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Dutton or Locust?
JC - 16/7/18 at 11:13 AM

Hi there, looking for some cheap summer fun for £3k or less,

I’ve found a nice looking Locust with the bespoke suspension, and also a nice Dutton B type.

Thoughts on the merits of either, or anything else available?

Cheers

JC

Mr Whippy - 16/7/18 at 11:59 AM

you do realise the minute you buy one the summer will end and you be faced with 6 months of solid rain, followed by 4 months of rain sleet and snow...

Ugg10 - 16/7/18 at 12:05 PM

Both of those cars are likely to be pre-SVA so make sure they are properly registered (have gone through the amnesty a few years back) i.e. should have Dutton or Locust on the V5 docs as the make. If they are still on an Ford Escort/Triumph Herald/ Ford sierra/Morris Marina ore even Ford Dutton etc. log book then walk away.

wylliezx9r - 16/7/18 at 04:11 PM

In my opinion at that end of the kit car market you would be much better putting your cash into an MX5, Z3 or even a tatty Boxster.

Both cars don't handle very well, are heavy and slow. I just don't see the point in owning one.

...all just my opinion

Mr Whippy - 17/7/18 at 06:12 AM

quote:
Originally posted by wylliezx9r
In my opinion at that end of the kit car market you would be much better putting your cash into an MX5, Z3 or even a tatty Boxster.

Both cars don't handle very well, are heavy and slow. I just don't see the point in owning one.

...all just my opinion


Although not exactly what you'd want to hear on a kit car forum... your quite right and you'd have a car for all weathers though I'd stay away from any Boxster as they can be hellish money pits. An MX5 can be a fab car but just watch out for rusty rear body work and go for as late a model as you can

JC - 17/7/18 at 09:56 AM

I hear what you are saying....

I had a Mk2 MX5 - I just want something more individual!!

Mr Whippy - 17/7/18 at 11:04 AM

quote:
Originally posted by JC
I hear what you are saying....

I had a Mk2 MX5 - I just want something more individual!!


yeah I can certainly relate to that. Just the reality of British weather interfering with your fun should probably be something to consider