I've joined the forum as I'm deliberating if I need a Lister Bell in my life.

I've have a Lotus Elise S at the moment which I've for a few years and although I thoroughly enjoy its handling, styling and performance but its little too mice for modifying and requires nearly no tinkering which is something I rather enjoy.

I've looked into kitcars in the past, I even started a ZCars Race - Mini which I sold but there has always been specific issues or design characteristics which have been enough to put me off until I discovered the Lister Bell kits.
I obviously love the look of these cars but its the layout / weight distribution and scope to fit a V6 which really appeals to me. There also been a few Fulvia's in the family so I do have a week spot for Lancia.

I'm from Nottingham, not far from Ikea although work for 920 Engineering / Shiftec in Daventry.

Like I've already said I'm genuinely considering a Lister Bell and as soon as the Autosport show is out of the way I'm going to get in touch to see if I can visit them for a look around but was hoping to get some feedback on the cars beforehand.
I have no doubt that the kits are a good quality and I'm sure that the kits go together very well after looking at a few builds on here but how perform /compare to there cars? Is there any other Elise owners or perhaps sports car drivers?

Besides a Lister Bell I'd only sell the Lotus to make room for another Lotus or a Mk2 Escort in Grp4 spec which I realise would cost me significantly more to buy and for the latter regular rebuilds and service charges that come with motorsports parts.
This leads onto another question, are there any owners who use your cars in competition/ are they eligible for any rallying? If I decide to buy a kit I think I'd like to make it a Group 4 replica with the intention of perhaps using it for the occasional event.

Anyway, this looks like a friendly place, hopefully I will become friends with a few of you and any help or guidance would be appreciated.,


Dan MM