We hope that the majority of your questions regarding the Torero will be answered elsewhere on the site but if there are any outstanding queries then you may find them here. If not, please contact us and we will do our best to answer your questions.

Q: How much will a Torero cost ?
A: Unfortunately, there is no answer to this question. There are simply so many options with each and every build. Also, the choice of parts used (ie genuine of replica) can alter the finished cost enormously. However, a self-build Torero SV, using mainly genuine components, including air-conditioning and with a relatively standard power plant could be built for around £30,000, although that could be reduced considerably if you are going to assemble the chassis yourself and could maybe build/paint/trim the car yourself. At the other end of the scale, a factory built Torero GTR, with a 5.2 litre tuned V8, high-grade paint such as genuine metallic pearl, alcantara trimmed interior and using nearly all genuine parts would be approximately £65,000.

Q: Is there a build manual available?
A: At the moment we are still trying to compile an extensive build manual, although in reality the Torero has been designed to be as easy as possible to assemble, with the homebuilder in mind, what with the ability to purchase a fully-built chassis and other pre-manufacturered parts such as the wiring loom. In addition, we are always at the end of a 'phone or fax and we have found that a 5 minute conversation can be worth many hours of scratching your head over pages of assembly instructions. In short, we are looking to eventually be able to offer a build manual but our resources at the moment are much better spent by further refining the vehicle and keeping a one-on-one relationship with our customers.

Q: How long will a Torero take to build?
A: Around 1500 hours for a first-time self-built vehicle, although we are able to assemble one in approximately half that. Most self-builds average between 1500 and 2000 hours.

Q: Seriously, how easy is this kit to build, and is a garage essential?
A: To give an example, we have builders from various backgrounds. Everyone from Postmen to people actively involved in the motor trade. For sure, building a Torero is no easy feat and will require time and dedication but we have made it as simple as possible and is certainly attainable even for someone who has no motor trade background. As for building 'under cover', we have at least one customer who has completed a Torero with no garage, awning, lean-to or any other overhead cover. Admittedly, your build is then constrained to days without rain but clearly some people can be extremely resourceful if the desire is high enough.

Q: Has the Torero passed the Single Vehicle Approval?
A: Yes, every Torero ever built has passed the S.V.A. test'and all have been registered brand new by DVLA

Q: How do I register my car?
A: By contacting the Department of Vehicle Licensing Association (DVLA) or by clicking here. To date, every Torero built has been registered as new but depending on how many used/reconditioned parts you use you may only be able to obtain an age-related plate. However, assigning a 'Q' plate to the Torero would be highly unlikey due to the fact that the chassis is not a radically-altered one from a production car, and anyone attempting to produce a Torero would not use anything other than our brand new chassis anyway.

Q: Can I see a fully built demonstrator?
A: Of course. In fact, we would not expect any customer to take us seriously or put down a deposit for a Torero unless you could. It may well be that the demonstrator at the time could be slightly battle scarred but we would hope that any potential customer would be looking beneath the cosmetics anyway. It's the design of the chassis and the accuracy of the kit that we are most proud of, not stonechips or well-used leather.

Q: What engine options can I have?
A: At the moment we have only used 2 x engines ,the Rover / TVR V8, which can be used in all guises from the early 3.5 litre carburettor versions right up to the tuned 5.2 litre injection types.And lastly the BMW 5000cc V12 uptp 5700cc

Q: What colour can I have?
A: Any that is within your imagination. In fact, to aid any stonechip or minor damage, several of our bodykits have even been supplied with a gel-coat finish based on the actual finished colour. To date we have used both the genuine SuperFly yellow as well as the base colour for Metallic Pearl Orange. Given enough lead time, we can supply the body kit in any colour of gel-coat you require.

Q: Are turnkey cars available?
A: Not at present,, order book is full,

Q: Will I physically fit the car? I have heard that the cabins of these vehicles are quite small!
A: Indeed, the cabins of these vehicles feel quite 'snug' but that is only because most people are used to the abundance of wasted space around them in a 'conventional' car. It does not take long to settle into the rather 'laid back' seating angle of the Torero and indeed is very comfortable. However, legroom is obviously a limitation and we would say that 6'1" would be the maximum for the current chassis although we have just been approached by a customer who at 6' 5" requires even more room. For this reason, we will be building him a specially altered chassis and will subsequently be offering this as an option for future customers.

Q: What is the delivery time, for both kits and fully-built cars?
A: We are currently quoting approximately 6-8 weeks for a kit, and up to a year for turnkey cars. The waiting time for turnkey cars is unacceptable in our opinion and has been brought about purely due to unforeseen demand. We are hoping to address this problem and would ideally want to be quoting around 12 months for turnkeys.