In its original configuration, the Westfield proved itself an absolute blast. Sure the interior was a little cheap looking thanks to the low-rent carpeting and exposed screw heads in the dash, and the seats weren’t particularly supportive, but it was full of character. The handling was entertaining and the sound under full throttle acceleration was intoxicating. A four cylinder had no business sounding that good!
Shortly after arriving home with the car, I began to make some improvements. I redid the dash with leather and hid the fasteners, I replaced the 300mm steering wheel with a 270mm Spa Alpha, installed a Quaife quick shift, replaced the Spax shocks with much better Avos, and from Cat Motorsport came their wide track front suspension and quick ratio steering rack. On the engine side I installed a lighter weight, more reliable gear reduction starter, an MSD 6-AL ignition, slightly larger 32mm venturis in the Webers (30mm came with the car), full radius velocity stacks (none were fitted before), and an ITG air filter to replace the K&N units. The net result was a much nicer car that maintained its vintage flair in the looks and driving departments.
Shortly after arriving home with the car, I began to make some improvements. I redid the dash with leather and hid the fasteners, I replaced the 300mm steering wheel with a 270mm Spa Alpha, installed a Quaife quick shift, replaced the Spax shocks with much better Avos, and from Cat Motorsport came their wide track front suspension and quick ratio steering rack. On the engine side I installed a lighter weight, more reliable gear reduction starter, an MSD 6-AL ignition, slightly larger 32mm venturis in the Webers (30mm came with the car), full radius velocity stacks (none were fitted before), and an ITG air filter to replace the K&N units. The net result was a much nicer car that maintained its vintage flair in the looks and driving departments.
