Kit Car Advice - what would you spend 6K on?

[gdrosier]

Hi,

You lot all seem very friendly, so looking for opinions here... =0)

Essentially I have aproximatley 6K to spend on a car and iwant to go donw the kit car route but buying already built, so second hand cars.

Problem is this will be my first kit car and am a little undecided - always loved the "7" look cars ( particularly the Tiger) but recently been smitten by the Fisher Fury but just are not that many about...

So, what would you go for..... car is going to be used just on the road and not bike engined ( not that I could afford that anyway!) and may have to do some winter running on occasion?

Come, help me spend my hard earned (borrowed!!!) cash!!

Cheers!

Gareth

[ultimapaul]

Gareth - 6k should buy you a decent car in the used market. Your'll get a Tiger Super6 for that kind of budget or an earlier Westie. Best bet is to invest a couple of quid in a magazine like Which Kit and browse the classified. At this time of year bargains are to be had.

Paul.

[juansolo]

You should be able to find a nice Phoenix or Fury for a little more than that. Or a nice Striker or Pinto/X-flow Westie for that sort of money.

[smeagol]

I chose mine from buying several magazines and looking at reviews etc. I know this is going to sound like an advert but I also found it useful to go to the Kit-car show to see the cars in the flesh. There is one at Donnington this weekend (14/15th). Hope that helps.

Edit : with that many spelling mistakes its a wonder it would have helped anyone

>> Edited by smeagol on Tuesday 10th September 11:05

[anonymous-user]

you should get a xflow fury for that which would be my choice.

[inkafone]

I've got a part finished Sylva Fury for sale,it's got a Lancia Delta injected engine in it,no bulges in the bonnet,body is fitted and chassis rolling - outer doors need fitting,wiring,trimming & SVA needs doing - looking for £3K

[dangerous B]

Smeagol's right, get to the shows and see what you get for the money. 6K will get a dam good car, but for that sort of money you may be looking at, (if there is such a thing),a less mainstream KC manufacturer's product. Again no advert intended but look at Stuart taylors cars or the MK Indy etc.

Brian.
PS Donington!!!! best show of the year - Be there.

[gdrosier]

Thanks for the advice - definatley heading to Donnington tomorrow and have lined up a Fury to go and have a look at (apparently I am excited as a child at xmas!)

Just on donnington, anybody able to tell me what time the doors open tomorrow?? cant find anything that tells me!! Want to get there nice and early and look at this car before any other barsteward decided to buy it before I get there - the law of sod!!

Cheers,

Gareth

[petergdixon]

Gareth

If you want a one-off Lotus Seven Series One copy, that is clad in aluminium, has none of the normal lousy bushes, and is fitted with a fully rebuilt engine and gearbox send me a mail. I'll return you the full spec + photos.

Pete

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PS. You will not need your entire budget and it comes with a full mot!

[locost7-online]

For 5k you could have my latest, Locost built by engineer, 1300 or 1600 Xflow registered within the ast month on age related plate.

www.locost7-online.com