the ariel atom is just too wierd looking for this visual architect.

the seven clones have always attracted me.

but since i kindof discovered the beck spyder it has me thinking that a mid engine design might be the ultimate for handling. i really like the looks of it too. i havent sat in a caterham yet but i suspect i might be a tight fit at 5' 8 and 190#. i am kindof broad. there is lots of elbow room in the spyder.

thanks for the tips i will check out the websites mentioned above.

if the spyders dont seem competitive i will probably look at a seven.

although in the 20 to 30 range there are a host of attractive nimble cars...minis (dont want fwd), honda 2000, crossfire, bmw zs and z coupes, and so forth.

tom w

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