Members Cyclekarts
From Bugatti’s, Austin Seven’s and even a road registered Wolseley, our members Cyclekarts show what can be built at home in your sheds with basic tools and a bit of imagination!
If you’re a CKGB member and you’re Cyclekart isn’t listed and you would like it to be, then we’d love to hear from you.
Ian’s 1922 GN Vitesse “GNASHER”- No.22
GNasher is inspired by the GN cyclecars, specifically the many specials that were built using a GN as a basis. Consequently, GNasher takes inspiration from “Thunderbug” and “Harlequin” both of which were loosely based on the GN Vitesse from 1922.
Nicks Mg M-Type - No.9
My favourite part was the overall challenge of making something that actually moved, followed by all the fake details, brake drums, hub caps, suspension dampers & exhaust system. Least favourite was painting it!!
Stefan’s Bugatti Type 37 - No.50
Marek and I started planning straight after the first meet up in Sept 2018. It took a couple of months to sort out a workshop and add some more tools. We had a driving chassis by the March 2019 Builders Meet.
Graham’s MG M-Type - No.58
I decided on the M-Type because at the time, in 2018 with no reference to anything else that had been built, it looked like it would be easier to scale down and comply with the Stevenson's guide with respect to wheelbase and track.
Jim’s Dodge - No.8
When being driven at lightning speeds it handles just like a modern formula 1 car (thanks to the Differential I made) but on skinny tryes and leaf spring suspension.
Chris’s Austin Seven SP - No.1
I am fascinated by early pioneers of motorsport and manufacturers getting on board like Herbert Austin. In particular, this small but such a successful little car with so many versions including vans was a huge hit both on the road and especially in racing.
Andy’s Austin Seven SP - No.27
The Body is made up of 3/8 plywood sides, floor and bulkhead. Aluminium bonnet with ply and perforated Ali rear section. It’s all quite simple but this is where my day job came into play a little as I designed a vehicle wrap for the sides and had it printed to give a ‘patina’ look!!
Simon’s Maserati 8CTF
Having finished my last Hotrod project I needed another project, but not too expensive or time consuming! Cyclekarts fitted the bill perfectly.
Ian’s Austin 7 Twin-Cam “Jane”- No.7a
Jane incorporates many leftover parts from my workshop, my old race cars, and past projects including bits of Search & Rescue helicopters I worked on. Also some fuel cell foam from a 1989 Lotus F1, and parts from WW2 Spitfires that I worked on.
Duncan’s Viking’s Bentley - No.46
Sir Tim Birkin’s 1929 Bentley. Known as ‘Blower Number One’ the 4.5 litre supercharged Bentley was the lap record holder at Brooklands in 1932.
Geoff’s Wolseley Hornet SP - Reg. GX19EH
Someone suggested that I should try and get it road legal. I didn’t think it would stand a chance, but I made a few enquiries.
Jim’s BSA - No.5
A BSA three wheeler, not the raciest of cars, but it did have some success in trails in the day. Three wheelers suffered the Brooklands ban in the 20’s and had to find other forms of motorsport to compete in, motorcycle events and trials amongst them.
Chris’s ERA - No.17
Graham’s Brooklands SP - No.83
Graham’s Hefling SP - No.23
