westfieldbrit Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 It’s been a tough decision, but this project which I’ve been working on for too many years has finally got to go to somebody who can complete it! This is an Westfield 1800 Speed Sport modular build, “post office” red, started in 1998 in England, then shipped here to Arizona when I moved here about 10 years ago. The only major parts you need to buy to complete it are seats, wheels, tires, carpets and gauges; however there is a lot of the build yet to go and have fun with (I estimate it’s about 60% done). I have the original receipts from Westfield for the purchase of the first 3 modules, along with various receipts for other parts bought both in the USA and Europe. It’s right-hand-drive and all new, apart from the bodywork and roll-bar which is used and from the USA. Yes, it has a heater! The engine has never been started. The specifications given are: Ford Zetec 1798cc 4 Cylinder, Ford MT75 5 speed gearbox, tuned to 155bhp giving 0-60 in 5.3 seconds. Speedsport suspension package with front and rear anti-roll bars and TRAX SPAX shock absorbers. Price includes Westfield modular manuals, speedsport supplement and other Westfield build documentation. Serious offers only please, PM me with questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Asking price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Do you have more details on the engine? Thanks, Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Do NOT be afraid of the RHD. I have an early RHD Birkin. I have driven a couple RHD cars before in the US. (GT-40, Postal Jeep, don't ask) Once you are rolling, it makes no difference, assuming you look ahead anyway. The only disadvantage to RHD in the US has disappeared, at least in Texas. Used to be, you could not see if waiting to make a left turn with a vehicle on the opposite left turn lane. Now that is not an issue, since everyone else on the road insists on driving a Light Duty Truck as a passenger vehicle. You could be driving LHD and you still can't see to pull out safely. RHD is a non-issue, and a great conversation point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimm Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 RHD is a non-issue, and a great conversation point. I totally agree, having a RHD car here in the US myself. In this size car you would only be sitting two feet from where you would sit in a LHD version. LOL ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 When you're sitting on the ground looking up at all these tall SUVs and pick-up, it doesn't matter which hand you have. You just have to skip the drive-thru at Starbucks. :smilielol5: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) I've driven a RHD locost for the last 9 years and I love it. My only complaint is it is hard to pass a car or truck on a two lane road. By the time you get the car out enough to see if another car is coming toward you it is too late. But it never really bothered me because my old motor only had less than 58HP. I did not pass a lot of cars. Now it might be a problem because I am putting a 104HP motor in and I think I'll be passing a lot of cars. Russ Edited April 22, 2015 by locost7018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Russ, You need more HP, that way no passing zone is too short. :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 When you're sitting on the ground looking up at all these tall SUVs and pick-up, it doesn't matter which hand you have. You just have to skip the drive-thru at Starbucks. :smilielol5: I just went through a Burger king for breakfast with my RHD Caterham. The biggest issue one will have is inadvertently walking up to your car only to realize that you are on the passenger side, So you just make like you are checking the tires & as casually as you can walk to the correct side and get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I watched a woman in a RHD original Mini do a 180 hand brake turn as she approached the toll both at Rocky Mountain National Park. She backed up to the somewhat surprised lady in the toll booth, handed her the cash, got her ticket and maps, backed on through, did another 180 and went on her way. You should be able to master that rather quickly in a Se7en. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westfieldbrit Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Thanks for debunking the RHD stuff guys! Rich - Engine details I have are.... The engine is new, never been started, and the Westfield factory sent the work out to an engine specialist: Scholar http://www.scholarengines.co.uk/index.html A data sheet had the following information about the engine: Displacement 1798cc Bore & Stroke 80.6mm x 86.0mm Compression Ratio 10:1 Fuel 95 Octane Unleaded Exhaust Single Catalyst side exit Valves Four per Cylinder Max Power 155 bhp@6450 rpm Max Torque 135 ft/lbs@4750rpm Gearbox Ford MT75 5 Speed Speed per 1000 rpm 21.66 mph (3.92 diff) 0-60mph 5.3 Seconds Top Speed 130 mph The fuel injection is by Jenvey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 The biggest issue one will have is inadvertently walking up to your car only to realize that you are on the passenger side, So you just make like you are checking the tires & as casually as you can walk to the correct side and get in. Its more embarrassing when you remember after you have sat down in the passenger seat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian 7 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 ...and there is a passenger all ready sitiing there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westfieldbrit Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Thank you for all the great comments about RHD! In answer to KitKat I'm looking for $17,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westfieldbrit Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Here’s the link on ebay to the Westfield. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Westfield-1800-SpeedSport-/151663559189 I’ve just reduced the reserve price to $15,001, so $15,500 would make you the highest bidder so far, with less than 12 hours to go. Good luck! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zona Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 That's really a powerful engine, but my question is who is the lucky one guy who is going to drive this monster machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westfieldbrit Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Well, I haven't got a buyer yet (almost had one via eBay, but they didn't complete) so I'm dropping the price to $14,000 - anybody interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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