UK
Kit
Car
Enthusiasts'
Homepages
|
Welcome
to the links to
websites for
kit car
enthusiasts'
homepages
in the United
Kingdom.
This
is a very large
section - with
scores of
websites that
feature dozens
of different
types of kit
car.
The
UK is home
to thousands of
kit car
builders. Many
of these post
detailed build
diaries - a
great source of
information for
anyone looking
to build a
similar kit
car.
Others
show pictures
and videos of
their cars on
the
road.
Links
here are split
in to
categories
according to
the make or
type of vehicle
concerned.
Chesil
Build
Site
Build
diary
with
details
of a
Chesil
Speedster
project
to
recreate
a
Porsche
356.
|
GT40
Sports
Cars
Page
within
larger
homesite
of
Rubin
Sundt,
a
Ford
GT40
enthusiast,
which
has
details
of
GT40
replica
publications,
information
about
the
enthusiasts'
club
and
some
pictures.
There
are
links
to
other
websites
from
Ford
GT40
followers.
And
the
site
has
details
of
construction,
testing
and
replica
Ford
GT40
build
tips.
|
J,
J
& M's
Westfield
Build
Westfield
XI
-
Lotus
Eleven
replica
-
build
diary
from
a
family
that
already
run a
Westfield
SEiW
FW.
Site
has
details
of
both
projects.
|
Mark's
MEV Replicar
Build
diary
showing
the
construction
of a
MEV Replicar
-
inspired
by the
Aston
Martin
DBR1
-
based
on a
Mazda
MX-5.
|
Porsche
356
Convertible
D
Site
is for
a
replica
Porsche
356
build
with
elements
of
Convertible
D and
Speedster
design.
The
author
bought
his
body
from
the
now
defunct
Legend
Motor
Company
and
the
site
has
details
of the
problems
surrounding
that
original
decision
and
how
the
car
was
eventually
put on
the
road.
|
Ricola
Racing
Site
written
by an
owner
of a
string
of
specialist
vehicles.
The
site
charts
their
ownership.
They
include
a
Street
Beetle/Chesil
Speedster,
Phantom
GTR,
GTM
Libra,
Karmann
Ghia
and
Beetle
Cabrio.
|
www.lamboreplica.co.uk
Lamborghini
replica
resource
which
combines
forums
with a
very
detailed
build
diary
posted
by its
author.
The
build
is of
a
Parallel
Designs
Torero
S
Lamborghini
Diablo
lookalike
and
there
are
step
by
step
accounts
of its
progress
and
many
pictures.
|
Building
a DAX
Cobra
Kit
Car?
Site
from a
builder
of a
Dax
Cobra
replica
who
describes
how he
is
unhappy
with
the
service
he
received
from
then-manufacturer
Dax
Cars.
|
Building
a
Dream
This
is a
page
within
a
larger
homepage
site
that
shows
the
building
of its
author's
Dax
Tojeiro.
There
are
some
details
about
the
history
of the
car
and
pictures
showing
different
build
stages.
The
vehicle
was
completed
in
1988.
|
Cobra
427
Replica
Build
Site
Month
by
month
diary
of a
Crendon
Cobra
427
replica
build
up.
Car
uses
Jaguar
parts
and
visitors
see
each
stage
of the
process
- from
the
decision
on
which
kit to
choose
through
to the
SVA
process
and a
costs
section
that
lists
every
single
part.
|
My
Cobra
Homepage
Cobra
build
up
page
with
details
about
sourcing
parts
and
building
a
Dax
Tojeiro
car on
Jaguar
mechanics.
Site
has
pictures
of
various
stages
and
details
of the
registration
process.
|
Cobratone.co.uk
Cobra
enthusiast's
website.
He
describes
how he
has
built
and
driven
a
Pilgrim
Sumo
before
then
undertaking
an
AK
427
project.
|
sumobuild.co.uk
Pilgrim
Sumo
build
diary.
Detailed
step-by-step
write
up of
the
process.
The
car
features
a
Rover
V8
power
unit.
|
Mark's
MEV Replicar
Build
diary
showing
the
construction
of a
MEV Replicar
-
inspired
by the
Aston
Martin
DBR1
-
based
on a
Mazda
MX-5.
|
MEV Rocket
Build
MEV Rocket
build
project.
There
is
information
and
pictures
about
all
stages
of the
build
- from
sourcing
of a
1.8
Ford
Focus
insurance
write-off,
through
to
SVA testing.
|
MEV
Sonic
7
This
site
features
an
MEV Sonic
7
build
based
on a
Ford
Focus
donor.
Various
stages
of the
build
are
shown
in
words
and
pictures.
|
Three
Wheelers
and
Citroen
Based
Cars
|
Burton
521
Build
diary
of a
Burton
kit
car
based
on a
Citroen
2CV
donor..
Has
details
about
the
process
including
preparing
the
donor,
construction
and
driving
on the
road.
|
Our
Lomax
223
and
Robin
Hood
V8
This
website
has
details
of two
kit
cars
owned
by the
same
couple
- a
Lomax
223
and
Robin
Hood
V8.
Includes
links
to a
number
of
technical
files.
These
include
the
original
Lomax
build
manual,
prices
and
Citroen
2CV
mechanical
information.
|
Bob's
Ultima
Site
Month
by
month
Ultima
GTR
build
diary.
Site
has
detailed
descriptions
of the
process.
|
MacG
Racing
-
Ultima
Build
Build
diary
on the
website
of a
motorsport
and
engineering
team
that
shows
the
construction
of an
Ultima
GTR.
|
My
Ultima
Can-Am
Build
Site
Regular
posts
on
this
site
which
shows
an
Ultima
Can-Am
build
from
start
to
finish.
Lots
of
text
and
pictures.
|
ShitHotFast.com
Ultima
Spyder
site
by two
enthusiasts
who
describe
how
they
spent
two
years
building
their
5.7
litre
Chevy-powered
V8
vehicle.
|
ultima640gtr.com
Ultima
640
GTR
build
website
with
lots
of
entries
through
the
project
to
completion
and
driving
on the
road.
Has
more
sections
showing
the
Ultima
factory
and
video
clips
of the
finished
vehicle.
|
Ultima
EFI
Blog
website
which
shows
how
its
author
goes
about
converting
an
Ultima
GTR
powered
by a
V8
Chevrolet
engine
to
electronic
fuel
injection.
|
Ultima
GTR
Info
Site
Month-by-month
entries
for an
Ultima
GTR
project
- from
the
first
visit
to the
factory
onwards.
Also
posted
is a
list
of
each
and
every
tool
used
during
the
build
process,
with
details
of
costs.
|
Dutton
Melos
M4892
Site
charts
the
rebuilding
of a
Dutton
Melos
that
had
been
off
the
road
for
many
years.
Includes
lots
of
pictures
and
background
information.
|
Dutton
Phaeton
S3
Story
of
a
Dutton
Phaeton
built
in
Scotland
back
in the
1980s.
Includes
tales
of
building,
driving
and
kit
car
shows
attended.
Site
also
has
details
of the
owners'
other
vehicles.
|
Rob's
Dutton
Cars
Site
has
information
about
the
author's
Dutton
Phaeton
S2,
powered
by a
Fiat
engine.
|
Tim's
Website
This
has
details
of the
author's
Caterham
Seven,
powered
by a
2.0
litre
twin
cam
engine.
And
there
is
another
page
with
information
about
a
Dutton
Phaeton
Series
II
that
was
used
for
racing.
The
Phaeton
had a
Lotus
twin
cam
1700
engine.
|
GTM
CARS
LTD
April
1981
to
March
2003
Lots
of
historical
information
on
this
page
about
the
development
of
GTM.
Site
shows
a
variety
of
promotional
brochures
and
press
articles
from
the
period.
|
GTM
Coupe
Page
This
covers
the
rebuild
and
progress
of
a
1987
GTM
Coupe.
Has
regular
posts
showing
the
rebuild
and
ongoing
use of
the
car.
Also
included
is a
page
with a
GTM
Coupe
register
of
cars
including
vehicle
pictures.
|
GTM
K3
Rebuild
Blog
website
with
entries
charting
the
rebuild
of a
1995
GTM K3
Rossa.
Includes
pictures
and
updates
of the
vehicle.
|
GTM
Libra
Build
Facebook
page
with
GTM
Libra
build
diary.
Regular
updates
with
pictures
and
text
showing
progress.
|
GTM
Libra
Handbuilt
by
Paul
Drawmer
GTM
Libra
build
website.
Has
sections
showing
collection
of the
kit
through
to
assembly
and
completion.
There
is a
page
dedicated
to the
GTM
Libra
and
its
suspension
settings.
|
GTM
Libra
- Kit
Car
Specifications
and
pictures
showing
a
GTM
Libra
bought
by the
author
in
2007.
Site
shows
lots
of
photos
of
post-purchase
modifications
on the
car -
which
is
powered
by a
1.8
litre
K-Series
engine.
|
Our
Kit
Car
Index
Page
Continuing
story
of a
GTM
Libra
completed
in
June
2000
and
its
use
and
upgrades
since
then.
Site
has
lots
of
entries
and
pictures
showing
work
undertaken.
|
Peter's
GTM
Libra
Site
GTM
Libra
build
website.
Has
details
about
the
construction
process,
donor
engine
and a
full
costs
breakdown.
|
StefanCarlton.net
Has
details
of kit
cars
the
author
has
owned:
a
Marlin
Roadster
and
GTM
Libra.
Includes
sections
with
itemised
receipts
for
all
expenditure
on
both
vehicles.
|
Steve's
Cars
Author
has
owned
a
number
of kit
cars
and
this
site
has
details
of a
Mini
based
GTM
Rossa
and
Quantum
Saloon
based
on a
Ford
XR2
donor.
Site
includes
various
construction
pictures
for
both
vehicles.
|
Steve's
Cars
Author
has
owned
a
number
of kit
cars
and
this
site
has
details
of a
Mini
based
GTM
Rossa
and
Quantum
Saloon
based
on a
Ford
XR2
donor.
Site
includes
various
construction
pictures
for
both
vehicles.
|
The
Beauford
Project
Build
website
that
charts
the
construction
of a
four-door
long-bodied
Beauford.
The
car is
powered
by a
2.0
litre
Ford
engine.
|
Bike
Engine
Transplant
Central
This
is
dedicated
to
using
motorcycle
engines
in kit
cars.
Has
details
of
suitable
donors
and
several
in
depth
build
up
features.
|
Blatter
Blog
from a
Fisher
Fury
enthusiast.
Lots
of
posts
with
technical
specifications,
photos
and
updates.
|
Colin's
Beauford
Project
Build
diary
showing
a Ford
Sierra
based
Beauford.
Owner
had
previously
built
a
Dutton
Phaeton
and
Westfield
SEi
and
was
looking
for a
more
spacious
car,
the
site
says.
Completed
vehicle
is now
used
for
wedding
hire.
Site
has
build
updates,
pictures
and
specifications.
|
Eliot
Mansfield's
Twin
Turbo
Chevy
Dakar
4x4
This
is a
very
detailed
site
with
lots
of
information
and
pictures
showing
the
build
and
driving
of a
4x4
Dakar.
The
site
includes
information
about
the
installation
of a
Chevy
350
power
unit
and
how it
was
mated
with a
Land
Rover
LT230
transfer
box.
|
Derek
Lawson's
Eagle
SS
MK3
Site
for a
Ford
Cortina
based
Eagle
SS
with
gullwing
doors.
Has
details
about
the
owner's
ongoing
work
on the
car
which
includes
a
rebuild
with a
2.1
litre
Pinto
engine.
|
The
Diverting
History
of
Bertie
Site
charts
a
Burlington
Arrow,
its
original
build
in
1983
and
subsequent
rebuild
in
2000.
The
car is
used
in
long
distance
classic
trials
events
and
the
site
describes
how it
was
first
completed
using
Triumph
Herald
donor
parts
|
Downdraught
Automotive
This
site
has
details
of
three
kit
cars
that
have
belonged
to its
author
- a
Spartan,
a
Dutton
Sierra
and an
Eagle
RV
Jeep
lookalike.
There
are
details
about
each
model
and
modifications
carried
out.
|
Euro-Nova
This
website
is for
followers
of the
Nova
and
its
sister
vehicles.
These
include
the
Sterling,
Avante,
Eagle
SS,
Cimbria,
Eureka.
Includes
a
forum
and
downloadable
manuals
as
well
as
original
factory
brochures.
|
Ford
Based
Specials
Big
page
within
a
larger
site
about
classic
cars.
It is
dedicated
to
1950s
specials
made
on
Ford
donor
parts.
Has
text
and
pictures
showing
models
from
names
such
as
Ashley,
Buckler
and
Tornado.
|
Ginetta
G33
This
site
has
lots
of
information
about
the
Ginetta
G33,
its
history,
development
and
the
pleasures
of
driving
and
owning
one.
Also
describes
the
G34
project
- an
attempt
to
produce
a
Swedish
version
using
Volvo
mechanics.
|
Ginetta
G27
This
is a
step
by
step
guide
to
building
a
Ginetta
G27
from
a "kit
in a
box"
package
- from
delivery
through
to SVA
testing
and
driving.
|
Imps
In
Character
This
page
is
part
of a
larger
Hillman
Imp
site
which
lists
specials
and
kits
based
on the
Hillman
Imp.
Some
of the
names
include
familiar
cars
such
as the
Clan
Crusader
and
Davrian.
And
there
are
other
aptly
named
vehicles
like
the
Blimp
and
Chimp.
|
Jago
Geep
Build
Facebook
page
with
Jago
Geep
pictures
and
text
showing
a Geep
that
was
built
in
1989,
based
on a
Mk2
Ford
Escort.
|
Jim's
VW
Nova
Restoration
Blog
website
that
charts
the
rebuilding
and
restoration
of a
Nova
exoticar.
Includes
lots
of
posts
showing
the
process
and
further
entries
after
completion.
|
My
Nova
Kit
Car
Pages
within
a
larger
homepage
site
that
chart
the
history
of the
owner's
Nova
-
which
he
bought
back
in
1989
and
has
rebuilt
twice.
Includes
photos
of the
rebuilds
and
specifications.
Also
shown
is a
Nova
Mark
1
kit
bought
unbuilt
from
eBay
that
the
author
has
acquired.
Author
has
another
website
about
the
same
car at
Dave
Skinner's
Nova
Kit
Car
which
has
more
information
about
the
same
vehicle.
|
NG
Kit
Car
NG
build
site
split
into
several
sections
which
cover
various
stages
if the
project
- such
as
preparation,
setting
up of
the
rolling
chassis,
bodywork
and
putting
the
car on
the
road.
Author
has a
previous
website
at
www.ngkitcar.co.uk
|
Quantum
H4
Turbo
Site
has
details
of its
author's
Quantum
H4,
a 2+2
sports
coupe.
There
are
sections
outlining
the
build
process
and a
subsequent
purchase
- a
fully
built
Quantum
Saloon
now
used
as a
second
car.
|
StefanCarlton.net
Has
details
of kit
cars
the
author
has
owned:
a
Marlin
Roadster
and
GTM
Libra.
Includes
sections
with
itemised
receipts
for
all
expenditure
on
both
vehicles.
|
Stimson
Gallery
This
is a
page
dedicated
to
pictures
of
cars
designed
and
produced
by
Barry
Stimson.
Includes
photos
of the
Mini
Bug,
Scorcher,
Safari
6 and
Trek
models.
|
WLR
Build
Build
up
site
for an
AGM
WLR
project.
Has
pictures
of the
car's
progress
and
the
Sierra
based
car's
construction.
Power
comes
from a
Rover
V8
engine.
|
Lotus
and
Caterham
Sevens
and
Seven-inspired
Kit
Cars
|
Lotus
and
Caterham
Sevens
|
Tim's
Website
This
has
details
of the
author's
Caterham
Seven,
powered
by a
2.0
litre
twin
cam
engine.
And
there
is
another
page
with
information
about
a
Dutton
Phaeton
Series
II
that
was
used
for
racing.
The
Phaeton
had a
Lotus
twin
cam
1700
engine.
|
Andy's
MX-5
SDV Westfield
Build
Mazda
MX-5
based
Westfield
build
diary
on
blog
website.
Lots
of
posts
showing
each
stage
of the
progress
with
many
pictures.
|
Bob's
Megablade
Page
Motorcycle-engined
Westfield
Megablade
build
site
with
details
of a
car
powered
by a
Honda
Fireblade
power
unit.
|
Build
a
Megabusa
Westfield
Megabusa
build
website.
Has
blog
entries
describing
the
construction
process
through
to IVA
and
driving
on
road
and
track.
|
cosworthwestfield.co.uk
Site
has
details
of a
Cosworth
powered
Westfield.
Includes
pictures,
videos
and
specifications.
|
Graham's
Westfield
Build
Single
donor
Mazda
MX-5
based
Westfield
build.
Blog
site
which
has
regular
entries
from
buying
the
donor
to
IVA.
|
HarvSport.com
Site
has
details
of a
Westfield
SEiW
Zetec
and
information
about
how
the
author
rebuilt
it
after
ten
years
of
use.
|
Jessop
Racing
Site
describes
the
progress
of a
1989
Westfield
SE
bought
and
upgraded
by its
current
owners
from a
Ford
Crossflow
engine
to a
2.0
litre
Vauxhall
XE
unit.
|
J,
J
& M's
Westfield
Build
Westfield
XI
build
diary
from
a
family
that
already
run a
Westfield
SEiW
FW.
Site
has
details
of
both
projects.
|
Kevin's
Westfield
Build
Blog
build
diary
website
which
keeps
a
timeline
of a
Westfield
build
prior
to and
post-IVA.
|
Megabusa-build
Westfield
Megabusa
build
diary
website.
Visitors
can
browse
by
month
or
categories
that
include
chassis,
engine,
bodywork,
electrical
and
SVA.
|
Mellow
Yellow
Build
diary
that
shows
a
Westfield
SEiW
project.
Car
uses a
Vauxhall
2.0
litre
engine.
|
MX5
Westfield
Build
Westfield
build
diary
showing
the
construction
of a
car
based
on a
Mazda
MX-5.
|
Paul's
Stuff
Site
has
details
of a
Westfield
SEiW
bought
pre-owned
by the
author.
Also
includes
info
about
a
Ginetta
G27.
|
seight.net
Site
has
details
of the
author's
Westfield
SEiGHT
and
subsequent
MegaSEiGHT
-
including
detailed
account
of
SVA test.
|
Vinny's
Westie
Westfield
SE
owner's
site
with
details
of a
car
that
has
been
converted
from a
1600
to 2.0
litre
Zetec
power
unit.
|
Westfield1800.com
Site
showing
the
build
of its
author's
Westfield
1800.
The
pages
include
details
of the
modular
build
process
as
defined
by
Westfield's
kit.
|
Westfield
Build
Westfield
Speedsport
1800
build
diary
website.
Includes
a time
log of
all
work
carried
out -
which
shows
a
completion
time
of 275
hours.
Subsequent
entries
show
the
car
being
driven.
|
Westfield
Build,
Mazda
SDV
Mazda
MX-5
based
Westfield
build
website
with
month-by-month
blog
entries
during
and
after
completion
of the
car.
|
Westfield
FW500
Build
diary
that
shows
the
construction
of a
Vauxhall
turbo-powered
Westfield.
|
The
Westfield
Project
This
Westfield
build
site
has
details
of an
SEiW
2.0
litre
Zetec
powered
project.
There
are
detailed
specifications
and
lots
of
pictures.
And a
build
calendar
charts
the
construction
progress.
|
Westfield
SEiGHT
Information
about
the
Westfield
SEiGHT,
its
specifications
and
performance.
Includes
details
of
publications
and
techical
tips
for
building
and
maintenance.
|
Westfield
World
Westfield
technical
info,
events,
pictures,
tips
and
lots
of
links
to
both
owners
and
trade
websites.
This
is a
very
big
resource
- site
has
featured
Westfield
galleries,
which
show
lots
of
Westfield
enthusiasts'
kit
cars.
|
www.westicles.net
Westfield
enthusiast's
site
with
details
of two
cars: a
1600 CVH
engined
car,
later
converted
to
CBR1100
Blackbird
power;
and a
Zetec
model.
|
Westy
Build
Westfield
build
diary
site
from
starter
kit
onwards
|
J,
J
& M's
Westfield
Build
Westfield
XI
build
diary
from
a
family
that
already
run a
Westfield
SEiW
FW.
Site
has
details
of
both
projects.
|
Loco
Ninja
Month
by
month
diary
of a
Stuart
Taylor
Loco-Blade
kit
build
|
The
Roadster
Kit
Car
Build
Build
diary
that
shows
the
construction
of a
Haynes
Roadster.
Lots
of
pictures
and
text
that
show
the
build
from
welding
of the
chassis
through
to
IVA.
|
Dave's
Supercat
Site
A
Tiger
Cat E1
build
site.
Pages
include
pictures
and
text
of the
various
stages.
|
Giles
Cooper's
Tiger
Website
Tiger
Cat
enthusiast's
site
which
has
details
of the
car's
original
build,
its
current
specifications
and
ongoing
modifications.
|
Jam's
Tiger
Avon
Blog
website
where
its
author
showcases
his
Zetec
powered
Tiger
Avon
kit
car.
Contains
regular
entries
showing
the
car's
progress.
|
Mark's
Tiger
R6
Detailed
site
with
lots
of
info
about
at
Tiger
R6
build
project.
|
Tiger
Avon
Build
Diary
Lots
of
entries
on
this
site
about
a
Tiger
Avon
build.
Includes
videos
of the
completed
car
and
updates
on
driving
and
ownership.
Car
uses a
Ford
Zetec
2.0
litre
engine.
|
Zetec-Cat
Site
is a
gateway
to two
build
up
sites
about
separate
Tiger
Cat
projects.
Both
used a
Ford
Zetec
engine
installation.
|
Joey
and
Bill's
2B
Project
Site
is for
a
father
and
son
built
Ford
Sierra
based
Robin
Hood
2B
project.
Has a
detailed
build
diary
with
passages
describing
the
preparation
of the
donor
and
kit
collection.
|
Our
Lomax
223
and
Robin
Hood
V8
This
website
has
details
of two
kit
cars
owned
by the
same
couple
- a
Lomax
223
and
Robin
Hood
V8.
Includes
links
to a
number
of
technical
files.
These
include
the
original
Lomax
build
manual,
prices
and
Citroen
2CV
mechanical
information.
|
Will's
Super
Spec
Site
has a
detailed
build
diary
with
lots
of
pictures
showing
the
construction
of a
Robin
Hood
Super
Spec.
|
Chris's
V8 Dax
Rush
Site
Detailed
build
diary
for a
Rover
V8
engined
Dax
Rush.
There
are
lots
of
reports
on
each
stage
of the
construction
process.
|
Duncan's
Dax
Diary
Site
for a
now-sold
Dax
Rush
kit
car
build.
Includes
a
step-by-step
build
diary
with
pictures
of
each
stage
in the
construction
process.
|
Tim
and
Tom's
Car
Pages
This
site
has
the
build
up
process
chronicled
from
the
decision
to buy
a
Westfield
through
each
stage
of the
rest
of the
process.
Also
includes
the
pair's
next
project
- a
Dax
Rush.
A
third
car,
aimed
at
track
racing,
is
also
featured
- a
Fisher
Fury.
|
Trevor's
Dax
Rush
Build
Site
Site
features
its
author's
now-sold
Dax
Rush
build
diary.
Has
plenty
of
pictures
and
text
showing
the
process
and
information
about
the
V8-engined
car
being
driven
following
its
completion.
|
Other
Lotus
Seven
Inspired
Kit
Cars
|
Bassett's
Build
Diary
MNR
Vortx
R1
build
diary.
Site
is in
a blog
format
with
posts
throughout
the
construction.
|
Jeffrey
Historic
Kit
Car
Site
features
the
author's
rare
J4
Jeffrey
kit
car.
Has
pictures
and
lots
of
background
information
about
the
Jeffrey
kit
car
marque.
|
kit-car-build.com
This
website
tells
the
story
of a
motorcycle-engined
MAC#1
kit
car
build.
|
Peter
Wannop's
Website
Locust
owner's
website
with
information
about
the
plan-built
sevenesque
car
using
Ford
Escort
1300
Crossflow
engine.
|
The
Road
Ahead
MK
Indy
enthusiast's
website
-
which
charts
his
driving
adventures
in the
car.
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