If you have ever wanted to build your own car but think it isn’t possible, then think again.

Thousands of people all over the world have done it and are now driving cars which are different from the run of the mill vehicles sold by the major manufacturers. Since before the war, folks have taken production cars and used them as donors for their own creation. The two donor vehicles that I remember were the Austin 7 and the Ford Popular. Often they were very basic constructions, taking the chassis, engine and gearbox, suspension and rear axle from the donor, then making a very light, usually aluminium body. Many clubs were formed to race and rally these cars. One of them, the 750 Motor Club is still going today.