Sonic 7

[Davi]

Just seen the Sonic 7 on MEV's website...

http://www.mevltd.co.uk/gallerysonic.html

Have to say I really like this - the simplicity of the panelling keeps it perfectly in line with the sevenesque look but brings it bang up to date. Also covers one thing I've never liked about 7's, which is the lack of sensation of security (real or imagined!) due to having your arms hanging outside the car.

[Furyblade_Lee]

I really like that, like an Atom with a skin.

[stig mills]

I will be taking the all new Sonic7 to the Stafford show on the 13th/14th of Sept. Please come and say hello. Looks like being a busy show as I'm told the hall is now almost full.

[fuoriserie]

New and original design is what this industry needs, and I like this new Sonic 7.

[BoRED S2upid]

speedy_mcp said:

Not too sure, I think it looks a bit bland and boat-like... much rather a fury any day

I have to agree, like the fury better than this. People will just think this is a poor mans Atom.

[singlecoil]

BoRED S2upid said:

speedy_mcp said:

Not too sure, I think it looks a bit bland and boat-like... much rather a fury any day

I have to agree, like the fury better than this. People will just think this is a poor mans Atom.

It's not what they think that counts, it's whether or not they buy it.

An MR2 can be thought of as a poor man's Diablo, but plenty of people buy MR2s

In any case, there is nothing clever about making something which is a) good and b) expensive. The trick is to make stuff that is a) good and b) very reasonably priced, and that is what Stig is doing. I am very impressed, and have no connection with his firm at all

[tegwin]

Looks good from the front, but not liking the back end...

Would look better IMHO with a fixed rear arch as apposed to the cycle wing approcach.

[qdos]

See it in the flesh it looks even better, I know this link isn't ideal but it gives you a much better idea.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DtBUv3n-rmQ

Nicest car you've designed yet Stig! I really do like it

[Stuart Mills]

its on a certain auction site for sale as a project for anyone brave enough to dip their toes into the world of kit car manufacturing. 2 days to go!

[RobinOakapple]

It was mentioned in this thread a couple of days ago

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[singlecoil]

It's here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MEV-SONIC-KIT-CAR-PROJEC...

I'd have had that like a shot if I wasn't so involved with other stuff right now.

[counterofbeans]

singlecoil said:

It's here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MEV-SONIC-KIT-CAR-PROJEC...

I'd have had that like a shot if I wasn't so involved with other stuff right now.

How's it all going, John?

[singlecoil]

counterofbeans said:

How's it all going, John?

It's going good thanks Mark. Interesting that you should be reading the kit car forum, hadn't realised you were that way inclined. I was much involved in kit cars a few years ago, and if this project had come up for sale then I would have gone for it, but as Stuart himself knows, they take up a lot of time and attention, and I'm too deeply involved in my kitchen doings to give it the time it needs, even though I would contract out the chassis and the bodywork.

Even knowing all that, I've still been trying to think how I could make it work, 'cos what really gets me is that given the choice of taking on any kit car, it would have been either that or the MEV Rocket.

No connection with MEV whatsoever, BTW.

[Sonic7]

Beautiful kit car, but then I would say that.

Do hope the project finds a good home.

nigel

[singlecoil]

"This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available."

So, did somebody have it then? I'm jealous if they did, but if they start doing built up cars I might well be interested...

[Stuart Mills]

many thanks for your kind words and support Gent's. I did make a sale and I am confident that it is going to a good home. I will keep you posted in due course. It is a great looking car and whilst it pained me to see it gathering dust we are way too busy to put it back into production.
Regards Stuart