| I found this GTM Libra for sale in Wales in August 2007 and it's a kit car I'd always wanted to build. This one had been built by Brian, had only done 10000miles since 2000, been put together really well with a few neat touches and was very clean and tidy. It's based on Rover Metro components and now has a 1.8 VVC K-Series engine (providing 160BHP and giving 0-60 in under 6secs). |
| Below you'll find pics of how I've modified the car and you'll find some interesting before and after shots. The car draws attention everywhere it goes and I always end up stepping out of the car with a smile! |
| Click any image to enlarge it and view a brief description. |
| Modifications since purchase (before and after shots): |
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| Dash Rebuild: |
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| Latest Pictures: |
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| Trip to Talon Sports Cars (May 2008): |
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| Current specification: |
| GTM | |
| Libra | |
| 0-60 in under 6secs | |
| 2000 | |
| GRP Monocoque | |
| 1800cc VVC (160BHP) K-Series | |
| Unbranded cone filter | |
| 16" x 7" MG Rover Ultra Light Weight | |
| Toyo T1R | |
| Front: Rover 200 - Rear: Rover 214 | |
| Greenstuff | |
| Gaz and AVO coilover dampers, gas adjustable | |
| Richbrook R2 | |
| Momo MC0250 | |
| Richbrook Slant - Titanium | |
| Richbrook Carbon Fibre - Titanium | |
| Ripspeed Alloy from Halfords | |
| Osram Night Breakers | |
| Bullseye from SVC Lighting | |
| Intatrim Odyssey II | |
| Unbranded from Carbuilder Solutions | |
| Unbranded from eBay | |
| Rover 200 (Electric) | |
| Sparco Aero Wiper Blade 19" | |
| Summit RV-73 |
| Pictures of vehicle as purchased (Aug 2007): |
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| Build pictures from the previous owner Brian: |
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