Highlights JE Developments performance V8 tuned by John Eales Just 4,512 miles on the clock Finished in stunning BMW Le Mans Blue Redesigned cooling system by Mulfab Dyno-tested at 323 bhp and 300 lb ft Overview Distillation is an interesting process.

It concentrates and purifies, evaporating all the needless guff until you’re left with the essential, core ingredients.

Usually this process is used to turn humble grain into something more laudable, like whisky.

But were it possible to take a Caterham, a TVR and an AC Cobra, distill them down to their essential ingredients and marvel at the outcome, we reckon it would be something like this Westfield SEight.

Known for their Caterham-style cars, available factory built or in kit form, Westfield have long had a reputation for creating blisteringly quick, fine handling sports cars.

Usually powered by a 2-litre Zetec or similar, these lightweight machines make for superb track machines or fun weekend rides.

Of course, they also make th...