The black wings and nose cone of this purposeful-looking wide-bodied S7 kit car contrast nicely with its polished stainless steel tub.

We understand the two-seater features Sierra running gear and that its 2.0-litre Ford Pinto engine benefits from a polished and ported cylinder head, fast road cam, quartet of motorcycle carburettors and a wrapped four-into-one exhaust manifold.

‘B451 RKS’ rides on Minilite-style alloy wheels and the effect of its black and grey interior trim is enlivened by a pair of red safety harnesses.

The vendor presently classes the OHC engine and five-speed manual transmission as ‘excellent’, and the bodywork, paintwork and upholstery as ‘good’.

The car is now offered complete with roll-over bar, leather-rimmed steering wheel, dash-mounted rev counter and a fire extinguisher, plus a current MOT valid to May 27 next year.

A lot of fun per pound.

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