don reid Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 working on the details of it all still, but i've taken some pictures and a couple vids for a friend who lost her husband...he had a garage full of toys, and it is now all for sale. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3586511432_de714f5cba.jpg all i have so far is the pictures. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3586653338_df8d28872e.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3586501990_30f72dcb07.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3586502900_d49d9918b9.jpg i have asked her for 'what she knows' and this is what i got... Here's what I know for sure - and this is of course, from a lay person's point of view.... The Westfield was factory built with Lotus 7 parts. Ford Cortina (sp?) engine It was featured in a magazine when it was new. This was a "divorce" car. The wife got the car and it sat in her garage for at least ten years covered with a tarp. She sold it to the fellow Jim bought it from just a few years ago. He lived in an apartment in the Bay Area and didn't have a protected place for it, so it was kept in his mother's garage. As far as I know, Jim did only a little cosmetic work on it - cleaning the carpets, getting the rear view mirror properly attached etc. It won best in its class at the British car show last year in Woodland she has asked me to figure out what this thing is worth, and post the info in some places (like this) to see if there is interest. as you can see from the first pic, this was not a daily driver and has been very well taken care of...you should see the rest of the garage! is there some place i could have her take it that would spec it out...and how much would one get charged for that type of service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Sorry to hear about your friend’s husband. It’s nice of you to help out. Do you know the year of the chassis? Based on some of the details like the windscreen pillars, it looks like a ’96-’99 car, but I can’t read the digit between the 9 and the S on the VIN plate (if the VIN convention is the same as mine, the two numbers before the SEI denote the chassis year). One thing that does seem a little odd is that the VIN contains the string SEI not SEIW. Westfield used to offer two different chassis: the SEI commonly referred to as the narrow body and the SEIW known as the wide body. The latter offered more interior room and eventually became the only option. Given your VIN, I would ordinarily assume that you have a narrow body, but I had heard that Bob Yarwood (the US distributor at the time) only imported the SEIW. As with any small manufacturer, exceptions are the rule when it comes to these kind of things so the VIN string could be a variable. I am happy to take some measurements from my car so you can determine which version you have. Assuming that it is a stock engine as supplied by Yarwood, then you probably have a 1700cc crossflow with stock head and a Kent 234 cam. He claimed 145hp for that configuration, but 115-120hp is closer to the mark. Not the fastest thing in the world (R&T clocked that spec from 0-60mph in 6.1 seconds) but it sounds fantastic at full throttle! As for price… Very hard to say. Assuming it is a ’96, Yarwood sold that spec new for about $25k. I’ve seen a couple like yours go for mid teens over the last year, but also one that was under $10k (someone got a deal). It’s really a function of how quickly you want to sell it, and timing it right – a little tougher in the current economy. -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don reid Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) awesome info, and i would definitely be interested in some measurements to help narrow down the specs! i also wouldnt mind the idea of driving it around town looking for a 'good picture' again...so ya, i'd love that excuse! =) the car was so much to drive. we were getting on to the freeway and hit 90 by accident on the on-ramp! we later determined that it was more likely due to a fast spedometer, but the sensation was the same as driving a motorcycle with too much juice because of how low you sat to the ground. my face hurt for a couple days from smiling so much! =) edit... if i knew someone with a dyno, would that info be relevant to the sale? i'm thinking it would. edit again... i've got a page started at http://www.spidy1.com/betty it's a work in progress. Edited June 19, 2009 by don reid afterthought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidL Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Does the seller have any interest in selling the car lift? Thanks, -David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I’ll send you a PM tonight or over the weekend with the measurements. -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 You know what's one thing I love most about this site and the club members that participate in the forums? That someone could post something with questions, and BANG, someone is there to answer...in DETAIL. Someone buy this thing, quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Al, don't make the mistake of assuming that I actually know what I am talking about -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twnpipe Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Was the frame the wider style, and did the owner determine a price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I sent Don a PM last weekend with the interior dimensions for my SEiW, but never heard back. -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finishguy Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Is the car still for sale? What may I ask is the selling price? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don reid Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 sorry for not getting back to you all sooner. yes the car is still for sale. as i said, they purchased it for $17,000 a year ago and she would just like to get that back out of it. the lift is for sale as well, but i have no idea of its value/asking price either. all serious offers will be forwarded though. i havent gotten back to davis to check into the measurements just yet but im hoping to get down there this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB51 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Is this car still for sale and where is it located.contact me through bricebrok@sbcglobal.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don reid Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 yes it is and its in davis california. i just heard that the lift has just been sold though, and the 944 will be before the end of the week if all goes well. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB51 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 yes it is and its in davis california. i just heard that the lift has just been sold though, and the 944 will be before the end of the week if all goes well. =) email me a Ph# and i will give you a call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimrankin Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Any more information about the car would be nice. I'm close enough to look at it what you posted is all you have on it. Email me a number if you would. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don reid Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 Any more information about the car would be nice. I'm close enough to look at it what you posted is all you have on it. Email me a number if you would. Thanks. i was just on my way out the door with camera in hand to shoot some better engine detail shots, take some measurements, & to help sell the 944--but the guy just called and cancelled. we've rescheduled...again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetterestorer Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Is this still available? Richard near Sacramento Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willabeest Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 working on the details of it all still, but i've taken some pictures and a couple vids for a friend who lost her husband...he had a garage full of toys, and it is now all for sale. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3586511432_de714f5cba.jpg all i have so far is the pictures. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3586653338_df8d28872e.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3586501990_30f72dcb07.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3586502900_d49d9918b9.jpg i have asked her for 'what she knows' and this is what i got... she has asked me to figure out what this thing is worth, and post the info in some places (like this) to see if there is interest. as you can see from the first pic, this was not a daily driver and has been very well taken care of...you should see the rest of the garage! is there some place i could have her take it that would spec it out...and how much would one get charged for that type of service? is this california street legal? i live in sacramento. i am interested i can register it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancylad Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Is the Westfield still for sale and if so, how much are you asking? Thanks. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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