Chris
Goodchild
Personal:
I recently obtained a 1990 Westfield
SE. My intentions over the coming months/years will
be to gradually bring the car back into tip-top condition whilst still enjoying it whenever I can including taking part in the odd track day, sprint and other
such events as organised by the WSCC and Bristol Pegasus Motor Club, both of
which I am a member.
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Car:
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Build diary and
pictures: http://www.geocities.com/goodychrischild/westfield.html |
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History:
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Westfield SE narrow
I took ownership of the car on 08/02/2003 after selling my much beloved MG BGT
(detailed on a separate website). This car is a totally different
experience.....Much faster, Much better handling, Open top, Very basic and Great
FUN!!! So, what can I tell you about the car:-
It was built during 1989 by an RAF guy based in Germany who had all the parts
shipped out and built it there and registered it in 1990. When he returned to
the UK he had to import the car to bring it back with him. It was built using
enough new parts to give it an age related plate i.e.. 'H'
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Completed car passed MOT: |
1990 |
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Specification
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Chassis:
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SE narrow body (very snug!) |
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Bodywork:
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Swept wings all in Oxford Blue gel coat. |
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Interior:
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Pretty basic but has a full set of VDO instruments some nice
grey vinyl Westfield seats with blue piping and contrasting blue Willans 3 point
harnesses. |
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Engine:
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Ford Crossflow with 711 block, 234 cam, and twin 40 Webbers with
K&N Filters. |
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Gearbox:
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5 speed with straight cut gear conversion and the back axel is
'live'. |
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Rear differential:
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Ford Sierra - 3.62:1. |
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Brakes:
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Wheels:
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15" OZ |
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Tyres:
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195/50/15 Fulda tyres. |
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Miscellaneous:
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The car also has a battery cut off switch and removable Momo steering wheel for
security. As you can see from the pictures, the car is in
pretty good shape although the bonnet needs to be replaced due to some nasty
cracks along the curved edges. |
