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Le'Mans inspired Bodywork
MikeLeMans - 22/3/12 at 02:37 PM

Hi all,

forgive me if this isn't the right place to post this.

Several years ago, I built a Locost rolling chassis and then decided to go about making a full-width le'mans style bodywork in fibreglass. I finished the moulds and a set of bodywork, but unfortunately never paired the chassis with the body and it's been sat in storage.

Sadly, I no longer have the time or space for this project and have listed it on eBay...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251024147872

I'd be interested in your feedback, and whether anyone else has done anything similar successfully. I know of AGM sports cars which is similar, but personally think mine is a little prettier..

Mike

dhutch - 22/3/12 at 02:49 PM

Looks a cracking project.

MikeLeMans - 22/3/12 at 04:46 PM

A quick photo
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zilspeed - 22/3/12 at 06:24 PM

Oooh, like that.

Very well balanced for a front engined car.

Volvorsport - 22/3/12 at 06:54 PM

where were you a couple o years ago !!

thatll make a nice revenue making business.......

eddie99 - 22/3/12 at 06:58 PM

Ooo how much you after for it?

Slimy38 - 22/3/12 at 07:14 PM

If only I was in a position to buy that off you... I will have to watch it though, just to see what you get for it. I hope it's a good four figure sum!!

MikeLeMans - 22/3/12 at 08:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Volvorsport
where were you a couple o years ago !!

thatll make a nice revenue making business.......


I actually built it on my parents drive way when I was 16/17. I'm 27 now and unfortunately have never been in the position to make a business out of it. I built it intending to go into production. I then worked for Bentley for a while, then Radical (they charge £60k for a fibreglass car on a space frame chassis)... I then ran my own business for the last few years, but not making cars.

One day, I'll build another one.

MikeLeMans - 22/3/12 at 08:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by eddie99
Ooo how much you after for it?


Not sure what to expect. Four figures would be definate, five figures would be dreaming a little.

ceebmoj - 23/3/12 at 09:57 PM

Why not knock out some bodys and see if thay sell befor you sell the molds

MikeLeMans - 23/3/12 at 10:04 PM

quote:
Originally posted by ceebmoj
Why not knock out some bodys and see if thay sell befor you sell the molds


Unfortunately I haven't got the time or space to do it myself. I'm sure everyone can appreciate how hard it is to come to that decision!

Hopefully the new owner will be in the right place to make a few for those who want one. There's 140 people watching on eBay within 30 hours, so I'm guessing there'd be a good market for them at the right price.

I've posted some more photos on the auction page that show the original patterns and the moulds being prep'd. Also a shot with some wheels under it!!