Now here’s a unique opportunity – ie to acquire an as-new, zero miles Robin Hood, Caterham-style two seater at what is surely going to be a bargain price.

How come? Well, apparently the vendor purchased the kit in c.2004 and put it together over the ensuing 14 years, completing the task some three years ago.

The sad part of the story is that by the time he’d achieved IVA accreditation for the car, the enthusiasm with which he had started the project had waned, so it’s never turned a wheel and is now taking up space required for something else.

So, his loss could be your gain.

Finished in the attractive combination of red and polished stainless steel, it is powered by a 2-litre Ford Pinto engine and comes complete with roll-over bar, Sabelt full harness seat belts, and Mountney leather-rimmed steering wheel.

A lot of potential fun for the money.

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