in making sure
breakers. Either way, not all of with other kit cars are done order to achieve your dream that any comparisons you
it will be serviceable and much on a like for like basis. A build. If you know that your make between different
of it may need rebuilding kit car that initially appears standards are high, but in order manufacturers are on a like
or repainting. Although very more expensive, may end up to build your dream car you’ll for like basis.
Below: If your car needs painting, make sure you get some quotes. It can be expensive. Below: Don’t forget the paperwork costs, such as IVA, first registration and insurance.

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GETTING COVER

INSURANCE
Think kit car insurance will be expensive? Think again, it’s one of the great surprises that
come with owning a kit car. Here’s our guide to getting the right cover for what you need.
H
ead for any do your homework, provide
conventional correct information and
car insurance understand exactly what you
company and are covered for, and what you
from the drop down menu of are not covered for. Here’s our
manufacturer options, you will guide to getting the best quote
not find a Chesil Speedster, AK for your needs...
427 or MEV Exocet. However,
contrary to what you might TYPES OF
expect, getting a competitive INSURANCE
kit car insurance quote couldn’t It perhaps goes without saying
be easier. that you are required by law
Specialist insurers for to have insurance for your car
vehicles like ours understand if you want to drive it on the
our usage and understand road, but there are additional
that the vehicle we want to types of cover that may be
cover is our pride and joy. And worth considering.
because we’re unlikely to be
doing a huge annual mileage Goods-in-transit cover – If
and because it’s our pride and your kit is being delivered
joy, they understand that we by the manufacturer, then it
tend to look after our cars should be covered by them
and, subsequently, the risk while in transit within their
to them isn’t huge. And that commercial goods-in-transit
means premiums are often policy (but may be worth
encouragingly affordable. checking!). It doesn’t appear
But like any form of that the same cover is easy to Above: You may be able to get cover for the kit while it’s in transit from the factory to your home.
insurance, it’s important you purchase as an individual, but
an alternative may be to take moment of collection... check
Below: Insurance is there for when things go wrong, not when they go right! out build-up cover, from the with the insurer that this would
cover the parts while in transit
to your garage.
Build-Up Cover – So you’ve

collected the comprehensive kit,
stripped and cleaned the donor
parts, bought wheels and tyres
and it’s all neatly stacked in the
garage and remains there in
varying degrees of completion
for perhaps the next two years.
You wouldn’t leave £10,000 cash
sat on the kitchen table for fear
that it might get stolen, so why
would you leave it in your garage
without at least some form
of insurance cover? Will your
household insurance cover it?
A number of companies
offer build-up cover based on
the value of the components
in your garage. The cover is
usually for a minimum term
of 12 months and A-Plan

BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO INSURANCE
Above: You can insure the kit while you build it, based on the value of the components. Above: Laid-up cover will offer protection for your car while in your garage for a long period.
Insurance points out that the the relatively high excess you’ll the potential to impact not only car for fire and theft while it is
parts must all be in the same have to accept, which is either the renewal premium on your in your garage, but once this
place, which must be locked set at a flat figure of perhaps kit car, but also your regular has expired you might want to
and secure (i.e. if the chassis is £1000 or £1500, or is set at 10 daily driver! consider laid-up cover.
under a tarpaulin in the garden, per cent of the insured value. There is no legal requirement
it’s not covered!). It’s important So if you have a £10,000 kit Laid-Up Cover – Many of us for you to insure a car that
to identify the parts and their car, you’ll have to pay the first tax our cars for six months and is unused in the garage and
value, so evidence on receipts £1000 of any claim. then put the car on SORN for lacking valid road tax, but you
is vital. Dedicated track day the winter. Alternatively, a car may still want to consider
insurance specialists such as may come off the road for an insuring it...
Track Day Cover – More and Competition Car Insurance do extended period for a rebuild etc. Laid-up cover does exactly
more of us are exploiting our kit not need you to have a more Once your road tax has what it says... it insures your
car’s fantastic driving capability conventional road risks policy expired you must put your car while it is laid up. A basic
within the safe confines of a with them. car on SORN. Similarly, if policy will typically cover against
race circuit or airfield. But once One word of caution with you have tax remaining but theft and fire, with the premium
you are off the public highway track day policies. Check with take your car off the road based on the value of the car.
and using your car in such a your broker as to whether and cancel your road risks You can usually enhance this
way, you can say goodbye to any claims would have to be policy, you must SORN it. If with accidental damage cover,
your conventional road risks registered on the Claims and you have outstanding cover so that if a ladder falls on the
policy. While you do not have to Underwriting Exchange. As a remaining on your standard car and scratches the paint,
have insurance to drive a car on bolt-on policy to your standard road risks insurance policy, you’d be covered to repair it.
a track, policies are available. road risks policy, you may find this will usually still cover your Laid-up cover is usually for
Not all companies offer track that a claim will have to be
day cover, and historically you registered, at which point it has Below: Track day cover will come with a high excess and won’t cover for mechanical failure.
needed to look to a dedicated
track day insurance specialist.
But such is the popularity of
track days, that more regular
kit car insurers are offering
cover. For instance, at Adrian
Flux you’ll need to have your car
insured for road risks with the
company, but it can then bolt
on an additional track day policy
for the day(s) that you need it.
Interestingly, different tracks
may incur different premiums,
depending on the requirements
of the insurer, and in all cases
you’ll find that mechanical
failure is not covered (for
instance, if the engine fails
while driving up the main
straight) but if you are involved
in an accident with another
car, or hit crash barriers etc,
then you are covered. Another
feature of track day cover is

GETTING COVER
Above: If you would rather repair a car yourself after an accident, Parts Only cover is possible. Above: Limiting your annual mileage will reduce your premium.
a 12-month period and you are understand the different levels value of the parts, making no becomes so vital to help reduce
unlikely to be able to claim back of cover they offer. allowance for labour costs. premiums for your regular car,
any ‘un-used’ cover, should you As such, the savings can be is rarely of any value for your kit
put the car back into regular WAYS TO as much as 35 per cent. For car. But there are other ways to
use before the 12-month REDUCE some, this will be perfect, but reduce your kit car premium.
period is up. YOUR A-Plan also cautioned that
PREMIUM when premiums for kit cars Limit your annual mileage
Road cover – Of course, it’s Parts Only cover – As an are typically quite low anyway, – This is the big one for kit
a conventional road risks cover alternative to the conventional saving perhaps no more car owners. You can take
that any kit car driver will be forms of cover mentioned than £100 while significantly advantage of the fact that most
most commonly considering. just earlier, A-Plan also reducing the pay out an of us cover a relatively modest
And the type of cover options highlighted Parts Only cover as insurer will make, certainly mileage in our kit car each year,
reflect those of a more a significant way of reducing won’t suit everyone. and so can consider a limited
conventional policy... Third insurance premiums. Aimed mileage policy similar to that
party, third party fire and theft, at the capable kit car builder No Claims Discount – Sadly, offered to classic car owners.
and comprehensive cover. who would rather rebuild or the no claims discount that By limiting your mileage
We’ll assume that as these are repair his car himself, rather
the types of cover you can get than use a garage, Parts Only Below: Easiest way to reduce your premium is by joining the owners’ club. 15 per cent
for your mainstream car, you cover will only pay out for the discount is typical.

BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO INSURANCE
Above: Lock-up garage no more of a risk than one attached to your house. But if it’s located Above: Parts cover won’t include anything not located in a locked building such
more than five miles away, the premium is based on the postcode of the garage, not your house. as your garage.
you can reduce your annual based on the garage’s postcode, themeerkat.com for kit car may offer salvage retention
premium, and such policies are not that of your home. owners, it’s still vital that you where you can use parts from
usually available from a typical shop around to ensure you get the written-off car (so long as
ceiling of 7500 miles per year, Join a kit car club – This is just the right cover, and at the it’s not a Category A write-off)
with incremental discounts one of the easiest ways to right price. in the rebuild of a new car.
available down to just 1000 instantly reduce your premium. Other features to consider
miles per year. Most marque specific clubs Compare like with like – may include the type and
can negotiate up to a 15 per It’s obvious really, but make cost of European cover if you
Increase your excess – The cent discount on premiums for sure that the policies you are considering a continental
excess is the amount you’ll their members, so if you’ve not compare actually offer the blast, while some insurers will
have to pay on any claim, joined already, now is the time same level of cover and have include breakdown cover (if
before your insurer will pick to do it. Even CKC subscribers, the same features. Things they do, make sure it includes
up the rest. Most insurers via our own Club CKC, benefit to consider may include recovery to your home, not
will set a fixed excess with from discounts with A-Plan, any excess requirements just to the nearest garage).
any policy, usually linked to Adrian Flux, Footman James (some policies will include a Some of these features
the value of the car insured. and MSM. minimum excess), windscreen that differentiate different
Some insurers may allow you cover (again, some may insurers may mean that a
to suggest a voluntary excess GETTING A limit what they pay for), the slightly more expensive policy
that is over that figure and you QUOTE limited mileage criteria may be is actually the one you want.
pay a reduced premium as a While there may not be an different from one company So look at the detail carefully
consequence, but this would equivalent to www.compare to the next, some companies and ask questions.
appear to be the exception and
not the rule. Below: Shop around for the right policy and be sure to compare like-with-like. And don’t forget, the cheapest quote may not be the best!
Where you keep your car –

With conventional insurance,
the location of where the
car is kept overnight can be
important... whether parked
on the road or in a garage.
But we can assume that most
kit car owners tuck their kit
car up in a garage when not in
use (yes, we know there are
exceptions to that!). The type
of garage, whether attached
to your home or part of an
en-bloc garage area around
the corner somewhere, does
not tend to load the premium
(although you should tell your
insurer if it is remote from
the property).
Far more important is its
geographical location. If it’s in a
different postcode, or more than
perhaps five miles from your
home, then the cover will be

GETTING COVER
USEFUL CONTACTS
A-Plan T: 01635 874646. W: www.aplan.co.uk/specialist
Adrian Flux T: 0800 081 8989. W: www.adrianflux.co.uk
Central Bespoke T: 0800 954 0037. W: www.centralbespoke.com
Competition Car Insurance T: 0844 8921966. W: www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk.
Footman James T: 0843 357 1907. W: www.footmanjames.co.uk
Frank Pickles T: 01943 850999. W: www.frankpickles.co.uk
Glynwood Insurance Services T: 0844 581 8877. W: www.glynwood.co.uk
Graham Sykes T: 01395 255100. W: www.graham-sykes.co.uk
MSM T: 01279 870535. W: www.msminsurance.co.uk
Heritage T: 0845 330 0660. W: www.heritage-quote.co.uk
Osborne and Sons T: 020 8388 6000. W: www.osborneandsons.co.uk
Peter James T: 0121 506 6040. W: www.peterjamesinsurance.co.uk
Performance Direct T: 0844 573 3589. W: www.performancedirect.co.uk
REIS T: 0115 965 1020. W: www.reis.co.uk
Sureterm Direct T: 0800 1313 780. W: www.sureterm.com
Above: Obtaining an agreed value can bring peace of mind with a really special car.
Be accurate and honest – It Agreed Value – Some Choose your broker carefully profile they have of you, the
is vital that the information you insurers will offer to cover If researching this article has better chance they have of
give your insurer is correct. your car with an agreed shown anything, it is that the providing an accurate and
Not only does this ensure that replacement value. So if you profile of you as the owner of potentially more affordable
you are correctly covered, it have a kit car that’s worth your kit car is just as important quote (so long as your driving
also ensures that any third £10,000 and you want as the details of the car. Great history is good, obviously!).
party involved in an accident is that value safe-guarded, emphasis is placed on your level Secondly, the service you
also correctly covered if they then you can do so. It will of experience, driving history receive now may give an
need to claim against you. The usually require at least six etc. And this is one reason it’s indication of the type of service
worst case scenarios don’t bear photographs to be sent to the very difficult for drivers under you may receive when you really
thinking about, but that’s exactly broker, and may also require 21 to find kit car insurance (it’s need them (when you need to
why it’s your responsibility to get further documentation to be not impossible, but it’s certainly make a claim).
it right, not just for you, but for provided to help substantiate not easy). All of which brings us to
anyone else involved too. your assertion of its value. It’s now that you want to a conclusion that ought to
It’s not uncommon for a kit But be aware that insurers get a feel for the insurance be obvious... that it’s not
car owner to either replace an are increasingly wary of such broker you are dealing necessarily the cheapest quote
engine with another one, or agreements, as the core remit with. Are they asking lots that’s the best. Who will be
upgrade to a more powerful of any cover is to restore a car of questions. Do they there for you when you need
engine and in such instances to its condition immediately understand the difference them the most – that might be
you must inform your insurer, before any accident, not to between different kit cars and a wiser priority than saving a
or run the risk of your policy the condition it was in when are they interested in your car few quid.
being void. originally built. and you?
Why should this be DRIVE
Below: If you want to enjoy your car responsibly, then obtaining the right insurance is vital. important? Firstly, the better SAFELY
Insuring a kit car is usually one
of the pleasant surprises when
it comes to cost. Rarely will it
be a huge barrier to using your
car as you would like.
And there are also a wide
variety of different covers
available to insure your car from
a bare chassis to its first foray
onto the track and beyond.
But take your responsibility
in this area seriously. Not only
is it a legal requirement that the
information you give is accurate,
but the repercussions for not
doing so are very serious, not
just for you, but for anyone
else that may be involved in an
accident with you, either in your
car or in another car.
Get it right and, if and when
the worst happens, you’ll know
you’ve done everything you
can to deal with the outcome
responsibly.

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PARTS DIRECTORY
Parts
DIRECTORY
Looking for an elusive part for your build? Our in-depth directory should
point you in the right direction and is a useful resource throughout the year.
B
uy a time, and then get the rest as
comprehensive kit and when you want.
package from the But even then, the chances
likes of Caterham are you’ll be looking beyond
or Westfield and it should the kit manufacturer for many
include every last nut and of the items needed for the
bolt you’ll need before driving build. What about the donor
your car out of the garage. car bits, the cooling, carpets,
But that’s not how most kits wheels and tyres etc? In
are supplied. The majority some instances you may need
are offered in a number of additional nuts and bolts,
different modules, such as a while at the other end of the
chassis pack, bodywork pack, scale you may want to get
lighting pack etc. You buy what the car painted... but where
you need or can afford at the do you find the companies
offering these services, and
why does it matter?
As you would expect, at Above: Shows are a great place to see lots of different components in one place.
Complete Kit Car we see a lot
of privately built kit cars as we beginner! We’re not just talking carpeting that will fall apart
scout about the kit car shows about poor finishing, but instead and go rotten within a year.
looking for possible cars to poor selection of components. Selecting the right components
feature... and it’s often easy to In particular, this may be the will improve the finish of your
see the cars built by a kit car use of a variety of non stainless car, it may improve the way your
fixings that are going rusty after car handles and drives and it will
Above: Finding and using the right fittings and fixings will make a huge difference to your the first covering of road spray, almost certainly be cheaper than
finished kit car. Below: At most shows you’ll find a large number of parts suppliers. or perhaps the use of domestic using your nearest auto factors!
So, what should you look out for
and where will you find them?
Nuts and bolts – At the very

core of every kit car project
are the fixings that hold it
together, and they can vary
enormously in quality and type.
First and foremost, they must
be to a strength suitable for
the job, so a bolt holding a
suspension wishbone to the
chassis is unlikely to be made of
stainless steel and should have
markings which clearly identify
its tensile strength. But other
fixings for holding the dash in
place, or locating smaller items
within the engine bay can be in
stainless. As already mentioned,
this will stop them going rusty
and, despite the increased cost
of stainless over mild steel or
galvanised fixings, the long-term
result is well worthwhile.

UK KIT CAR GUIDE PARTS DIRECTORY
Your nearest auto factors will way in which items are fastened
invariably have small quantities to your car be inspected when
of the wrong type of fixing. your car goes through IVA, but
However, there are a number of it’s amazing how scruffy a car
companies who advertise in the can look if the wrong methods
magazines and who regularly have been employed.
attend all the kit car shows. Go Your local auto factors
along with a shopping list. will offer some of what you
need, but once again in small
Electrical items – You may quantities and at inflated cost.
modify your donor’s loom, use Take time to have a look at
a kit manufacturer’s loom, use what other people have used
an aftermarket loom, or make and then have a look at any one
your own from scratch, but of the general parts suppliers
poorly executed electrics are listed in the directory here.
another novice weakness. And it There are a myriad of different
will come back to bite you, with ways to locate wiring or fasten
inherent unreliability. your brake lines, so choose
carefully, but make the effort.
Mechanical components – We Above: Sometimes the choices can be bewildering.

can’t hope to cover this large
aspect of any kit car build in a offer carpet and vinyl and meet who have not had their
single page, but the directory all will be happy to send you cars professionally set-up. This
should point you in the right small samples in the post. Get guide has a number of suitable
direction when it comes to lots of samples, because they companies listed, so phone
donor components, cooling, can vary enormously. around and get a feel for who
Joining one bit of wire brakes, engine tuning and you’d like to use.
to another is usually where much more. And as with all the Paint – If your car needs
the problems start. So we’d sections mentioned here, for painting, then it’s worth using We can’t hope to cover
recommend you use crimped more advice it’s always worth a bodyshop with extensive all aspects of a typical kit car
connections, but with bare joining an owners’ club or an experience of painting fibreglass build here. However, the main
connectors with an over online forum to find out what panels. This is also one area point to remember is that
cover, rather than the blue other people with the same car where it’s very true to say that when you need something
integral connector and cover have done. you get what you pay for. which isn’t supplied by the
you typically find. The crimp kit manufacturer there will
tools cost a fraction more, but Trim – If you don’t want to After the build – The work always be a quality solution
you’ll save money buying the buy the trim set offered by doesn’t stop after the build beyond what you’ll find in
connectors in bulk. Where from? your manufacturer (or they is complete! Once your car your nearest auto factor. And
Various specialist companies may not offer such a thing), is up and running, you may getting the little details right is
advertise in this Guide, and then you not only need to want to get the engine tuned the difference between a well
they’ll all be able to help you source the carpet/vinyl, but on a rolling road, or perhaps finished car and one that looks
over the phone. Alternatively, get also the underlay, foam have the suspension geometry rushed. It’s also invariably the
to one of the shows. padding and the adhesive adjusted to make sure the car is difference between a reliable kit
needed to fix it. Domestic handling to its best ability. Both car and one that isn’t. Use the
Fixings – We’re talking about the carpet is not designed for can make a huge difference to Directory to source your parts.
things that hold wiring in place exterior use, and it will soon your enjoyment of the finished You should find just about
and stop brake and fuel lines deteriorate in an open-topped car, but we’re always surprised everything you’ll need from
flopping about. Not only will the kit car. Several companies by the number of people we these companies.
Above: Start looking around at what’s available now, before you even begin your build. Below: It’s part of the fun of the build personalising your car and making it unique.

PARTS DIRECTORY
PARTS DIRECTORY
P lease mention the UK Kit Car Guide 2016 when speaking to

companies listed in the directory.
BRAKE PARTS – DISCS/CALIPERS/PADS

AP Racing T: 024 7663 9595. W: www.apracing.com
Caparo Via Kit Spares T: 01623 860990. W: www.kitspares.co.uk
EBC Brakes W: www.ebcbrakes.com
Ferodo W: www.ferodo.co.uk
HiSpec Motorsport T: 01322 286850.
W: www.hispecbrake.co.uk
Mintex W: www.mintex.co.uk
MNR T: 01423 780196. W: www.mnrltd.co.uk 12 Volt Planet
Nitrac T: 01625 267074. W: www.nitrac.co.uk
Pagid W: www.pagid.com
Rally Design (Wilwood) T: 01227 792792. ELECTRICAL/WIRING SUPPLIES
W: www.rallydesign.co.uk 12 Volt Planet T: 01491 838761. W: www.12voltplanet.co.uk
Auto Electric Supplies T: 01584 819552.
CAMERAS – IN-CAR W: www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk
Dogcam T: 01208 269159 W: www.dogcamsport.co.uk Autocar Electrical T: 0207 4034334.
Flymount T: 01636 812080 W: www.flymount.com W: www.autocar-electrical.com
Autosparks T: 01423 506133
Classic & Vintage Wiring T: 07513 536156.
E: enquiry-cvcwiring@hotmail.co.uk
Connectomotive T: 01584 759379. W: www.connectomotive.com
IEM Services T: 01209 214086. W: www.thewiringproject.co.uk
Simtek T: 01706 854857 W: www.simtekuk.co.uk
SVC T: 01827 67714. W: www.s-v-c.co.uk
Vehicle Wiring Products T: 0115 9305454.
W: www.vehicleproducts.co.uk
World Of Wiring T: 01461 337281. W: www.worldofwiring.co.uk
ENGINE SPECIALISTS/ENGINE PARTS

AB Performance T: 01449 736633.
W: www.abperformance.co.uk
Avonbar T: 01279 873428. W: www.avonbar.com
Burton Power T: 0208 518 9189. W: www.burtonpower.com
Cambridge Motorsports Parts T: 01462 684300.
Flymount W: www.cambridgemotorsport.com
Dartford Rebore T: 01322 220220.
CARBURETTOR/INJECTION/THROTTLE BODIES W: www.dartfordreboreandengines.co.uk
DanST Engineering T: 07921 168507. Daytuner T: 01423 523323. W: www.daytuner.co.uk
W: www.danstengineering.co.uk Dee Ltd T: 01926 426225. W: www.dee-ltd.co.uk
Eurocarb T: 0118 984 2811. W: www.dellorto.co.uk Dunnell Engines T: 01449 677726. W: www.dunnellengines.com
Jenvey T: 01746 768810. W: www.jenvey.co.uk Holeshot Racing T: 028 3882 0026.
Omex Technology T: 01242 26065. W: www.holeshotracing.co.uk
W: www.omextechnology.co.uk ITG T: 024 7630 5386. W: www.itgairfilters.com
Race Technology T: 01773 537620. W: race-technology.com Jenvey T: 01746 768810. W: www.jenvey.co.uk
Webcon T: 01932 787100. W: www.webcon.co.uk Kent Performance Cams T: 01303 248666.
W: www.kentcams.com
COOLING SUPPLIERS (RADIATORS/HOSES/CLIPS) LS Power T: 01949 843299. W: www.gdcars.com
Aaron Radiators T: 020 3327 1010. W: www.aaronradiator.co.uk Partsworld Performance W: www.partsworldperformance.com
Forge Motorsport T: 01452 380999. Performance Unlimited T: 01904 489332.
W: www.forgemotorsport.co.uk W: www.performanceunlimited.co.uk
JCS Hi-Torque T: 01787 376212. W: www.jcshi-torque.co.uk Piper Cams T: 01303 245300. W: www.pipercams.co.uk
Leyland Hose and Silicone T: 01772 642478. W: www.lhss.co.uk QED T: 01509 412317. W: www.qedmotorsport.co.uk
Pacet T: 01628 526754. W: www.pacet.co.uk Real Steel T: 01895 440505. W: www.realsteel.co.uk
Pro Alloy Motorsport T:0845 226 7561. W: www.proalloy.co.uk TTS Performance T: 01327858212.
Radicool Fabrications T: 01280 701350. W: www.tts-performance.co.uk
W: www.radicool-fabrications.co.uk Yorkshire Engine Supplies T: 07960 011585.
Radtec T: 01543 502525. W: www.radtec.co.uk W: www.yorkshireengines.co.uk
Samco Sport T: 01443 238464. W: www.samcosport.com
Silicon Hoses T: 0845 838 5364. W: www.siliconhoses.com ENGINE MANAGEMENT
Viper Performance T: 0845 0953 423. Autocar Electrical Equipment (Lumenition) T: 020 7403 4334.
W: www.viper-performance.co.uk W: www.lumenition.com

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Canems T: 01724 700222. W: www.canems.co.uk Quaife T: 01732 741144. W: www.quaife.co.uk

H&H Ignitions T: 01384 261500. RWD Motorsport T: 01282 863286.
W: www.h-h-ignitionsolutions.co.uk W: www.rwdmotorsport.com
KMS T: +31 (0) 402854064. W: www.van-kronenburg.nl Tran-X T: 01732 741144. W: www.tran-x.com
Lumenition T: 0207 403 4334. W: www.autocar-electrical.com
Omex Technology T: 01242 260656. GEARBOX SPECIALISTS (REVERSE)
W: www.omextechnology.co.uk Elite Racing Transmissions T: 07976 487861.
RRR Engineering T: 07852 127021. W: www.rrrengineering.co.uk W: www.eliteracingtransmissions.com
Trigger Wheels E: sales@trigger-wheels.com Lynx AE T: 01908 510000. W: www.lynxae.co.uk
W: www.trigger-wheels.com MNR reverse box T: 01423 780196. W: www.mnrltd.co.uk
Quaife T: 01732 741144. W: www.quaife.co.uk
EXHAUST PARTS/FABRICATION Westgarage Engineering T: 01383 850480.
A-Frame Engineering T: 01282 690184. W: www.westgarage.co.uk
W: www.aframeengineering.co.uk
Custom Chrome T: 024 7638 7808. GLASS MANUFACTURERS
W: www.custom-chrome.co.uk Pilkington AGR T: 01527 517373. W: www.pilkington.com
JP Exhausts T: 01625 619916. W: www.jpexhausts.co.uk
JR Race Exhausts : 07811 355901. W: www.jrfabrications.co.uk INSTRUMENT/GAUGE SUPPLIERS
Powerspeed T: 01233 662 225. W: www.powerspeed.co.uk Acewell T: 0191 640 8663. W: www.acewell.co.uk
Simpson Race Exhausts T: 01753 532222. Digital Speedos T: 0121 745 9555. W: www.digitalspeedos.co.uk
W: www.simpsonraceexhausts.c om ETB Instruments T: 01702 601055.
W: www.etbinstruments.com
FIBREGLASS REPAIRS/PRODUCTS Race Technology T: 01773 537620.
AT Fibreglass Specialists T: 01484 402010. W: www.race-technology.com
W: www.atthefibreglassspecialists.co.uk Racetech. W: www.racetechdesign.com
CFS T: 01209 821028 W: cfsnet.co.uk Revotec T: 01491 824424. W: www.revotec.com
Composites4u T: 01282 770666. W: www.composites4u.co.uk Smiths (via Europa) T: 01283 815609.
Cristex T: 01282 770666. W: www.cristex.co.uk W: www.europaspares.com
Dynamic Mouldings T: 01454 222 899. SPA T: 01827 300150. W: www.spa-uk.co.uk
W: www.dynamicmouldings.co.uk Stack W: www.stackltd.com
East Coast Fibreglass T: 0191 497 5134. Trailtech T: 01896 753111. W: www.trailtech.net
W: www.ecfibreglass.co.uk
GW-GRP Designs T: 01507 524426.
W: www.gw-grpdesigns.co.uk ETB Instruments Digidash
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W: www.westgatecomposites.com
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East Coast Fibreglass Automotive Solutions and Racing T: 01773 719287.
W: www.automotivesolutionsandracing.com
BAR Performance T: 01904 700913.
FUEL/OIL/BRAKE FLUID COMPONENTS W: www.barperformanceltd.co.uk
BGC T: 01945 466690. W: www.bgcmotorsport.co.uk Birch Brothers T: 01274 834921. W: birchbros.org.uk
Earls T: 01803 869850. W: www.earls.co.uk Thunder Road Cars T: 020 8502 4090.
Goodridge W: www.goodridge.net W: www.thunderroadcars.com
Hosetechnik T: 0845 838 5364. W: www.hosetechnik.com Irntam Kitz T: 07951 567573. W: www.irntam-kitz.co.uk
John Clarkson Garage T: 01942 818745.
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3J Driveline T: 01926 650426. W: www.3jdriveline.com RV Dynamics T: 07495 161490. E: vincervd@yahoo.com
A-Frame Engineering T: 01282 690184. Southways Automotive T: 01329 220755.
W: www.aframeengineering.co.uk W: www.southwaysautomotive.co.uk
BGH Geartech T: 01580 714114. W: www.bghgeartech.co.uk Sussex Kit Cars T: 01435 812706. E: john@sussexkitcars.co.uk
CG Motorsport T: 01132 426359.
W: www.clutch-specialists.co.uk LIGHTING
Elite Racing Transmissions T: 07976 487861. Kit Spares T: 01623 860990. W: www.kitspares.co.uk
W: www.eliteracingtransmissions.com SVC T: 08456 581251. W: www.s-v-c.co.uk

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Thread repair kits – Uni-Thread T: 01803 867832.

Trailer manufacturers – Aluminium Trailer Company
T: 01844 353539. W: www.allytrailer.co.uk
Vinyl Wrapping – Exeter Signs T: 01392 279391.
W: www.exetersigns.co.uk
Vinyl Wrapping – Premier Graphics and Signs T: 0191 383 0325.
W: www.premiergraphicsandsigns.co.uk
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JCS Hi-Torque (hose clips) T: 01787 888031.
W: www.jcshi-torque.co.uk
PAINTING/BODYSHOP SERVICES
Auto Mirage T: 01253 734743. W: www.automirage.co.uk
Premier graphics And Signs Brooklands Motor Company T: 01932 828545.
W: www.brooklandsmotorcompany.co.uk
MISCELLANEOUS IDL UK T: 01424 854900. W: www.idluk.eu
Aluminium fabrication – Bogg Brothers T: 01944 738234. Lee’s Bodyshop T: 01332 331764. W: www.leesbodyshop.co.uk
W: www.boggbros.co.uk Lustre Coatings T: 01953 713667. W: www.lustrecoatings.co.uk
Aluminium fabrication – Alloy Racing Fabrications T: 01623 Paint Perfect T: 01522 568247.
835805. W: www.alloyracingfabrications.com W: www.paintperfectlincoln.co.uk
Cables and Controls – Cable-tec T: 01623 440398. Pinewood Body Repairs T: 01304 203020.
W: www.cable-tec.co.uk Precision Paint T: 01823 666289 W: www.precisionpaint.co.uk
Car Covers – Hamilton Classic T: 0118 973 7300. Southside Accident And Repair Centre T: 020 8317 1111.
W: www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk W: www.southsidearc.com
Carbon Mods T: 01782 324000. W: www.carbonmods.co.uk SMS Autospray T: 01406 371504. W: www.smsautospray.co.uk
Flocking – Suffolk Flocking T: 07976 223371. Specialised Paintwork T: 0118 930 6206.
W: www.suffolkflockingservices.co.uk W: www.specialisedpaintwork.com
Garage inspection pits – Mech Mate T: 01923 265500. The Colourworx T: 01637 873218.
W: www.mech-mate.co.uk W: www.thecolourworx.co.uk
Heater – T7 Design T: 07595 975777. W: www.t7design.co.uk
Intercoms – Starcom T: 01480 399499 . W: www.starcom1.com PARTS SUPPLIERS (GENERAL BROCHURE)
Plasma cutting – PlazCutz W: www.plazcutz.com Burton Power T: 020 8518 9189. W: www.burtonpower.com
Powdercoating – Electrostatic Magic Cambridge Motorsport Parts T: 01462 684300.
W:www.electrostaticmagic.co.uk W: www.cambridgemotorsport.com
Steel stockholder – Aerocom T: 02476 645551. Car Builder Solutions T: 01580 891309.
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Demon Tweeks T: 0845 330 4751. SECOND-HAND KIT CAR SALES

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Europa Spares T: 01283 815609. W: www.europaspares.com W: www.absolutelykitcars.co.uk
Furore T: 07905 897407. W: www.forurecars.co.uk Hallmark Cars T: 020 8500 1991. W: www.hallmark-cars.com
Kit Parts Direct T: 07895 864500. W: www.kitpartsdirect.com Sussex Kit Cars T: 01435 812706. E: john@sussexkitcars.co.uk
Kit Spares T: 01623 860990. W: www.kitspares.co.uk Total Headturners T: 07711 630348.
Machine Mart T: 0844 8801250. W: www.machinemart.co.uk W: www.totalheadturners.com
Merlin Motorsport T: 01249 782101. Toybox Specialist Cars T: 07976 701902.
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Moss Europe T: 020 8867 2020. W: www.moss-europe.co.uk
Plays Kool Motorsport T: 01388 762288. W:
www.plays-kool.co.uk
Rally Design T: 01227 792792. W: www.rallydesign.co.uk Dampertech (ATR)
Richbrook W: www.richbrook-styling.co.uk
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3J Driveline T: 01926 650426. W: www.3jdriveline.com
Autoprop T: 01342 322623. W: www.autoprop-uk.co.uk
Bailey Morris 01480 216250. W: www.baileymorris.co.uk
CPS Drivelink T: 0191 4821690. W: www.drivelink.com
Dunning & Fairbank T: 0113 248 8788. W: www.dandfltd.co.uk
Reco-Prop T: 01582 412110. W: www.reco-prop.com
RUST PREVENTION
GEP T: 07809 686788. E: pyne79@yahoo.com
Electrostatic Magic W: www.electrostaticmagic.co.uk
KBS Rustseal T: 01803 527961. W: www.therustshop.com
ROLLING ROAD/SUSPENSION TUNING

Atspeed T: 01268 773377. W: www.atspeedracing.co.uk
Daytuner Performance T: 01423 523323. W: www.daytuner. SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
co.uk Dampertech T: 01709 703992. W: www.dampertech.co.uk
Dyno Solutions T: 01474 872888. W: www.dyno-solutions.co.uk Protech Shocks T: 01225 705553. W: www.protechshocks.co.uk
John Clarkson Autos T: 01257 263879. E: ajcmimi@tiscali.co.uk Red 9 Design T: 07538 572792. W: www. red9design.com
Northampton Motorsport T: 01604 766624. Siltech Racing T: 01362 820456. W: www.siltechracing.com
W: www.northamptonmotorsport.com Spax T: 01869 244771. W: www.spaxperformance.com
Track Developments T: 01666 840482. Superflex T: 01749 678152. W: www.superflex.co.uk
W: www.trackdevelopments.co.uk
TOOL SUPPLIERS
SEAT MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS Chicago Brand T: 01274 660332. W: www.chicagobrand.co.uk
Cobra Seats T: 01952 684020. W: www.cobraseats.com Draper T: 023 8049 4333. W: www.drapertools.com
Corbeau Seats T: 01424 854499. W: www.corbeau-seats.co.uk Milli-Grip T: 01273 494844. W: www.milli-grip.com
Memfast T: 01386 556868. W: www.memfast.co.uk
Interiors Seating Perma-grit Tools T: 0800 298 5121. W: www.permagrit.com
TRIM SERVICES
Cartlidge Coach Trimming T: 0121 558 9135.
W: www.cctrim.co.uk
Gabbat & Brown T: 01704 821105.
W: www.gabbatandbrown.co.uk
M&M Classic Car Components T: 01775 762004.
W: www.m-mclassiccartrim.com
Martrim T: 0127 0767 771. W: www.martrim.co.uk
Seals+Direct T: 0845 226 3345. W: www.sealsplusdirect.co.uk
Woolies T: 01778 347347. W: www.woolies-trim.co.uk
WHEEL SUPPLIERS
Compomotive T: 01902 311499. W: www.comp.co.uk
Force Racing T: 0113 252 5507. W: www.force-racing.co.uk
Hawk Cars T: 01892 750282. W: www.hawkcars.co.uk
Image Wheels T: 0121 522 2442. W: www.imagewheels.co.uk
John Brown Wheels W: www.johnbrownwheels.com
Midland Wheels T: 01926 817444. W: www.midlandwheels.com
Momo T: 01268 764411. W: www.momo-uk.co.uk
Intatrim T: 01952 608608. W: www.intatrimtelford.co.uk Performance Wheels T: 01530 517920.
Interiors Seating T: 01623 400660. W: www.performwheels.co.uk
W: www.interiorsseating.co.uk Team Dynamics W: www.team-dynamics.com
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UK KIT CAR GUIDE INDEX
Models By Type
4X4, BUGGIES AND FUN VEHICLES SPORTS CARS
NCF Arctic & Sahara 77 Bertini GT25 48
Dave Wilson KLX5 51
BODYKITS DJC V-Storm WR3 51
Bertini GT25 48 Dragon Electric Sports Cars 56
Dave Wilson KLX5 51 Exo SVE Exotech 58
DNA 3Sixty, 4Thirty, 5cudo, DN8 & West Coast V8 55 Healy Enigma 67
JHC DGt 306 GT/GTS 69 JBA Falcon 68
MMC Cheetah 74 Marlin Sportster 72
MR2 Kits GTS 430 76 MEV Exocet 73
NCF Arctic & Sahara 77 Ronart W152 81
RPS RP251 82 RPS RP251 82
Turismo Avalanche GT & Evolution GT 92 RTM La Bala 83
Veranti-Lamberti V3000 ST 94 Turismo Avalanche GT & Evolution GT 92
Widow SPR1 97 Ultima Evolution 93
Veranti-Lamberti V3000 ST 94
COBRA REPLICAS Vortex V2 95
Widow SPR1 97
AK 427 46
Xmoor Riot 99
Dax 427 52
Gardner Douglas GD 427 60
THREE-WHEELERS
Hawk 289, 1.8/2.6 & Daytona 65
XCS 427 98 Exo SVE TR1ke & Triabusa 59
Grinnal Scorpion III 64
LOTUS SEVEN INSPIRED ROADSTERS TRACK DAY SPECIALISTS

Birkin S3 49 MNR VortX/GM 75
Ewens Roadster 57
GBS Zero 62
GKD Legend 63
Luego Viento 71
MNR VortX/GM 75
SPORTS CARS BODYKITS
Tiger Avon/GTA 89
Toniq CB 90
Westfield Sports 96
REPLICAS
Autotune Aristocat Sports 47
Chesil Speedster 50
DeHavilland DVT GT/GTS 53
DNA 3Sixty, 4Thirty, 5cudo, DN8 & West Coast V8 55 LOTUS SEVEN INSPIRED REPLICAS
Gardner Douglas GD T70 61
Hawk HF3000 66
JHC DGt 306 GT/GTS 69
Lister Bell STR 70
MMC Cheetah 74
MR2 Kits GTS 430 76
Nostalgia NC Coupé 78
Parallel Miura 79
Parallel Torero 80
Sebring SX/TMX 84
Southern GT 85
Suffolk C-Type Jaguar 87
Suffolk SS100 Jaguar 88
Tornado TSC GT40 91

INDEX KIT CARS
Models By Name
AK 427 46
Autotune Aristocat Sports 47 PAGE 54
Bertini GT25 48
Birkin S3 49
Chesil Speedster 50
Dave Wilson KLX5 51
Dax 427 52
DeHavilland DVT GT/GTS 53
DJC V-Storm WR3 54
DNA 3Sixty, 4Thirty, 5cudo, DN8 & West Coast V8 55
Dragon Electric Sports Cars 56
Ewens Roadster 57
Exo SVE Exotech 58
Exo SVE TR1ke & Triabusa 59
Gardner Douglas GD 427 60
Gardner Douglas GD T70 61
GBS Zero 62
GKD Legend 63
Grinnal Scorpion III 64
Hawk 289, 1.8/2.6 & Daytona 65
Hawk HF3000 66
Healy Enigma 67
JBA Falcon 68 PAGE 78
JHC DGt 306 GT/GTS 69
Lister Bell STR 70
Luego Viento 71
Marlin Sportster 72
MEV Exocet 73
MMC Cheetah 74
MNR VortX 75
MR2 Kits GTS 430 76
NCF Arctic & Sahara 77
Nostalgia NC Coupé 78
Parallel Miura 79
Parallel Torero 80
Ronart W152 81
RPS RP251 82
RTM La Bala 83
Sebring SX/TMX 84
Southern GT 85
Speed 3 SP3WT 86
Suffolk C-type Jaguar 87
PAGE 92
Suffolk SS100 Jaguar 88
Tiger Avon/GTA 89
Toniq CB 90
Tornado TSC GT40 91
Turismo Avalanche GT & Evolution GT 92
Ultima Evolution 93
Veranti-Lamberti V3000 ST 94
Vortex V2 95
Westfield Sports 96
Widow SPR1 97
XCS 427 98
Xmoor Riot 99

AK 427
AK 427
01733 267633 mail@aksportscars.co.uk www.aksportscars.com
AK Sportscars, Unit 51 Ivatt Way, Westwood Industrial Estate, Peterborough PE3 7PN
FOR OVER 25 years, family-run AK Sportscars has consistently SPECIFICATION

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customer service and value for money. down scuttle frame, 2mm steel floor.
Chassis, bodies and many of the stainless steel parts are BODYWORK: GRP body, bonded-in inner tub/wings. Shell trial fitted
made in-house, which gives AK control over the high level of prior to dispatch. Doors, boot lid, bonnet trial fitted and hinged.
quality. AK offers three chassis options, the ‘standard’ based DONOR CAR: Jaguar XJ6, XJS or XJ40.
on the Jaguar XJ6 and their latest Generation II and III chassis ENGINE OPTIONS: Ford or Chevrolet small-block V8, LS engines.
based on the Jaguar XJ40. All are well designed ladder chassis
SUSPENSION: Standard Series 2 or 3 Jaguar XJ6 front wishbones
(the Gen III also having a tubular element) teamed with a quality and uprights. Gaz adjustable coil-over dampers. Generation II and III
glassfibre body. chassis is XJ40 based.
AK is very flexible and regularly supplies reconditioned donor
STEERING: AK’s own power steering rack, 23⁄4 turns lock-to-lock.
parts and rolling chassis to customers, whilst also incorporating BMW column.
part or full builds. Operating from easy-to-reach premises,
BRAKES: Front – Jaguar vented discs, 4-pot calipers.
visitors are given a warm welcome when they visit the workshop
Rear – standard inboard solid discs, 2-pot calipers. Outboard on XJ40.
to see all aspects of the manufacturing process – great for
KIT PRICE: £4195 plus VAT for an extensive kit package.
gaining confidence in the company before ordering.
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Autotune Aristocat Sports
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Autotune Ltd, Unit 1J Riverside Industrial Estate, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 4NF
FORMED IN 1969 by Anthony and Carolyn Taylor, Autotune can

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SPECIFICATION
Aristocat has been on the market since 1984. With a passion for both CHASSIS: Multi-tubular spaceframe made from 16-gauge 1.5in square
Jaguars and racing, it’s not a surprise that when Anthony moulded tube steel. Side impact bars and rig-tested at Manchester Metropolitan
from a genuine XK140, he raced the first Aristocat in the inaugural University.
’84 kit car championship. BODYWORK: Fibreglass bodywork sections supplied in self-coloured
For all that, it is very much a road car, with a focus on practicality, gelcoat finish which does not require painting.
affordability and sound engineering. The kit uses 80 per cent of the DONOR CAR: Jaguar XJ6 or V12 1968 to 1985. Option XJS.
donor, including all major mechanical components and even seats, New donors: XJ40 or X300 1986 onwards.
dash, loom etc. It means the Aristocat can be built for as little as ENGINE OPTIONS: Jaguar XJ6/V12 or later AJ6.
£9500, but it performs as you’d expect from a car using so many SUSPENSION: Unmodified Jaguar front and rear with re-rated springs
quality Jaguar parts. (rear track shortened for Coupé).
To maintain continued use of Jaguar donors, an alternative chassis STEERING: Jaguar XJ6 PAS rack and column plus extension.
for the Aristocat Sports has been developed to take in later Jaguars
BRAKES: Unmodified Jaguar vented front discs and four-pot calipers with
from 1986, the XJ40 and subsequent XJ6 cars.
solid in-board rears.
A Coupé version is also available, having a dimensionally exact
KIT PRICE: Standard chassis £2250, XJ40 £2895, Coupé £3000.
bodyshell, allied to an updated spaceframe chassis more suited to
Standard Body £2500, Coupé £3300. All plus VAT.
modern roads. Also available: Gemini (Elva replica) and McLaren M1
BUDGET BUILD COST: From £9500, but have been done for less!
replica for track days.

Bertini GT25
Bertini GT25
07738 728515 BertiniGT25@gmail.com www.BertiniGT25.com
Bertini, 31 Neyland Drive, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP19 9SA facebook.com/BertiniGT25
NEW IN 2014, the Bertini GT25 takes inspiration from a number SPECIFICATION
of classic sports cars without being a replica of anything – it is its
own original design, and a very appealing one at that. Underneath CHASSIS: Standard BMW Z3 platform.
the original styling is a reliable and affordable basis in the form of BODYWORK: Fibreglass front clamshell and bootlid with pre-bonded
a BMW Z3, the Bertini being a straightforward body conversion. So inner skins, bolts and captive plates. Fibreglass rear tail section and side
straightforward, in fact, that the Complete Kit Car magazine converted repeater panels. BMW Z3 doors, roof, windscreen, interior and running
a BMW Z3 to a Bertini GT25 during the two days of the Donington kit gear.
car show in 2014. DONOR CAR: BMW Z3.
The un-needed BMW panels unbolt, and in their place go ENGINE OPTIONS: All four-cylinder and 6-cylinder BMW Z3 options.
a new bonnet and rear panel (and bootlid). The doors remain SUSPENSION: Standard BMW Z3 platform.
standard Z3, meaning no hanging of new door panels and good
STEERING: Standard BMW Z3 platform.
security.
BRAKES: Standard BMW Z3 platform.
The Z3 basis comes with a number of four and six-cylinder
engine options, up to the 321bhp straight six of the Z3M. KIT PRICES: £4295 – Easy fit panel kit ready to bolt to your car (trimmed,
Performance, therefore, can be electrifying. At the same time, bonded & test fitted to our Z3 for great alignment). £5295 – Kit panels fitted
to YOUR car (includes stripping your Z3 panels for you to collect/sell). £6295 -
the GT25 is an affordable project and the finished article practical
Ready for painting (Z3 stripped, lights* wired, panels & exhaust fitted). £9295**
enough for daily use. It’s a hugely appealing package.
– Drive in your Z3, drive away a PAINTED Bertini. *Customer provides lights for
fitting. **Painting costs vary due to donor condition & paint choice.

Birkin S3
Birkin S3
+27 (31) 902 9994 sales@birkinperformancecars.com www.birkinperformancecars.com
Birkin Performance Cars, 5 Mack Road, Durban, 4115, South Africa
THE SOUTH AFRICAN made Birkin S3 was first launched back in

1983 and, while it hasn’t always been officially available in the UK, it
SPECIFICATION
has still earned itself a reputation for quality and authentic styling on CHASSIS: Steel spaceframe, powdercoated.
these shores. In its home market, and others around the world, it is BODYWORK: Clad in aluminium with carbonfibre or GRP wings and
even better known. nosecone.
Founder John Watson is still involved with Birkin Performance DONOR CAR: No donor vehicle. Ford Type 9 gearbox, Subaru rear
Cars, but the S3 is now built under licence by Ralph Smith and differential.
Dean Knoop, who have breathed fresh life into the marque. As ENGINE OPTIONS: Ford Duratec, Zetec and Toyota 20-valve 4AGE.
well as offering the car in kit form, they also sell the cars in
SUSPENSION: Fully independent all-round, factory built and supplied.
complete, factory-built form. The chassis and bodies are made
STEERING: Rack and pinion.
in-house at Birkin’s Durban-based facility.
Several engine options are offered, including the Ford BRAKES: Discs all-round.
Duratec, Zetec and Toyota 4AGE 20-valve. The drivetrain KIT PRICE: Kits start from R66,500 (current exchange rate at 21 to the
includes a Ford Type 9 gearbox and Subaru differential. Even in GBP).
entry-level 120bhp 1.6-litre Duratec guise, the S3 has blistering BUDGET BUILD COST: See above.
performance.
As well as offering the Birkin S3 in its original guise, Birkin
also now offers the wide body S3XS for greater cockpit space in
both road and race/track trim.

Chesil Speedster
Chesil Speedster
01308 897072 chesil@chesil.co.uk www.chesil.co.uk
Chesil Motor Company, Dorset
THE CHESIL SPEEDSTER is regarded by many as the leading

Speedster manufacturer. Chesil builds are backed by full support
SPECIFICATION
including assistance in passing the IVA test. All components CHASSIS: Shortened Volkswagen Beetle floorpan.
are available through Chesil which ensures ease of build and so BODYWORK: All GRP.
avoiding the frustrating specialist parts search, and also ensures DONOR CAR: Volkswagen Beetle.
that all the parts will fit!
ENGINE OPTIONS: 1641cc, 1800cc or 2-litre air-cooled. New in
The Chesil is based on the shortened VW chassis onto which 2013, water-cooled 1.4-litre (90bhp) Volkswagen (meeting current
is fitted Chesil’s own integrated box section sub chassis and over emission standards).
which is located the high quality fibreglass body. Gearbox and
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar with trailing arms front and rear.
engine packages also come from the VW, but with a variety of
STEERING: Recirculating ball steering box.
upgrade options available.
The body is supplied to a high level of finish, including the BRAKES: Front discs and rear drums.
body in a grey gelcoat, with all essential holes ready cut for lights, KIT PRICE: Base kit £5265 plus VAT. Full body kit £6690 plus VAT.
horn grilles, instruments etc. Doors are pre-fitted, along with the BUDGET BUILD COST: £10,000 to £15,000. Factory built from
engine cover and bonnet. The windscreen assembly and folding £24,320 plus VAT.
hood frame come fitted. It all makes for a simple build. Chesil also
offers a partial build service or full factory finished cars with all
new parts.

Dave Wilson KLX5
Dave Wilson KLX5

07746 449445 d.wilson710@ntlworld.com
Dave Wilson Kit Cars, Macclesfield, Cheshire
WHEN DAVE WILSON set about designing and creating his own body
conversion kit for the Mazda MX-5, he drew on his experience and
SPECIFICATION
the lessons learned from previous cars he had built. He was also keen CHASSIS: Standard Mazda MX-5 structure.
to create his own design rather than a replica – and the KLX5, newly BODYWORK: GRP front and rear panels, door skins, sills, rear spoiler
launched in 2015, is the result. and front splitter. Bonnet and bootlid mounted on fabricated steel frames.
It has sharp, distinctive lines that are all its own – with very DONOR CAR: Mazda MX-5 Mk1.
few giveaways to the Mazda MX-5 basis that underpins it. Ease ENGINE OPTIONS: Any 1.6 or 1.8-litre Mazda MX-5 engine. Lots of
of build was a major consideration during the KLX5’s three-year aftermarket tuning parts available.
development. The sills adjust fore and aft during construction
SUSPENSION: Front – Standard Mazda MX-5, with aftermarket coil-
so that the position of the main front and rear panels can be over dampers. Rear – Standard Mazda MX-5, with aftermarket coil-over
established before they’re permanently fitted. Similarly, the door dampers.
skins can be carefully positioned before they’re committed to the
STEERING: Standard Mazda MX-5 rack and pinion.
car. It means that the home builder should be able to match the
BRAKES: Standard Mazda MX-5 discs all-round.
very tight shutlines of the first demonstrator.
Mechanically, there are many tuning parts available for the KIT PRICE: £3700 for all GRP panels, steel frames for bootlid and
bonnet, and front and rear lights.
MX-5 which can be carried over to the KLX5, or you can leave it
all standard. The demonstrator runs on 17in alloys and V-Maxx BUDGET BUILD COST: From £6000.
coil-over dampers, but those choices are left to individuals. The
result is plenty of scope for personalisation.

Dax 427
Dax 427
01279 442661 post@daxcars.co.uk www.daxcars.co.uk
Dax Sports Cars, 2 Edinburgh Place, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex CM20 2DJ
DAX SPORTS CARS formerly known as DJ Sportscars, was formed SPECIFICATION

in 1968 and, with its Dax 427, was the first UK manufacturer to offer
a productionised Cobra replica in 1984. CHASSIS: De Dion – Hybrid, full width backbone chassis.
Recent developments to the Dax 427 now mean the customer has IRS – Hooped full width ladderframe with backbone brace.
more choice than ever before. A new De Dion chassis incorporating BODYWORK: One-piece GRP bodyshell in heat resistant resin. Double
the high-tech (and patented) Camber Compensation and Anti- skinned bonnet, boot lid and doors.
Roll front suspension is now offered alongside Dax’s existing IRS DONOR CAR: De Dion – Jaguar XJ40/X300 derivatives.
ladderframe chassis. While the standard IRS frame has been superbly IRS – Earlier Jaguar XJ6/12 or XJS.
developed over the years, this latest De Dion/CC&AR chassis offers ENGINE OPTIONS: Any American/UK V8 or Jaguar V12.
grip, composure and ride quality that have to be experienced. Both SUSPENSION: De Dion – Patented Camber Compensation and Anti Roll,
chassis utilise Jaguar components, while the engine bay has enough De Dion rear. IRS – Double wishbones.
room for even the largest big-block American V8s.
STEERING: Dax rack with Sierra column. Option of programmable electric
Dax makes both chassis and bodies in-house, the latter made with power-assisted steering.
high heat resistant resin to improve the quality and longevity of the
BRAKES: Dual circuit, servo assisted braking system with vented front
panels. Elsewhere you’ll find the company’s vast stores can supply
discs and solid or vented (X300 only) rears.
everything to complete a car. Backed up by the hugely informative
KIT PRICE: De Dion chassis from £1570 plus VAT.
assembly and IVA guides, assembling one of these supercars just
IRS chassis from £1325 plus VAT.
couldn’t be easier.

DeHavilland DVT GT/GTS
DeHavilland DVT GT/GTS

07545 501439 dehavilland@live.co.uk www.dehavillandmotorcompany.co.uk
DeHavilland Motor Company, The Old Station House, Ingham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 1NS
DEHAVILLAND MOTOR COMPANY proudly produces the most SPECIFICATION

accurate Ferrari Dino replicas currently available on the UK kit car
market. CHASSIS: Triangulated steel spaceframe.
After spending two years developing the former Deon DGT BODYWORK: Hand-laid GRP with gelcoat finish.
to more accurately replicate the original 1970s icon and using DONOR CAR: MG TF, MG TF LE500.
a more modern readily available donor car, the resulting DVT
ENGINE OPTIONS: Rover K-series 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 VVC, KV6.
GT and GTS models are more accurate, more maintainable,
SUSPENSION: Front – Coil spring over gas-filled damper located by
more usable and more desirable than any Dino replica that went
double wishbones. Rear – Multi link coil spring over gas-filled damper.
before.
STEERING: Modified MG TF column with standard MG TF rack, 2.5 turns
Both the coupé (GT) and Targa (GTS) benefit from single donor
lock-to-lock.
peace of mind, allowing for easy IVA compatibility and an age-
related plate. With the DVT GT and GTS you get all of the benifits BRAKES: Front – Ventilated discs with pin-slider calipers.
Rear – Solid discs with pin-slider calipers. VVC MG/AP Racing brakes –
of driving one of the most beautiful car designs to ever come out
Vented discs with 4-piston calipers.
of Italy with none of the drawbacks that owning a 1970s Italian
sports car brings. In fact the only thing you will ever have to KIT PRICE: From £5820 including VAT.
worry about is where to park it. BUDGET BUILD COST: From £16,000.

DJC V-Storm WR3
DJC V-Storm WR3

01245 324405 dan@djcuk.co.uk www.djckitcars.co.uk
DJC Kit Cars, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex
DJC KIT CARS, sports car manufacturer, is proud to announce

ownership of the ever popular V-Storm WR3 kit car. Now back in
SPECIFICATION
production, previous winner of Complete Kit Car’s Car Of The Year, CHASSIS: Hybrid multiplatform spaceframe. Combination of folded sheet
the V-Storm WR3 is going from strength to strength. sections, square box and CNC formed large and small diameter round-
With its innovative exoskeletal design, central driving position, tube steel. Steel underside floor with 20mm steel box perimeter and
three seats and Subaru engine, the V-Storm is ready to make a big cross bracing, floor sandwiched with high density foam and bonded on
come back. aluminium top floor for strength and rigidity.
The V-Storm offers outstanding performance, with power output BODYWORK: 18–piece bodywork moulded from CNC milled bucks,
ranging from 235bhp to 500bhp from the Subaru turbo powerplant. supplied in choice of five standard gelcoat finishes.
This, teamed with its lighweight chassis, staggering mid-range ENGINE OPTIONS: Subaru Impreza turbo ‘classic’ and ‘bugeye’ version.
acceleration and exceedingly good looks makes this an all-round 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre versions, WRX, STi, RA versions converted from
awesome car to drive. 4wd to 2wd, mid-engined. Power outputs 235bhp to 285bhp stock,
The novelty of the three-seat layout with its radical styling definitely tuneable to 550bhp.
sets this car apart from the rest. SUSPENSION: Front and rear fully adjustable suspension. Double
For more information or to order yours today contact DJC Kit Cars. wishbones with rose jointed pushrods operating bell cranks connected
to inboard mounted lightweight aluminium adjustable coil-over dampers.
Available in single or double adjustable.
BRAKES: Front – Vented AP Racing brake discs, AP type large 4-pot
aluminium brake calipers. Rear – Discs, bespoke alloy brake calipers.

DNA 3Sixty, 4Thirty, 5cudo, DN8 & West Coast V8
DNA 3Sixty, 4Thirty, 5cudo, DN8 & West Coast V8

0121 326 8800 info@dnaautomotive.com www.dnaautomotive.com
DNA Automotive, Birmingham
DNA PRODUCES KITS which are as close to the originals as

possible. The team also places a great degree of emphasis on
SPECIFICATION
making the projects easy for the home-builder to put together. CHASSIS: 3Sixty and 4Thirty: Toyota MR2 Roadster. 5cudo and DN8:
The chosen donor for DNA’s first two models, the 3Sixty and Ford Cougar. West Coast V8: Mercedes SL.
4Thirty, is the Toyota MR2 Roadster (Mk3), giving the cars a really BODYWORK: All GRP bodywork, requires painting.
sound basis on which to build. The Ford Cougar based 5cudo is DONOR CAR: 3Sixty and 4Thirty: Toyota MR2 Mk3. 5cudo and DN8: Ford
a more affordable version giving an option for those on a budget, Cougar. West Coast V8: Mercedes SL.
while the Mercedes SL basis of the latest West Coast V8 gives ENGINE OPTIONS: 3Sixty and 4Thirty: Toyota 1.8-litre VVTi with manual
genuine supercar performance to go with the looks. It also retains or sequential manual transmission. 5cudo and DN8: Ford 2.5-litre V6 or
the folding hard-top, and well-equipped and high quality interior of 2-litre Zetec. West Coast V8: Mercedes V8.
the base car. SUSPENSION: Donor suspension modified with DNA parts.
The DN8 provides stunning looks and a complete transformation
STEERING: Rack and pinion, power assisted.
to the donor car with its extensive interior options. Quality of the
BRAKES: Discs all-round.
body moulds is high and, when it’s combined with the DNA interior
pack, makes for mainstream levels of fit and finish. DNA is very KIT PRICE: 3Sixty £4995. 4Thirty from £7500. 5cudo from £6800. DN8
from £7500. West Coast V8 comprehensive kit £12,950.
keen that all its customers’ cars are built to the same high standard
(or better) of its own demo. DNA has a well-oiled after-sales service BUDGET BUILD COST: From £12,000 including donor car.
to help each of its customers achieve a high standard. The company
also offers a bodyshell prototyping service.

Dragon Electric Sports Cars
Dragon Electric Sports Cars

01874 730320 john.lilly@dragonev.co.uk www.dragonelectricsportscars.co.uk
Dragon Electric Sports Cars, Sorgwm Farm, Cwmdu, Crickhowell NP8 1RT
JOHN LILLY, THE force behind Dragon Electric made his first electric SPECIFICATION
vehicle, a motorcycle, 30 years ago. His company has been building
and converting electric vehicles for over 10 years and he has a wealth CHASSIS: As per donor kit car (see text).
of knowledge on high performance electric vehicles. He has been BODYWORK: As per donor kit car (see text).
chairman of the Battery Vehicle Society and regularly gives talks on all DONOR CAR: As per donor kit car (see text).
aspects of EV design and use. Dragon has been proven on the track
ENGINE OPTIONS: 65bhp to 300bhp electric motor.
and drag strip over the last couple of years and has achieved over 20
SUSPENSION: As per donor kit car (see text).
electric track records and one world record drag time.
Dragon can convert any kit car to electric power and can provide STEERING: As per donor kit car (see text).
a consultancy and design service for specials if required. Normal twin BRAKES: As per donor kit car (see text).
motor power limits are 600bhp and 900ft lb of torque. Cars can be KIT PRICE: Conversion kit from £3200.
designed to be single motor drives of modest performance to maximise BUDGET BUILD COST: From £5200. Turnkey car using a new Vindicator
range and minimise running costs or high performance rubber burning Sprint £23,500.
sprint machines.
A range of batteries are available from cheap lead acid sets for
ranges of up to 50 miles, high performance lead acid to give high
performance at a budget price, or more expensive lithium ion for ranges
up to 200 miles.

Ewens Roadster
Ewens Roadster
01733 319193 fengate-m@hotmail.co.uk www.ewenssportscars.co.uk
Ewens Sports Cars, Unit 1 Goodmans Business Park, Third Drove, Fengate, Cambs PE1 5QR
GARY DOWNES BUILT the first Ewens Roadster ten years ago, but SPECIFICATION
it’s only now, after thorough redevelopment, that it’s being marketed
as a production kit car. It fits into Gary’s other businesses, which CHASSIS: Square-tube spaceframe chassis.
include an MoT station and 2.0-litre Ford Zetec conversions for the BODYWORK: GRP wings and nose, the rest is aluminium.
Ford Ka. DONOR CAR: Mazda MX-5.
The main thrust of the Roadster’s redevelopment was to dispose
ENGINE OPTIONS: 1.6 or 1.8-litre Mazda MX-5 engine. Lots of tuning
of the out-dated Ford Sierra donor components and replace them with upgrades available – demonstrator has a supercharger and produces
parts from the donor car of the moment – the Mazda MX-5. From 200bhp.
the donor, the Roadster takes the engine (1.6 or 1.8-litre), 5-speed
SUSPENSION: Front – Mazda MX-5 uprights, coil-over dampers, double
gearbox, diffrential, steering column, suspension uprights and brakes. wishbones. Rear – Mazda MX-5 uprights, coil-over dampers, double
The Mazda parts and square-tube chassis are clothed in wishbones.
traditional Lotus Seven inpsired styling. The bodywork is a mix
of GRP (wings and nose) and aluminium, and the vinyl-wrapped
BRAKES: Mazda MX-5 discs all-round.
colour of the demonstrator gives the classic lines a modern
appearance. KIT PRICE: £3650.
With a kit price of £3650, Ewens Sports Cars says a home- BUDGET BUILD COST: From £7500. Fully built turnkey cars from
built Roadster could be complete from around £7500 with £12,995.
turnkey cars from £12,995. That’s competitive given the level of
finish evident with the first demonstrator.

Exo SVE Exotech
Exo SVE Exotech

0115 978 0677 sales@exosportscars.com www.exosportscars.com
42 Mount Street, New Basford, Nottigham NG7 7HX
THE EXOTECH IS the newest car in Exo Sports Cars’ SVE range,
answering calls for an Exobusa style machine with a car engine,
SPECIFICATION (Exotech)
which negates the complications of chain drive. It takes its engine and CHASSIS: Exoskeletal tubular spaceframe chassis.
running gear from the readily-available Ford Focus. BODYWORK: GRP nose section and cycle wings.
Alongside that is the SVE Exobusa which, as the name DONOR CAR: Ford Focus.
suggests, uses Suzuki Hayabusa power for explosive, high-revving
ENGINE OPTIONS: Either 1.8-litre or 2.0-litre Ford Zetec four-cylinder
performance. As well as being powerful, the car’s very low weight from a Ford Focus.
makes it rapid in a straight line and superb through the corners.
SUSPENSION: Double wishbones and coil-over dampers all-round.
Another derivative is available in the form of the Yamaha R1
powered X-R1, and both can be specified with a full windscreen. STEERING: Rack and pinion.
Another car in the SVE range that uses Yamaha R1 power BRAKES: Discs all-round.
is the tiny Atomic. It has a single-seat layout with the engine KIT PRICE: £3995.
positioned where you might expect to find a passenger – right BUDGET BUILD COST: From £7000.
next to the driver. Clichéd comparisons to go-karts are actually
accurate here, its excellent weight distribution and wheel at each
corner giving it quite incredible dynamics..
Aside from Exo Sports Cars’ exoskeletal offering is the
Peel Viking, a classic Mini based kit car that the company is
relaunching having bought the original tooling.

Exo SVE Trike & Triabusa
Exo SVE Trike & Triabusa

0115 978 0677 sales@exosportscars.com www.exosportscars.com
42 Mount Street, New Basford, Nottingham NG7 7HX
THE TR1KE IS one of Exo Sports Cars’ most popular models. It SPECIFICATION
uses the Yamaha R1 engine from a 1998 to 2006 donor, offering
147bhp to 175bhp – and now there’s the option of using the CHASSIS: Exoskeletal spaceframe chassis.
185bhp-plus engine (up to 2007) from the Suzuki Hayabusa in the BODYWORK: GRP front panel and cycle wings.
Triabusa. DONOR CAR: No donor car, uses Yamaha R1 or Suzuki Hayabusa engine
Both share similar chassis, constructed in Exo Sports Cars’ and transmission.
trademark exoskeletal design. Bodywork is kept to a minimum, ENGINE OPTIONS: Yamaha R1 or Suzuki Hayabusa engine.
with a simple GRP nose section and front wings being the only
SUSPENSION: Front – Double wishbones, coil-over dampers, Rally
panels on the car. The rear mudguard is borrowed from the
Design uprights. Rear – Standard Yamaha R1 or Suzuki Hayabusa.
donor motorcycle. In fact, aft of the cabin much of the TR1ke
and Triabusa is motorcycle, although the single rear motorcycle
wheel is fitted with a conventional car-sized tyre. BRAKES: Discs all round.
Lightweight sports cars are often described as ‘four- KIT PRICE: TR1ke: £3995; Triabusa: £4495.
wheeled motorcycles’ – the TR1ke and a Triabusa can rightly BUDGET BUILD COST: From £9000.
claim to offer a three-wheeled motorcycle experience, with
their exposed-to-the-elements driving environments, sequential
gearchanges (operated by paddles) and high-revving superbike
powerplants. They are truly exciting cars to drive and to
experience.

Gardner Douglas GD 427

01949 843299 sales@gdcars.com www.gdcars.com
GD Sports Cars, Unit 26 Roseland Business Park, Long Bennington, Newark, Notts NG23 5FF
GARDNER DOUGLAS WAS launched in 1990 by Andrew SPECIFICATION

Burrows, introducing a familiar shape to the market but bearing
very different underpinnings to the norm. Featuring a stiff CHASSIS: Multi-tubular backbone spaceframe.
backbone chassis allied to a high quality composite semi- BODYWORK: High quality semi-monocoque composite body.
monocoque body, the GD427 set new standards. DONOR CAR: GD Jag – Jaguar XJ6. GD Euro – Bespoke parts.
The design instantly out-performed its rivals on the track with
ENGINE OPTIONS: Ford and Chevrolet small-block V8s and latest GM LS
many race championship wins, but more notably it is on the road EFI V8s.
where most owners will feel the benefits. Here the GD 427 has
SUSPENSION: GD Jag. Front – Jaguar wishbones and stub axles, coil-
a mainstream-like poise and refinement that will appeal to the
over dampers. Rear – Jaguar hub carriers, wishbones, driveshafts,
more discerning buyer, with pin sharp steering and rattle-free coil-over dampers. GD Euro. Front – GD double wishbones, alloy uprights,
smooth ride, it is a very pleasant place to be touring the open coil-over dampers. Rear – Double wishbones, alloy uprights, coil-over
road. dampers.
Monocoque body construction means the build is BRAKES: Jaguar outboard front ventilated discs and calipers plus rear
straightforward. Chassis and bodies are made in-house at inboard solid discs and calipers on GD Jag. Outboard vented discs all-
GD, with rolling chassis, part and full-builds all available. Two round on GD Euro.
different suspension packages are offered, GDJAG using Jaguar KIT PRICE: GD 427 chassis £2565, Mk3 body £3250. Mk4 body £3450.
XJ6 2/3 axles or the GDEURO which uses GD purpose designed GD Euro rolling chassis £8650. All plus VAT.
fully adjustable double wishbones, cast alloy uprights and a BTR
BUDGET BUILD COST: From £18,000 plus VAT plus engine etc.
differential.

Gardner Douglas GD T70

01949 843299 sales@gdcars.com www.gdcars.com
GD Sports Cars, Unit 26 Roseland Business Park, Long Bennington, Newark, Notts NG23 5FF
THE GD T70 takes its inspiration from the mighty Lola T70
CanAm racer. Gardner Douglas has given it a typically modern
SPECIFICATION
twist with an utterly contemporary space frame chassis and GD’s CHASSIS: Multi-tubular space frame panelled in NS4 aluminium.
own suspension package. Tweaking the styling has also endowed BODYWORK: Pre-coloured GRP panels in standard or high performance
the T70 with greater interior cockpit space as well as allowing materials.
the flowing styling to meet with modern IVA regulations. DONOR CAR: None. All new parts.
Bringing the car bang up to date with the option of the Moda ENGINE OPTIONS: GM LS V8.
version means lovers of the iconic shape can have the best of
SUSPENSION: Front – GD cast alloy uprights using lower wishbones and
both worlds and drive the car in its raw open track focused state
upper rocking wishbones operating inboard horizontally mounted coil-
or be in comfort at speed touring the open roads rain or shine. over dampers. Rear – GD cast alloy uprights using upper wishbones and
Weight is circa 900kg and with 450bhp to 650bhp available – rocking lower wishbones operating inboard coil-over dampers.
the GD T70 offers true supercar performance.
STEERING: GD steering rack, two turns lock-to-lock.
All major parts are made in-house by GD. Kits can be
BRAKES: AP 4-pot calipers with 13in ventilated discs.
purchased in stages while the company also offers part
builds and complete turn-key cars. Factory visits are highly KIT PRICE: Chassis £3300, body £3500 plus VAT.
recommended. BUDGET BUILD COST: Circa £30,000 plus chosen engine and
transmission.

GBS Zero
GBS Zero
01623 860990 info@greatbritishsportscars.co.uk www.greatbritishsportscars.co.uk
Great British Sports Cars, Maun Way, Boughton, Newark, Nottingham NG22 9ZD
GREAT BRITISH SPORTS Cars’ Zero model accommodates SPECIFICATION

most sizes in comfort along with exceptional ride and handling
characteristics. GBS offers a GT chassis which is wider by 4cm CHASSIS: Square and round section spaceframe chassis. Manufactured
per side to give a more generous and comfortable feel, without with comprehensive jigs, including right and left-hand drive versions.
compromising the ride or handling. The Zero range includes a Chassis and wishbones are powdercoated.
Zero Mazda chassis which uses the unique design features of BODYWORK: Aluminium or stainless steel panels. Fibreglass nosecone
the current Ford-based Zero. The GBS Zero is also available and wings (with a choice of nine gelcoat colours). Painted option also
in a bespoke race version which can be installed with various available on factory builds.
mainstream manufacturers’ engines. DONOR CAR: Ford, Mazda and Honda.
The Zero has been designed to be at home on the road ENGINE OPTIONS: Various 4-cylinder engines from Ford, Mazda, Honda,
or competing out on the track. It’s an ideal build for the Audi, VW, Vauxhall and Renault. Various motorcycle engines can
novice or expert and, with a choice of traditional aluminium be accommodated.
or stainless steel body panels, combined with nine GRP SUSPENSION: Fully independent double wishbone front and rear with
colours, you can personalise the Zero to a distinctive style adjustable coil-over shock absorbers.
and look. STEERING: Quick rack.
The company offers a comprehensive range of parts and BRAKES: Front – Disc. Rear – Disc or drum.
upgrade items for the Zero, and can support other kit car
KIT PRICE: Starter kits from £1954.16 plus VAT.
marques via the Kit Spares website: www.kitspares.co.uk
BUDGET BUILD COST: From £10,831.67 plus VAT.

GKD Legend
GKD Legend
08709 104108 info@gkdsportscars.com www.gkdsportscars.com
GKD Sports Cars, 17 Firmin Avenue, Maidstone, Kent ME17 4RD
GKD SPORTS CARS was the first company to develop a BMW SPECIFICATION
3-series based Seven-inspired roadster, moving away from the Ford
basis that had been the mainstay for so many years. The E36/E46 CHASSIS: Tubular steel spaceframe, back-braced and triangulated
was produced from 1991 to 2006, so affordable spares back-up is bolt-on roll-over bar.
enormous, and the LEGEND fits any four-cylinder or silky straight-six BODYWORK: GRP nose, scuttle and wings. Rest of body is laser cut
petrol engine. Utimate performance is from the 321bhp M3 engine aluminium ready to fit.
and 6-speed box! DONOR CAR: Any BMW 3-series (E36/E46), 1991 to 2006.
The front engine/rear drive layout isn’t the only reason ENGINE OPTIONS: Standard fitment is any of four or six cylinder BMW
the BMW makes sense. Suitable donors can cost as little as 3-series E36/E46 petrol engines. Other options can be accommodated.
£200, and the part quality is very high. A LEGEND build is very SUSPENSION: Front – Double wishbones, coil-over dampers, fabricated
affordable; it’s possible to assemble one for as little as £7500. uprights, BMW hubs. Rear – Double wishbones, coil-over dampers,
With a standard roll bar, the LEGEND has the option of full fabricated uprights, BMW bearings and flanges.
weather gear. Adding a full bolt-on roll cage, the LEGEND STEERING: Rack and pinion.
becomes suited to track days, hillclimbs and sprints and is the
recommended option for high output engines including the M3.
KIT PRICE: From £1450.
As well as offering the BMW based LEGEND, GKD has also
found a niche in developing tuning parts for 3-series engines. Its BUDGET BUILD COST: From £7500.
own supercharger kits can be used not only in Legends, but also
in BMW 3-series and Z3s.

Grinnall Scorpion III
Grinnall Scorpion III

01299 822862 mark@grinnallcars.com www.grinnallcars.com
Grinnall Cars, Bewdley, Worcestershire.
THE GRINNALL SCORPION III was originally launched in 1992, yet its SPECIFICATION
timeless styling looks as fresh today as it always has. Beneath the beautifully
moulded glassfibre skin, the CAD designed spaceframe chassis continues as CHASSIS: Multi tubular spaceframe, zinc primered and powdercoated as
before, but the sophisticated suspension has recently been further developed standard.
with billet aluminium front uprights, revised geometry and an increase in BODYWORK: All fibreglass bodywork supplied painted.
track of 120mm for even greater stability. At the rear, the latest generation DONOR CAR: No single donor car.
of transverse BMW K-series motorcycle engines and transmissions is ENGINE OPTIONS: BMW K-series motorcycle engines from 1992
incorporated (with full BMW approval) along with its standard and now much onwards.
improved rising rate rear suspension.
SUSPENSION: Front – Double wishbones with inboard coil-over dampers,
Acceleration provided by the bike engine is very quick indeed, particularly anti-roll bar, machined aluminium uprights. Rear – Standard swing arm
when pushed beyond 7000rpm (maximum is 11,000rpm at 180bhp), from donor bike, rising rate coil-over damper suspension.
while handling and road-holding are top-notch. The over-riding impression
STEERING: Titan Motorsport rack with Grinnall column.
of driving the Scorpion is of a highly competent sports car – regardless of
BRAKES: Front – HiSpec aluminium calipers with integral handbrake.
the wheel count! It’s a vehicle you can enjoy without experiencing some of
Rear – 256mm disc with 2-pot caliper.
the usual quirks that come with a three-wheeler. Grinnall sells Scorpions in
KIT PRICE: Comprehensive kit (less donor parts) £8499 plus VAT.
comprehensive kit form at £8499 plus VAT. That leaves the builder to add
only donor components, so a typical customer-built car should be on the road BUDGET BUILD COST: From £13,500.
for around £13,500. Alternatively, the company charges £2800 plus VAT to
build a car for you, in addition to the cost of the parts.

Hawk 289, 1.8/2.6 & Daytona
Recommended build agent

Talon Sportscars
www.talonsportscars.com
Hawk 289, 1.8/2.6 & Daytona

01892 750341 enquiries@hawkcars.co.uk www.hawkcars.co.uk
Hawk Cars, Oakdene, Riverhall Hill, Frant, East Sussex TN3 9EP
IF YOU FIND the overtly muscular styling of the usual Cobra 427 replica SPECIFICATION
a bit much, Hawk Cars offers something althogether more subtle – an
authentic replica of the earlier 289 Cobra. It oozes class. CHASSIS: 3.5in twin round tube ladder chassis.
It uses a 3.5in round-tube chassis that closely emulates the original, BODYWORK: Fibreglass body supplied in primer gel colour. All internal
but suits the MGB donor underpinnings. If you’re after something more panels, doors, boot and bonnet installed or pre-hung.
sophisticated, the company offers its own front suspension upgrade or, DONOR CAR: MGB.
if you’re using V8 power, there’s a Jaguar XJ6 based replacement IRS. ENGINE OPTIONS: 289 – Rover V8, Ford small-block V8.
Engine of choice is typically a Rover or Ford V8. That’s all under the skin. 1.8/1.6 – Triumph, BMW or Ford Zephyr straight six.
On the surface, the Hawk 289 is an utterly faithful replica of the original
SUSPENSION: Front – MGB double wishbones with lever arm dampers and
car. You’d struggle to tell it apart from the real deal. coil springs, MGB stub axles and bearings etc. Rear – Live axle, leaf springs
In Hawk’s relentless quest to offer the ultimate connoisseur’s replicas, and lever arm dampers (upgrade to telescopic damper available). Upgrades –
it also offers its own take on the AC Ace, from which the original Cobra Coil-over front suspension conversion and full Jaguar IRS rear.
was spawned. The 1.8/2.6 shares the 289’s chassis and most of its STEERING: MGB rack and column.
underpinnings (including the the MGB components), but this time a straight
BRAKES: Donor front discs and rear drums.
six engine – usually Ford, Triumph or modern BMW – is the power unit of
KIT PRICE: 289 – Body/chassis kit £6350. FIA: £6600.
choice. The 1.8/2.6 is a much rarer sight than any Cobra replica, and for
Sebring: £6500. Le Mans: £6950 (all prices plus VAT).
many that makes it all the more desirable.
1.8/2.6 – Body/chassis kit £6100 plus VAT.
Hawk also offers a highly authentic aluminium-bodied Daytona replica.
BUDGET BUILD COST: 289 – £17,000. 1.8/2.6 – £15,000.
Almost as much art as it is a car, it will be offered in very limited numbers.

Hawk HF3000
Recommended build agent Talon Sportscars

www.talonsportscars.com
Hawk HF3000
01892 750341 enquiries@hawkcars.co.uk www.hawkcars.co.uk
Hawk Cars, Oakdene, Riverhall Hill, Frant, East Sussex TN3 9EP
THE HAWK HF3000 Lancia Stratos replica was originally SPECIFICATION

launched in 1986 after Gerry Hawkridge, then MD of Transformer
Cars, took moulds from an original car. As with all Hawk products, CHASSIS: Tubular steel and folded section frame with integral roll cage
authenticity is the key, with not only the external shape but also the finished in black powdercoat.
chassis, suspension and complete interior. BODYWORK: All fibreglass bodywork supplied in grey primer gelcoat
As per the original, the Hawk uses a large number of finish. Various body style options.
components from the Fiat and Lancia group. Power tends to DONOR CAR: Fiat X1/9 and Lancia Beta/Alfa predominantly.
come from either Alfa’s terrific 3.0-litre V6 (HF3000) or the most ENGINE OPTIONS: 2.0-litre Lancia, Alfa 3-litre and 3.2-litre V6,
recent 3.2-litre 32-valve unit (HF3200). Finally, if funds allow, various Ferrari V6 and V8.
a Ferrari V6 or V8 can be fitted. The Hawk offers superlative SUSPENSION: Front – Lower transverse arms, tie bars, top
handling, supple suspension and a driving environment like no wishbones, coil-over dampers. Rear – Lancia Beta front struts (option of
other. It’s truly spectacular. special Leda units), Hawk uprights and lower wishbones, anti-roll bar.
Gerry Hawkridge’s dedication to the Stratos compares to that STEERING: Triumph rack with Fiat column.
of his obsession with the Cobra, and he is still developing the kit
BRAKES: Discs front and rear with various upgrades.
after all these years. Most recently, he has introduced the Giro
KIT PRICE: HF3000 kit £12,500 plus VAT.
d’Italia model, an exact replica of a circuit racing Stratos.

Healy Enigma
Healy Enigma
07584 087056 healydesignsltd@aol.com www.healydesigns.co.uk
Healy Designs, Hill House, Hilborough, Thetford, Norfolk IP26 5BU
IT’S QUITE OBVIOUS where the Healy Enigma gets its inspiration: styling
cues are borrowed from the classic Healey 3000, although it’s updated and
SPECIFICATION
has its own clear identity. Under the skin, it has a very solidly constructed CHASSIS: Spaceframe made from square tube steel. Steel floors and
spaceframe chassis with steel floors and bulkheads. Donor is the Mazda bulkheads.
MX-5, in either Mk2 or Mk3 forms. BODYWORK: GRP bodywork, modified Mazda MX-5 doors.
Inside, the Healy borrows heavily from the Mazda, retaining its dash, seats DONOR CAR: Mazda MX-5.
and door cards. For the demonstrator, all have been trimmed in leather to ENGINE OPTIONS: Mazda MX-5 in 1.6 or 1.8-litre forms. Mk3 based car
increase the quality. However, due to customer requests, various upgrades of has 2-litre option. Lexus V8 can also be fitted.
fully-trimmed interiors are available. From double-stitched to quilted leather
SUSPENSION: Front and rear – Mazda MX-5 double wishbones.
interiors to piano black or burr walnut options, as well as eight carpet colour
STEERING: Mazda MX-5 rack and pinion. Some models have power-
options. Later additions to the range include the power folding roof and the
assisted steering.
highly awaited Lexus V8 Mk3 version. The ethos was to use enough from the
Mazda to keep it practical (it’s up to long-distance touring and daily use) but
not so much to detract from the car being something special. KIT PRICE: Mk2 from £6500, Mk3 from £6750.
Healy Designs also offers the Enigma using the Mk3 MX-5 as a donor BUDGET BUILD COST: From £15,000.
which brings more powerful 2.0-litre engines and higher quality interiors.
Building a Mk2 based car to the spec of the demo (retrimmed interior,
quality hood, metallic paint) costs £15,000, making this high quality offering
very good value.

JBA Falcon
JBA Falcon
01508 493205 enquiries@jbamotors.co.uk www.jbamotors.co.uk
JBA Motors, Norfolk
THE JBA FALCON was launched in 1982, originally based on both SPECIFICATION
the Ford Cortina and Sierra. Nowadays, JBA Motors manufactures the
BMW-based JBA Falcon. CHASSIS: Ladderframe.
Using all the major components from a BMW 3-Series, the BODYWORK: All fibreglass finished in gelcoat. Aluminium bonnet panels
new JBA Falcon provides the comfort, reliability and low running and stainless steel brightwork.
costs of a new car. The BMW 3-series offers a wealth of engines, DONOR CAR: BMW 3-series 1992 to 2001.
from an economic 4-cylinder to a more powerful 6-cylinder M3 ENGINE OPTIONS: 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder.
engine. Both can be used in the Falcon.
SUSPENSION: Double wishbone front and rear suspension system.
The JBA Falcon uses a substantial ladderframe chassis that
STEERING: Ford rack and BMW column.
comes with the central body unit factory fitted, which together
gives the car excellent rigidity and strength. The new car has BRAKES: Discs front and rear.
been re-designed around drivability, capitalising on the wealth KIT PRICE: Starter chassis pack: £2750 (including VAT).
of space the JBA Falcon offers, with standard size adjustable Full build pack: £8,472 (including VAT).
seats at the front and a large half shelf seat at the rear. It now BUDGET BUILD COST: From £14,000.
offers the supple suspension and driving experience the beautiful
design deserves.

JHC DGt 306 GT/GTS
JHC DGt 306 GT/GTS

01278 661316 info@JHClassics.com www.JHClassics.com
JH Classics, Hedging Barton, Taunton, Somerset, TA7 0DF
FOR OVER 25 years, JH Classics has led the way for refining, SPECIFICATION
developing and delivering creative engineering for the Ferrari
Dino, culminating in the development and integration of a CHASSIS: Standard Toyota MR2 Mk2 unaltered.
modern production car platform with superb performance and BODYWORK: All fibreglass bodywork fitted over MR2, supplied in white
reliability. The evolution of one of the most iconic cars ever gelcoat finish. GT and GTS options available.
made. DONOR CAR: Toyota MR2 Mk2 GT hard top or Targa top T-bar 1990 to 1999.
The Toyota MR2 production car platform is extensively ENGINE OPTIONS: 2.0-litre and 2.0-litre turbo Toyota, V6 Toyota
reworked in all the performance, safety and service areas
3.0-litre Camry 24-valve.
to as-new, and then transformed with the new DGt Dino
SUSPENSION: Standard Toyota MR2 lowered by 40mm, options for
composite bodywork, with options for V6 3-litre engines and
coil-over damper competition units. Anti roll bars.
superbly detailed original aesthetics – such as quad slash-
back exhausts, hand crafted chrome fittings and stunning full STEERING: Standard Toyota MR2, PAS option. Adjustable column height
and length.
leather interiors for either the GT or GTS.
This formula gives the customer a ‘new’ car but with far BRAKES: Toyota MR2 discs front and rear with various upgrades, servo
greater charm and driver satisfaction. Depreciation is low, assisted standard, ABS option.
service costs inexpensive, and easy insurance at full value is KIT PRICE: Full body and essentials package £5150, plus various
available. JHC offers a full build service including package options.
re-registration of the DGt and comprehensive Home Conversion BUDGET BUILD COST: £15,000 to £17,000. No IVA.
Packages.

Lister Bell STR
Lister Bell STR

07990 543517 craig@listerbell.com www.listerbell.com
Lister Bell, Newark, Nottinghamshire
LISTER BELL WAS established in early 2010 with the objective of

building a Stratos replica that was engineered for this millennium. The
SPECIFICATION
prototype car made its debut at the 2010 Stoneleigh show just two CHASSIS: CAD designed spaceframe constructed from both folded sheet
months after conception as a rolling chassis assembly complete with and tubular steel section with fully integrated roll cage built to current
bespoke suspension, steering rack, brake package and centre body MSA standards.
section. The car has subsequently gone on to receive glowing reviews BODYWORK: Pre-coloured GRP panels in Stradale or Group 4 round and
from both the kit car and mainstream press alike, which has in turn square arch formats.
generated a truly global market with kits being shipped as far afield DONOR CAR: Alfa 156 2.5 V6, Alfa 166,GTV,GTA for higher
as Australia and New Zealand. performance option. Ferrari Mondial 3.0 or 3.2 for STR-M.
The Stratos replica has always had a reputation as being a car ENGINE OPTIONS: Choice of transverse Alfa V6, Ferrari V6 or V8. Toyota
which was difficult to build but, due to the company’s continuous 3.5 V6 (N/A or supercharged).
programme of development and the subsequent comprehensive SUSPENSION: Strut type rear and double wishbone front with aircraft
nature of the kit, the STR has changed that. grade billet aluminum uprights and height adjustable damping.
It has made the Stratos replica far more accessible to those who STEERING: Bespoke ali rack, either 2.3 or 2.6 turns lock to lock.
have previously been put off by the duration and complexity of a build.
BRAKES: 4-piston calipers, 300mm discs, dedicated handbrake caliper.
The STR pays homage to the original Stratos both externally and
KIT PRICE: Starter package £3495 plus VAT, body package £3695
internally but offers an array of mechanical parts, engineering and
plus VAT.
safety features which allow it to sit comfortably alongside the highest
regarded cars in the industry.

Luego Viento
Luego Viento
01356 622827 info@luegosportscars.com www.luegosportscars.com
Luego Sports Cars, Crosshill Garage, Montrose Road, Brechin DD9 7PL
LUEGO SPORTS CARS was established in the late ’90s by

offering prefabricated Locost chassis and suspension parts,
SPECIFICATION
before moving on to develop its own version of the evergreen CHASSIS: Spaceframe using variety of different tubular steel.
Lotus Seven inspired replica, the Velocity, followed by the BODYWORK: Stainless steel side panels (aluminium to order) with GRP
supersize Viento. bonnet, nose cone, scuttle, rear panel and wings. Gelcoat as standard in
The Luego Viento came into being in order to fill Luego’s most colours. Paint finish to order.
regular enquiries for a larger version of its exciting Velocity. The DONOR CAR: BMW 3-series E36. The Sierra version is still available on
Viento is almost 6in wider and 12in longer; you will not struggle request.
to get comfortable in the Viento. ENGINE OPTIONS: Almost endless.
The other advantage of the Viento’s generous girth is the SUSPENSION: Front – Double wishbones, coil-over dampers and Sierra
ease with which larger engines can be accommodated. The (or BMW E36) lower strut/stub axle.
Viento 400, our ‘top of the range’ car, is fitted with a Chevrolet
Rear – Fabricated rear hub carriers, Sierra (or BMW E36) differential, drive
LS2 V8 (see main photo). Other engines include BMW straight shafts and hubs. Coil-over dampers.
six, Alfa V6, Audi 1.8 Turbo and of course the Rover V8. Not
STEERING: Escort steering rack with Sierra (or BMW) column.
surprisingly the Viento chassis is a beefy spaceframe designed
BRAKES: Sierra solid or vented front discs with solid rear discs at the back.
with such power units in mind. The suspension follows the
popular convention of double wishbones at each corner and the KIT PRICE: Starter kit £3740. Full kit £6490.
car is now based on the E36 version of the BMW 3-series. BUDGET BUILD COST: From £11,500.

Marlin Sportster
Marlin Sportster
01363 773772 sales@marlinsportscars.co.uk www.marlinsportscars.co.uk
Marlin Sports Cars, PO Box 88, Crediton, Devon EX17 3WZ
MARLIN INTRODUCED THE aggressively styled Sportster in 1998 SPECIFICATION

as a hardcore alternative to the sevenesque kits, and the motoring
media were blown away when they drove a factory demo car fitted CHASSIS: All-steel semi-monocoque peripheral frame. Galvanised steel
with a 320bhp BMW M3 engine. This flagship model highlighted the floors. Chassis includes deformable shock-absorbing struts in front and
Sportster’s comprehensive use of BMW 3-series and 5-series donors. rear bumpers.
The Sportster utilises items like the donor’s complete rear suspension BODYWORK: Largely aluminium including doors with fibreglass
and braking system, steering column and even small items like nosecone, wings and rear body section.
the indicator stalks. The biggest engines produce over 340bhp in DONOR CAR: BMW 3-series or 5-series.
standard form. ENGINE OPTIONS: All BMW installations, including diesels.
All the donor parts are attached to Marlin’s peripheral frame SUSPENSION: Front – Marlin double wishbones, adjustable coil-over
monocoque chassis and the result is a traditional style roadster dampers, BMW stub axle and hubs. Rear -– BMW rear subframe locating
completely devoid of scuttle shake. Allied to a largely aluminium BMW’s multi-link IRS suspension, BMW springs and dampers. Donor
body including doors (GRP nose, wings and rear body section), BMW wheels can be used.
the Sportster has a real feeling of quality. It will accommodate STEERING: Marlin rack and standard column.
both tall and wide drivers. A real plus point of the Sportster is its
BRAKES: Vented front and solid rear discs from donor.
novel roof arrangement that all stows on board when in open-
KIT PRICE: From as little as £3900 plus VAT for Module 1 chassis pack.
top guise and incorporates rigid sidescreens and fold-down
windscreen. A demonstrator using BMW’s excellent six-cylinder BUDGET BUILD COST: From £10,000.
diesel will arrive in 2016.

MEV Exocet
The cheapest and easiest

kit car to build in the world
MEV Exocet
01623 655522 info@mevltd.co.uk www.mevltd.co.uk
MEV Ltd, Ratcher Hill Quarry, Southwell Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG21 0HJ
THE EXOCET IS a clever kit car concept from MEV. Under the
GRP skin is a spaceframe chassis and the engine and running
SPECIFICATION
gear from a Mazda MX-5. So far, so conventional. But it’s the CHASSIS: Round tube spaceframe.
way the MX-5 parts are packaged that’s clever. The entire BODYWORK: All GRP supplied in coloured gelcoat finish.
engine, gearbox, differential and suspension are carried over DONOR CAR: Mazda MX-5.
in standard form. Thanks to the Mazda’s unique ‘Powerplant
ENGINE OPTIONS: Mazda MX-5 in 1.6 or 1.8-litre forms.
Frame’ (PPF), you simply remove the MX-5’s body. The MEV
SUSPENSION: Front – Mazda MX-5 double wishbones with coil-over
chassis then simply bolts to the one-piece running gear.
dampers. Rear – Mazda MX-5 double wishbones with coil-over dampers.
This approach keeps the build simple and makes the
build very affordable. If you sell off the unwanted parts from STEERING: Mazda MX-5 rack and pinion.
your MX-5 donor, it becomes very affordable indeed – it’s BRAKES: Discs all-round.
possible to assemble an Exocet for £3000 if you’re very KIT PRICE: Exocet – £2595 plus VAT. Replicar – £4995 plus VAT.
careful. An optional roof adds to the practicality of the optional BUDGET BUILD COST: From £3000 (see text).
windscreen.
Another Mazda MX-5 conversion offered by MEV is the
Replicar, shown below. This uses all the MX-5 parts in the
same way, but this time enclosed in classic Aston Martin
inspired lines.

MMC Cheetah
MMC Cheetah
07866 610078 info@mongoosemanufacturing.com Website under construction,
Mongoose Manufacturing Company search for Mongoose Cheetah
IT’S 1963, WHILST Gordon Cooper was zipping around in space by SPECIFICATION
the seat of his pants, Carroll Shelby’s Cobras were sweeping the field all
across America; this was an age of heroes. Enter Bill Thomas, a man with Fibreglass coupé body available in two weights, race and road spec.
a dream. With the help of Don Edmunds, this Californian hot-rodder had Front section/Rear section with front and rear screen recesses and wheel
one sole mission, to build a car so outlandish, so quick, that it would not arch returns for added rigidity. Gullwing doors x2. Road spec double
only annihilate the Cobras but run with the big boys in the Can-Am series. skinned. Race spec single skinned. Dashboard. Low back bucket seat as
original x2. Transmission tunnel.
The result was Shelby’s worst nightmare; Bill Thomas’s Chevrolet backed
Cheetah. Like so many brilliant things that burn so brightly, the Cheetah Windscreen. Lexon front and rear screens. A glass front screen available
was a short lived animal, but its reign was supreme, achieving speeds soon. Headlight covers in Perspex x2 (please contact for availability).
even the Daytona Coupés could only ever dream of; try 215mph around Chassis: Tubular steel frame.
Daytona with quarter mile speeds in the low tens at 135mph. Wheel base 90in
Mongoose Manufacturing Company is proud to be able to give you the Track Front 58in, rear 57in
opportunity to restore the Cheetah to its rightful place as the ultimate Cobra Body Length 140in, height 42in, ground clearance 5in
eater. Finished in high quality grey gel coat, the fibreglass kit offered is a Dry weight of car with SBC engine approximately 1750lb.
close copy of the original car. Weight distribution front/rear (per cent) 45/55.
As an alternative build option, MMC is developing a conversion which Chassis available to special order (price varies dependent upon spec).
will allow you to re-body a standard 90in wheelbase TVR chassis. Price for complete body package excluding front and rear screens and
The Cheetah is back on the prowl, be part of the legend, be part headlight covers – £3950.
of the dream.

MNR VortX and GM
STOP PRESS
Yet another race win for MNR at
Donington on 4 October 2015.
MNR VortX and GM

01423 780196 chrismnrltd@btinternet.com www.mnrltd.co.uk
MNR, Holly House Farm, Moorcock Lane, Darley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 2QL
IN THE HIGHLY competitive 750 Motorclub RGB series, these

superbly engineered cars have achieved multiple first and
SPECIFICATION
second places. CHASSIS: Steel spaceframe in 16, 18 and 20g round-tube. Standard
There have also been excellent results in various hillclimbs RAC approved roll bar made to customer’s height.
and sprints, worldwide. Bespoke turnkey cars, and easy build BODYWORK: VortX gelcoat 7 panels, or ready to paint GM2/3 panels.
kits, can be supplied for either road or racing, also in right or DONOR CAR: Ford Sierra or Mazda MX-5 or BMW drivetrain.
left-hand drive versions. MNR has regular international ENGINE OPTIONS: Many including Mazda MX-5, Ford Duratec, Honda
shipping experience. S2000, Rover V8, plus motorcycle options.
These cars can also be made road legal (with either bike or
SUSPENSION: Front – Unequal length double wishbones, inboard
car engines), and MNR can take any stress out of the build, and Protech coil-over dampers, lightweight fabricated uprights. Rear –
registration, with the issue of a 130-page illustrated easy build Independent rear suspension, unequal length double wishbones, Protech
manual, and providing all the paperwork free of charge for the coil-over dampers.
IVA test and road registration. Should you need it, there is full STEERING: New quick rack, 2.4 turns lock-to-lock.
and speedy technical back-up.
BRAKES: Front – 4-pot alloy calipers, drilled, grooved, slotted discs.
The uprated rear suspension as shown below, new for this
Rear – Sierra discs which can be drilled, grooved and slotted or Mazda
year, has significantly contributed to race successes. MX-5 discs. Optional 2-pot billet calipers.
KIT PRICE: Comprehensive kits from £3995 including VAT.
BUDGET BUILD COST: From £8000.

MR2 Kits GTF 430
MR2 Kits GTF 430

07533 307131 mr2kits@live.co.uk www.mr2kits.co.uk
MR2 Kits, Ramsgate, Kent
TAKE AN AFFORDABLE, reliable sports car and add exotic supercar SPECIFICATION
styling. It’s a recipe that has proved very popular in the kit car scene,
and MR2 Kits offers exactly that with its GTF 430 kit. Designed to be CHASSIS: Standard Toyota MR2 Mk2 platform.
fitted to a Toyota MR2 Mk2 (1990 to 1998), the panels fit directly to BODYWORK: GRP panels.
the MR2 once the original panels have been removed. DONOR CAR: Toyota MR2 Mk2.
The car’s structure remains unaltered, meaning it doesn’t
ENGINE OPTIONS: 2.0-litre four-cylinder in naturally-aspirated or
have to go through an IVA test. The only mechanical change to turbocharged forms.
the car is to fit coil-over suspension to achieve the desired ride
SUSPENSION: Adjustable coil-overs.
height.
STEERING: Standard Toyota MR2 Mk2.
Any Mk2 MR2 can be used as a donor, and most builders
opt for the Japanese market turbo. With 220bhp as standard, BRAKES: Standard Toyota MR2 Mk2.
it gives a 0-60mph time of under 6sec. The turbocharged cars KIT PRICE: From £3495.
are usually well specced, too, with air conditioning, half leather BUDGET BUILD COST: £6995.
interiors, limited slip differential and some also have traction
control.
Under develpment at the time of going to print, and due for
launch soon, is the 350 Cali – a California replica based on the
Nissan 350Z (pictured below left).

NCF Arctic & Sahara
NCF Arctic & Sahara

07789 406201 info@fourwd.org.uk www.fourwd.org.uk
FourWD Engineering, Unit 17 Craven Court, Warrington, Cheshire WA2 8QU
NCF CARS IS one of the longest established companies in the kit car SPECIFICATION
industry having been founded by Nick Findiesen in the early 1980s.
When he looked to retire in 2015, he sought a safe pair of hands to CHASSIS: Arctic – unmodified Suzuki Vitara chassis.
pass the company to and approached long-term customer and friend Sahara – unmodified Land Rover Discovery chassis.
Simeon Scruton about taking over the marque. He formed FourWD BODYWORK: Arctic – all-steel body. Sahara - all steel body with the
Engineering and now offers the NCF Arctic and Sahara models. exception of the bonnet in GRP.
The cars share some common themes. Both are based on donors which DONOR CAR: Arctic – Suzuki Vitara. Sahara – Land Rover Discovery.
are available for a few hundred pounds, both are simple to build and both ENGINE OPTIONS: Standard options from the respective donor cars.
are highly capable off-road. But their open-top format means they can also
SUSPENSION: Standard as per donor car.
be a lot of fun on the road, too. Both cars have a roof as standard, made
STEERING: Standard as per donor car.
from steel for the Arctic and laminated glass for the Sahara.
The Arctic has its own styling, with those short overhangs BRAKES: Standard as per donor car.
front and rear giving it a tough appearance. It’s based on the KIT PRICE: Arctic – £1850. Sahara – £2800.
unmodified chassis and running gear of a Suzuki Vitara. The BUDGET BUILD COST: Arctic – From £3500. Sahara – From £5000.
Sahara’s appearance borrows cues from the Land Rover Defender
(indeed, you can even use the bonnet from one) and is based on
the much more affordable Discovery. Like the Arctic, the Sahara
is based on an unmodified donor chassis, so both cars are exempt
from the IVA test.

Nostalgia NC Coupé
Nostalgia NC Coupé
01823 444991 theteam@nostalgiacars.co.uk www.nostalgiacars.co.uk
Nostalgia Cars, Units 10-11 Creech Mills Ind Est, Creech St Michael, Taunton, Somerset TA3 5PX
NOSTALGIA CARS IS best known for its classic Jaguar replicas, so SPECIFICATION
the Mini based NC Coupé is something of a departure. But this isn’t
just any Mini based kit car – it’s a faithful replica of the highly prized CHASSIS: Steel Mini floor – using new Heritage bodyshell. Additional
Ogle SX1000, a rare and sought-after Mini based GT car sold in strengthening to regain rigidity and mount body panels. Optional rollcage.
turnkey form in the 1960s. Only 66 originals were ever built. BODYWORK: GRP bodyshell bonded to steel floor to create monocoque.
The NC Coupé is available for home assemby and, just like the GRP body requires painting.
original, borrows heavily from the classic Mini donor car. Each DONOR CAR: Classic Mini.
Nostalgia NC Coupé is based on the floorpan of a new Heritage ENGINE OPTIONS: Any A-series. Bulkhead can be modified to fit a turbo.
Mini bodyshell, with the Mini’s external panels removed and Usual Mini engine upgrades can also be fitted – such as Vauxhall XE and
replaced with new structural metalwork. Onto that is mounted Honda VTEC.
the more curvy GRP panels. A lot of Mini parts are carried SUSPENSION: Standard Mini subframes front and rear.
over – engine, gearbox, subframes and more. All the usual Mini
STEERING: Standard Mini with new mounting for upper column.
performance upgrades can be accommodated, too, including
BRAKES: Standard Mini.
Honda VTEC and Vauxhall XE engine swaps.
While the car is a close replica of the original, Nostalgia Cars KIT PRICE: £4500 plus VAT for monocoque bodyshell.
has taken the opportunity to improve upon it. The doors are one- BUDGET BUILD COST: From £10,000.
piece, solving a problem the originals had of cracks appearing at
the base of the window frame, and it has its own IVA compliant
dashboard that can take standard Mini instruments.

Parallel Miura
Parallel Miura
07425 131677 paralleldesigns.miura@gmail.com www.paralleldesigns.co.uk
Parallel Designs, Morden, Surrey
PARALLEL DESIGNS, MANUFACTURER of the sensational SPECIFICATION

Torero, also offers a replica of the stunning Miura. While the
company began its project using bodywork from an earlier replica CHASSIS: Multi-tubular spaceframe with integral backbone and steel
(Prova), every other aspect of this car is brand new. The chassis bulkheads and floor.
is a thoroughly reworked version of its own Torero, being a BODYWORK: Individual GRP and carbon fibre panels in gelcoat finished
spaceframe structure with additional backbone and steel floors to high standards.
and bulkheads. Meanwhile, the suspension follows the Torero’s DONOR CAR: No single donor car.
tried and tested formula of double wishbones and aluminium hub ENGINE OPTIONS: Audi V6, including bi-turbo RS4.
carriers at each corner.
SUSPENSION: Front – Double wishbones, cast aluminium hub carriers,
Under the rear canopy, you’ll find an Audi RS4 bi-turbo engine coil-over dampers. Rear – Double wishbones, cast aluminium hub
producing 400bhp coupled with a 6-speed gearbox. This is the carriers, coil-over dampers.
only option Parallel is looking to offer and clearly demonstrates the
STEERING: Parallel Designs rack and column.
company’s determination to make its Miura a quality item. Other
BRAKES: 360mm by 30mm Brembo discs. ABS.
significant features include the braking system, which comes with
ABS as standard, operating huge Brembo 360mm by 30mm vented KIT PRICE: Basic chassis package £5595.
front and rear discs. BUDGET BUILD COST: From £30,000. Factory built from £60,000.
All variants of the Miura will be available, from the standard S
to the SV and the Roadster. The company supplies kit packages,
rolling chassis options and turnkey packages.

Parallel Torero
Parallel Torero
07425 131677 paralleldesigns.diablo@gmail.com www.paralleldesigns.co.uk
Parallel Designs, Morden, Surrey
THE AUDACIOUS TORERO arrived in 2000, after two years of

extensive development, and this highly authentic Lamborghini
SPECIFICATION
Diablo replica has been joined by every variant of this Italian CHASSIS: Multi-tubular spaceframe chassis with integral backbone and
supercar – VT, SV, SE, GT and 6.0L. steel bulkheads and floor.
Underpinning the glamorous curves is a substantial BODYWORK: Individual fibreglass and carbon fibre panels in gelcoat,
spaceframe chassis with an additional backbone structure and finished to high standards.
steel floor and bulkheads. A classic double-wishbone suspension DONOR CAR: No single donor car.
package keeps the ride and handling well honed, while engine ENGINE OPTIONS: Rover V8 or BMW V12.
options centre around the Rover V8 and BMW V12. One car
SUSPENSION: Front – Double wishbones, cast aluminium hub carriers,
already sports a 500bhp BMW V12, endowing the Torero with coil-over dampers. Rear – Double wishbones, cast aluminium hub
performance to match its looks. carriers, coil-over dampers.
Inside the cockpit, every effort has been made to replicate
STEERING: Parallel Designs rack and column.
the original icon. All the dash and seats and so on have been
BRAKES: 360mm by 30mm Brembo calipers with discs, ABS.
moulded from an original car (as is the bodywork). Trimmed in
leather and/or Alcantara, this is an extraordinary place to exploit KIT PRICE: Basic chassis package £5595.
the Torero’s performance and handling. The company supplies BUDGET BUILD COST: From £30,000 (turn-key from £60,000).
comprehensive kit packages, rolling chassis options and, of
course, complete turnkey packages.

Ronart W152
Ronart W152
07768 275449 arthur@ronart.co.uk www.ronart.co.uk
Ronart, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
THE RONART W125 was designed in 1985 to specifically recreate SPECIFICATION

the 1950s era of the last of the great front-engined Formula One
cars. It is not a replica but a truly unique classic design which has CHASSIS: Multitubular spaceframe backbone chassis, CDS and ERW
been widely accepted in the classic car world, and has gained a welded complete lightweight chassis.
superb reputation over the last 30 years. BODYWORK: Comprising six main sections: Centre monocoque with
The car has high performance with compliant suspension and integral safety cage and rollover bar. Available in GRP or carbon/Kevlar
steering combined with excellent engineering giving a unique and aluminium options.
thrilling experience in driving a classic two seater road/racing DONOR CAR: Jaguar/Daimler from 1969 XJ6/XJ12/XJS.
car. It is a visually impressive car having the same wheelbase ENGINE OPTIONS: Either six cylinder 3.4, 4.2 or V12 5.3, 6.0 engines.
and track as the Jaguar XJS, and a comfortable driving position – SU, weber or EFI systems.
a truly unique classic design for the discerning driver. SUSPENSION: Front Jaguar wishbones, uprights, brakes. Rear arms/drive
The W152 has undergone chassis hydrapulse testing and also shafts, hubs.
seatbelt testing to EEC certification standards in the 1990s. STEERING: Rack and pinion with upper safety column.
A comprehensive kit is available in two stages, the rolling
BRAKES: Discs all round, ventilated front, twin remote servo, balance bar
chassis kit and body/finishing kit. These are based around
pedal box system.
a Jaguar donor car with various options available including
KIT PRICE: Kit 1 and Kit 2 is £19,500.
windscreens, tonneau covers, exhausts and left hand drive head
fairing options.

RPS RP251
RPS RP251
07900 431244 enquiries@rps-ltd.info www.rps-ltd.info
RPS, Unit 4 North East Suffolk Business Centre, 52 Pinbush Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 7NQ
THE RPS RP251 is an MGB based body conversion produced by

RPS Ltd that takes its inspiration from a number of classic 1960s
SPECIFICATION
race cars. There are echoes of Ginetta here, hints of Ferrari CHASSIS: MGB’s standard steel monocoque.
there... and it all adds up to a cohesive whole. BODYWORK: GRP replacement front panel and wings (one-piece), rear
Since the changes to the MGB base are cosmetic only, there bumper (bond-on or bolt-on), bonnet. Optional GRP hard-top. Steel MGB
is no requirement for an IVA test. The front end (wings and front doors, rear wings and bootlid.
panel as one piece) bolt on, and the GRP bonnet is new too. ENGINE OPTIONS: Any MGB engine (four-cylinder or V8).
The rear end either bolts or bonds on, and the optional hard-top SUSPENSION: Front – Coil-over dampers. Rear – Coil-over dampers,
completes the look. The firm also offers stylised roll-over bars and anti-tramp bars.
a new dashboard. STEERING: MGB rack and pinion.
The conversion kit is also available for the MGB GT. As well
as the RP251, RPS also offers a conversion kit for the rubber
KIT PRICE: Main kit £1295. Hard top £325.
bumper MGB and has recently taken on the VeeBee Wing project,
providing MGB owners with a less radical conversion option. Dashboard £159. Centre console £39.50.
Soon to be launched, RPS is currently developing an MGF/TF BUDGET BUILD COST: From £1295 plus donor car and paint.
based project called the RPX, which offers a range of panels to
change the look of the standard vehicle.

RTM La Bala
RTM La Bala
07841 535715 info@rtecmotorsports.com www.rtecmotorsports.com
R-Tec Motorsports, Building 11 Butchers Lane, White Waltham, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 3SD
RTM’S LA BALA otherwise known as the LB2, is a mid-engined SPECIFICATION

two-seater that’s based on the mechanical components of a Toyota
MR2 Mk2. It’s a car that holds a unique position in the UK kit CHASSIS: Multi-tubular frame in large diameter round tube.
car market. It is as at home on the track as it is on the road, and BODYWORK: All GRP bodywork, full windscreen, optional doors.
comes in a variety of specs; catering both for those who are build DONOR CAR: Toyota MR2 Mk2.
enthusiasts, to those who want a complete car.
ENGINE OPTIONS: Any FWD engine. RTM recommends Toyota
The Core kit, which is the essence of the car (comprising the MR2, Vauxhall 1.6-litre turbo, plus RTM is happy to look at
body, chassis and suspension) is fully manufactured in the UK and other options including motorcycle engines.
starts from £7500 plus VAT. RTM can supply used, refurbished
SUSPENSION: Front – Double wishbones, outboard coil-over dampers
or new parts for the LB2, specially sourced for the car for those with Toyota MR2 uprights and hub carriers.
looking for a stress-free build. For speed junkies looking to build Rear – Double wishbones, outboard coil-over dampers with Toyota MR2
a track or fast road car, the R kit is a serious-spec, all-new parts uprights and hub carriers.
package which is complete down to the last nut and bolt, and is STEERING: Toyota MR2 rack and pinion.
turbocharged with a brand new 200bhp 1.6-litre Vauxhall engine
BRAKES: Toyota MR2 discs and calipers.
tuneable to 500bhp.
KIT PRICE: Core kit (body, chassis, suspension) £7500 including VAT.
With its distinctive style, and the variety in the build approach,
R kit (everything needed to build a car including all options bar hard-top)
coupled with options such as a full windscreen, optional doors and
£25,250.
even a hard-top, the LB2 is seriously fun and also makes sure you
get the most out of it all year round.

Sebring SX & TMX
Sebring SX & TMX

07753 717552 sales@sebringinternational.co.uk www.sebringinternational.co.uk
Sebring International, Unit 3D The Bramery, Alstone Lane, Cheltenhem, Gloucestershire GL51 8HE
SEBRING INTERNATIONAL’S RANGE of Austin-Healey 3000 SPECIFICATION

inspired sports cars has always blended classic style with modern
levels of performance and refinement – and the range is currently CHASSIS: Ladderframe chassis.
undergoing a thorough updating process thanks to new ownership. BODYWORK: GRP bodywork in gelcoat finish ready to paint.
Phil Overall, whose 30-year motorsport career has seen him work DONOR CAR: BMW 3-series.
with top touring car racing teams, took over the company in 2015.
ENGINE OPTIONS: BMW straight six, Rover V8, Chevrolet V8. BMW M3
Chief among the updates is a move to a BMW 3-series option due in 2016.
(E36 or E46 generation) base car, which means that the silky
SUSPENSION: Double wishbones, coil-over dampers.
six-cylinder engine from the donor can be used. As always,
other engine options will be available – the engine bay can
accommodate either the Rover or Chevrolet V8, both of which BRAKES: Discs all-round.
have been popular options amongst Sebring builders over the KIT PRICE: POA.
years. The upgrades will add to the Sebring’s abilities as a BUDGET BUILD COST: From £20,000.
practical touring car, something that’s backed up by a
well-trimmed interior and reliable weather gear.
In addition to the SX and TMX outlined here, Sebring also
offers the wide-arched and bumperless MXR and the Exalt,
which has modernised Healey-inspired styling.

Southern GT
Southern GT
01489 788345 or 01489 789143 enquiries@southerngt.co.uk www.southerngt.co.uk
Southern GT, Unit 9 Bury Farm, Curbridge, Botley, Southampton SO30 2HB
SOUTHERN GT SPENT around two and a half years perfecting

its GT40 replica before releasing it to the market. The result is a
SPECIFICATION
thoroughly developed offering that has won praise from those who CHASSIS: Jig built spaceframe in mild steel incorporating rear rollcage
have driven it – including two professional racing drivers. Because as standard with a wider, longer cockpit so will fit drivers up to 6ft 4in tall
the project was a sideline business, there was no rush to get it and all-new geometry design.
to market. As a result, the company spent many hours moving BODYWORK: Full GRP body, Mk1 GT40. Carbon parts optional.
suspension brackets by as little as a sixteenth of an inch until DONOR CAR: Not applicable, all parts specially manufactured.
everything was just right. ENGINE OPTIONS: Ford 289, 302 or 351.
The engine has been lowered in the chassis to improve the
SUSPENSION: Front – Top and bottom wishbones with rod ends or poly
centre of gravity, it has a built in roll cage (the rear section is bushed, coil-over shocks and aluminium uprights. Rear – Bottom wishbones
standard and the front section is optional) and the cockpit has been and top link arms with rod ends or poly bushed, original type aluminium
widened. This allows for wider seats, and it can also accommodate upright and coil-over shocks.
tall people of up to 6ft 4in. Under the skin, a spaceframe chassis STEERING: Rack and pinion with CNC billet steering arms.
hosts all aluminium suspension. It accepts a Ford V8 and most
BRAKES: Discs all-round, bias pedal box and choice of calipers including
kinds of transaxle.
AP, Wilwood or HiSpec.
Southern GT can supply everything needed to build a car, and
KIT PRICE: Minus engine £35,624 plus VAT. Includes air con, 15in
can also fit its own rear end to other makes of GT40 replica. The
knock-on wheels, leather seats, Renault gearbox, aluminium uprights and
company has full in-house sheet metal and fabrication facilities, and
uprated brakes.
can supply and fit exhaust systems.

Speed 3 SP3WT
Speed 3 SP3WT
01388 205152 steve@speed3automotive.co.uk www. speed3automotive.co.uk
Speed 3 Automotive, Unit 6G Castle Close Industrial Estate, Crook, County Durham DL15 8LU
SPEED 3 AUTOMOTIVE gave its SP3WT – or Speed 3 Wide

Track – a ‘soft launch’ in 2015 to guage market response to the
SPECIFICATION
car. Despite its radical looks, the SP3WT is intended to be a very CHASSIS: Tubular spaceframe with built-in rollcage.
affordable track/road car, and takes its mechanical package from an BODYWORK: GRP bodywork supplied in white gelcoat as standard
MG TF (or MGF) donor. (other colours available at extra cost).
At the heart of the car is a tough spaceframe chassis DONOR CAR: MG TF.
with built-in round-tube rollcage onto which standard MG TF ENGINE OPTIONS: Any MG TF Rover K-series engine.
components are fitted. For the demonstrator, Speed 3 has
SUSPENSION: Standard MG TF subframes and suspension front and rear
used the entry-level 120bhp TF as a donor to demonstrate
barring the use of coil-over dampers.
what can be achieved with the most basic package available.
STEERING: MG TF rack and pinion.
Continuing this ethos is comprehensive use of the donor
components. Front and rear subframes are carried over from BRAKES: MG TF discs all-round.
the donor, as is the suspension – albeit upgraded with coil- KIT PRICE: Kit is supplied in modules starting with the chassis kit for
over dampers. Engine, gearbox, brakes, radiator, wheels £2800.
and even smaller items like the wiper motor, handbrake and BUDGET BUILD COST: From £9000.
instruments can also be retained from the donor.
The result is that a home-builder could complete an SP3WT for
around £9000, making this an affordable and distinctive option in
the market for track day and performance cars.

Suffolk C-Type Jaguar
Suffolk C-Type Jaguar

07967 339424 roger@suffolkjaguar.com www.suffolkjaguar.com
Roger Williams at Suffolk Jaguar, PO Box 100, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 9BA
SUFFOLK JAGUAR HAS been manufacturing its exquisite SPECIFICATION

Jaguar SS100 replica for 20 years, and has now added a
re-creation of the glorious Jaguar C-Type to the range. CHASSIS: Spaceframe made principally from 16SGW tubes. Visually
Suffolk is now in production with its new car, which will only exact to the original 1951 Jaguar design with bracketing for torsion bar
be produced in limited numbers. Performance matches the suspension.
original car’s despite the fact that it costs only a fraction of the BODYWORK: External bodywork in vacuum formed GRP with alloy louvres
price. A build manual is supplied, as is full workshop back-up. – all exact to the Malcolm Sayer Jaguar C-Type design. Alloy firewall,
As you would expect from Suffolk, the C-Type is floorpan and internal cockpit panelling.
dimensionally exactly the same as the original 1951 Jaguar DONOR CAR: Jaguar Mk2 or XJ6 plus other Jaguar components. All
racer. The shape is formed from GRP with alloy sections (the available from Suffolk Jaguar. Live rear axle.
bonnet louvres for instance). Even the chassis is visually the ENGINE OPTIONS: Jaguar XJ or XK 3.4, 3.8 or 4.2 with 2in SU or triple
same as the original’s, although it is bracketed for updated Weber DCOEs.
torsion bar suspension. Elsewhere, driver comfort has been SUSPENSION: Front – Jaguar wishbones, uprights and torsion bar.
slightly improved when compared to the 1951 car, but let us Rear – Trailing arms with Panhard rod.
not forget that this is a no-nonsense, no-prisoner car. STEERING: Rack and pinion.
Works visits and demonstrations of the Suffolk C-Type BRAKES: Discs all-round. Servo optional.
Jaguar are available by appointment. Purchasing options range
KIT PRICE: From £28,000.
from component form, through partial builds to fully factory
built cars.

Suffolk SS100 Jaguar
Suffolk SS100 Jaguar

07967 339424 roger@suffolkjaguar.com www.suffolkjaguar.com
Roger Williams at Suffolk Jaguar, PO Box 100, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 9BA
A TRUE CLASSIC in its own right, the Suffolk SS100 Jaguar has SPECIFICATION
been in production for 25 years. Constant improvements have been
incorporated over time. The comprehensive Owner Build Manual is CHASSIS: 150 by 75 by 3mm box section spaceframe fitted with all
updated each year and is available online free of charge. Packages pick-up points for suspension, brakes, engine, gearbox, steering, safety
are also exported to Europe and the US. belts and bodywork.
Following a visit to the workshops and a test drive, a build BODYWORK: Supplied as a ready-to-fit one-piece structure of internal
programme is then tailored to the customer’s timescale. A typical steel framing and grey gelcoat GRP mouldings.
first delivery would include the chassis and all parts to build DONOR CAR: Jaguar XJ6 Series 1, 2 or 3 (1969 to 1986 models are all
the ‘four corners’. This would be followed by installation of the suitable and available from Suffolk Sportscars).
Jaguar XJ6 engine and gearbox. The bodywork can be prepared ENGINE OPTIONS: All XK and XJ engines – typically a Series 3 4.2-litre
and painted in the customer’s own choice of colour before with two SU carburettors.
delivery. Final assembly is a logical sequence. SUSPENSION: Fully adjustable coil-overs, two front, four rear, using
Completed cars are used extensively by their owners on Jaguar donor front and rear wishbones and hubs.
classic and historic car rallies all over the world. The car is STEERING: Jaguar rack and pinion.
fully accredited for membership by all of the Jaguar car clubs
BRAKES: Servo assisted Lockheed 4-pot front calipers with vented discs
worldwide, giving owners access to a wide range of social inboard, rear disc brake calipers with handbrake.
activities. The finished car is a totally accurate no-compromise
KIT PRICE: Depends on individual specification.
visual re-creation of the original Jaguar SS100 designed by Sir
William Lyons in 1936.

Tiger Avon/GTA
Tiger Avon/GTA
01945 466200 jim@tigerracing.com www.tigerracing.com
Tiger Racing, Unit 10 Anglia Way, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 2TY
THE TIGER AVON, and its sister model the GTA, are the focus of
this page, but Tiger Racing actually has a wide range of models
SPECIFICATION
after 25 year producing kit cars. It’s the Avon (pictured above) that CHASSIS: Tubular spaceframe in 1in box section steel £695 plus VAT.
introduces most builders to the Tiger marque. It has a spaceframe BODYWORK: All GRP supplied in gelcoat finish.
chassis, GRP body in coloured gelcoat and double wishbone DONOR CAR: Ford Sierra.
suspension all-round.
ENGINE OPTIONS: Ford Pinto or Zetec. Other options can be
Most four-cylinder engines can be fitted (the Ford Zetec being an
fitted, including motorcycle engines.
obvious choice) and motorcycle engines can be accommodated too
(but not recommended by Tiger – ask them!). Available in modular SUSPENSION: Front – Double wishbones with coil-over dampers.
packages or as a full new kit, it’s possible to build a budget car for Rear – Double wishbones with coil-over dampers.
as little as £5000. STEERING: Rack and pinion.
The complete new package with nothing else to purchase is BRAKES: Discs all-round.
priced at £10,995 plus VAT and comes complete with everything KIT PRICE: Chassis £695 plus VAT. Full kit £10,995 plus VAT. This
needed to complete the car – including a brand new Ford Zetec comprehensive kit includes everything to build the car, including
engine with Weber Alpha fuel injection. In 2011, the GTA joined the a brand new Zetec engine with Weber Alpha injection. Absolutely
Tiger range. Based on the Avon’s proven platform, it has a new, nothing else to purchase!
classically styled full body. The GTA body can be retro-fitted to BUDGET BUILD COST: From £5000 (Avon).
existing Avons with the addition of outriggers on the chassis.

Toniq CB
Toniq CB
01726 983409 or 07818 057643 sales@toniqltd.co.uk www.toniqltd.co.uk
Toniq Ltd, Wheal Rose Business Park, Roche Road, Cornwall PL26 8PP
IN A SECTOR of the market that’s dominated by traditonal styling, the

Toniq CB brings welcome originality. The company has built on the
SPECIFICATION
original Toniq concept with the latest CB range. The stunning looks CHASSIS: State of the art CAD designed, CDS round tube spaceframe.
create drama and interest on road and track alike. However the Toniq Pre-drilled and bracketed for all suspension, drivetrain and body mounting
CB is much more than a pretty face -– it’s backed up by advanced points.
engineering, top quality components and a dedicated team. BODYWORK: All GRP supplied in black or grey gelcoat finish.
Attention to detail is evident throughout, from the beautiful DONOR CAR: N/A.
CAD designed round tube chassis with laser cut and pre-drilled ENGINE OPTIONS: Ford Duratec and VVT. 5 and 6-speed gearboxes.
panelling to the fully terminated bespoke wiring loom. The CB LSD standard on models above 200bhp.
range has been painstakingly developed to be a pleasure to build. SUSPENSION: Front – Double wishbones, inboard coil-overs.
Comprehensive kits centre on Ford Duratec engines, and the Rear – Double wishbones, horizontal inboard coil-overs.
latest offering of VVT. These comprehensive packages contain
everything required to build a Toniq CB, down to the last nut and
BRAKES: Alloy 4-pot front calipers, vented discs. Alloy single pot rear
bolt. Alternatively, you can build it around a Mazda MX-5 Mk3
calipers, solid discs with mechanical handbrake.
drivetrain.
KIT PRICE: Modular packages from £5525 plus VAT. Car in a box kits
At the other extreme you can buy the car in fully built form.
from £24,250 plus VAT.
Turnkey cars range in power outputs from 180bhp to 300bhp
from either Duratec or VVT powerplants. BUDGET BUILD COST: Home build from £18,000.
Factory built – enquire to discuss your personal requirements.

Tornado TSC GT40
Tornado TSC GT40

01562 820372 info@tornadosportscars.com www.tornadosportscars.com
Tornado Sports Cars, Unit 25, Meadowmill Ind Est, Dixon Street, Kidderminster, Worcs DY10 1HH
INTRODUCED IN 1989, the TSC GT40 has been in uninterrupted SPECIFICATION

production for longer than any other Ford GT40 replica. With around
900 kits supplied, Tornado Sports Cars is the world’s leading maker CHASSIS: Multi-tubular spaceframe. Optional aluminium monocoque and
of the GT40 replica, the company’s success being largely due to its carbonfibre monocoque chassis available.
reputation for stability and quality. Tornado’s standards of engineering BODYWORK: GRP mouldings. Optional carbonfibre.
are second to none. DONOR CAR: None. Parts come from a variety of sources.
A triangulated spaceframe is the standard option for most, but ENGINE OPTIONS: 289/302/351cu in Ford small block V8. Rover V8 also
for those looking for the ultimate, Tornado offers two different fits. 2011 Ford Mustang Coyote all-ali V8.
monocoque derivatives, the first being an aluminium monocoque,
SUSPENSION: Front – Cast aluminium front uprights, fabricated double
and the second a full carbonfibre monocoque. wishbones. Rear – Reversed A-arm with top links and radius arms. Coil-
The TSC GT40’s shape is visually indistinguishable from over dampers all round.
that of the Le Mans-winning GT40. It offers the ultimate in
performance with Ford’s venerable small-block V8 and race style
BRAKES: Ventilated front discs with 4 or 6-pot aluminium calipers.
suspension developed and fully proven over the years.
Ventilated rear discs with 4-pot aluminium calipers.
The correct repro parts are available from Tornado – wheels,
KIT PRICE: Starter kit – £7750 plus VAT. Deluxe kit – With every single
fuel tanks, exhaust system, glass, lights, seats, instruments
item required to build a new car £41,500 plus VAT.
and even the V8 engines. The Ford Mustang Coyote engine has
recently been introduced as an option. Tornado is a one-stop BUDGET BUILD COST: From £25,000.
shop for the GT40 enthusiast.

Turismo Avalanche GT & Evolution GT
Turismo Avalanche GT & Evolution GT

07745 231717 contact@turismo.co.uk www.turismo.uk.com
Turismo UK, Nottingham. Nottinghamshire
THE TURISMO AVALANCHE was a brand new kit to the market in SPECIFICATION
2014 – and the company quickly followed up its Toyota MR2 based
debut model with the Porsche Boxster based Evolution GT. While CHASSIS: Avalanche GT – Standard Toyota MR2 Mk3 platform.
they take inspiration from the Gemballa Mirage GT, Turimso offers Evolution GT – Standard Porsche Boxster 986 platform.
an original design in its own right. Being a body conversion, the BODYWORK: Comprehensive bolt-on GRP body kit.
Avalanche is easy to assemble (all of the panels simply bolt on to the DONOR CAR: Toyota MR2 Mk3 or Porsche Boxster 986.
base car) and exempt from the IVA test. The Porsche based car is ENGINE OPTIONS: Avalanche GT – Toyota MR2 Mk3 1.8-litre
available factory fitted only. four-cylinder. Evolution GT – Porsche Boxster 2.5-litre, 2.7-litre or 3.2-
While Turismo is a relatively new name to the kit car industry, it is litre six-cylinder.
well established in the world of production car modification. All that SUSPENSION: Avalanche GT – Standard Toyota MR2 Mk3 platform.
experience is put to good use in the Avalanche and Evo; as well as Evolution GT – Standard Porsche Boxster platform.
offering high quality mouldings, there’s a sharpness to the design
STEERING: Avalanche GT – Standard Toyota MR2 Mk3.
that’s utterly professional. Evolution GT – Standard Porsche Boxster.
Either kit comprises a highly comprehensive body panel kit, and
BRAKES: Avalanche GT – Standard Toyota MR2 Mk3.
there are further developments for the future including a bespoke
Evolution GT – Standard Porsche Boxster.
hard-top and back window arrangement. The MR2 Roadster or
KIT PRICE: Avalanche GT – From £4995. Evolution GT – From £9995.
Porsche Boxster basis means that both cars are convertible, and
there are plenty of options for tuning the Toyota’s 1.8-litre engine or BUDGET BUILD COST: Avalanche GT – From £15,000.
Evolution GT – From £25,000.
the Porsche’s flat-six for more power.

Ultima Evolution
Ultima Evolution
01455 631366 richardmarlow@ultimasports.co.uk www.ultimasports.co.uk
Ultima Sports, Unit 4 Cloverfield, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1YD.
ULTIMA SPORTS LTD, British manufacturers of the world record holding SPECIFICATION
Ultima GTR and Ultima Can-Am supercars, are pleased to announce the
launch of an exciting new model, the Ultima Evolution which is available in both CHASSIS: Spaceframe with full integral rollcage.
Coupe and Convertible form. The Ultima Evolution Coupe and Ultima Evolution BODYWORK: Coloured gelcoat fibreglass panels.
Convertible replace the GTR and Can-Am which are both now discontinued. DONOR CAR: No donor car.
The Ultima Evolution retains the same timeless Le Mans Group C inspired
ENGINE OPTIONS: Chevrolet V8, carburetted or fuel injected. LS3 a
body shape as the Ultima GTR and Ultima Can-Am, but is a vastly improved typical choice.
and modernised supercar in every sense. The superior Evolution model takes
SUSPENSION: Front – Tig welded double wishbones, cast alloy
the Ultima to even greater levels of fit, finish, quality, safety, driver comfort,
uprights, double adjustable coil-over dampers. Rear – Tig welded double
usability, practicality, handling finesse and performance. The powerplant wishbones, cast alloy uprights, double adjustable coil-over dampers.
for the Ultima Evolution is the fuel injected LS Chevrolet V8 engine and the
STEERING: Rack and pinion, 2.4 turns lock to lock.
factory offers over 15 different power level options ranging from 350bhp for
BRAKES: Ventilated and drilled discs, AP Racing 4-piston calipers.
the base model up to the top of the range 1020bhp model.
The new 1020bhp flagship cracks 0-60mph in 2.3sec and 0-100mph in KIT PRICE: Available in multiple build stages so you can spread the cost
4.9sec. But the figures are only part of it. Reassuring handling means the car’s from £3495 plus VAT.
potential can be explored. Even with more ‘modest’ versions of the Chevrolet BUDGET BUILD COST: From £35,000. LS V8 powered cars typically from
V8 engine, the Evolution has performance to beat much more expensive ‘off £50,000.
the shelf’ supercars. The Ultima Evolution is an entirely unique proposition; that
you can build a car like this at home is something to celebrate.

Veranti-Lamberti V3000 ST
Veranti-Lamberti V3000 ST
01905 782007 sales@veranti-lamberti.co.uk www.veranti-lamberti.co.uk
Veranti-Lamberti, Unit 7, Ball Mill Top Business Park, Hallow, Worcester WR2 6LS
RE-BRANDED IN 2015 as Veranti-Lamberti, this is a company

which has specialised in affordable, easy to build bodykit
SPECIFICATION
conversions for over a decade. Although the company offers CHASSIS: Standard Mk3 Mazda MX-5 monocoque structure.
a range of different styled kits (see the website) it’s the newly BODYWORK: All GRP bodywork that either bolts or bonds on to the
launched V3000 ST that currently takes centre stage... donor Mazda MX-5. Targa and coupé options.
For this new model, Veranti-Lamberti wanted to offer classic DONOR CAR: Mazda MX-5 Mk3.
styling over a modern and affordable base vehicle. The V3000 ENGINE OPTIONS: Standard Mazda MX-5 1.8 or 2.0-litre four-cylinder.
ST’s instantly recognisable exterior has been given an appealing
SUSPENSION: Standard Mazda MX-5 double wishbones and coil-over
modern twist. Underneath you’ll find the extremely capable Mazda
dampers front and rear.
MX-5, used here exclusively in its later Mk3 guise. Benefits of this
newer model include a much improved interior, new more powerful
engines and the option of a fabulous 6-speed gearbox. At its core, BRAKES: Discs all-round.
the Mk3 Mazda MX-5 remains a brilliant driver’s car, endowing the KIT PRICE: £3995.
V3000 ST with driving ability and practicality seemingly at odds BUDGET BUILD COST: From £9500.
with its period styling. A neat trick.
Kits start at £3995, meaning you can have this modern IVA
exempt sports car on the road for less than £10,000.
Expect more exciting model launches in 2016. Watch the
website for details.

Vortex V2
Vortex V2
01926 857200 info@vortex-auto.com www.vortex-auto.com
Vortex Automotive, 23 Woodmill Meadow, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2XP
DESIGNED AS A unique alternative to a Lotus Seven type for road SPECIFICATION

and track, credible for its driving refinement and performance, and
IVA compliant. Advantages include better cabin and pedal space, CHASSIS: Steel curved and straight multi-tube spaceframe.
greater chassis strength, more weight over the driven wheels, a direct BODYWORK: Five main pieces supplied in gelcoat colours.
injection engine for 400bhp per ton plus and a dynamic shape that DONOR CAR: Ford discs, driveline, steering rack, column and engine.
allows an aerofoil to work in ‘clean’ air .
ENGINE OPTIONS: 2.0-litre Duratec or 2.0-litre direct injection turbo
Recent developments include a pushrod front suspension option, a Ecoboost, 1.6-litre Ecoboost.
lighter round tube De Dion rear, a shorter wheelbase, 1.6-litre engine
SUSPENSION: Wishbone front, De Dion rear with Watts pivot.
option for 300 bhp per ton, larger disc brakes, a 6-speed gearbox
STEERING: Manual high ratio rack.
with short throw gearchange, and a new nosecone (not shown). A
focused trackday spec can be supplied. BRAKES: Discs all round.
Standard is a stainless steel exhaust system, alloy dampers, and KIT PRICE: Kit £8990 VAT paid.
rollover bar, but a rear aerofoil is an option, as is lockable luggage BUDGET BUILD COST: From £12,500.
space. Unusual features include a central fuel tank, a passenger
tonneau cover, underbody radiator placement, fly-by-wire throttle and
an effective top body shape to deflect air above the occupants.
A full windscreen wlll be tooled if there is sufficient demand and
other engine installations considered. Conversations have started for
possible manufacture overseas.

Westfield Sport
Westfield Sport
01384 400077 info@westfield-sportscars.co.uk www.westfield-sportscars.co.uk
Westfield Sportscars, Unit 1 Gibbons Industrial Estate. Dudley Road, Kingswinford DY6 8XF
WESTFIELD SPORTS CARS is easily one of the best known kit car
marques having gained recognition beyond kit car circles. Westfield
SPECIFICATION
can supply anything from a basic chassis/body package, a complete CHASSIS: Steel spaceframe.
kit requiring a Mazda MX-5 donor to complete, through to a complete BODYWORK: All GRP, choice of self-coloured gelcoat.
kit where everything is supplied except fuel and water. DONOR CAR: All new parts supplied in kit, although donor kits are available.
Complete Sport kits are available with a host of Ford engines
ENGINE OPTIONS: Complete kits – Ford Sigma 1.6-litre, Ford
with the range starting with the 2.0-litre Black Top Zetec. Power 2-litre Zetec and Duratec. Donor car engine options – Honda S2000,
starts at 150bhp and be easily upgraded to 170bhp with the addition Suzuki Hayabusa, Vauxhall 16v, Ford Crossflow, Ford Pinto, Mazda MX-5
of throttle body fuel injection. Prices for the complete kit starts at 1600 and 1800.
£16,169 and Factory built prices start at £19,780. SUSPENSION: Fully adjustable double wishbones with coil-over
Westfield developed the fitment of the Honda S2000 engine and dampers all-round.
gearbox to its range recently with the MegaS2000. This model is
aimed at road use with more bias towards track days, there is even a
350bhp supercharged option! Prices for the complete kit less engine,
gearbox, wheels and tyres start from £13,999. KIT PRICE: Donor kits from £8500, complete kits start from £16,169.
Modular kits also available.
A 2.0-litre Ford Focus ST 260bhp engine option from Ford Racing
is promised for early 2016 so check out the Westfield website for BUDGET BUILD COST: £8000 using donor parts plus IVA test and
updates and news on this, exciting times ahead... registration.

Widow SPR1
Widow SPR1
07538 477572 widowsportscars@yahoo.co.uk www.widowsportscars.co.uk
Widow Sportscars, Chelmsford, Essex V8 conversions: Drift Moto – 01474 850850
THE SPR1 IS a brand new body conversion offering from SPECIFICATION

Widow Sportscars. Based on the very popular Mk1 Mazda
MX-5, it completely transforms the appearance of the base car CHASSIS: Standard Mazda MX-5 monocoque structure.
with much more aggressive styling. Two versions are offered: BODYWORK: All GRP bodywork that either bolts or bonds onto the donor
a coupé and a Targa top. Mazda MX-5. Targa and coupé options.
Since the structure of the MX-5 donor remains intact, the DONOR CAR: Mazda MX-5 Mk1.
car is exempt from the IVA test. Once your MX-5 is stripped ENGINE OPTIONS: Standard Mazda MX-5 1.6 or 1.8-litre four-cylinder.
(and don’t forget that you can sell the unwanted parts to offset Lexus V8 conversion also an option.
the cost of the build), you simply bolt and bond the new panels
SUSPENSION: Standard Mazda MX-5 double wishbones and coil-over
in place. As well as the main body panels, Widow Sportscars dampers front and rear.
can also supply the other parts needed to complete the build.
Lights, for instance, are off-the-shelf items from Hella and
Volkswagen.
The MX-5 base means that you have plenty of tuning KIT PRICE: £4500 for coupé, £4700 for Targa.
options. From uprated suspension to Lexus V8 engine BUDGET BUILD COST: From £6500.
conversions, there are plenty of well-established options for
uprating the SPR1’s performance – ensuring that its dynamics
live up to its looks!

XCS 427
“ To view this as ‘just’ another Cobra replica is to miss

the point. This is an utterly serious performance car in its
own right.
” Adam Wilkins, Complete Kit Car
XCS 427
07591 668116 info@xcsdesigns.co.uk www.xcsdesigns.co.uk
XCS Designs, Essex
XCS DESIGNS IS a new company run by Peter Walker and Gary SPECIFICATION
Sanders, both very well known and respected figures in the
industry and extremely experienced engineers and designers. CHASSIS: Spaceframe chassis made from round-tube CDS2 steel.
Their new XCS 427 model is a flagship sports car and uses Crumple zones front and rear.
Peter Walker’s patented ‘Camber Compensation & Anti-Roll’ BODYWORK: All aluminium internal panelling, GRP bodywork.
(CC&AR) suspension system at both front and rear. The CC&AR DONOR CAR: No donor car.
system increases grip (and predictability) by keeping the tyres in ENGINE OPTIONS: A wide range of V8s, including Ford and Chevrolet
flat and even contact with the tarmac at all times – a feat that big blocks.
can never be attained by conventional suspension. An animation
SUSPENSION: Front and rear – Patented ‘Camber Compensation &
showing how CC&AR achieves this is on the XCS website. At Anti-Roll’ system with purpose-designed billet aluminium uprights for
the heart of the XCS is a hugely impressive (and immensely no-compromise CC&AR geometry, fully-adjustable inert-gas HT alloy
rigid) round-tube spaceframe chassis – designed throughout for coil-overs.
lightness and with safety in mind. STEERING: Bespoke Quaife steering rack, adjustable electronic power
XCS’s first demonstrator has a very high specification, powered assistance.
by a 630bhp supercharged Chevrolet LS3, sited well back in the
BRAKES: 12.8in ventilated discs (front and rear), HiSpec Monster 4
chassis for optimum weight distribution. The new XCS 427 is calipers (front) and HiSpec Billet 4 calipers (rear).
clearly a highly sophisticated product!
KIT PRICE: Body/chassis/suspension kit £11,161 inclusive.

Xmoor Riot Classic
Xmoor Riot Classic

01643 709330 mail@riotcars.co.uk www.riotcars.co.uk
Xmoor Cars, Unit 2 Minehead Enterprise Centre, Mart Road, Minehead, Somerset TA24 5AE
XMOOR’S EXCITING MID-ENGINED RIOT Classic, with its superbly unique SPECIFICATION
styling, is now fully IVA compliant, having undergone nearly two years of
intensive development. The new stiffer chassis, originally designed by Jeremy CHASSIS: Jeremy Phillips designed multi-tubular spaceframe.
Phillips, has fully adjustable suspension geometry giving this latest RIOT brilliant BODYWORK: Fibreglass with self-coloured gelcoat. Carbon fibre also
kart-like handling that’s predictable and huge fun. Powered by lightweight Ford available.
Sigma engines from 1.25 (75bhp) to the latest 1.6 Ecoboost (200 to 300bhp), DONOR CAR: Ford Fiesta or can be built from all new parts.
the latter putting the sub-500kg RIOT into supercar power to weight territory. ENGINE OPTIONS: Ford Zetec SE (Sigma) all variants including Ecoboost
Taking a fresh approach to the way kit cars are built has gone to make the 1.6.
whole build very straightforward, so even an inexperienced builder shouldn’t
SUSPENSION: Double unequal length wishbones all round. Front is
have any problem getting a factory finished look. What’s more, a donor vehicle cantilevered with inboard springs and shock absorbers.
is no longer necessary as the RIOT Classic can be built from all new parts
STEERING: 2.4 turn rack and bespoke collapsible column.
supplied by the manufacturer. The compact layout easily accommodates
BRAKES: Discs all round, 4-pot calipers front and rear. Floor mounted
drivers over 6ft tall and there is even room for luggage under the bonnet!
adjustable pedal box.
Already successful in sprints and hillclimbs, and with nearly half of all
sales being for competition cars, Xmoor is launching a track/race specific KIT PRICE: Comprehensive starter kit £4595 plus VAT.
version of the RIOT Classic in Jan 2016. At around 450kg complete with BUDGET BUILD COST: Approximately £9500.
a car engine (built and supplied by Omex) along with great agile handling
it should prove extremely competitive. Available as a starter kit, full road or
race kit and turnkey road or race car. So go start a RIOT!

INDIVIDUAL VEHICLE APPROVAL

IVA
Individual Vehicle Approval is the test that most newly built kit cars
must go through. Here’s our guide on what to expect.
A
lmost all kit make sure that you are always
cars in the UK referring to BIVA regulations
will, before and not Normal IVA, where the
they’re allowed tests are quite different.
on the road, have to go Within BIVA there are then
through an Individual Vehicle different sub categories of
Approval (IVA) test and then a test. Category A is for amateur
registration procedure. Here built kit cars which typically
we can concentrate on the test means anyone building a car
that, in 2009, replaced the at home for their own use.
previous examination for newly Category C is for anyone in the
built kit cars, Single Vehicle business of building cars, and
Approval (SVA). Category L is for a car built by
IVA was run by the Vehicle a low volume manufacturer.
and Operator Services Agency Each will have a different set
(VOSA), but in April 2014 VOSA of criteria that must be met at
was merged with the Driving the test, with Category A being Above: You can either drive your kit car or trailer it to the test.
Standards Agency and rebranded the most flexible.
the Driver and Vehicle Standards It’s very important that car having been assembled in a stations are more rigorous
Agency (DVSA). you are able to demonstrate home environment. in their testing methods, we
IVA is available in two to DVSA that the vehicle BIVA can appear daunting would counter this argument,
different levels of test – meets the pre-requisits for and often confusing – not having heard from many kit car
Normal IVA and Basic IVA undergoing a Category A test, helped by the pub ‘expert’ builders who’ve had a largely
(BIVA). Kit cars will always and this is best achieved with with stories of different testing painless experience and found
fall into BIVA. When looking original purchase receipts and stations following different the testers helpful and positive.
at any information about IVA, photographic evidence of the rules and certain sections of Like SVA before it, BIVA is
the test being open to wide certainly not a huge hurdle to
Below: Because this Tourismo uses an unmodified Toyota MR2 over which new panels are interpretation. While it certainly your kit car enjoyment, but it is
hung, it’s exempt from IVA. does appear that some testing something you need to consider
as you build your kit car, not just
at the end of the project. Build a
kit car with BIVA in mind and the
process should be a rewarding
one. Here’s our ‘rough guide’ to
what’s involved.
NO THANKS
Before we get too excited
about BIVA, it’s important to
remember that not everyone
building a kit car will have to
go through the test.
For those cars using the
donor’s unmodified chassis as
well as its suspension, you’ll
find yourself bypassing BIVA.
The reason these cars are
exempt from the test is that
BIVA is designed for cars which
are not already registered. In
the case of these simple panel
conversions it is understood

BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO IVA
Above: BMW Z3 based Bertini GT25 is a panel kit and therefore exempt from IVA. Above: Three-wheelers, such as this one-off Vortex, undergo an MSVA test, not IVA.
that the identity of the original quote: “You won’t be able to able to help you on this one. from the correct E-marking
car is retained and, therefore, keep your vehicle’s original on glass, to the efficiency
it can’t go through a BIVA test. registration number if... it THE TEST of the braking system and
This would be relevant for the has a second-hand or altered You can’t get a BIVA test down accuracy of the speedo. Your kit
plethora of Ferrari replicas chassis, monocoque bodyshell at your nearest MoT garage (or manufacturer should be able to
based on Toyota MR2s (so long or frame. In these cases, you’ll even your nearest DVSA test give you comprehensive advice
as the main chassis structure have to get type approval [IVA] site), you have to take the car as to how to prepare your car
isn’t chopped). for your vehicle.” to a specially set-up test centre. to ensure it passes the test.
However, the regulations Three-wheelers continue There are currently just under If you choose to fit items that
regarding modified donor to be tested under the 20 testing stations scattered are not recommended by the
chassis are also outlined on the MSVA (Motorcycle SVA) test around the country (see Useful manufacturer, then you may
www.gov.uk website within procedures. The test is less Contacts panel for details). expose your car to a potential
the guidelines for registering stringent than conventional IVA. The test looks at all manner point of failure.
a radically altered vehicle. We Your manufacturer should be of aspects relating to the car, It’s not possible to cover all
Above: Chassis number and VIN plate are checked before the main test begins. Below: A Above: All switches must be clearly identified. Below: Fuel caps must either be tethered or
special rig is used for tests in the cockpit for line of sight, seat belt locations etc. lockable such that the key cannot be removed before the cap is relocated.

BIVA TEST
THE INSPECTION
Here’s a brief resumé of the various sections of the test, what the inspector will be looking for, and some tips and hints as to what you
should be considering before you arrive at the test centre. Don’t forget to take some tools with you on the day and be prepared to hang
around – the test can take a few hours. An IVA Inspection Manual will elaborate considerably on these brief notes.
AREA LOOKING FOR NOTES

Anti Theft Original ignition switch/steering lock or similar A battery cut-off switch will no longer do.
permanently affixed immobilisation. The donor’s steering lock is ideal.
Defrost/Demisting Fan assisted ventilation onto the windscreen. Cars without a windscreen are exempt.
Wipers/washers Wiper action must cover a sufficient area of screen Cars without a screen need not comply.
to allow driver an ‘adequate’ view of the road.
Wipers must return automatically to the rest
position and operate at two different cycle speeds
(outlined in the manual). Washers must work
effectively, have a reservoir of at least one litre and
the system must withstand a nozzle being blocked
while in use without blowing off pipework.
Seats Seats must be firmly located. IVA requires the Spreader plates/ washers through the floor may
fitment of a headrest, either as part of the seat be needed. Headrests must be within a certain
or as a separate pad. position in relation to the seat.
Seat belts Anchorage points will be checked for their position Your kit manufacturer should really have this
and method of construction. Belts must display covered!
approved markings.
Inertia reel belts must operate smoothly and retract Not all belts are type approved for road use – check
correctly. carefully.
Interior fittings Above 150mm from floor: No radius of less than There is an exempt area on the dashboard behind
2.5mm on any item contactable with 165mm test the steering wheel.
sphere. Except within specified zones or where
items project less than 3.2mm from surface – need Watch that everything is tidy underneath the
only be ‘blunted’. dash. It may be necessary to put a cover under the
Below 150mm from floor: Items contacted with a dash to protect occupant’s knees from touching
forward facing 100mm sphere must be ‘blunted’. brackets etc under the dash.
The lower edge of the dash panel must have a Make sure all switches and gauges comply with
radius of at least 19mm. BIVA – ask the supplier.
Radio suppression The ignition system must come with radio It doesn’t matter if you don’t have any radio, you
interference suppression equipment. must still comply.
Glazing Sidescreens cannot be detachable. Any glass If you have removable sidescreens, do not fit them
must be made of safety glass and carry the correct for the test! Be careful with glass markings – they
markings. must be done in the correct way.
Lighting Lighting positions are carefully checked and must Headlight position is usually set by the
comply with the measurements in the IVA Inspection manufacturer, but rear light and indicator positions
Manual. You must also have the correct warning can often be set by the builder – take care with
lights (clearly identified) on the dash. positions and angles of visibility.
Mirrors You need one interior mirror and one offside mirror. Mirrors should have the correct approval markings,
so be careful when buying them.

BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO IVA
AREA LOOKING FOR NOTES

mirrors (cont.) If the inside mirror would provide no rearward The mirror must have a protective housing or
vision (because of an aluminium bulkhead etc) edge. Watch out that some race wing mirrors may
then a nearside mirror can be used instead. Field have edges that will not comply with exterior
of rearward view will be checked. projections.
Tyres Must have correct approval markings. American tyres may not have the correct markings.
Bodywork must cover the tyre completely within a
specificed zone.
Doors, latches, hinges Latching of not just doors, but bonnet etc will be Door latching must have two positions – supplier
checked. should be able to advise.
Exterior projections Sharp edges that can be touched by the tester’s Exposed front suspension should have nuts etc
100mm diameter sphere must not have a radius covered with plastic caps which comply with BIVA.
of less that 2.5mm if they stand proud of the
bodywork by more than 5mm. Cycle winged Watch that flip-top filler caps have the correct
vehicles will be checked for projections from the radius edges. The cap must either lock, or be
front only. Area ‘inside’ the wishbones (where the tethered to the surround.
coil-over is) is exempt. Items within the wheel ‘dish’
exempt from projections. But wheel spinners/ Watch side-mounted exhaust mounting brackets
wingnuts are specifically not allowed. Windscreen, and edges.
headlamps and even windscreen wipers must have
‘blunted’ edges.
Steering Steering wheel surface cannot have sharp edges Some steering wheel manufacturers can supply
and wheel ‘spokes’ should not have holes etc. covers for the wheel ‘spokes’.
Design & construction The steering wheel/column must have some shock Your kit manufacturer should have the design of
absorbing ability (crumple zone etc). his steering sorted for BIVA.
An overall assessment of the vehicle, including Check that fuel lines and wiring are securely
chassis, drivability etc. located. If you build the car competently, this
shouldn’t present any big problems.
Brakes Braking performance is tested on rollers. Where Try to ‘bed-in’ your brake pads before the test.
there is bias bar control for the front/back brakes,
this must be rendered inoperable, by way of Brake balance is tested. If you can, get this assessed
lockwiring etc. Later adjustment may invalidate prior to the test.
approval. See the Inspection Manual for full details.
Noise A maximum decibel reading of 99dbA measured at

three-quarters of the engine’s max. power speed.
Emissions A visual smoke test as well as gas analysis relevant If you’ve bought an engine separately, make sure it
to the engine’s year of manufacture. has an engine number which can be used to clarify
its year of manufacture.
Speedometer The car will be run on the rollers and the accuracy Your speedo manufacturer can give guidance on
of the speedo checked. It must not read under the correct calibration of the speedo. Alternatively,
true figure and must be accurate to within preset a satnav can give accurate speed to allow
parameters. comparison with the speedo readings.
Weights Axle weights and gross weight are assessed and Your manufacturer will have the correct weights
compared to the stated weights you will have for you.
supplied on your application form.
ABOVE ALL...
DON’T PANIC!
Above: Position and size of the aperture for the rear numberplate is checked. Above: Noise test is one of the last procedures during most tests.
the various areas of the BIVA occasionally it may be more Vehicles (Construction and Use) SUMMARY
test here (we cover them briefly than two months. You don’t Regulations and Road Vehicles So there you have it. It
in the accompanying panel) and have to use your nearest testing Lighting Regulations. probably sounds worse than
we’d recommend you download station, so if one further away One advantage of driving it is in reality but we can sum
(for free) both the IVA Inspection can fit you in at shorter notice, the car to the station is that it everything up as follows.
Manual (be careful to refer only then you are free to book there. will give you an opportunity to Build your car according to
to the sections devoted to BIVA) Having established where you bed-in the brakes prior to the the manufacturer’s guidelines
direct from the gov.uk website would like your car tested test, but you could also find and you should pass a
(address in the Useful Contacts you must fill in form IVA1C yourself stranded if everything BIVA test. If you fail, don’t
panel). It’s not the lightest of (downloadable from the gov.uk goes wrong! Hiring a trailer is panic. It’s usually pretty
bedtime reading, but it will tell website) and send it together an obvious alternative. straightforward to put right
you exactly what you need to do with your payment for the test Once at the testing station any problems and, next time
in order to comply with the test to DVSA’s offices in Swansea. you’ll need to be on hand around, you’ll probably pass.
and there will be times when Your information will then throughout the test, which Indeed, we’d have to say
certain measurements may be be passed on to your chosen may take several hours. If the that more readers contact
needed to ensure items such as testing site who will in turn give inspector finds some minor us about frustrations with
lights and dash switches etc are you a test date. faults, he may give you an registering their cars, than
positioned in the correct places. When the day arrives you opportunity to correct them they do about IVA. Above
You can also download from the can drive your car to the on site, so it’s very important all, don’t let bureaucracy get
same web page an IVA guide, testing station and back home that you go along with a good in the way of enjoying your
which is a lighter tome with a again, regardless of whether selection of basic tools. newly completed kit car.
more brief overview of the test. you pass or fail (although in If there’s a more major
As you’re coming to the extreme cases, a PG9 can be problem with the car that Useful
end of your kit car project, it’s issued – if a serious defect is cannot be rectified on site, then
worth contacting your nearest found, this will prevent the car the tester will probably continue Contacts
IVA testing station to find out being driven away from the test the test, issue a failure sheet
You will find most information is now pooled
what the lead time is from centre). You must ensure your and you’ll have to go away and
on the following website
booking a test to actually having car is insured (using the chassis fix the problems. There will be a
W: www.gov.uk
the test done. This varies from number for identification) and retest fee (£90) but you won’t
site to site, sometimes being it is also your responsibility to have to go through the whole
For IVA testing stations
just a couple of weeks but ensure the car meets both Road test again – the inspector will
(select ‘specialist schemes’ in option menu)
just look at those items which
http://tinyurl.com/p5qmqt4
Below: An IAC (Individual Approval Certificate) is what you want at the end. previously failed.
If all is well, then you’ll To download an IVA Inspection Manual,
be issued with a Individual Guidance notes etc
Approval Certificate (IAC).
http://tinyurl.com/ydjtmhr
You’re now ready to continue
with your registration. Further useful IVA information
from the gov.uk website
COSTS http://tinyurl.com/qwf33l
BIVA test £450
MSVA £104 Further info on MSVA
Retest if necessary £90 http://tinyurl.com/2lo7a3
MSVA retest £17
Trailer hire necessary – For DVSA head office
First registration fee £55 The Ellipse, Padley Road, Swansea SA1
12 month road tax – 8AN. E: enquiries@vosa.gov.uk
(dependent on engine) W: www.gov.uk
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IVA
The Test
Complete Kit Car has observed a number of cars going through IVA. Here’s what happened when CKC’s
editor watched our last project car go through the test with its builder, Ash Gardiner.
B
uilding a kit car So what’s the test actually underneath your car, while at
is an intensely like? In this second article on another point are rollers to
personal crusade, IVA in the UK Guide To Kit Cars, check braking performance and
so after months we revisit the IVA inspection we speedo accuracy. At different
and possibly years of toil went through with Complete stations, these will be installed
in the garage, it’s a pretty Kit Car’s last project car, a in differing orders, so it’s quite
daunting prospect to present MEV Exocet built by project car possible that the order in which
your completed car to be builder Ashley Gardiner... the test is done will vary from
prodded, poked and minutely DVSA test centres are usually station to station. It’s not our
assessed by a complete substantial buildings through intention to cover each and
stranger holding a clipboard which a bus, lorry or any other every aspect of the inspection in
and a position of authority. vehicle needing assessment this feature, but rather highlight
But that’s exactly what enters at one end and exits the main areas of the test.
most kit car builders must put at the other. The test area is Of course, Ash Gardiner Above: CKC Car Builder, Ash Gardiner.
themselves through (unless divided up into a number of has been here before, with
their kit is exempt from the different lanes, one set aside his previous scratch-built Hooper, and by 8.30am are
test) if they wish to register specifically for IVA (and MSVA) Haynes Roadster, but even venturing into the IVA lane
their car and drive it on the use, with the others typically he comments within minutes of the test centre to begin
road. A £450 IVA inspection for larger commercial vehicles. of the test beginning... “I’d the assessment. After Andy
(plus potentially a £90 retest As you move along the lane, forgotten how stressful all this has checked that the chassis
fee) awaits most of us as our various different aspects can be!” number and VIN plate on the
hobby moves from a static of the test are done, so at In fairness, he’s not had the Exocet match those of the IVA
garage bound pastime to an one point there will be a lift best start. We soon meet our application form (and are in
on-road leisure pursuit. allowing the inspector to see examiner for the day, Andy the correct position and of the
Below: Homemade battery clamp looks tidy. Below: Gear lever surround fitted at the last minute. Below: Savage switches from CBS mounted on new bracket.
Below: Tether created for the fuel cap. Below: Modifying the tunnel ends caused no end of trouble. Below: At the test station, Ash meeting inspector Andy Hooper.

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Above: Chassis number and VIN plate first to be inspected. Above: Andy gets underway with the test... emissions first. Above: Emissions probe in the exhaust.
correct size), the first formal complete exhaust system) from This is potentially driven or the engine run to the
part of the test is for emissions. the donor. catastrophic for the test. A extent necessary to complete
Being of 1994 origin, Ash’s Having not driven the Exocet set time is allocated for an the examination (potentially
Mazda MX-5 sourced 1.8 to the test centre (which you inspection. The test examiner the problem for us), the vehicle
twin-cam should be subject are able to do if you have may allow the owner to make being presented is in such a
to a basic non-cat test, but insurance), the car needs small corrections to items that dirty or dangerous condition
a V5 document on its own running for a few moments can be quickly addressed (such that it is unreasonable for the
isn’t enough to demonstrate to warm up... and here’s as an additional tie-wrap to test to be carried out, the VIN
that the engine is the same where it begins to go wrong. fasten a loose cable), but if the number not permanently fixed
as originally installed when it Within minutes the system has car is unable to continue with to the vehicle or not easy to
left the Mazda factory. With overheated, with the expansion the test, he will issue an IVA 12 read, the fuel tank not full of
Ford engines, it’s easier to bottle spewing coolant over the which will require the applicant fuel. There are other reasons
find documentary evidence floor of the test centre as our to pay another full fee (£450) beyond those I’ve listed, but the
matching engine numbers inspector Andy watches! for a full test at a later date. short answer is that you want
with the year of manufacture, The problem is immediately This is quite different to an IVA to avoid an IVA 12 at all costs!
but it’s not been possible to identified as the fan failing to cut failure, where a £90 retest fee Luckily for Ash, he’s brought
corroborate the engine number in at the required temperature. is charged (unless the failure some spare cable with him,
with any official paperwork, Ash can’t understand it and a items are those which are and with a test meter is quickly
which means the test resorts quick check of cables reveals retested for free – these being able to rewire the fan to run
to a basic post ’95 (and pre everything seemingly connected. listed on the back of the IVA 30 permanently when the ignition
2002) catalytic test (post Fuses are next, and we find one failure sheet). is on. We’ve wasted only a
2002 it resorts to the latest has blown. A quick scrabble The reasons for an IVA 12 minute or two and Andy is
emissions standards). It around and it’s Andy who kindly being issued are various, but happy for us to continue, but
shouldn’t be a problem since finds a replacement, but when include not being at the test it’s a close call and it’s not the
the Exocet retains the catalytic we run the car again the same centre at the correct time, start Ash had wanted.
converter (and indeed the thing happens! the vehicle being unable to be Two lessons learnt. Firstly,
Below: Exocet spills its coolant over the VOSA floor! Below: Hasty rewire gets the fan running correctly. Below: Exocet on the scales. Measured with and without driver.
Below: Andy checks the markings on the tyres. Below: Using tool to assess wheelarch coverage of the tyres. Below: Assesment under the car goes on for some time.

IVA – THE TEST
make sure you run the car up to engine’s emissions momentarily front of and behind the vertical the bolts holding the driver’s
a working temperature at home out of kilter. He decides to centre line... which the MEV seat in place appears loose.
to check everything is working carry on with other elements of arches do easily. When Ash jumps out it’s tight,
correctly. Secondly, there is a the test and come back to the Now Andy moves but with him in situ it’s clear
value in driving your car to the emissions at the end, by which underneath the Exocet, He’s that it’s not been nipped up
test site rather than trailering it. point the car will have been run checking that suspension correctly. The braided brake
Not only does it get the engine and driven to the point where bolts are of the appropriate lines out to the rear calipers
up to working temperature everything should be working size and strength (and with arch in such a way that they
before the test begins (and correctly. It’s a common sense suitable nuts/washers/locking run close to a chassis rail and,
also highlights any problems in approach that both Ash and I mechanisms). The fuel and when Andy pulls down on the
advance) but it will also help appreciate. And we’re hoping brake lines are inspected, cable chassis to replicate typical
bed-in the brakes. That said, if that things from now on go runs checked, any suspension suspension movement, one
there’s a serious failure item on rather more smoothly! boots and gaiters are free of in particular touches the rail.
the car found during the test, Next up, the front and rear damage and won’t become There’s also a loose cable in
DVSA may issue a PG9 which axle weights are measured, damaged when the suspension the tunnel... it wasn’t visible
stops you from driving the car both with and without the moves or the steering is turned. to Ash when he had the car
away from the station. tester on board. These will be All the while, Ash is in the on axle stands, but it is now,
In the minutes we’ve been used later on, when the braking driver’s seat and Andy asks him and needs cable tying up out
sorting this initial hiccup, performance and calculated to turn the steering and apply of the way of the propshaft.
Andy has been looking over weights are assessed, but for the handbrake so that he can Andy’s happy for Ash to do it
the Exocet and appears pretty now we move onto the ramps... see what’s happening from on the spot while the car is up
happy with not only the finish Andy checks the tyres to underneath the car. He also on the ramps.
of Ash’s work, but also the see that the speed rating, load, asks Ash to press the brake But the big stumbling block
design of the Exocet itself. size and approval marking pedal hard, before examining is with the optional lowered
While the bonnet is off, he are all correct and suitable all the brake unions around the rear springs Ash has fitted.
comments on how neatly Ash for the vehicle as outlined on car for any leaks. Other items Now the car has been driven
has located the MX-5’s not the IVA application form. In being checked include having an around the VOSA compound a
insubstantial loom, and he’s other words, you can’t have earth strap on the fuel tank and couple of times the suspension
impressed by the exterior of a tyre with a speed rating the way the chassis and steering has settled and the ride looks
the Exocet and the simplicity which is lower than the quoted components will absorb a front a tad low at the back... and
of the interior, both of which top speed given on the IVA impact (and whether the fuel closer inspection reveals that
bode well for the assessment application. It all makes sense. tank may be punctured in the the Mazda top wishbones are
of exterior and interior The location and position event of a rear impact). now running too close to the
projections later in the test. of the wheelarches are then It’s a process that takes quite chassis rails above... when
With the cooling issue sorted, assessed with what can only be a while, and it’s clear that he’s Andy pulls down hard on the
a second attempt at emissions described as a large protractor. paying particular attention to chassis, you can hear them
initially appears positive but Aligned with the centre of the various items. Ash and I glance make contact. This clearly isn’t
reveals a poor result. Andy wheel, the wheelarches must at each other... there may be something we can correct on
suspects that the previous cover the wheel to at least a trouble ahead! the day so, along with the
overheating may have thrown the minimum number of degrees in And so it proves. One of flexible brake hoses and other
Below: Brake and fuel lines have been neatly installed. Below: Seat location was loose. Below: This flexy hose could contact the chassis under load.
Below: All nuts and bolts checked for correct use. Below: Boots and gaiters all checked for wear. Below: Top suspension arm very close to chassis rail above.

Above: Andy checks the steering column for collapsability. Above: All lights are carefully checked for their operation. Above: Rear fog light must operate correctly.
minor items, Ash is told the column results in resounding But all is not so rosy with examination of external and
car will fail this IVA inspection, approval. He likes the chassis the headlights. Andy isn’t happy internal projections. He’s
but Andy can continue with the protection ahead of the cockpit with the beam pattern which already commented that he
test today and a £90 retest will and the steering rack (which doesn’t meet UK specifications. thinks the Exocet will do
be possible. retains all of the MX-5 features) Without turning the lens itself, well here and, despite its
The Exocet is designed gets a thumbs up. Good news. which the IVA Inspection Manual exposed chassis and separate
to run with either standard We move off the ramps doesn’t appear to allow, we’re wheelarches at each corner,
or lowered springs and MEV and along to the headlamp facing another failure item. so it proves. The exterior is
informs us that both versions aim testing machinery. First What’s more, correcting this for almost blemish free, with the
have passed IVA, so perhaps our Andy asks Ash to jump in the retest will probably mean a exception of the nuts locating
donor struts are aftermarket the driver’s seat and operate different set of headlamps. the front headlights, which Ash
items with lower spring seats, various lighting functions while Finally in this section of the says that he left the nut covers
or we have an anomaly with he looks around the car. It’s test, the position of all the light off deliberately so that he could
our springs. Either way, the a surprisingly comprehensive units on the car are checked adjust any alignment issues on
simple solution is to fit a pair of process, which gets even more against the regulations. The the day. We believe you Ash,
standard MX-5 rear springs. involved at the back of the car, location of the front indicators, honest! With the covers in
Before moving the car off with the additional reverse and rear reflectors and rear place, it would have been an
the ramps, Andy takes a few fog lights. In particular, the indicators are all right on the effortless pass.
more measurements, which fog light must only work with limit in terms of their location in And it’s the same when it
he’ll need later in the test when front fog light, main or dipped from the sides (a maximum of comes to the interior, which
they are used in the braking test beam. But it must not work 400mm in from the side of the looks extraordinarily simple
and to assess the calculated when only using side lights. car is allowed) but the Exocet and uncluttered. Andy’s a big
weights of the car. This is a common fail for kit scrapes through. In terms of fan of it, because it has made
His inspection of the crash cars, but Ash was on the case height and other dimensions his life easy. There are no
protection offered by not only and the Exocet passes with there are no problems. issues in here at all. And it’s
the chassis but also the steering flying colours. Andy moves onto the the same when he assesses
Below: Headlights are tested. Ours failed. Below: Measuring light positions from outside of car. Below: This headlight mounting bolt needs a radiused cover.
Below: Numberplate location and area is checked. Below: Lower edge of dash checked for correct radius. Below: The two different spheres used in the cockpit.

IVA – THE TEST
the dash warning lights, which commented how well located and, since Ash has retained the running its largely standard
are all encapsulated within the the wiring appears, but is less same rolling circumference with Mazda system complete
standard MX-5 dash binnacle. happy that one of the Mazda’s his larger Wolfrace alloys and with catalytic converter, sails
Simple. The advantages of using secondary fuse boxes is held lower profile tyres (once again through at just 85dbA.
so much from the donor are in place with a tie-wrap. with the Mazda speedo cable Finally, Andy needs to assess
becoming obvious. Cables can be located this and gauges), it’s another area field of view through the rear
Next up is the assessment way, but fuse boxes cannot where the Exocet flies through view mirrors. Ash has fitted
of seat belt shoulder locations, and Ash will have to make without an issue. sensible wing mirrors from CBS
headrest and, had there been up a bracket to fix it more We’ve nearly completed the which feature convex lenses and
one, aeroscreen or windscreen. permanently to the chassis or test and are at the other end of Andy can almost immediately
One of DVSA’s more bizarre some other structure. the IVA lane. It’s time for Andy tell there won’t be any
test rigs is the ‘Nigel’, a Now Andy takes to the to jump in and drive the Exocet problems. Moving the car onto
somewhat Heath Robinson driving seat and manoeuvres the around the DVSA test site. He’ll some markings on the tarmac
looking structure that rests on Exocet onto the rollers to test check the car for any handling in the test area, Ash then holds
the seat base and is used to out the braking performance anomalies, real world braking a test pole in various locations
assess the height and position and balance. It’s all utterly performance and self-centring behind the Exocet, with Andy
of various things in the cockpit. standard MX-5 based, so Ash of the steering. The latter can in the driver’s seat. He can see
The shoulder location for is hoping for the clean sheet be an issue for some kit cars, everything easily. No problems.
each inertia reel seatbelt was here, and so it proves... up but he returns a few minutes So we swing back around to
a common problem for kit until Andy tests the handbrake later to report that the Exocet the start of the IVA lane again,
cars when SVA first came into performance. The offside displays superb self-centring to put the Exocet through the
being (they were often too result is poor compared to the and nothing untoward when it emissions test, now that it has
low), but it’s a well recognised nearside, and below what’s comes to handling or braking. calmed down after its initial
design feature these days and permitted. One more thing Indeed, it’s an easy car to drive. overheating problem. It’s a nerve
the Exocet passes with flying to note down for the retest. The noise test is next, with racking few moments as the
colours. The headrests on the Indeed, over the lunch break a decibel meter positioned in equipment goes through its test
MX-5 seats Ash has used are Ash and I try to make some a pre-defined location near procedure, but it finally spits out
also perfectly located and, adjustments but come to the the exhaust outlet. Within a printout that gives the Exocet
because there isn’t even an conclusion that while improved, the IVA application form, the green light... phew!
aero screen on the car, there’s the second-hand caliper may Ash has already had to state All that’s left is for Andy
nothing to assess when it need replacing. Otherwise the what the engine’s maximum to head back into the office,
comes to demisting, windscreen servo assisted brakes all work power is (130bhp) and punch in a few of the figures
washers or windscreen wipers... exactly as they should, which is where in the rev range this and print out an IVA 30E failure
all of which can be a big part of great news because this is an is achieved (6000rpm). The sheet, outlining the items that
the test on other cars. involved part of the inspection test requires the engine to be need to be addressed for any
We pop the bonnet and and one area of any build run at three-quarters of the subsequent retest.
Andy casts his eye over that’s tricky to test at home, in maximum power rpm... so in For Ash, it’s a mixture of
the engine bay as part of advance of the big day. this case 4500rpm. 99dbA is relief and frustration. With the
his overall assessment of Speedo calibration is then the maximum reading allowed magazine present at the test
build quality. He’s already tested on another set of rollers for the test and the Exocet, and the car having such a high
Below: Using the ‘Nigel’ to check seatbelt shoulder location... Below: ... and the correct position and size of headrest. Below: Andy didn’t like the fuse box located with tie wraps...
Below: ... even this tiny ancillary fuse box needs locating. Below: Standard MX-5 brake reservoir has correct markings. Below: Onto the rollers to test the front and rear braking.

profile in CKC we both knew it As an onlooker watching the

would be a very thorough (and test, it’s an interesting process.
quite rightly so) assessment and There’s no doubt that IVA is an
we were both quite prepared intensive examination of your
for a fail. And the reality was car. Seemingly every aspect of
that for much of the test the the build and the kit product
Exocet passed with flying itself is assessed in detail.
colours. It’s clearly a kit that And there’s every chance that,
can easily be built to pass the with the car up on ramps, the
regulations, with only the rear inspector may find things that
springs and headlights being you simply won’t be able to
an issue that was beyond Ash’s see at home in your garage.
control. They can both be But that’s a good thing, isn’t
addressed quite simply for the it? I’d say that everything Andy
retest, while the other items on found of Ash’s Exocet was
the fail sheet are little niggles worth finding and correcting. Above: The Exocet is now all road legal, and all the better for its IVA inspection.
that will each take just minutes The car will be better to drive
to put right. and own as a result, and as in the brakes and simply test
Andy may have been I’ve already stated, making the the suspension etc. At least
thorough in his work (as he corrections will be relatively run the car up to a working
should be), but he’s also been straightforward. temperature to ensure that
full of helpful advice and is So, is there any additional the fan kicks in correctly and
clearly a petrolhead at heart. advice we can give, to make other aspects of the car work
He’s keen that kit car builders your own IVA inspection well. Finally, take time to look
shouldn’t see DVSA as the easier? If you have a friendly around the car and check for
enemy, but rather the IVA local garage, it has to be neat wiring runs, tidy finish and
assessment as a common sense worth trailering the car (if you generally good standards of
test of the work you’ve done at don’t have a trailer, perhaps workmanship. Oh, and if you with standard MX-5
home. In the end, IVA is there a member of your local kit haven’t read or at least scanned items. Everything else was
to make sure your car is safe. car club does) there to get it through the IVA Inspection similarly dealt with and, on
He also points out that IVA up on ramps to have a good Manual (which is free to re-examination, the Exocet
inspectors are generally keen to look around underneath for download) how can you expect received a clean bill of health
help builders, and if you have a any obvious failure points. You to pass the test? and the next stop was to get
query before a test, most will may also be able to assess As expected, addressing the car registered on a new
be happy to advise you if you the brakes, headlights and the failure items was indeed age-related numberplate. This
pop round to the test centre... emissions if the garage has easy. New headlights came was another simple process
after all, it makes their life MoT facilities. from SVC which had the and one which meant that
easier if you can provide a car If possible, drive the car necessary compliance after just a couple more
which meets the requirements around on some private features, and the rear weeks the Exocet was on the
instead of one that doesn’t. roads or tracks to help bed springs were simply replaced road. Fantastic.
Below: Different rollers used to test speedo accuracy. Below: Setting the position for the noise tester. Below: Engine revs (4500) against dbA reading (85.3dbA).
Below: Andy takes the Exocet for a test drive. Below: Ash holds marker while Andy checks mirror visability. Below: Andy talks through the failure items with Ash.

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in your car being allocated Standards Agency deals with IVA.
a registration number and,
depending on the parts used, DVLA – The Driver and
the type of registration number Vehicle Licensing Agency deals
you’ll get. Some kit cars do with registration.
not need to be registered
once complete (see the Donor REGISTRATION
Car section) but that doesn’t TYPES
necessarily mean you don’t Here are the different types of
have to do anything with the registration you may be eligable
existing registration details you for when you apply to the DVLA.
already have. Above: If you use all new components (or use just one second-hand component), then a current
The process of registering Current year registration – In year registration is allocated.
your car has changed over the order to qualify for a current
last few years, so read this year registration number your two major components single Mazda MX-5, including
section of the Guide carefully car must be either made up of from a single donor car, the engine.
if you are coming to the end of all new components or with just along with either a modified
your project and beginning to one major component (such as donor chassis or brand new Q-plate – If your car is
consider this process. the engine) being reconditioned chassis from your kit car made up of parts gathered
to as-new specification. Example: manufacturer, then you can together from all over the
WHO’S WHO? Any kit car using all new expect to be allocated an place, then it’s a Q-plate
It’s important to understand components, with receipts to age-related numberplate. for you. Example: A typical
that IVA and registration are prove it, such as a comprehensive In other words, a plate that Lotus Seven replica using
handled by two very different Westfield kit. refers to the age of the donor a motorbike engine, Ford
government agencies and car. Example: Roadrunner suspension components,
we’ve often found that there Age-related registration SR2 pictured below left, aftermarket brakes and a mix
are occasions where there – If your car uses at least which uses most of the of other parts taken from a
components sourced from a variety of sources.
Below: An age-related plate is allocated where at least two major components come from one
donor car, such as with this Mazda MX-5 based Roadrunner SR2. Below: A Q-plate is used where components are sourced from various cars.

BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO REGISTRATION
Above: If you rebody the unmodified chassis of another car, then you can retain its identity. Above: It’s important registration details are correct, particularly if you buy a second-hand car.
Donor plate – If your car uses exactly what forms and • Payment for first year type of registration you would
an unmodified chassis and procedures you must comply road fund licence and first like and feel you are entitled
running gear from a previously with. Registering a car for registration fee to, and provide the necessary
registered car, then you’ll the first time (ie, not when paperwork to support your
retain the donor’s identity, you are retaining the donor V55/4 – This form is assertion.
but you must notify the DVLA registration) is not done at your available from your local Post
of the change in body type local Post Office. Up until the Office, but you will also need REGISTRATION
and name. This must be done first half of 2013 you would a supporting booklet (V355/4) COSTS
officially, and requires you to have dealt with your nearest which will help you fill out the First registration fee £55
send in the V5C, pictures of DVLA Local Office, but these form correctly. 12 month road tax –
the conversion process, receipt have now been closed and you One area that often caused (dependent on engine)
for the body panel kit and any will, instead, be dealing directly confusion in the past was Insurance –
other major components, and with the DVLA head office whether the DVLA Local
a covering letter to explain the in Swansea. You will need to Office would want to inspect SUMMARY
work done. provide them with... the car for itself. Now that Registration should be
The DVLA will then decide Local Offices no longer exist, straightforward, but it has taken
whether further information • IAC certificate (see the Rough this confusion appears to a while for DVLA in Swansea to
or an inspection of the Guide To IVA section) have been addressed, in that rework the procedure now that
vehicle is required. Example: • Driving licence (or other our understanding is that the Local Offices have been closed. If
Any of the various panel kits approved documentation – no IVA IAC pass certificate is now you are applying for a new, donor
currently proving popular photocopies) accepted as proof enough of or Q-plate it seems the process
within the scene, so long as • Insurance certificate (still the vehicle’s identity... and no is invariably straightforward.
the main chassis/monocoque using the chassis number) inspection is required. Applying for an age-related
structure has not been • A completed V55/4 form Another area of potential registration invariably requires the
modified in any way. • Donor registration document confusion is whether your kit most clear evidence to support
(where applicable) will require an MoT before it your claim.
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The type of registration you • Built-up Vehicle Inspection line of the DVLA’s press Useful
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Below: Even if you are doing a panel kit and expect to retain the base vehicle’s identity, you’ll purposes. However, the
You will find most information is now pooled
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GBS Zero
Thinking of building a kit car? Complete Kit Car magazine
followed Jim Martin as he took the plunge and assembled
a GBS Zero in his garage at home.
B
y the time he bought his It was quite old by the time Jim familiar with the product, too, having
first kit, Jim Martin was bought it, having been built in the been in a few Zeros over the years. The
no stranger to the world 1990s, and he modernised it with GT chassis, with its additional cockpit
of self-built cars. His first a Ford Zetec engine in place of the space, was the one for him. “I just liked
kit car was a Robin Hood 2B which Pinto it came with. The Tiger still the car and the price,” he says.
he bought in part-built form around occupied a space in Jim’s double garage He collected a comprehensive kit
15 years ago. Once he’d finished it he throughout the build of his next car, in December 2013, with a couple of
drove it for about three years before which was the first he bought in kit options. As well as being the wider
graduating to a Pilgrim Sumo Cobra form from a manufacturer. “I’d known GT chassis, it also has lowered floors
replica. That didn’t stay around for Richard Hall at Great British Sportscars and extra bracing for the roll-over bar.
too long before he returned to the since I had the 2B,” says Jim, the fact Having opted for the Mazda MX-5
sevenesque theme with a Tiger Cub, that they got along helping him choose basis, he also sourced all the donor
the rare predecessor to the Cat which the GBS Zero. “The factory is only 10 components from GBS to save stripping
was distinguished by its distinctive minutes from home, so that made an old car himself. With the GBS kit
nosecone. collecting parts easy as well.” He was home, the Tiger was rolled onto Jim’s
Below: Chassis arrives with a van-load of other parts. Below: Aluminium panels going on first. Below: Brake lines and wiring going in early on.

Above: Exterior side panels a big job done.
Above: Panels being fitted. Tiger Cub in the background. Above: Front wishbones in place. Above: Brake discs fitted and car almost on its wheels.
trailer for storage and the Zero chassis suspension and the MX-5’s limited done on his previous three kit cars
was placed on axle stands in readiness slip differential, before connecting all stood him in good stead for the project
for the work. the brake lines that had been run in and he was making swift progress.
The brake lines were first to go in, place earlier. The engine, gearbox and propshaft
followed by the wiring. Jim then set With the suspension on, the car just were installed in short order, although
about the car with the principle of needed the wheels to go on in order Jim had to alter the spaceframe chassis
working from the inside outwards, to be rolled around. The Zero swapped to allow space for the supercharger.
so the internal aluminium panelling places with the Tiger, which meant that Having initially intended to turbocharge
was next to be installed. Sticking with the car could be rolled onto the trailer the engine, after doing some research
aluminium panelling, the sides went on for a convenient working height or he decided it would be cheaper and
next, followed by the front wishones easily rolled back onto the floor when easier to supercharge it instead. He
and the rest of the front suspension. necessary. Although this was Jim’s first bought a complete engine on eBay
At the rear, he set to work on the complete build, all the work he had that came with a Jackson Racing
Below: Differential and rear suspension fitted. Below: Trial fit of most of the body panels. Already starting to look like a car.
Below: Zero on its wheels and swaps place with Tiger. Below: Jim bought a complete supercharged engine... Below: ...and swapped the supercharger to his own engine.

Above: Engine bay modded to accept... Above: ...supercharged engine. Above: Radiator was upgraded to a Coolex item to cope with extra heat of modified engine.
Below: Tail lights and diffuser fitted. Below: Headlights on. Below: Instruments fitted.
supercharger. He did that in order cooling capabilities with an aluminium

Tech spec to get everything he needed for the radiator from Coolex in Nottingham.
conversion but, rather than fit that With the mechanicals and bodywork
Engine: Mazda MX-5 1.8-litre, Jackson Racing M45 supercharger,
Emerald ECU, 185bhp and 156lb ft of torque.
engine, he took the supercharger off fitted, Jim moved on to exterior lighting
and fitted it to the MX-5 engine he’d and fitting out the interior. The dash
Gearbox: Mazda MX-5 5-speed.
sourced from GBS. That’s because panel would ultimately receive a full
Suspension: Front – Double wishbones, Gaz coil-over damper, the supercharged eBay engine was set of analogue Smiths instruments,
Mazda uprights. Rear – Double wishbones, Gaz coil-over damper,
equipped with VVT, which wouldn’t fit and the cockpit would be carpeted.
Mazda uprights.
under the Zero’s bonnet. It also meant That’s something we see less of
Brakes: Front – Discs, EBC Greenstuff pads. Rear – Discs, EBC
that the car retained its single-donor these days, but this car would live up
Greenstuff pads.
status, which would be necessary to its GT billing with padded seats,
Wheels and tyres: 15in Team Dynamics Pro Race alloys,
to achieve an age-related plate later and eventually a full windscreen and
205/50x15 Federal 595 RSR tyres all-round.
on. He had to chop out one chassis weather gear.
Interior: Smiths instruments, Savage switches, centre console
member and relocate it – but having Once the car was looking more
for auxillary dials and switches, adjustable Roadster 7 seats, TRS
worked on his previous kit cars complete, Jim took it to GBS to have
harnesses, colour-coded Kawasaki green dashboard, Mazda MX-5
column switches, lowered floor. extensively, he wasn’t fazed by that. the Emerald ECU fitted and mapped
It was soon time to connect and to the stage where the engine would
Exterior: GT wide body, Kawasaki green cycle wings, Caterham style
vinyl graphics, full windscreen, black windscreen frame, mirrors, grille plumb-in the engine. Right from the start, tick-over, before making the journey
and headlight bowls, LED headlights, Soft Bits For Sevens half hood, Jim knew that he was going to fit the to Emerald itself in Norfolk for a
braced rollbar. MX-5 engine with some form of forced full mapping session on the rolling
induction, so at this stage he upped the road. At the time, there was no
Below: Seats in. Padded seats confirm this car’s road-biased specification. Below: Tonneau cover fitted, and the car is almost ready to be presented for IVA test.

Above: Exhaust silencer fitted. Jim bought a comprehensive kit, so most parts are from GBS. Above: Bonnet cut out to allow for the supercharger to poke through.
Below: Almost ready for the IVA test... Below: ...where Jim parked alongside a works Caterham van. Below: Supercharger colour-coded to match the car.
map available for the 1.8-litre MX-5 finishing touches before registration. occupied by family duties, which is not
engine, so it was created from scratch Those Caterham inspired graphics, for surprising when you learn that he has
on Jim’s car. It showed 185bhp, instance, were completed at this stage. four children!
which is a healthy step up from its Jim found the generic graphics online The car was registered with an
naturally-aspirated output. for just £35 – including shipment from age-related plate in January 2015 but, by
When he brought it back from their Thailand origin! the time we saw him at the GBS open
Emerald, Jim set about preparing the In all, Jim thinks he spent around day in June, he hadn’t used the car very
car for its IVA test. He took it to his £13,000 building the car, although much. He took it on track the following
local Nottingham centre and, because he admits to having stopped counting day at Blyton Park where the Zero
that’s also GBS’s nearest facility, the when he got to five figures. Although performed faultlessly, and his next job
inspectors there are familiar with the he didn’t keep a record of how long the is to get the suspension set up. There
Zero. The car breezed through the car took to build, he’d usually work on are some upgrades on the to-do list this
test without any issues at all. Back it from 9pm to 11pm for a few nights winter, which you can read about in part
home, there was time to add some per week. Weekends were usually two of the story on the next page.
Below: Final graphics applied, and the car fitted with its windscreen and half hood. More pics next issue!
Useful contacts
Kit: Great British Sports Cars, Newark,
Nottinghamshire. T: 01623 860990.
E: info@greatbritishsportscars.co.uk
W: www.greatbritishsportscars.co.uk
Engine management: Emerald M3D, Thetford,
Norfolk. T: 01953 889110.
E: sales@emeraldm3d.co.uk
W: www.emeraldm3d.com
Various: Car Builder Solutions, Staplehurst,
Kent. T: 01580 891309.
E: info@carbuildersolutions.com
W: www.carbuildersolutions.com
Radiator: Coolex Heat Transfer, Nottingham.
T: 0115 9423344.
E: info@coolexperts.co.uk
W: www.coolexperts.co.uk
Weather gear: Soft Bits For Sevens, Pulborough,
West Sussex. T: 01798 817560.
E: juddltd@gmail.com
W: www.softbitsforsevens.co.uk

READERS’ BUILD GBS ZERO Part 2
’Charged
OF THE light b
Having followed the build of Jim Martin’s GBS Zero over the previous
pages, here we look at the finished article.
Words and pictures: Adam Wilkins

T
here’s nothing like being spoilt for choice.
We went to the Great British Sports Cars
open day earlier this year with the intention
of choosing a car to feature, and the pickings
were rich. The standard of privately built GBS Zeros is
very high these days, and there were a good half-dozen
or more cars that we could have picked for a two-part
t brigade
reader’s car story. So why did I single out Jim Martin’s
then recently completed car amongst the many? I think
it might have been the Caterham aping decals that drew
me initially – I’d just given back the 270R demonstrator

Useful contacts
Kit: Great British Sports Cars, Newark,
Nottinghamshire. T: 01623 860990.
E: info@greatbritishsportscars.co.uk
W: www.greatbritishsportscars.co.uk
Engine management: Emerald M3D, Thetford,
Norfolk. T: 01953 889110.
E: sales@emeraldm3d.co.uk
W: www.emeraldm3d.com
Various: Car Builder Solutions, Staplehurst, Kent.
T: 01580 891309. E: info@carbuildersolutions.
com W: www.carbuildersolutions.com
Radiator: Coolex Heat Transfer, Nottingham.
T: 0115 9423344. E: info@coolexperts.co.uk
W: www.coolexperts.co.uk
Weather gear: Soft Bits For Sevens, Pulborough,
West Sussex. T: 01798 817560. E: juddltd@
gmail.com W: www.softbitsforsevens.co.uk
to Caterham that had a very similar

appearance. If it was the colour scheme
that drew me in, it was the forced
induction that maintained my interest.
Mazda MX-5 engine enhanced with a Jackson Racing supercharger. The result is 185bhp with more to come. The Jackson Racing supercharger
poking through the bonnet is enough to
keep any petrolhead’s attention, surely?
When later chatting with Jim about
the build, he reveals that he first
considered turbocharing the car but
opted for a supercharger because it
was simpler and more affordable. The
much more linear power delivery of
a supercharger is a welcome bonus.
When the car was set up on Emerald’s
rolling road, the 1.8-litre Mazda MX-5
Car has the optional wide GT chassis and lowered floors. Together with the full windscreen and weather gear, it makes this GBS Zero very useable as a road car.

Tech spec
Engine: Mazda MX-5 1.8-litre, Jackson Racing M45 supercharger, Emerald
engine achieved 185bhp and 156lb ft damper settings. ECU, 185bhp and 156lb ft of torque.
of torque – which is a healthy boost The day after the open day, many GBS Gearbox: Mazda MX-5 5-speed.
over the standard figures, and plenty to owners were heading on to one of the Suspension: Front – Double wishbones, Gaz coil-over dampers, Mazda
uprights. Rear – Double wishbones, Gaz coil-over dampers, Mazda uprights.
make the lightweight Zero more than company’s track days at Blyton Park,
Brakes: Front – Discs, EBC Greenstuff pads. Rear – Discs, EBC Greenstuff
entertaining. which Jim thought might be the ideal
pads.
When we met him, the car was opportunity to experiment with the
Wheels and tyres: 15in Team Dynamics Pro Race alloys, 205/50x15 Federal 595
very recently completed and hadn’t settings. However, what’s good for the RSR tyres all-round.
covered that many miles and, while road isn’t necessarily good for the track Interior: Smiths instruments, Savage switches, centre console for auxillary
the suspension geometry had been set – and vice versa. On the smooth Tarmac dials and switches, adjustable Roadster 7 seats, TRS harnesses, colour-coded
at the GBS factory, he was still keen of the circuit, there were no issues with Kawasaki green dashboard, Mazda MX-5 column switches, lowered floor.
to tweak the ride quality. It was rather the ride being too hard. In fact, the car Exterior: GT wide body, Kawasaki green cycle wings, Caterham style vinyl
firm over the bumps, and he was going performed faultlessly in every way on graphics, full windscreen, black windscreen frame, mirrors, grille and headlight
bowls, LED headlights, Soft Bits For Sevens half hood, braced rollbar.
to seek advice from the factory on its very first track day outing.
LOOK
Decals cam
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supplier and line
cost just £3
They’re insp 5.
ired by the
graphics from
a
Caterham.

I built this
Name: Jim Martin
Age: 48
Occupation: Director of a
shopfitting company
First car: Mk1 Ford Escort
Fastest car you’ve been
in:
A 550bhp Dax Cobra replica
Favourite tool in the gar
age:
The battery drill
Favourite thing about you
r car:
The supercharger
Smiths instruments and Savage switches feature in the interior. Any changes to the set-up have now With the suspension set up, Jim is
been postponed until the winter, so going to look to up the engine’s power.
that Jim can concentrate on using and It already has Mazda RX-8 injectors, and
enjoying the car during what’s left of a few other goodies are in the pipeline.
the summer and autumn. Since we saw A smaller pulley wheel – down to
the car, it has seen plenty of use on 62mm from 65mm – together with an
local jaunts, having clocked up a few intercooler are all known modifications
hundred miles when the sun has been that should see its output boosted to
shining. around 200bhp – and a planned return
There are no particular plans for to Emerald’s rolling road after the
longer runs, although Jim’s annual trip modifications should confirm their
to the Stoneleigh show will be with the effect. “I’d be happy with 200bhp,”
Zero next year. By then, the car should says Jim. Somehow we don’t think that
be producing even more power than it day at Blyton Park will be its last
is now... outing on track.

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EAGLE OWNERS’ CLUB E: eagleownersclub@msn.com
W: www.beachbuggyclub.co.uk
W: www.eagleownersclub.org.uk
BIRKIN UK OWNERS’ CLUB E: birkin@eleventowns.com
EAST ANGLIAN KIT CAR CLUB E: piddy1@btopenworld.com
W: www.birkinowners.org.uk
W: www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
BLACKJACK AVION CAR CLUB Geoff Ryall Harvey, T: 01244
EAST ANGLIAN TIGER OWNERS CLUB
310891
E: giles@gilescooper.co.uk W: www.eatoc.org.uk
BLACKJACK AVION & ZERO OWNERS’ CLUB
ESSEX KIT CAR CLUB W: www.essexkitcarclub.com
W: www.facebook.com/blackjackavion
EURO-NOVA E: dan@euro-nova.co.uk W: www.euro-nova.co.uk
BRISTOL KIT CAR CLUB E: phil@bristolkitcarclub.co.uk
W: www.bristolkitcarclub.co.uk EXOTIC SPORTS CAR CLUB E: tonychesney@yahoo.co.uk
BUGGY CLUB UK W: www.buggyclubuk.org.uk FAKENHAM AUTO CLUB W: www.fakenhamautoclub.co.uk
CARLTON OWNERS’ CLUB E: webmaster@carltonowners club. FORMULA 27 OWNERS’ CLUB Darren Lutton.
org.uk W: www.carltonownersclub.org.uk T: 01684 293016. E: darren.lutton@btinternet.com
CC CYCLONE Information on the CC Cyclone W: formula27ownersclub.moonfruit.co.uk
W: www.cc-cyclone.co.uk GENTRY OWNERS’ CLUB Ray Hill E: members@gentry-owners.
CITROËN SPECIALS’ CLUB Carole Chitty, T: 01252 620128. co.uk. W: www.gentry-owners.co.uk
E: admin@citroenspecialsclub.org W: www.citroenspecialsclub.org GINETTA OWNERS’ CLUB W: www.ginetta.org
CHALLENGER OWNERS’ CLUB Tony Kimber T: 01202 693556. GT40 ENTHUSIASTS’ CLUB E: membership@gt40
W: www.challenger-owners-club.co.uk enthusiastsclub.com W: www.gt40enthusiastsclub.com
CHILTERN 7s E: mark.purves@virgin.net W: www.chiltern7s.com GTM OWNERS’ CLUB E: generalsec@gtmownersclub.co.uk
CLAN OWNERS’ CLUB E: membership@clanownersclub.com. W: www.gtmownersclub.co.uk
W: www.clanownersclub.com HAWKE OWNERS’ CLUB E: arcticblondfox.gmail.com
CLEVELAND KIT CAR & SPECIALS CLUB W: www.hawkeownersclub.co.uk
E: webmaster@clevelandkitcarclub.co.uk IRISH KIT CAR CLUB Paschall Carroll. E: membership@ikcc.ie
W: www.clevelandkitcarclub.co.uk W: www.ikcc.ie
CLUB NOVA/AVANTE Elaine Tindall. T: 0208 6688982. ITALIAN REPLICA CLUB Roy Kelly. T: 01924 273619.
E: royglyniskelly@aol.com W: www.italianreplicacarclub.co.uk
• JPSC
JAGO OWNERS’ CLUB Helen Scott, E: helenjlee1@aol.com
W:www.jagoownserclub.co.uk
JBA OWNERS’ CLUB E: secretary@jbaoc.org.uk
W: www.jbaoc.org.uk
JPSC Club for any Jeremy Philips designed cars.
W: www.jpsc.org.uk
JZR PILOTS’ ASSOCIATION E: brianlofty@btinternet.com
W: www.jzrpa.com
KENT KIT CAR CLUB E: membershipsec@kentkitcarclub.com
W: www.kentkitcarclub.com
WWW.LAMBOREPLICA.CO.UK Forum, pics and info
W: www.lamboreplica.co.uk
LIÊGE CAR CLUB E: admin@liegecars.co.uk
W: www.liegecars.com

UK KIT CAR GUIDE CLUB DIRECTORY
WWW.LOCOSTBUILDERS.CO.UK Large forum for Locost

• Hawke Owners’ Club
enthusiasts W: www.locostbuilders.co.uk
LOCUST ENTHUSIASTS’ CLUB E: kevin_ridings@hotmail.com
W: www.locust.org.uk
LOTUS SEVEN CLUB E: memsec@lotus7club.com
W: www.lotussevenclub.com
MAC#1 MOTORSPORTS OWNERS’ CLUB Jos Brownlie
E: jos@m1moc.com. W: www.m1moc.com
MAGENTA REGISTER Simon Caplan, E: simcap@sky.com
W: www.magentaregister.piczo.com
MARCOS OWNERS’ CLUB Phil Mugford, Ebony,
E: membership@marcos-oc.com W: www.marcos-oc.com
MARLIN OWNERS’ CLUB E: djj_engineer@yahoo.co.uk
W: www.marlinownersclub.com
MCCOY OWNERS’ CLUB E: mail@mccoyownersclub.co.uk
W: mccoyownersclub.co.uk
MERLIN OWNERS’ CLUB Peter Wilko T: 01394 448852 W: www.southernkitcars.com
E: memsec@merlinoc.org.uk W: www.merlinoc.org.uk SPARTAN OWNERS’ CLUB E: me.crookes@ntlworld.com
MEV OWNERS’ GROUP E: info@mevowners.co.uk W: www.spartan-oc.co.uk
W: www.mevowners.co.uk SPEEDSTERS AND SPYDERS CLUB
MIDAS CARS FORUM W: www.midascarsforum.com E: admin@speedstersandspyders.org.uk
MIDAS OWNERS’ CLUB Michael Horsley, W: www.speedstersandspyders.org.uk
E: michael.horsley@tesco.net W: www.midasownersclub.co.uk SPIRE OWNERS’ CLUB E: spireoc@aol.com
MIDLANDS KIT CAR CLUB E: stumac1985@me.com W: www.spireoc.co.uk
W: www.midlandskitcarclub.co.uk STIMSON SCORCHER & TREK OWNERS’ CLUB Philip Lyons,
MINARI OWNERS’ REGISTER John Hammond 10 First Avenue, Swinton, Manchester M27 5RH. T: 07914 956197
E: m1nar1@yahoo.co.uk W: www.minari-register.org.uk STRATOS ENTHUSIASTS’ CLUB E: membership@stratosec.com
MINI MARCOS OWNERS’ CLUB E: info@minimarcos.org.uk W: www.stratosec.com
W: www.minimarcos.org.uk SUSSEX KIT CAR CLUB E: joanne.goodsell@btinternet.com
MONGRELS CAR CLUB E: paul@mongrels.org.uk W: www.sussexkitcarclub.co.uk
W: www.mongrels.org.uk TEAM GTM E: cameron.mckenzie@teamgtm.com
MOSQUITO AND TRIAD WEBSITE E: meregrand2003@yahoo.fr W: www.teamgtm.com
W: www.mosquito-triad.com TEMPEST REGISTER E: tempest@eleventowns.com
MOSS OWNERS’ CLUB E: member@mossownersclub.org.uk W: www.tempestregister.org.uk
W: www.mossownersclub.org.uk TIGER OWNERS’ CLUB E: admin@tigerownersclub.co.uk
MUDDY BUDGGIES CLUB W: www.muddybuggies.com W: www.tigerownersclub.co.uk
NG OWNERS’ CLUB Bob Morrison, E: rmorri1847@aol.com TORBAY MOTOR CLUB W: www.torbay-mc.co.uk
W: www.ngownersclub.org.uk UK COBRA CLUB W: www.ukcobraclub.co.uk
NORTHERN DUTTONEERS E: thenorthernduttoneers@ UVA FUGITIVE OWNERS’ CLUB E: paul@fugitives.co.uk
ntlworld.com W: www.thenorthernduttoneers.350.com W: www.fugitives.co.uk
NORTHERN ROADSTERS E: stuart@northernroadsters.co.uk WESSEX KIT CAR CLUB Dennis Jones, T: 01202 280625.
W: www.northernroadsters.co.uk E: djones49@talktalk.net W: www.wessexkitcarclub.com
NOSTALGIA SPORTS CAR CLUB WESTFIELD SPORTS CAR CLUB E: membership@wscc.co.uk
E: clubsecretary@nostalgiascc.co.uk W: www.nostalgiascc.co.uk W: www.wscc.co.uk
PEMBLETON ENTHUSIASTS E: webmaster@pembleton.co.uk WILDCAT OWNERS’ CLUB E: b.betts53@btinternet.com
W: www.thepembleton.org.uk W: www.jprwildcat.co.uk
QUANTUM OWNERS’ CLUB W: www.quantumowners.co.uk
RICKMAN OWNERS’ CLUB E: membership@rickmancars INTERNATIONAL CLUBS
ownersclub.org.uk W: www.rickmancarsownersclub.org.uk DEEP SOUTH COBRA CLUB W: www.dscc.us
RHOCAR UK KIT CAR CLUB W: www.rhocar.org DOMINO PIMLICO REGISTER NETHERLANDS
W: www.dominopimlico.nl.nu
ROCHDALE OWNERS’ CLUB E: secretary@rochdaleowners-club.
co.uk W: www.rochdale-owners-club.co.uk EUREKA CAR CLUB OF AUSTRALIA (ECCA)
E: secretary@eurekacarclub.com.au W: www.eurekacarclub.com.au
ROYALE OWNERS’ CLUB E: kennybaker@tiscali.co.uk
W: www.royaleownersclub.org.uk LOCOST SWEDEN MOTOR CLUB W: www.locostsweden.se
SCAMP OWNERS’ CLUB Rose Thorpe. REVERSE TRIKE CLUB David Ewing, Missouri, USA.
E: scamp.secretary@ntlworld.com W: www.scampownersclub.co.uk E: david@reversetrike.com W: http://reversetrike.com
SCOTTISH KIT CAR CLUB E: graeme952@hotmail.com SPORTS CAR BUILDER CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
W: www.scottishkitcarclub.co.uk PO Box 307, Byford, 6122 Western Australia.
E: pbnelson@westnet.com.au W: www.wascb.org
SEBRING OWNERS’ CLUB E: sebringoc@gmail.com
W: www.sebring.co.uk
If you know of a club that is not listed here,
SHROPSHIRE ALTERNATIVE CAR CLUB Yoland Brown
E: yoland@shacc-uk.org W: www.shacc-uk.org please email us and we’ll get it onto the
SOUTH WALES KIT CAR CLUB E: vchairman@swkascc.co.uk Complete Kit Car website club listing.
W: www.southwaleskitcarclub.co.uk E: ian@performancepublishing.co.uk
SOUTHERN KIT CAR CLUB E: info@southernkitcars.com

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