Introduction

The desire to build a car came again in April, so I decided to sell my Civic Type R to free up some funds.  I had just been given a company Fiesta to run about in so I didn't really need the Civic.

April - July this year was spent researching all the different types of kit cars available.  I had always liked the look of the Caterhams but these were well out my budget.  I went to the Stoneleigh kit car show after seeing the MEV Exocet online as this car his seemed perfect….cheap too.  It wasn’t until I saw it in the flesh that I changed my mind about this car (I thought it looked a bit like a boat with wheels).

More hours researching online led me to the MK Indy.  What an awesome looking car, and far cheaper than the Westfield and Caterham.  I visited the MK Factory and spoke to Danny about the cars, engines and various options for the cars.  I also went with my dad to see Danny racing at Mallory Park.  My dad will be letting me use his spare garage for the build so thought it would be good to show him what I was planning.  He seemed more interested than expected which was nice.

I have found reading various blogs and build diaries to be very helpful so thought I would try and make one, not only for my own record but to possibly help anyone else out there who is building a car.  The whole process will be a learning experience for myself as I have got little experience working with cars (I have changed pads and discs before, that is it) and zero experience with bikes.

The inspiration!