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| − | '''Heron Sport MJ1. 1983–5 (prod. 25 approx.). 2-door coupé. M/R, 1995 cm³ (I4 DOHC).''' The brainchild of Ross Baker, a fibreglass car with a bespoke monocoque and patented stainless steel mesh method of adding strength to panels. Obviously inspired by the [[Lotus Esprit S1]] but originally developed around [[Škoda 100, 110, 120 S|Škoda 110]] parts and 1·6-litre four; financial backers insisted on a [[Fiat]] two-litre, leading to compromises in production. Majority have survived. | + | '''Heron Sport MJ1. 1983–5 (prod. 25 approx.). 2-door coupé. M/R, 1995 cm³ (I4 DOHC).''' The brainchild of Ross Baker, a fibreglass car with a bespoke monocoque and patented stainless steel mesh method of adding strength to panels. Obviously inspired by the [[Lotus Esprit S1]] but originally developed around [[Škoda 100, 110, 120 S|Škoda 110]] parts, [[Ford Escort Mk I]] windscreen, and a 1·6-litre four; financial backers insisted on a [[Fiat]] two-litre, leading to compromises in production. Majority have survived. |
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| | ''Marque:'' [[Heron]] | | ''Marque:'' [[Heron]] |
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| | + | *[https://heroncars.org.nz/heron_mj1.html Official history] |
Latest revision as of 02:46, 6 October 2024
Heron Sport MJ1. 1983–5 (prod. 25 approx.). 2-door coupé. M/R, 1995 cm³ (I4 DOHC). The brainchild of Ross Baker, a fibreglass car with a bespoke monocoque and patented stainless steel mesh method of adding strength to panels. Obviously inspired by the Lotus Esprit S1 but originally developed around Škoda 110 parts, Ford Escort Mk I windscreen, and a 1·6-litre four; financial backers insisted on a Fiat two-litre, leading to compromises in production. Majority have survived.
Manufacturing location: Rotorua, New Zealand
Marque: Heron
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