Who makes a closed mid engined body in UK?

[911hillclimber]

Looking for a company that makes a closed body for a mid engines race car in the style of a Porsche 904, or Ginetta G12 etc. of about 92'' wheeelbase.

Any ideas please?
Graham.

[Ferg]

Don't know about the wheelbase, but how about the G12 body from Dare??

[qdos]

What about the Costin Roadster ?

http://www.specialistautomotive.com

Tell Joe I sent ya

[dom9]

I know Fran Hall of Race Car Replicas did one or two, Cayman based (904), but he is in the US...

There was a thread in the Porsche 917 section of the GT40s forum (http://www.gt40s.com/forum/) about someone else making one, he may have been in the UK or Europe...

Otherwise, can't think of much outside of the GTM Libra that is small, closed and mid engined... Maybe GTM coupe and some older kits!?

[Ferg]

dom9 said:

Otherwise, can't think of much outside of the GTM Libra that is small, closed and mid engined...

Libra is a monococque tub, so it's quite heavy if you have a chassis as well, even if you cut stuff out!

[cjrv8]

Shelsley Cars do a hard top option too

[dom9]

Ferg said:

dom9 said:

Otherwise, can't think of much outside of the GTM Libra that is small, closed and mid engined...

Libra is a monococque tub, so it's quite heavy if you have a chassis as well, even if you cut stuff out!

Ah ha, didn't realise he already had a chassis, but reading between the lines... Yes... Hmmm... Tricky one then!

[singlecoil]

cjrv8 said:

Shelsley Cars do a hard top option too

Are they still in business?

[911hillclimber]

Thank to all.
The G12 is too easy to identify as the Ginetta, but an ideal shape (and the right size too.

The 904 on GT40 I've looked at. It was made by Chuck Betts but the project I think is dead.
There is a UK 904 but turn-key only, though he might sell just the body.

The Lola I have is an open sports racer, and I would like to find a closed car.
Please keep up the suggestions!

[dom9]

Have you thought about modifying the Lola by adding a roof? I am sure it could be done, budget permitting! Might make for an interesting and unique project!?

[Ferg]

Larini
Not quite sure who owns it now.....

Edited by Ferg on Friday 17th April 14:31

[911hillclimber]

Dom;
Yes I have. The Lotus Elise may be a good windscreen/surround/doors and easy to get from a damaged car.

[oh feck]

Ferg said:

Larini
Not quite sure who owns it now.....

Edited by Ferg on Friday 17th April 14:31

Its very light from what i have heard

[Joe T]

Chris Melia is working on a 904 906 PM me and I will pass your details on.
I have a RCR T70 Coupe I am looking to move on see my profile.

I havent designed a roof for the Costin yet but it will have one soon.

Cheers

Joe T

[fuoriserie]

911hillclimber said:

Looking for a company that makes a closed body for a mid engines race car in the style of a Porsche 904, or Ginetta G12 etc. of about 92'' wheeelbase.

Any ideas please?
Graham.

How about a Raffo Belva, a gorgeous looking mid-engine coupe.....

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/pictures/126/Raffo...

[Sam_68]

Retoga?

Wheelbase is longer than you specified (96"), but then 92" is pretty short for a closed sports racer-type car.

[911hillclimber]

The Retoga is more along the lines I'm thinking of, all a bit Ultima.

The 904 is a very very sleek car, and a firm favorite.

It's all about this chassis:

[Furyblade_Lee]

That is FILTH! Loving it.

[rdodger]

How big is that dry sump tank?

I have seen smaller fuel tanks!!!

[jgmadkit]

How about.....

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/pictures/275/Piper...