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Spitfire type kit
RickRick - 23/10/09 at 07:04 PM

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??


StevieB - 23/10/09 at 07:13 PM

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.


maskedavenger - 23/10/09 at 07:17 PM

i think spartain where triumph based


matty_64 - 23/10/09 at 07:20 PM

i remember a le mans gt6 replica,based bon a dead spitfire.i cant remember the manufacturer though.


r1_pete - 23/10/09 at 07:20 PM

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 - 23/10/09 at 07:22 PM

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!

Cheers,
James


RickRick - 23/10/09 at 07:26 PM

it's definatly got to be a kit to build from new that's the whole idea


Andybarbet - 23/10/09 at 07:33 PM

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.


02GF74 - 23/10/09 at 07:36 PM

T6 motorsport


GeorgeM - 23/10/09 at 07:38 PM

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


iank - 23/10/09 at 07:46 PM

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/


coozer - 23/10/09 at 07:48 PM

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.


Daddylonglegs - 23/10/09 at 08:35 PM

The guy that owns our local hardware shop has built a 5exi:



based on a rover I think (never mind )

Image deleted by owner

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


MikeRJ - 23/10/09 at 08:50 PM

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]


dinosaurjuice - 23/10/09 at 09:05 PM

MEV Sonic7 - available with windscreen, roof and doors


clairetoo - 24/10/09 at 05:43 AM

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 .


t.j. - 24/10/09 at 07:22 AM

What style is she looking for?

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


Dangle_kt - 24/10/09 at 09:55 AM

what about the new sylva

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

YUM!


Nash - 24/10/09 at 01:56 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Dangle_kt
what about the new sylva

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

YUM!


I like that


iank - 24/10/09 at 05:32 PM

J15 is a bit lacking in the door department, going back to the original specification.