Aeon Epona

[Ferg]

Well.....

With a Friday off work and not much planned I was surprised to be granted a sneak visit to see progress on the Epona model. With the rain beating down on the Libra parked outside I spent an enjoyable time chatting with Gaz, drinking his coffee and casting a beady eye over the small, but perfectly formed model.

I had the forethought to take super-photographer Rosie along with me!






I have to say, although I was really impressed with the original model shown last year at Stoneleigh, the car has definately benefitted from some extra width, which makes it look lower.

[Ferg]

Yeah, I see you're keen, Si!
I started out yesterday with a quick run out in the Libra over to see Paul (907) and he told me Gaz was in at work with the Epona so I took my daughter over there for a peek.
I'm amazed how the exrat width has affected the whole look of it. For the better, I hasten to add, evn though I loved the thing before hand!!!

[Ferg]

Rosie took quite a few. Buzz me an e-mail address and you can have them all.

[Ferg]

Go to my profile and send it from 'Email me' or U2U on Locost if you prefer.

[Ferg]

Gaz was talking about a rolling chassis at Detling which is about 3 weeks away.

Saw you in CKC, Mate. Cool! Nice couple of mentions for RO.

[Ferg]

Snapper7 said:

That look really nice. Anyone know what sort of price, spec and who is building it?

The Epona project is the brainchild of Garry Gooderham, who designed the body for his final year project at University in Newcastle. Aeon have taken it on as a viable kit and have built the chassis and are currently gauging interest to determine the next stage of building the full scale body.
Epona was refined with input from posters at: www.locostbuilders.com

Here's a thread or two!!
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid...
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid...
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid...
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid...

[Ferg]

I haven't spoken to Garry or Paul for a few weeks, Si, you know more than me!!!

[Ferg]

UPDATE!!!

[Festive Ferg]

For what it's worth....

The Epona was originally designed as a closed body to put on a '7' chassis. Aeon showed some interest, but then I'm fairly sure it was their idea to give it proper doors, hence a bespoke chassis with a BIG central tunnel as a backbone.

[Festive Ferg]

Russ Bost said:

....the only car I can think of that has a truly acceptable gelcoat finish is the Ultima

Thanks mate.....

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finishing touch said:

Anyone seen this?

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid...


Paul G

It won't let me, Paul, 'cos I'm too poor to contribute....

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jeffw said:

Basically........stuff.

That's a shame, Gaz.. Hope you get a taker! When are you two tying the knot then??

[Ferg]

jeffw said:

Ferg said:

jeffw said:

Basically........stuff.

That's a shame, Gaz.. Hope you get a taker! When are you two tying the knot then??

Err, I cut and pasted the advert from locostbuilders.

Ah. LOL!! I didn't get that at all. I thought Gaz was on someone else's login....what ACTUALLY happened was so much more plausible!!

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andygtt said:

Its simple economics supply and demand... IMHO in the kit industry with only a few exceptions the supply outstrips demand and thus the buyer sets the price.

Accountant..