Eddie1978
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| posted on 3/9/19 at 08:40 AM |
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Is a Locost a Locost on the V5c
Me a mate where having a chat the other day about kitcars, he has a flock of them basically he buys one breaks it then buys another etc....
Anyways the discussion about logbooks came up and we have couldnt decide on a definitive answer, he has a MK so its a Mk on V5c a ONYX so ONYX on V5c
etc... But with a Locost would you call it a locost on the V5c or do people call it something different with the car in theory been 100% homebrewed.
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907
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| posted on 3/9/19 at 09:20 AM |
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I don't think there is a definitive answer.
What I would say is that some like a name that is recognisable, and some that have deviated from a well trodden path will see their car as unique.
They might prefer to register with a unique name.
The problem arrises when when someone registers a car as something it obviously isn't, or simply put incorrect badges on it.
Paul G
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swanny
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| posted on 3/9/19 at 09:44 AM |
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Mine is listed as the initials as the bloke that built it.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 3/9/19 at 10:17 AM |
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My first one is registered as a
big- wasa sports cars,
Locost Roadster.
If one comes up as a Ford, triumph or one of the older less desirable kitcar's then it's probably not legit.
If you have a look I bet there is a kit known as an onyx. 
Edit
I bet an onyx tomcat in poor condition has a resale value of not much more than an iva. Just saying....
[Edited on 3/9/19 by big_wasa]
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Eddie1978
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| posted on 3/9/19 at 05:24 PM |
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Mines a locost esque thing I would say the chassis is about 95% book built but I imagine they all have some variations by the nature of what they are.
Was registered in 1998 as a ALBA 70 then states it is a kitcar built from various parts or words to that effect , got its first 14years worth of mots
all numbers matching so 100% happy it's legit and at least it doesn't say Dutton.
Yeah the onyx my mate has one really cannot see the appeal his is/was UNO turbo powered but still rubbish
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johnemms
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| posted on 3/9/19 at 07:06 PM |
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I registered mine as..
Make : LOCOST
Model : SUPERLITE SEVEN
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Own chassis & Build - First time pass!!
"7's" aren't really "cars", they are 'experiences"
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James
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| posted on 4/9/19 at 12:35 PM |
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I used my surname for my Locost plan-based, heavily modified design.
Never know when I might want to build something else.
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Eddie1978
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| posted on 4/9/19 at 01:13 PM |
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Theres a locost on the bay at the moment selling as a Locost, has a Locost looking chassis , sold as first reg 2007, however when you run the reg
number through MOT history check comes back as a different colour (no big thing) but also as a LOCUST 1971.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 4/9/19 at 02:25 PM |
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Yep, locust comes under the older less desirable banner I mentioned in my first post.
Ladder chassis with a plywood tub, all sorts of donors but often triumph.
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theduck
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| posted on 4/9/19 at 03:29 PM |
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You can call any kit car pretty much anything you like when you register it, just most people stick to the manufacturer and model of the kit when
registering.
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