2000 Westfield SE Zetec 1800Q

Highlights

• Twin Weber carburettors with recent specialist tuning

• Low mileage

• Original 1998 Westfield build manual included

• Upgraded roll bar with diagonal bracing

• Fresh MOT until May 2026

Overview

There's a ritual to starting this Westfield. Prime the throttle with the fuel pump on. Turn the key. A blip of the pedal. Hold the revs at 1,500 for a minute or two while the twin Webers clear their throats. Then she settles into a happy idle. It's a handshake with the machine—a moment of connection that modern cars have engineered out of existence.

The Westfield SE has earned a devoted following over more than 30 years, offering a distinct and popular model in its own right. With Ford Zetec engines providing plenty of excitement, these lightweight sports cars have proven themselves many times over on both road and track. This 1800Q, finished in dark blue metallic over coordinated blue leather, has covered fewer than 10,000 miles since its April 2000 registration.

But here's the thing: it hasn't been left to moulder. The current owner commissioned specialist work in 2023, with invoices totalling over £1,400 for carburettor tuning, new jets, ignition service and oil leak rectification. The result? A car that starts reliably and delivers that characteristic bark from the exhaust before induction noise takes over higher up the rev range.

The tiny steering wheel connected to a quick rack makes this thing wonderfully responsive. The braking system is unassisted, as is standard for this model type—just you, the pedals, and a chassis that the vendor describes as having bags of grip with a playful tendency towards oversteer when provoked. The upgraded roll bar with diagonal bracing and Willans four-point harnesses tell you this is a car built for serious driving.

The original 1998 build manual accompanies the car, along with the Westfield-branded keyring—provenance that's often missing from kit cars of this era. We’d love to own it and we think you will too.

History and documentation

• First registered 12 Apr 2000

• Original Westfield 'Module One Zetec 1800Q Build Manual' dated September 1998 included

• Service history: service at 5,567 miles (2012), service at 6,061 miles (2016), springs and dampers replaced (2016), clutch bearing replaced (2016), full service with carburettor clean and tune (Aug 2023), carburettor jet replacement and oil leak rectification (Sep 2023), fuel leak repair and light adjustment for MOT (2024), digital odometer display fitted (2024), MOT service (Apr 2025)

• Immobiliser fitted in 2005

• MOT certificates from 2004 through to 2018, then 2024 and 2025

• Two keys with original Westfield-branded keyring

• V5C present in current owner's name

• In current ownership since June 2023

• HPI clear

• MOT until 08 May 2026 with two minor advisories: ball joint dust cover and steering rack gaiter

• 9,968 miles

Interior

• Coordinated navy blue vinyl upholstery throughout presents in excellent condition

• Seats show no bolster wear, cracking or significant deterioration

• Steering wheel and gear knob in very good order

• Dashboard with VDO auxiliary gauges for oil pressure, water temperature and fuel level all functioning correctly

• Willans four-point harnesses fitted to both seats

• Wide body version enables easy ingress and egress and the current owner who is 6ft 1 fits in with ease

• Carpet has faded from original blue to a tan/beige tone

• All controls fully operational including heater, wash/wipe, lights and horn; one indicator dashboard warning light is non-functional according to the vendor

• Polished aluminium kick plates on sills in very good condition

• Gear lever gaiter and handbrake gaiter in good shape

• Rear deck panel in matt black finish with minor surface marks

Exterior

• Dark blue paintwork presents with good gloss across all panels

• Minor scuff on nearside front wing where the light touches it

• Some tar spots visible on rear wings

• Light surface corrosion on bolt heads on front wings

• Nose cone shows minor stone chips along the lower edge consistent with use

• No obvious signs of significant degradation to the fibreglass bodywork

• All shut lines appear good

• Silver multi-spoke alloy wheels in excellent condition with no kerbing damage

• Matching Toyo Proxes T1-R tyres fitted all round; the vendor reports 8mm front and 7mm rear tread depth

• Side-exit stainless steel exhaust with perforated heat shieldUpgraded black powder-coated roll bar with diagonal bracing fitted

• Factory wet weather gear included: doors, roof and tonneau cover; the vendor notes the roof and tonneau fit poorly due to the upgraded roll bar, and the tonneau's centre zip is broken

• Chassis underneath in very good condition with aluminium floor panels presenting well; some surface rust on front suspension arms and mudguard mounts

Mechanical

• 1.8-litre Ford Zetec 16v engine with twin Weber carburettors

• Five-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive with open differential

• Adjustable coilover dampers fitted in 2016

• The vendor describes the steering rack as quick and responsive

• Braking system is unassisted; the vendor reports the brakes are strong, well-balanced and offer good progression

• Carburettors professionally tuned with new jets fitted in 2023

• Oil leak from incorrectly installed dipstick tube rectified in 2023

• Cold start procedure required: prime throttle, fire, blip, hold revs briefly before settling to idle

• The vendor describes a nice bark from the exhaust with induction noise taking over higher in the rev range

• Chassis offers plenty of grip with neutral handling that tends towards oversteer when provoked, according to the vendor

• Ride on adjustable dampers described as surprisingly compliant

• MOT advisories for ball joint dust cover and steering rack gaiter remain outstanding

• Oil change due by time rather than mileage

Summary

Pure, unfiltered driving. That's what this Westfield offers. The twin Webers demand a starting ritual. The quick rack telegraphs every surface change directly to your palms. The brakes require commitment. And the reward? A mechanical soul that modern cars simply can't replicate.

With fewer than 10,000 miles, recent specialist sorting, and that original build manual in the glovebox, this 1800Q represents a sorted, low-mileage entry into Westfield ownership. Someone else has already paid the recommissioning bill. The upgraded roll bar and Willans harnesses suggest previous owners took their driving seriously. Ready for the B-roads immediately.

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