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Old 21st May 2014, 16:57
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Good point Matthew, I'd love to fit one to my Tiger Avon if it can be IVA'd.

I assumed with mine I would fabricate some 'outriggers' which would attach to the chassis and support/fix to the body using aero catches.
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Old 25th May 2014, 15:04
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Mistral looks good, and I'm interested. I have a couple of questions though....

1/ What is the original wheelbase of the Mistral shell, and is it still available?

2/ What car's have the same wheelbase as the original Mistral shell, Spitfire/Herald/Scimitar etc?

I'm not interested in modifying the length of the original body, I'd like to keep that the same. However, that bodyshell on a readily available donor would be awesome.

Cheers,
Phil
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Old 30th May 2014, 20:23
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Mistral looks good, and I'm interested. I have a couple of questions though....

1/ What is the original wheelbase of the Mistral shell, and is it still available?

2/ What car's have the same wheelbase as the original Mistral shell, Spitfire/Herald/Scimitar etc?

I'm not interested in modifying the length of the original body, I'd like to keep that the same. However, that bodyshell on a readily available donor would be awesome.

Cheers,
Phil

Hi Phil

The wheelbase of the Mistral shell is 90", so it will sit on a Herald chassis nicely. I have some pictures of a hell on such a chassis, I will post them up when I locate them.
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Old 31st May 2014, 00:10
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Awesome thanks, I'll look forward to the pictures.
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Old 31st October 2014, 09:38
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Perhaps the time is rife to dust off the Mistral Moulds -

http://www.artcurial.com/en/asp/full...refno=10501868

Going to auction this Sunday, guide price is at the bottom of the page...
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Old 31st October 2014, 19:34
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Looks like it no longer has its Mille Miglia authorisation...
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Old 2nd January 2015, 14:52
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Due to various deals, I passed the Yimkin frame onto a pal, and he's now offering it for sale, so if anyone fancies a nice 'period' base for a Mistral project, check out: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yimkin-For...item4ae2624441

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That's a shame.

Did Electron or Puma931 ever post any updates?
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Nice -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EJS-Climax...item4191d9dc30
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Old 17th March 2015, 12:10
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New to this forum, originally interested in building an A352, but this is something else!

Can you guys still sell me a Mistral bodyshell, like the one you posted at the start of this topic, for a Herald chassis at £795?

What would be required to make the car road legal, if say j combined the body with a Herald chassis and vitesse engine? Completely new to the world of kit cars, but looking for a project!
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Old 17th March 2015, 14:46
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New to this forum, originally interested in building an A352, but this is something else!

Can you guys still sell me a Mistral bodyshell, like the one you posted at the start of this topic, for a Herald chassis at £795?

What would be required to make the car road legal, if say j combined the body with a Herald chassis and vitesse engine? Completely new to the world of kit cars, but looking for a project!
look at the thread titled Miglia..

the guy there has just ordered a mistral shell ( literally at the weekend!) call chris or dan at tribute automotive

TRIBUTE AUTOMOTIVE are based in Dorset, UK.

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look at the thread titled Miglia..

the guy there has just ordered a mistral shell ( literally at the weekend!) call chris or dan at tribute automotive

TRIBUTE AUTOMOTIVE are based in Dorset, UK.

Please contact us by
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Thanks for the reply, I had a look through the Miglia section of the forum - is it whoever started the topic entitled 'Miglia?' that has bought a Mistral shell?

I shall ring them soon, I'll try after work but if not I'll have more time on friday - I have a few questions!

Thanks again
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Old 17th March 2015, 15:45
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this is the post http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=5317
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Old 26th November 2015, 18:28
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Any progress with these shells? Have any been sold / built?

Al
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Old 26th November 2015, 22:14
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Any progress with these shells? Have any been sold / built?

Al
Im sure Chris will be along soon but I can say that I was down at the dream factory a couple of weeks ago and there was a couple of shells being readied to become race cars
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Old 26th November 2015, 22:40
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I really fancy doing one on a Triumph chassis, but have current project to complete / sell first.

Would be interested to see any undergoing build though

Al
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Original for sale? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MICROPLAS-...wAAOSwanRXg1nr
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If you like this , you'll love these
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I saw this today at the stoneleigh restoration show - it was badged as a Bucklers Mistral - not sure if this is the same as you are trying to build or not, but if so, maybe the pics might help
DSC_0010 by paul ward, on Flickr
DSC_0011 by paul ward, on Flickr
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Old 14th November 2016, 21:13
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Sorry a few years since posting ... yes the Buckler uses the same Mistral shell and the Buckler Owners Club know Tribute have the moulds .... also sorry my shell is in storage and will be for a while ... Chris
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