Hi Boxhead,
There are two main manufactures Hawk and ListerBell, both make good kits.
As to which is the best for you, only you can decide.
I am building a ListerBell so folk may say I'm bias towards them, others will be along shortly to talk about the Hawks but in answer to your question "have a pretty good quality body from the mould" I would have to say that the ListerBell has less work to do on the body than a Hawk (Ask the people who have built one recently)and you also have the option of leaving the Gel finish if you don't wish to paint.
That said both Cars are good and it is all down to you as to which you pick, I'm sure you will be happy with either.
One of the main differences is that the Hawk uses the 30 year old, tried and tested, Fiat/MG/Alfa parts for steering and brakes etc similar to the original, obviously the original used there own Fiat "empire" parts. (You can go your own route of course as many builders have done)
The ListerBell uses modern bespoke parts for its steering and brakes etc.
Neither car is a totally accurate replica despite the hype you hear, the original had a steel shell, both replicas have fibreglass, and lots of other smaller details are not 100% right either, but unless you have a genuine car to look at, your not going to tell as they are both so close.
Both stop, start, and work fine, both will take a range of engines, most people like the Alfa V6 these days.
As I say its down to you, contact both makers and deside yourself is the best way.
I understand a least 1 LB is being built down there and I sure there must be Hawks as well.
If you decide to Join the club then this opens up the rest of the forum with lots more info on all the cars and how to build them etc well worth the money.
All the best
Ian
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