Puma

[VB]

Just bought this for myself the wife as a bit of a run-around & because riding around on a bike when finally gets cold & wet wasn't appealing to me this time around. This also means I can kick my bike project off & not have to rush it over the Winter.

It's in pretty good condition, apart from slight bubbling on the rear arches which I'll sort next year. I just need to sort the rear tyres (Runway & P6000) then a bit of a service & it'll be great...

Brief test drive proved it to be a bit of a Go Kart & quite pokey. The engine is refreshingly free reving- almost rev-hungry, the steering is very direct & quite weighty. A new clutch was fitted at the beginning of the year & the gear change for a FWD car is very precise.

Inside it's immaculate with full electrics, standard CD player & functioning Air Conditioning. Considering it cost me £675, I think I've done rather well

Pics from the advert:






I'll put some better ones up after I've collected it tomorrow.

[Another Fluffer]

Awesome! looking for one of these for my first car

[wackojacko]

Extremely entertaining cars to drive.

Leave it on the standard suspension just add a Whiteline 22mm (I think) ARB kit and Toyo 888's and it will be laughably fun on a twisty b-road.

[Marlin45]

Am right in thinking they are fitted with a 1.7 engine originally designed by Yamaha - or was that a drug induced dream I managed to concoct?

[VB]

Interesting RE the ARB kit- I may have a look at that. 888s won't last long with the wife's driving

[shalmaneser]

not sure 888s are the best choice for a winter hack...looks like you've got a deal on the car though!

[Jamirecluse]

Good buy for £675.I'd have thought it would be double that.

[RobCrezz]

Marlin45 said:

Am right in thinking they are fitted with a 1.7 engine originally designed by Yamaha - or was that a drug induced dream I managed to concoct?

That's right, and it was one of the first mainstream fords to have variable cam timing. Great little motors.

[RV8]

They are quality little cars. Good purchase. I always liked the Puma advert with Steve Mcqueen, really nice bit of advertising.

[bob1179]

Awesome little car mate, you will have no end of fun in it! It looks very clean, looking forward to hearing the full run down on it.

[mrtwisty]

£675! You jammy git! I thought I got a good deal at £800 a year ago... AND mine needed a clutch!

A very enjoyable steer these, enjoy.

[soad]

Looks good, a lot of fun too. Good purchase there!

[FlashBastd]

Having spent loads modifying a Puma I recommend you just enjoy it for what it is, brilliant fun!

[VB]

Absolutely no plans to modify it, just to get it reasonably nice.

So far it needs- in order of importance:

Lower arm
Tracking adjustment
x2 rear tyres (so they match)
Passenger seat adjustment wheel
Parcel Shelf
Rear arch repair (waiting till spring)
Alloy wheel refurb, although I may look for later wheels
Paint correction & interior cleaned properly.



That's it really, it all seems pretty solid. Although after driving Bobski's SL60 AMG today, it now feels like a food blender in a biscuit tin

[bmthnick1981]

Very nice for 675, fancy one myself for a bit as they seem to be almost universally praised on here, just cant find one that doesnt have some rot on it though.

[Pumajay]

wackojacko said:

Extremely entertaining cars to drive.

Leave it on the standard suspension just add a Whiteline 22mm (I think) ARB kit and Toyo 888's and it will be laughably fun on a twisty b-road.

tell me more... i cant find an arb kit for my track puma anywhere.... didnt know whiteling did one!!

[mrtwisty]

wackojacko said:

Extremely entertaining cars to drive.

Leave it on the standard suspension just add a Whiteline 22mm (I think) ARB kit and Toyo 888's and it will be laughably fun on a twisty b-road.

Tell me some more about this arb WJ...
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