Highlights
- Unused and “as new” condition throughout
- All new parts and fresh Honda crate engine
- Exceptional build quality
- Ready for SVA test and registration
- Superb track day car
The Appeal
When Westfield dropped Honda’s 127bhp Fireblade engine into their Lotus 7 look-a- like in 1998 they opened a new chapter for sports cars powered by motorcycle engines. 127bhp might not sound like much, but in a car weighing-in at just 475kg that’s plenty! Christened the Megablade it was offered in kit form for just two years before being superseded by the Honda Hyabusa powered Westfield Megabusa.
Purchased from Westfield in 1999 this Megablade was initially put together in 1999-2001, but was sold in a partly built state to the Seller in 2002. He decided that some of the work was not to a high enough standard, and has spent several years rebuilding some areas and completing the car. Recently it went for a short test drive up and down the lane near his house (don’t tell the fuzz!) and he reports it goes “like a missile”, but luckily it steers and stops too!
Purchased from Westfield in 1999 this Megablade was initially put together in 1999-2001, but was sold in a partly built state to the Seller in 2002. He decided that some of the work was not to a high enough standard, and has spent several years rebuilding some areas and completing the car. Recently it went for a short test drive up and down the lane near his house (don’t tell the fuzz!) and he reports it goes “like a missile”, but luckily it steers and stops too!
Unfortunately a house move is imminent and there will be no space at the new property for the Megablade so it’s being offered for sale.
Built with all new parts, with a fresh crate Honda Fireblade engine with six speed sequential gearbox and limited slip differential it would make a superb track day car. Alternatively it has been correctly built to satisfy the SVA inspectors, so it should be straightforward to get it road registered.
History and Paperwork
- Purchased from Westfield cars in 1999 as a kit
- Initially built to a good level
- Purchased by the Seller in 2002 as an unfinished build
- Some areas rebuilt, and completed to a high standard in 2021
- Now ready for SVA test prior to registration
- All work completed, runs and drives well
- Lots of parts invoices from first purchase to completion
- All brand new parts throughout
- Honda CBR900RR 16v DOHC inline 4 cylinder
- Six speed sequential gearbox
- Some spare parts including exhaust heat shield, wheel arch stone guards
- Tonneau cover and full hood included, to be fitted
- Honda CBR900RR Haynes manual
- Original build Instruction Manual
- Westfield parts catalogue
The Interior
- Simple black interior completed to a high standard
- New black vinyl bucket seats with matching blue piping
- Willans four point race harnesses
- Clean black carpet
- All trim properly installed
- New VDO gauges all appear to function correctly
- Clean three spoke leather bound steering wheel
- Unused luggage storage area behind seats
- New hood and frame still in packaging to be installed
- Full width zipped tonneau cover to be installed
- Overall a tidy, well installed and unused interior
The Exterior
- Immaculate blue fibreglass body with no stone chips or scrapes; excellent condition
- All glass and lenses in as new condition
- All lighting working correctly
- Minilite style 13 inch alloy wheels
- Fresh set of chunky 205/50 R13 Yokohama tyres
- Twin exhausts with chrome tips
- Correct badging and trim in good condition
The Mechanics
- Honda CBR900 RR 16v DOHC inline 4 cylinder with 127bhp
- Six speed sequential gearbox with reverse, working perfectly
- Ford Sierra LSD
- Clean, tidy and corrosion free underside
- Tidy engine bay with well executed installation of cabling and pipework etc
- Foam air filter degraded, would need replacing
- Heat wrapped side exhaust system
- Spax adjustable shock absorbers
- Good oil pressure on tick over
- Powerful and rorty sounding engine
- Drives nicely with plenty of power, fast gear change, good brakes and steering
Summary
There aren’t many experiences as visceral and exciting as driving a high revving and nimble sports car, especially one as well built as this. Whether you want a track day toy, or an entertaining road car this Megablade will not disappoint. Built to a high standard with all new parts it is just begging to be driven and enjoyed.
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