Martin,
The usual places will work for finding a Quantum, plus don't forget to
keep an eye on the club's Facebook page, facebook.com/QuantumOwnersClub
<https://www.facebook.com/QuantumOwnersClub>, as I try to add cars from
eBay on there.
As has already been mentioned be prepared to do work on any vehicle you
purchase. What the current owner doesn't consider to be a problem may
be a major issue for you. However these are generally very easy cars to
work on and there isn't much that cannot be achieved at home by a
competent DIYer. Being based on Mk2 (2+2) and Mk3 (H4) Fiestas the
complexity of the electrics is very low compared to modern cars, but is
a good place to learn fundamentals. Depending on what you are after and
how big your budget is it shouldn't be too hard to find a project or
road worthy car for very little outlay. It is very unfortunate the
Quantums are not commanding the premium they deserve, since they are a
very usable car and the original kits were of a very high standard.
There are no major issues that are common to the cars. As previously
mentioned the H4 can suffer from a rusting chassis, which isn't ideal
since it is mostly encapsulated within the fibre glass monocoque. Within
the club there haven't been a huge number of reports about this rusting,
so it shouldn't put you off completely.
The 2+2 can suffer rusting to the front subframe. This is visible
within the engine bay and can be removed from the car. These subframes
were mostly bonded and bolted to the chassis at the factory, but have
been successfully separated by several members. Once removed these can
be repaired and rust proofed and then bonded and bolted back in place.
The cost of fibre glass repair panels used to be an issue, however
recently Rob Handcock has taken control of Quantum Sports Cars and he
has worked hard with his team to ensure repairs are affordable. Rob has
a lot of experience with kit cars and the motor industry in general and
has so far been a real asset for owners.
The biggest potential issue is replacement parts, since it is now about
27(!) years since the Mk3 Fiesta was produced and about 32(!) since the
Mk2. I'm not currently aware of anything being completely unobtainable,
but don't expect everything to be on the shelf at your local motor factors.
For help and assistance I can't fault this group. Collectively there is
so much experience available here and everyone is always friendly and
helpful.
If you want to have a good look at the cars and speak to owners then the
Stoneleigh kit car show is a must
(https://www.nationalkitcarshow.co.uk/). This is held annually over the
Mayday Bank Holiday and is the only time you are likely to have all
models available to view.
Good luck with the search and I look forward to seeing you at Stoneleigh.
Regards,
Steve
On 20/01/2019 20:10, Martin R wrote:
Hello all,
I'm 18 years old and have been interested in kit cars for a while, and
more recently a Quantum kit car. I will probably be looking to buy a
car this summer, both for leisure purposes as well as an opportunity
to learn maintenance/repair (mainly from my dad, who has quite a bit
of experience). If someone could please point me in the right
direction on these points, I would greatly appreciate it:
1) Best places to look to buy a Quantum (especially a H4 or 2+2) -
apart from the owner's club classified ads page, which I'm already
aware of.
2) I have seen these cars sell in the 1750-2000 range, is it truly
possible to find one in a good condition for this price, or will there
be major issues that need taking care of?
3) Is there anywhere I can find a list of common problems so that I
know what to look for when going out and looking at a Quantum?
Thanks in advance,
Martin
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