2001 Westfield 1600 CVH S

Highlights

• Believed to be a factory-built example
• Excellent condition throughout
• Simple and reliable Ford CVH 1600 engine
• Mechanically sound
• Ready to be enjoyed

Overview

To the uninitiated, Westfields and Caterhams can appear to be the same car, but to those in the know, and to those who have built their own, there are some significant differences. Yes, they are both hugely engaging, fun to drive two-seater, open top sports cars but the Westfield dances to its own tune and remains a popular choice when it comes to hoonable, competition-proven track weapons or weekend B-Road champions.

Offering both factory-built and kit car versions, the original Westfield company did begin life by producing very similar cars to the Caterham Seven. A little too close as it would turn out, causing Caterham to pursue legal action and after an out of court settlement Westfield would subsequently differentiate its design, a decision that would actually help the company grow and develop, treading its own path when it came to sports car production.

But like the Caterham, there is a huge range of options when it comes to picking a Westfield to suit, with many considering a four-cylinder build to be the sweet spot. And that's exactly what we have here – a 2001 Westfield fitted with a four-pot Ford CVH engine with twin Weber carburettors, a car that's believed to be factory-built.

A popular choice, the CVH motor featured in a plethora of production Fords in the 1980s and early '90s and remains a robust and easy to maintain powerplant. In this instance the engine displaces 1.6-litres and will produce around 100bhp. Now that may not seem like much but when it's powering a car that weighs about as much as a snack-sized chocolate bar there's plenty of fun to be had, trust us.

The car is in wonderful condition overall and is in fine mechanical shape with the vendor telling us that it starts and stops as it should and sounds great to boot.

History and documentation

• 2001 model year
• Believed to be a factory-built example (as was not issued a Q-plate)
• V5C present and correct
• Two owners from new (same family)
• First registered 01 Aug 2001
• MOT to 25 Jun 2026
• The car will be supplied with a fresh MOT
• HPI clear
• Private plate included
• 2,459 miles

Interior

• Tan interior looks to be in excellent shape overall
• No apparent evidence of any water ingress
• Leather seats are wearing well with no sign of damage
• Dashboard is intact and presents well
• All electrics, switchgear and gauges function correctly
• Some discolouration to the driver's side mat
• Entry and egress points remain unworn
• Steering wheel and carbon fibre gear knob are in great condition
• Full hood pack (removable roof and tonneau cover)

Exterior

• Bright green paintwork looks good and retains its lustre
• No evidence of any damage
• A few small superficial marks here and there
• The chrome headlights have some pitting to the rear domes
• 14” six-spoke alloy wheels are in excellent condition with no curb damage
• Toyo 600 F3 tyres all round showing plenty of tread and even wear
• Full size matching spare wheel with tyre
• Side exit exhaust looks to be in fine fettle
• Engine bay presents well
• Underneath is in great shape with only some surface rust to both rear driveshafts to note
• No evidence of any oil leaking from the rear differential

Mechanical

• 1.6-litre Ford CVH straight-four engine
• Twin Weber carburettors with K&N air filters
• Manual gearbox
• Rear-wheel drive
• Suspension and braking components look to be in good condition
• New battery fitted 20 Jun 2025
• No mechanical issues to report

Summary

Proven time and again in competition, Westfields are for those that enjoy the pure and simple pleasure of driving. This is analogue motoring at its finest and whichever way you cut it this particular example is a proper little sports car. Mechanically on point, in great condition and bags of fun to pilot it would make an excellent weekend warrior or track toy. You couldn't possibly not have a huge grin on your face every time you took it out.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Lampeter, Wales.