2018 Simpson Design Swift Roadster

1,998cc Twin Cam Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
142hp at 7,000rpm.
Electronic fuel injection
5-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes

*Custom built steel frame
*Custom designed coachwork
*Blisteringly fast, with phenomenal power weight ratio
*Keels and Wheels Concours d'Elegance award winner 2018

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Custom cars are a labor of love. They take extensive time, money, engineering know-how, and talent to build. This custom build that was built by its current owner, a former stylist for Mazda, is an excellent example of that. It was inspired by the Michelotti designed Lotus XI that was coach built by Ghia Aigle of Switzerland.

Building a complete custom frame from scratch, it was decided to go with a driveline from a 2nd generation Mazda Miata. The frame was given an 88inch wheelbase. The front and rear suspension from a Miata donor vehicle were used as well.

A three-dimensional model was created and then a completed custom buck was then cut out of plywood, and a steel body was crafted. The final fiberglass bodywork was built by Sunbacker Fiberglass in Monroe, Washington, as the original steel body was too heavy and would alter the car's performance.

It was painted in red with a black interior. Wire wheels were also fitted to give the car a further period look. The interior was done in Black Leatherette, with the tunnel of the body trimmed in a stylish diamond tufted pattern. The gauges and other accessories were from the Miata donor car.

The finished car weighed less then 1,400lbs, which equals roughly 10lbs per horsepower - a very good power to weight ratio – from which an unofficial 0-60 time of under 4 seconds was observed. Set up as a sports racing car for the street with no heater, no power steering, no A/C, and no top, it has indeed lived up to the Swift name. The result of this work is a thrilling 'pure driving' experience.

When completed, the car was displayed the prestigious Keels and Wheels Concours de Elegance in Houston Texas in 2018, where it was awarded a First in the coachwork class.

'Swift' by name and nature, the car is sure to a be a hit at any cars and coffee, or as a great car for weekend driving events. Its seller comments that it will undoubtedly its new owner many years of driving excitement and joy.