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CONTENTS EDITOR Ian Stent

CV – Built two kit cars, owned seven others and driven virtually every type of kit car produced over the last 19 years he’s been a kit car journo.

FEATURES EDITOR Adam Wilkins CV – Built a Sylva Riot.

Raced a Tiger Avon for the last five years. Kit car journo for eight years.

TECHNICAL EDITOR John Dickens CV – Has run a kit car as his only car since 1980!

Designed unique fibreglass chassis and suspension for his GTM Coupé. Very clever!

PROJECT BUILDER John Watson CV – Built well over 20 kit cars and worked on countless others. Built his first kit in 1987 and hasn’t stopped since!

AUTO STYLIST Italo Sciacca CV – Studied car and product design and has worked as a design consultant on many cars.

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March 2010 THIS MONTH

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6 NEWS

BIG NEWS THIS this month has to be the announcement by Potenza Sports Cars (also the parent company of Westfield Sports Cars) that it is withdrawing GTM Cars from the kit car market with immediate effect, while it redevelops the product range for a subsequent relaunch. Adam Wilkins has dug out the full story to go with our timely feature on three superb examples of the breed, on page 16, and I should make it clear that GTM hasn’t gone pop... simply that the company is withdrawing it from the market for the time being.

This is a huge shame, but perhaps not a great surprise to us, since GTM as a company seemed to go into hibernation almost as soon as it changed hands back in 2007. From what we gather, that’s been a big frustration with existing owners who have struggled with parts supply and support. And, of course, it’ll be a big blow for anyone considering ordering a GTM in the future.

Two things appear certain...

GTM Cars will will return to the kit car market in a year or so, and its first offering will be a freshly styled model using electric power (and followed with a Vauxhall Corsa petrol engined variant). Both kits and type approved turnkey cars will be marketed.

So what’s happening to the existing body designs and manufacturing jigs and moulds? From our perspective, we’d like to see the existing cars back in the marketplace and if Potenza has no plans to re-use the designs in the new cars, then why not sell the manufacturing rights, but hold onto the GTM name? As you can see from our feature, both the Libra and Spyder still look thoroughly contemporary.

While the loss of the current Libra and Spyder from the kit car scene is a tragedy, there is a flipside to this story, and it could be not only a bright new future for GTM at the forefront of new technology, but also for other kit car manufacturers willing and able to take the plunge. I’ve said before that our industry is perfectly placed to exploit the interest in electric power. The separate (and easily adaptable) chassis design of most kits means a quick revamp is on the cards, but there’s more to it than just electric sports cars. A good looking electric shopper, with four seats to allow for a school run with the kids, just has to make sense.

This industry can offer that solution faster than any other (in either turnkey or kit form), but it must look right.

So it’s unquestionably very disappointing news that GTM will no longer be offering its existing kit-based model range that so many of us know and love. But interesting, and potentially exciting, times ahead.

Lots of vital news to bring you for so early in the year!

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16 GTM GROUP TEST Impeccable timing, as we examine two privately owned GTM Libras and a Spyder. Major industry news this month.

24 OUT & ABOUT The CKC team descends on the recent Autosport Show, with lots of kit cars.

28 SCOTTISH KIT CARS Two quirky kit cars residing north of the border.

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40 TURBO TECHNIQUES Three monster powered sevenesque kit cars all using turbo-powered bike engines.

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98 30 DAYS Wilkins takes a look back over his month in kit cars.

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GTMs IT’S A SEMINAL work, the GTM Libra. It’s a proper car with genuine practicality, production car levels of fit and finish and professional contemporary styling. In a scene more used to seeing singleminded, lightweight roadsters and period replicas, few offerings strive to achieve so much. What’s more, the Libra hits its lofty targets head on, has the courage to take on mainstream sports cars at their own game.

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The GTM Libra and Spyder are no more – we meet three owners to commemorate one of the the most significant kit cars in recent history.

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Libra’s appeal shines so brightly that it has a strong following of its own. As an all-rounder, this is one of the most complete kit cars the world has ever seen.

Despite that, it was announced just days before our deadline that the models have been withdrawn from production. The brand is currently owned by Potenza Sportscars (the same company that controls Westfield) and the obsolete Rover parts in the GTM’s construction don’t fit with the supply-everything-new policy the company has for its comprehensive kit packages.

This story was originally intended to serve as a reminder of a terrific kit car whose waning publicity has seen it fade

from public view over the last couple of years. Instead, it serves as a farewell to two excellent GTM models. Take a good long look as the Libra and Spyder are consigned to history.

BOB SNOOKS’ LIBRA It’s hard to comprehend, when looking at Bob Snooks’ excellently built and beautifully preserved GTM Libra, that this is one of the oldest examples in existence.

Moreover, the car spent the first seven years of its life as a daily driver. The bright red gelcoat looks like new, the engine bay is immaculate and, inside, the only clue to this car’s age and 50,000 miles is some slight wear on the cream alcantara

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Bob Snooks’ car is chassis number two.

Libra (along with convertible Spyder) is one of the most significant kit cars of the last 10 years.

that covers the seats.

Back in 1998, Bob and his wife Marion needed a second car for commuting and a sports car fitted the bill.

As he had always fancied the idea of building a car, she suggested he built one for her to use for getting to and from work. The couple collected all the brochures and decided on the GTM K3. A week later, the new Libra appeared on the cover of Which Kit? and, after spending some time examining the details, Bob was on the phone to the factory to arrange a viewing.

Back then, GTM was a small company run by Paddy Fitch and the late Peter Beck. Bob assumed he’d be able to visit the factory immediately to see the demonstrator – but his request was refused. The car was due to be unveiled at the following week’s Stoneleigh kit car show, and it was to be kept firmly under wraps until then. He called again a few days later, but was still turned away until the big reveal. So, on the strength of the magazine article, he placed a deposit which Paddy promised to return if Bob decided he didn’t like the car upon seeing it. As it turned out, he loved it, and took delivery of chassis number two in October of the same year.

There was no build manual for early, pioneering Libra builders. “My build manual is made from fax paper,” says Bob. “Peter would send me a page when I called to ask how to do something.” He’s practically minded anyway, having previously restored a classic Mini, so the build progressed smoothly and reached its conclusion in November 1999. The car was SVA’d Monday, registered Thursday and driven to the Exeter kit car show and to Cornwall the same weekend; its maiden journey was 700 miles, setting the tone for its intense use in the years to follow.

For the last few years, the GTM has been used for holidays, weekends away and club events. Bob is the secretary of the GTM Owners’ Club, so you’ll find him

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IN THE HIERARCHY of bike-engined cars, these three loony machines are in the rarefied, thin air, high altitude ether just before you hit outer space. At ground level you’ll find sensible blokes who’ve bolted in a standard Honda Fireblade. 145+bhp, reliable, fun to drive, sequential gearbox and a superb soundtrack. It’s a well-trodden path, with loads of technical back-up should you need it.

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CKC Umbrella PRICE: £12.50 + P&P

CKC Baseball Cap PRICE: £9 + P&P

A great quality large umbrella (130cm canopy) with contrasting black and white panels with the CKC logo in each white panel.

Looks superb and perfect for the unpredictable weather at most kit car shows!

A quality cap with a unique feature. The peak is designed so that the cap can be folded and put in your pocket. Superb.

CKC Magazine Binders PRICE: £8 + P&P These are top quality magazine binders, with metal rods to hold each magazine carefully in place. They've been designed specially for us and come with the magazine logo on the spine. Keep your magazine collection in perfect condition.

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Keep the keys to your kit car on our exclusive CKC keyring. Top quality brushed metal finish with CKC domed decal.

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Burr Walnut Laminate Dash 122x28cm - £37.37 each 122x51cm - £69.00 each Vitaloni Californian Mirrors Left-Hand: TVCSML Right-Hand: TVCSMR £25.85 each

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100mm Diameter.

100mm Diameter. £58.63 each £69.20 each 100mm Diameter LED Rear Lamps

Smiths Telemetrix Gauges Intatrim Ranger Seat CTEK Battery Chargers from £55.22 each ETB DD2-Lite Digital Dash Speedo, Tacho, Fuel, Oil T & P, Water T, and Voltmeter. Many additional features. All Senders provided. Black or Silver. £410.07 each

CTEK Battery Conditioners from £39.95 each

Alloy Motorsport Switches and Warning Lights 25mm OD. High-quality finish.

Variety of functions available.

Switches £19.97 each Lights £16.47 each

A high-backed, bucket seat, suitable for narrow-body vehicles, available with harness slots.

Multi-Function LED Light Stop, tail, indicator, reflector, side repeater, number plate. £29.31 each

Range of high back and Low back Retro seats from £165.67 each from £31.77 each

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Boot Racks Complete with rubber suction pads. Can be fitted temporarily using included kit, or permanently using captive nuts. Available in Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Chrome & Wood-Slat finish. from £46.71 each

Moto-Lita from £140.70 each

Smiths Cobra Gauges

Miller Oils Products from £5.74

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LED Daytime Position Lights White LED sidelights.

100x15mm / 150x15mm. from £39.30 each

5 LED: LED010 - £29.31 pair 8 LED: LED009 - £33.43 pair

3-point: from £48.17 each 4-point: from £52.87 each

Europa Classic Silicone Hosing These high specification Silicone Hoses have been specially developed to give Vintage and Classic cooling systems all the benefits of modern Silicone Hoses, whilst retaining the original appearance of the hose.

Rubber Over-Centre Catches SVA Compliant 100x28mm. £18.80 pair

Kenlowe Fan Kits from £100.65

Universal Seat Runners RICH SSR - £40.54 set

Aero-Style Petrol Filler Caps from £53.41 each ETB Custom-Built Gauges

Full range of seals and trims available.

Carbon Fibre Effect Panels 122x28cm - £38.18 each 122x61cm - £70.50 each

from £8.94

Cobra Seat RoadsterSS from £158.62

Oil Cooler Systems - £CALL

FSE Facet Interrupter Pumps Road Kit: £88.29 kit Fast Road Kit: £90.93 kit Competition Kit: £97.47 kit Pump Only: from £73.28 each

Cobra Clubman Seat Perforated vinyl headpad and side patches. Integral headpad and shoulder supports. Deep sided bucketed support. Four point harness facility.

Burr Walnut Veneer Dash 122x28cm - £81.07 each T-Shaped - £99.87 each

from £153.97 each

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VAT raised to 17.5% 1 Jan 2010

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Quick-Release Wheel Hubs Hexagon drive or splined drive. from £76.37 each 12/09

Steering Wheel Adaptors £23.50 each

SPA Alpha from £84.60 each

GoPro Motorsports HERO Wide - Digital Video Camera The World’s smallest, wireless on-board video camera. Attaches to helmets, cars, motorcycles, etc. Sets up in seconds and is easily moved between different mount locations. Additional expansion mounts available seperately, including roll bar, handlebar/seatpost, chest harness, and surfboard mounts.

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Corbeau Sportsman Seat A narrow sports car seat with max width of 38cm, for narrow applications. Available in cloth or vinyl trim. Supplied complete with headrest. from £199.75 each Thermo Tec from £39.92

3-point: from £56.40 each 4-point: from £61.10 each

Volanti from £47.00 each

Delta Rocker Switches With illuminated symbols. 10 variants available. 30x22mm. £7.45 each

Heater Box £155.59 each Smiths Tailor-Made Gauges

Brake Parts - £CALL

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Headlamp Shells from £31.42 each

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Speedometer Cables Any end, any length.

To suit all applications. from £25.26 each

Universal Seat Runners COB SSR - £28.90 set

Modern Sports-car Lamps £16.45 each Huge number of classic and modern lamp styles available.

100s of Mirrors Available!

MGTF Mirrors £14.10 each

Warning Light Modules Easy install - only 8 wires to connect instead of 12!

Unit offers; direction indicators, battery, headlights, oil pressure, & handbrake warning lamps.

Exhaust Pipe Mild or Stainless Steel.

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From 1 1/4” to 2 1/2”. from £9.03 metre

Chrome Trim Rings Demister vents, gear lever rings, handbrake rings. from £14.68 each

Standard 84x14mm BRIGHT6 £29.99 As above but with ‘Neutral’ BRIGHT6B £29.99 T-Shaped 41x50mm BRIGHT6T £39.99 As above but with ‘Neutral’ BRIGHT6TB £39.99 3-pc Wheels from £212.67 each

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3-point: from £47.84 each 4-point: from £48.99 each

FSE Facet Solid State Pumps Road Kit: £52.55 kit Fast Road Kit: £52.95 kit Competition Kit: £57.02 kit Pump Only: from £37.84 each

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Interiors Seating RX1191 Seat from £262.58 Tailor-Made Stainless Steel Exhaust Shields from £111.62 each

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Bright 6 Warning Light Module .52

£25

Interrupter Electric Fuel Pump from

£62.38

Linkage kits and carburettors - huge range available.

Solid state fuel pumps from £32.21 Fuel hose per metre from £2.38 Carb synchrometer £42.50

Race Technology Dash 2 display Telemetrix elec gauges, SVA compliant

£499.00 from £26.51

TIM gauges from £10.00 Racetech gauges from £33.27 SPA Digital gauges from £121.65 Revotec gauges from £34.03 VDO gauges from £29.49 Bright 6 warning light module £25.52

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£349.00

Prices from .70

£43

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Huge range of fasteners and latches from £1.26

Reversing lamp £4.08 H4 bulbs from £3.98 each

Cibie 7” conversion lamps from £30.82 each

FASTENERS £4

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Magnetronic performance ignition, replaces contact/condenser £84.00

Silicone Hose from .44

Rear Safety Lamp

£17.98

ELECTRICAL K&N Bolt-On Filters from .56

Revotec Complete Cooling Kit

£35

£228.85

LIGHTING Boss kits to suit most production vehicle steering columns from £25.04 OMP Racing GP 330mm £66.82 Call for adaptors, spacers, quick release bosses and Snap Off security device.

Moto-Lita Wheels from .75

IMPROVE DRIVING PERFORMANCE AND LONGER ENGINE LIFE! Massive range of universal cones, domed air filters and ram pipe socks.

Silicone hose from 6.5mm to 127mm ID coolant hose (per metre) from £14.52 90º Elbows from £7.98 Straight reducers from £7.12 Aluminium coolant connecting pipes.

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32mm-76.2mm dia from £10.25 Electric cooling fans from £72.98 13 row oil coolers from £63.09 Oil cooler installation kits from £21.34 Flame thrower ignition coils.

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£48

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For the Best Brakes Buy British.

Hi Spec Motorsport are British manufacturers and suppliers of brake converions, kits, components and a wide range of accessories.

For all your braking requirements or just for advice give us a call.

Whats stopping you?

The popular Hi Spec Economy Conversions offer the most powerful lightweight calipers, on a wide range of disc / rotor sizes. Our economy conversion is designed to be a cost effective braking solution for those on a budget but still offers the same superb quality as all our other conversions!

To keep the cost to a minimum, the economy conversion is only available with silver calipers and plain discs/rotors pads and hoses whilst not included are available separately.

See our website for more details or call the sales or technical teams for friendly advice.

Cortina Mk2 Economy Conversions

Granada Economy Conversions

DISC

CALIPER

DISC

CALIPER

245x12 245x20 260x09 260x20 245x12 245x20 260x09 260x20 285x22 300x22 325x30 300x32

Ultralite 4 - M16 Ultralite 4 - M16 Ultralite 4 - Princess Ultralite 4 - Princess Billet 4 - M16 Billet 4 - M16 Billet 4 - Princess Billet 4 - Princess Billet 4 - Radial Billet 4 - Radial Billet 4 - Radial Monster 4 - Radial

290x28(1p) 300x28(2p) 325x30 300x28 335x32 360x32

Billet 4 - Radial Billet 4 - Radial Billet 4 - Radial Monster 4 Monster 4 Monster 4

£

(ex VAT)

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Ultralite 2 - Caterham Ultralite 4 - Caterham

£

R114-4 Conversion (2piece) (ex VAT)

460.00 630.00 685.00 765.00 900.00 999.00

Sierra Economy Conversions

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Ultralite 4 - Sierra Ultralite 4 - Sierra Ultralite 4 - Radial Ultralite 4 - Radial Billet 4 - Radial Billet 4 - Radial

£

(ex VAT)

245.00 225.00 310.00 499.00 455.00 409.00

Standard Conversions: Our standard conversions are available with a choice of: 1) Caliper colour: Black, Blue, Gold, Red or Silver Lug mount economy conversion

2) Bell colour (2p only): Black, Gold or Silver

Economy Caliper

£

Ultralite Ultralite Ultralite Ultralite Ultralite

2 2 2 2 2

Uni.Rad Uni.Lug M16 Ford Rear Caterham

70.00 70.00 90.00 90.00 90.00

Ultralite Ultralite Ultralite Ultralite Ultralite

2 2 2 2 2

Uni.Rad Uni.Lug M16 Ford Rear Caterham

85.00 85.00 110.00 110.00 110.00

Ultralite Ultralite Ultralite Ultralite Ultralite Ultralite

4 4 4 4 4 4

Uni.Rad Uni.Lug M16 Princess Big Radius Caterham

75.00 75.00 95.00 95.00 75.00 95.00

Ultralite Ultralite Ultralite Ultralite Ultralite Ultralite

4 4 4 4 4 4

Uni.Rad Uni.Lug M16 Princess Big Radius Caterham

95.00 95.00 120.00 120.00 95.00 120.00

122.00 142.00 142.00 122.00

Billet Billet Billet Billet

Billet Billet Billet Billet

4 4 4 4

Radial M16 Princess Uni.Lug

(ex. vat)

Standard Caliper

4 4 4 4

Radial M16 Princess Uni.Lug

£

(ex.vat)

156.00 178.00 178.00 156.00

3) Rotor pattern: X-drilled, Grooved or Combi.** Conversions include pads, braided hoses and brake fluid. ** at extra cost Standard conversion

The Ultimate in Race Conversions The R114-4 conversion is the ultimate solution for rally, short circuit, hillclimbs and anything else racing on Mk2 Escorts, Capri's and Cortina's alike. This conversion has been designed for one purpose, to get the biggest rotor and the most powerful caliper possible behind a 13" wheel. For more details on our racing range please take a look at our website.

The Hi Spec SVA HB Caliper – the ONLY Practical solution for kit cars!

Hi Spec’s fully mechanical, SVA compatable range of handbrake calipers are designed to be lightweight and compact - based on the tried and tested Ultralite and Billet 4 calipers. Separate handbrake pads have been incorporated into the design. Handbrake cables available separately.

These calipers will accept disc widths from 6mm to 35mm and diameter upto 328mm.

Hi Spec has a number of rear converions available using the SVA HB caliper:

Rear SVA Handbrake Calipers SVA Spot SVA UL2 Sierra Lug SVA UL2 VW Lug SVA UL2 VW Lug + 20mm SVA Billet 4 (Prices per caliper)

£65 £140 £140 £145 £190

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vat vat vat vat vat

240x10mm 260x24mm 300x10mm 300x22mm 328x10mm 328x20mm

UL SVA UL SVA Billet 4 SVA Billet 4 SVA Billet 4 SVA Billet 4 SVA.

(Cortina (Cortina (Granada (Granada (Granada (Granada

Base) Base) Base) Base) Base) Base)

The SVA HB caliper is available with a choice of lever sizes to allow the clamping forces to be adapted to the vehicle weight thereby providing the best possible braking performance. Suitable for most vehicles upto 1500kg.

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Keith Rayner’s Fisher Fury

Beyond this Fury’s understated appearance lies one of the most detailed, intricate builds we’ve ever seen. Lots of bespoke parts, many of them made from titanium, make it stand out from the crowd. Adam Wilkins met the builder.

WASHERS MAY NOT be the most obvious opening gambit in a feature about a high performance sports car, but this isn’t an ordinary kit car so we’ll start with washers.

Not a single penny washer makes direct contact with GRP in this Fisher Fury – there’s a plastic washer sandwiched between. Oh, and all those metal and plastic washers have been individually made by hand. In the case of the former, they’re made from titanium. Bolts next.

Every one has been cut to the correct

First glance may suggest this is just another Fury – but it’s a lot more special than that!

length. But we’re not talking a quick hacksaw job. Every bolt has been accurately cut and chamfered so that just one and half threads protrude from the nut.

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It’s not even merely a very immaculate build. What we have here is one of those outstanding builds that makes for memorable feature material. Yet at first glance, you might overlook what makes this car so special. The British Racing Green

bodywork and grey interior give it an understated, period appearance. You might even overlook it. It’s only when you take the time to notice the details that you realise that this car is a long way from the norm.

Spend some time with builder Keith Rayner and you’ll be immersed in the world of a kit car build less ordinary.

Keith’s background is in engineering, having served his apprenticeship with the Atomic Energy Authority in 1971. He then moved on to Rolls Royce’s Aero Engineering Division until it closed its doors in 1991. After a dalliance with driving instruction, he has returned to engineering at University College London where he works as an R&D engineer for developing and improving artificial joints. In other words, he makes his living from the kind of design and fabrication that he has employed in the Fury. It also gives him

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access to a lathe and CNC machinery that you won’t find in a typical domestic garage.

The benefits can be seen throughout the car.

Outside of work, Keith has a history in racing and has owned a number of fast Fords but, until building the Fury, he’d never put together a road car. He chose the Fury because it allowed enough scope for his own interpretation of the build and also because he already knew his way around Ford components. On his visit to the factory, he stumbled across an IRS chassis so chose that over the live axle version he had intended. He also specified doors (something that has become a rarity with Furys) to make access easier. Fitting the

doors would also add another dimension to the build.

For Keith, the whole thrust of the appeal of a kit car is the process of putting it together. That’s why he was happy to go to the nth degree in terms of engineering detail. Setting aside one evening per week and as many Sundays as his family let him get away with, he would spend three years building the car, starting in 2002. When he bought his kit, the Fury project was still owned by Mark Fisher. Since then, it has passed through the control of the Kit Car Workshop and is now owned by Kent based gearbox specialist, BGH Geartech.

At the outset of the build, three golden rules were set. Firstly, there would be no

Keith rebuilt the Zetec engine himself.

It’s one of the tidiest engine bays we’ve seen – and festooned with trick detailing, like the titanium tip to prevent the throttle cable fraying.

Intricate way in which the throttle cable is attached to the pedal is typical of the outstanding detailing in this car.

Keith Rayner

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self tapping screws used unless they’re part of a preparatory item. Secondly, no pop rivets would be used into GRP and, thirdly, no cut edges of GRP would be left exposed.

But it’s the seemingly endless array of one-off details that really make this car.

Keith has made parts from a variety of different materials, depending on their application. Titanium is undoubtedly the headline grabbing metal that has been employed. A whole shopping list of parts has been fabricated from the exotic metal, including tiny inserts in the cam cover that

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RON CHAMPION LOCOST CHASSIS Very well built as far as I can see. T: Huw – 07870 264391 or 01497 851645 (Herefordshire).

LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO Everything there to finish eg glass, wheels, lights etc. All hard work has been done, and done to a very high standard. Move abroad forces sale, £25,000. T: Melfyn – 07970 741239 (Wales).

DAX TOJEIRO V12 Rolling chassis built by DJ Sportscars. Abandoned project since owner died (1989) but kept garaged.

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ROBIN HOOD 2B Part built, approximately 95 per cent complete, 1600 overhauled Pinto engine, electrics done, V5 available. Starts, stops, steers. Needs finishing off, seats installed, painting etc, £1850. T: 07774 166882 (Exeter).

BANHAM BAT Metro donor, welding done and panels trial fitted. Everything included, £500 for quick sale. T: 07896 522478 (West Yorkshire).

ARISTOCAT Galvanised chassis, wheels, steering, and many panels fitted, plus rest to finish. No body, must go, offers. T: 01279 723326 (Bishops Stortford).

LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH REPLICA Rolling chassis, bodywork, 97 per cent engineering and electricals completed. New alloys, tyres, cabin, wood trim completed. Two original Lamborghini seats, suspension setup. Paint and trim to do, most parts to finish, £9500. T: 01424 751591 (Sussex).

TIGER AVON KIT CAR 2-litre Pinto in yellow, at rolling chassis stage, complete with nearly all parts to complete build. £2300ono.

Contact Ben 07894 387935.

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ROVER 3500 V8 EFI SPARES AFM (choice of two ‘flapper’ air flow meters) set of eight injectors, resistor pack. Photo and details available rwpictures@hotmail.co.uk or 01323 767687 (East Sussex).

MALLORY DUAL POINT Distributor For Rover V8. As new, £100. T: Andy on 07931 977721 (London).

PARTS FOR SALE LUEGO VELOCITY XT ROLLING CHASSIS Unfinished project, all body panels in BRG and mirror stainless, overhauled Ford CVH engine and gearbox ready to fit, full harnesses, £1500 ono. T: 01373 466140 (Somerset).

FERRARI 360 REPLICA Unfinished project, based on Mk3 MR2, 2004 car, 17,000 miles, 6-speed gearbox, red leather, fibreglass panels, some parts plus car, £7500 ono.

T: 01751 473990 (North Yorkshire).

NG TA No time to build, one of the first NGs, 1.8 Marina donor, 1973. Body, chassis, gearboxes, axles, needs interior, tyres, tank, £1250. T: 020 7511 8510.

ROVER V8 ENGINES FOR SALE From £250. 3.5/3.9/4.2 All complete and ready to run. Also two V8 Mopar/Dodge 368cu in engines in very good running condition. Complete with all ancillaries. £650 to £1250. Also 727 automatic gearboxes for same.

T: 020 8977 6186 or 07886 451469 X0510

FORD ESCORT RWD AXLE Complete £150.

Westfield petrol tank, standard size, £30.

Westfield front uprights, complete with ali hubs, discs and M16 brakes, £175. T: 07504 683208 or 0121 525 2893 (West Midlands).

FORD PINTO SUMP Modified fo Locost, Westfield, MK, Robn Hood etc, good condition, £85 ono. T: 0115 8409780 (Nottingham).

TWO ROVER V8 HEADS PLUS MANIFOLDS Plus SU carburettors. MGB lined brake shoes, asbestos free, £70 the lot.

T: 01903 539521 (West Sussex).

SUZUKI HAYABUSA ENGINE COMPLETE AND BRAND NEW Zero miles, still in packing crate, includes ECU, engine wiring loom, radiator, oil cooler, power switch (wet, normal and race settings), rear sprocket, cush drive, bolts and fixings, £3999.

T: 07989 589624 (Midlands).

VDO REV COUNTER 80mm diameter 4/6/8-cylinder rev counter with fitting instructions, as new, £55. Three 50mm diameter matching gauges with senders (oil, water, volts), as new £45.

T: 01803 875644.

FORD TWIN DELLORTO CARBS With inlet and 4-branch exhaust manifold, £200. Also Kent 4-branch exhaust manifold, £30. Triumph Spitfire chassis with suspension, Weller wheels, logbook, £250. T: 01702 231319 or 07710 266882.

TIGER SUPER SIX WEATHER GEAR Includes hood and sidescreens, excellent condition, £120 ono. T: 07828 174883 (Kent).

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ROBIN HOOD SERIES 3A

Vitesse 2-litre engine on Triumph chassis.

New hood, seats, respray, original registration number (non-Q). Wire wheels, luggage rack, taxed until 2009, MoT. Reluctant sale, £1995 for quick sale or would swap for a classic saloon.

T: 01323 738668.

Registered 12/08/1998, age related plate, interior and dash not completed, garaged for 10 years, good for rebuild project, £1750 ovno. T: 01352 755202 (Flintshire, North Wales).

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1600 GT Crossflow, special chassis, doors, Triumph front, Ford rear. Mine 22 years, hood rock solid, photo history, all MoTs, on SORN, £2250 ono or swap for classic scooter. T: Pete – 01332 518613 (Derby).

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ROBIN HOOD 2B SVA 2003, MoT February 2009, 1800 Pinto, 5-speed Sierra running gear, unleaded head.

Sliding pillar front suspension, painted body, full weather gear, well built, £3250 ono.

T: 01603 720537 (Norwich).

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1600 Pinto, 5-speed, SVA’d June 2004, age related plate. New and reconditioned parts, CD/radio, Tango Orange, alloy wheels.

Bonnet needs attention, no hood, £3500 ono.

T: Mick – 01494 443610 or 07593 426440 (Buckinghamshire).

MG, 1970, tax exempt, MoT June 2009, Triumph Spitfire mechanicals, full weather gear, tonneau, new servo, overdrive, wire wheels, heater, period radio, £4395. T: 01704 574430 (Merseyside)

TIGER SUPER SIX 2002, 12 months MoT, 2-litre Pinto with twin 45 Webers and more performance parts, recently rebuilt, 160bhp, £5600.

T: 07921 159477 (Suffolk). X0310

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MARLIN CABRIO

ROBIN HOOD EXMO

S-registered, 11,000 miles. 12 months MoT and tax, immaculate, engineer built from brand new reconditioned parts. Vulcan Pinto 2000cc, full history, £5000. T: 01748 810633. (North Yorkshire).

1.6-litre Pinto, 4-speed gearbox, enclosed boot, full history, SVA’d January 2006, MoT for 12 months, £2750. T: 01292 442635 (Ayr).

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Rear cover, tow hitch, SVA 2004. Mot and tax October. Lamborghini California Orange, juicy 2.9-litre V6. Pull a boat, this is a big bit different, £9995. Tel Nic: 07752 859003 (Gloucestershire).

2.1-litre Pinto, 155bhp, 5-speed, 45DCOEs, Maxiflow head, 16in alloys, Oxford blue, 2002, 4576 miles, tax September 2009, excellent condition, very reliable, £8950 ono.

T: 01245 251669 (Chelmsford).

2-litre Zetec, throttle bodies, Omex management. Audi TT style twin stainless steel hoops, 17in alloys. Tax, full MoT, full weather gear. Black with black Cobra seats, spacious boot, £9000 ono. T: 07886 177531.

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The original T-bar car, factory built, bespoke engine, 158bhp, 7000 miles only. Dellorto 45s, new adjustable shocks, recon brakes, harnesses, battery immobiliser, stunning car, £7995 ono. T: 01273 389333 (Brighton).

Engineer built, SVA September 2006, CKC Award at Capesthorne 2007, Marlin show car at Donington 2007. Superb build, immaculate condition, only 4000 miles, £9250. T: 01270 651042 (Cheshire).

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LUEGO VELOCITY XT New 1.8-litre Zetec engine.

Professionly built, SVA August 2008, Webcon management system, heater, carpets. Finished to a high standard, £7000.

T: 07763 238855 (Hampshire).

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Illustrated build history, immaculate condition, breathable waterproof tonneau cover, A-frame for towing to events, £7250 ono. T: Ian – 07882 836422 (Nottinghamshire) X0410

QUANTUM H4i Engineer built to high standard. Low mileage 1600cc Zetec. Power steering, electric windows, central locking, immobiliser, roll bar, recent new tyres and exhaust, private plate, sensibly priced, £4950. T: 01278 428939 (Somerset).

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MIDAS GOLD CONVERTIBLE Red, built on 1984 MG Metro, registered June 1991. Re-sprayed, new carpets, recent engine and gearbox overhaul. Central locking, remote alarm, lots of work done. T&T March 2009, £3500 ono. T: John: 01424 424506 (h) 01435 812706 (w). E-mail: john@sussexkitcars.co.uk (East Sussex).

2-litre Toyota MR2, Atlantic blue metallic, leather/suade interior with new carpets and mats.

Honda S2000 alloy wheels, built 2004, tax and MoT to July, great crowd puller, reluctant sale, £3750. T: 07798 857162 (Worcester).

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SVA 1999, brand new 1.8-litre Zetec with all Raceline bits.

Reconditioned gearbox and new Cosworth LSD. Receipts for £11,000 plus, will take £7000. For more details see http://photos.orange.co.uk/alb um/5263120 T: 07973 135127 (Tackley).

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MARLIN SPORTSTER 3.5-litre V8, SVA and registered by owner September 2005, only 1500 miles. Four-pot Weber carb, high quality build, professional paintwork, £6500 or sensible offer. T: 07968 314244 (Dorset).

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Ford Zetec 2-litre, twin DCOE, lightened flywheel, professionally tuned, Spax shocks. 1100 miles, taxed and MoT’d to June 2009. Very quick and fun, endless upgrade possibilities, £5995 reduced. T: 07825 389233 (Birmingham).

2.0i Pinto, full ali side panels, Westfield seats, alcantara, carpets, VDO gauges. 95 per cent complete, all hard work done, £3700. 900 ’Blade, ancillaries, props, reverse ’box also available. T: 07702 325701.

PILGRIM SUMO Galvanised, adjustable shocks, Rover V8, Weber Carb, Edelbrook manifold. Stainless engine bay, brake hoses, exhausts. Vitesse gearbox, Granada running gear, Halibrands, Richfield seats, ETB instruments, detachable steering wheel. Includes C16 COB, £11,995. T: 07961 102659 (London).

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£10,000 and Above

Tax and full MoT. Ex-race car, Silverstone winner now fitted with two seats, windscreen, full weather gear, standard road engine (ex-XR3 1600 CVH can be swapped for larger engine), £7000 ono.

T: 07886 177531.

£5001 to £10,000

LIGHTWEIGHT MK 900cc Fireblade, ali panels – not your plastic fantastic! Paddleshift, Caterham carbon/Kevlar race seat. 3in Sparco harness, removable steering wheel, new R888s etc, £8750 ono.

T: 07702 325701.

Raced since 2005, as seen in CKC Race Diaries. Ready for 2010 season, full rollcage, plumbed-in fire extinguisher, transponder, Ford Pinto 2-litre, fast cam, twin 48DCOE carbs, Hi Spec brakes. £5250 with engine or £4750 without. Trailer also available. T: 01795 520877 or 07515 899477 (Kent).

FERRARI 360 REPLICA Based on Peugeot 406 Coupé. 3-litre V6, Rosso Red, leather heated seats, H-gate, engine start button. Remote locking, alarm/immobiliser, taxed and tested, reduced to sell, £11,000 ono.

T: 07595 958205 (Grimsby, NE Lincolnshire).

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CKC ADRENALINE MURTAYA Owned by Complete Kit Car and Built by John Watson, this Murtaya is immaculate. Subaru WRX Sti base, 265bhp, 4-wheel drive, Nissan burnt orange paint, leather seats, super fast and lots of fun. £POA. T: 01823 335443 (Somerset).

FERRARI 360 REPLICA DNA based 360 replica, 2002, 48,000 miles, MoT and tax. Tiptronic gearbox. Tour de France blue with cream leather seats. Completed January 2009, £19,995. No sensible offer refused.

T: 07768 437176.

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BEAUFORD

DAX COBRA

Extra long wheelbase. Old English white, navy blue hood, wire wheels, white wall tyres. SVA mileage only. 1600cc Pinto engine with Weber carb, very economical. Off white interior with carpets, walnut dash. Pro built. Similar vehicle last month advertised at £34,000. Asking for £32,000 ono. T: 01947 606494 or 07885 661391.

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1998, Chevy 350cu in, Holley 600cfm, Edelbrock Performer, Tremec 5-speed TKO600, Jag running gear, Powerlock 3:31 diff, Halibrands, WW kit.

Immobiliser, detailed bay, MoT, fast, £24,000.

T: 01604 584054 or 07714 361610 (Northampton).

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3.9-litre Rover V8, new engine and gearbox done by RPI Engineering. Over £15,000 spent on restoration. Twelve months Mot, six months tax, £11,995 ono.

T: 01621 843782 or 07944 792449 (Essex).

Yamaha R1, SVA May 2006, new build registration, all new parts including 2004 manufacture engine, receipts available. 2880 miles only, £10,500.

T: 07765 551581 (Loughborough).

360 REPLICA Based on MR2, ex Dynamic Performance show car. Superb condition car with a very economical 37.5mpg.Professionally built and beautifully finished for a bargain price of £17,995. T: 07599 759438.

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2.9 Cosworth engine, manual, Image alloys, MoT and tax til April 2008. House move forces sale.

Over £24K spent, as seen at Donington show, £12,750 ovno.

T: 07866 680289 (Leicestershire).

Replica Ferrari 360 Spider, 2005, 19,500 miles, 6-speed manual, built to extremely high standards.

Genuine Ferrari brake calipers with 310mm brake discs and separate working handbrake calipers. Six months tax, 12 months MoT, £24,995 ono. T: Rob – 01476 573882 or 07946 870998.

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WESTFIELD SEIW 2007 Finished to a high standard, build photos and receipts for £16,000. 2-litre 16v Vauxhall, MBE, Weber 45s, Type 9, LSD, SVA’d and registered September 2007. Tax, MoT April 2010, 1075 miles, £12,995 ono. T: 01506 415710 or 07801 272677 (West Lothian).

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