The first edition of this bestseller inspired so many people to build their own sports car that there now exists a thriving Locost Car Club, and an MSA-approved race series for Locosts run by the 750 Motor Club and sponsored by Haynes. This second edition - in full colour - is updated and expanded throughout, with a new chapter on all aspects of racing a Locost, sections on improving handling, information on how to get through the Single Vehicle Approval test, and builders' own stories.'a great book designed to get people involved' Motoring News

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Photo : Steve Jones - Mallory June 2000 Shaws Hairpin

James Champion Car No. 1 - Haynes livery

Car No. 18 Philip O'Halloran in background (right)

Car No. 19 Barney Guest - following

Car No. 38 Glenn Boyer - far background (left)

James Champion keeps a very nice tight line just after strong braking into Shaws hairpin .... notice positioning of his hands and positioning car for 'hitting' the apex. (Mallory 4/6/2000)

Photo : Steve Jones (Expanded section from Photo on Left)

Original 1996         May 2000

© Ron Champion 2000

2000 Edition (ISBN 1-85960-636-9) 

Library of Congress  Cat. 99 - 85875

© Ron Champion 2000

No part may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission in writing from Haynes Publishing.

'Build Your Own Sports Car for as Little as £250 and RACE IT !'
(ISBN 1-85960-636-9)
shows you how to build a Locost car as designed by Ron Champion.

Fully updated - reformatted in full colour including - Going Racing and SVA 

The book is a complete step-by-step guide detailing every part of the project from obtaining the parts for the car and what tools to use, right through the construction to the final finishing and registration.

The layout is straight forward and easy to follow showing you the best order to complete the project and Ron's style of writing avoids using lots of technical jargon to allow everyone to get the best possible help and advice on building the Locost.

The book is a must for anyone wanting to build one of these cars, and a great read for others who just want to find out how its done.

     1996 Edition (ISBN 0-85429-976-9)

1996 edition - examples  

© Ron Champion 2000