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RickRick

posted on 23/10/09 at 07:04 PM Reply With Quote
Spitfire type kit

Not sure if this is the best place for this, but my other half wants to help build a car, but she dosen't like my mnr

she would like something like a spitfire, with doors and a windscreen, however i'd rather not restore a rotten rust heap but build something from new any suggestions??

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StevieB

posted on 23/10/09 at 07:13 PM Reply With Quote
Maybe a Fury or a Stylus.

There's always the tifosi rana too - sure you'll have to tackle a rusty midget chassis, but the majority of the car will be replaced with grp panels.

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maskedavenger

posted on 23/10/09 at 07:17 PM Reply With Quote
i think spartain where triumph based
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matty_64

posted on 23/10/09 at 07:20 PM Reply With Quote
i remember a le mans gt6 replica,based bon a dead spitfire.i cant remember the manufacturer though.
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r1_pete

posted on 23/10/09 at 07:20 PM Reply With Quote
How about Zetec powered MGB, just finished and MOT'd mine, but being 6'4", the top screen rail is right in my line of sight!!!! so its up for sale. Rescued attachment nearlyfin2s.jpg
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James

posted on 23/10/09 at 07:22 PM Reply With Quote
What about a Stryker type car?

Like Jasper's but slightly less flambe'd!

Very civilised with heated screen and door etc. But nice and light and fun too!

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James





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RickRick

posted on 23/10/09 at 07:26 PM Reply With Quote
it's definatly got to be a kit to build from new that's the whole idea
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Andybarbet

posted on 23/10/09 at 07:33 PM Reply With Quote
Bit older style i know but i spotted a TR3 kit in a kitcar mag whilst waiting for the Mrs to get some shopping, it looked fantastic - if your other half likes that style of car.
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02GF74

posted on 23/10/09 at 07:36 PM Reply With Quote
T6 motorsport

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GeorgeM

posted on 23/10/09 at 07:38 PM Reply With Quote
TR3 kit wasat Stafford, looks really nice,

however, how about going for more of a sensible
sports saloon type car, be able to use it all year
round. Marcos style of some sort ?

GeorgeM

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iank

posted on 23/10/09 at 07:46 PM Reply With Quote
My favourite would be the Autotune Gemini
http://www.autotuneuk.com/gemini.html

But the Caburn Hurricane might fit the bill
http://www.caburn.demon.co.uk/Contents/CaburnEngineering/Hurricane/





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coozer

posted on 23/10/09 at 07:48 PM Reply With Quote
If it was me, and I'm mighty tempted, it would one of THESE!

Or, a TR6, everything available from Rimmer Brothers and the Heritage motor company.





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Daddylonglegs

posted on 23/10/09 at 08:35 PM Reply With Quote
The guy that owns our local hardware shop has built a 5exi:



based on a rover I think (never mind )

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Not a Spitfire I know, but actually quite a nice looking motor.





It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......

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MikeRJ

posted on 23/10/09 at 08:50 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
Not a Spitfire I know, but actually quite a nice looking motor.


That's because Marlin nicked the bodyshell design from the ill-fated Strathcarron

[Edited on 23/10/09 by MikeRJ]

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dinosaurjuice

posted on 23/10/09 at 09:05 PM Reply With Quote
MEV Sonic7 - available with windscreen, roof and doors






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clairetoo

posted on 24/10/09 at 05:43 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Andybarbet
Bit older style i know but i spotted a TR3 kit in a kitcar mag whilst waiting for the Mrs to get some shopping, it looked fantastic - if your other half likes that style of car.

I saw that TR3 - I wouldnt drive one , the chassis is appalling (absolutely no strength or bracing in the front , I wouldnt be surprised if it snapped off at the bulkhead after a few thousand miles)

The Fury can be built to be quite civilized , but the Stylus already is - it has deeper doors , a better hood - and a boot .





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Claire xx

Will weld for food......

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t.j.

posted on 24/10/09 at 07:22 AM Reply With Quote
What style is she looking for?

I like the Healey look-a-like more than a Spitfire





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Dangle_kt

posted on 24/10/09 at 09:55 AM Reply With Quote
what about the new sylva

http://www.sylva.co.uk/j15.html

YUM!

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Nash

posted on 24/10/09 at 01:56 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Dangle_kt
what about the new sylva

http://www.sylva.co.uk/j15.html

YUM!


I like that





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iank

posted on 24/10/09 at 05:32 PM Reply With Quote
J15 is a bit lacking in the door department, going back to the original specification.





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