Quantum Sports Cars
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Quantum Sports Cars were founded by Mark and Harvey Wooldridge in 1987.
Their first car was the Mark1 Quantum saloon, based on the Mark1 Ford Fiesta reusing all of it's components in an elongated, more rounded shape. Due to its reduced weight over the donor vehicle, performance was significantly improved. The first two cars produced were kept for testing purposes by family and friends. Car 003 (pictured) was the first to be sold after a short period of use in magazine tests and promotional materials.
By 1991 the firm were producing a restyled version of the saloon, now based on the Mark2 Ford Fiesta, which was now available in sufficient numbers and at a low enough cost to justify use as a donor.
By 1993 the firm was also offering a 2+2 convertible, also based on the Mark2 Ford Fiesta.
 Quantum 2+2 convertible |
One 2+2 (numbered Q2-275: pictured) was widely featured in magazine articles (KitCar magazine August 1999 edition) and loaned to the BBC's Top Gear magazine for testing. The car was driven by Jeremy Clarkson and his wife during the test with the only criticism based on the smell of new fibreglass.
[edit] Current Models
Following the change of ownership and move to Devon in 2001, the company now offers three more models to complement the 2+2, all models available full assembled or in kit form. The new factory (called Xtreme works) now offers workshop, sales, parts and a showroom. Other in-house facilities provide competitive insurance rates, finance, trimming, servicing and a body shop
Xtreme
Lightweight two seater sevenesque sports car
Front engine / Rear wheel drive
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Xtreme |
Napier
Lightweight full bodied two seater sports car
Front engine / Rear wheel drive
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Napier |
Sunrunner
Unique two seat modern interpretation of the beach buggy
Rear engine / Rear wheel drive
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Sunrunner |
2+2
Traditional 2+2 soft top
Front engine / Front wheel drive
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2+2 |
