In the spring of 1982 historic grand prix competitor and engineer, Chris Smith decided to design and build a replica of one of his all-time favourite race cars, the gorgeous 1956 Lotus XI Le Mans car.
Such was the accuracy and beauty of the car he produced in his home garage at Westfield House, Armitage he was immediately inundated with requests from enthusiasts wanting one for themselves.
By the following Easter in 1983 the company Westfield Sportscars had been created.
Further demand for the new Westfield XI replica kit meant bigger premises and staff were required and the fledgling sportscar company was under way.
From the outset Chris and business partner and wife, Eileen recognised the importance of constantly reinvesting in product development.
After the introduction of a new car, the equally well received Westfield 7SE, a decision was taken to fade out the XI allowing the team to concentrate on production of the new kit.
The company continued expanding rapidly to cope with ever growing demand, which became even stronger after the bodywork was redesigned and modernized. Westfield were now firmly established.
In 1991, Westfield expanded again moving to the impressive factory and office block in Kingswinford where we are still manufacturing today. It was here that the incredible V8-powered SEIGHT first caused the earth to shake. With monster power and an incredible 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds it was Westfield.