MK1 Ford Escort.

[Trextr7monkey]

Do you still have the kitcar? We're looking to start a Locost (Lotus 7 copy) build in the near future, probably using an MX5 for parts as they're now so cheap and common.

Have a look for an old Dutton Rickman or Jago lots around that had decent xflow or pinto engines fitted with decent carbs etc