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KARMELEON BODY CONVERSION

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Karmeleon Ltd. 07967 370767 - 07710 321571

Karmeleon can now offer for the first time a complete face-lift for the MK1 MR2. Here is a full body conversion that will totally transform this much-loved 80’s car.

The eleven-piece kit easily converts the MKI MR2, bringing its body styling into the 21st century. The stylish yet aggressive Karmeleon is fitted with 16” alloy wheels and a custom-made stainless steel centre exhaust that completes the look.

The kit is available in 4 different modules and a paint option on request, this allows you to purchase the transformation in a way that suites all budgets.

Module 1 - The Kit - Front Nosecone, 2 wings, 2 door Panels, Rear End, 2 Sills, Spoiler, Rear Bumper, Boot Extension.

Fixing Kit : Aluminium Grilles, Rivets, Sealant, Nuts and Bolts - £1995

Module 2 - 2 Front Spots, 2 Side Repeaters, 2 front Sidelights, 2 Rear Light Units, 2 Front Indicators, Rear Fogs - £150

Stainless Steel Centre Exhaust - £450

Wheels 4x16” Alloy Wheels fitted with tyres, 2,2” Aluminium wheel spacers - £1000

Reg. No. 4021388. Brunel House, 54C High Street, Midsomer Norton. Nr Bath. BA3 2DQ. All details are correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change at Karmeleon’s discretion.

The History

It was the dream of John, Nick and Paul to design, develop and produce a full body conversion kit for the much loved Toyota MK1 MR2, and 18 months ago, Karmeleon Ltd. was formed with local business man Paul Filer.

Considerable time and effort was put in researching the current market, and ensuring the right design and build team were put together. Richard Fielding, with 10 years previous experience at Marcos, joined the company as Workshop Manager to control build quality and provide valuable design input.

Sebastian King, a young up and coming Formula Three racing driver, was asked to join the company as Marketing Manager, and to provide input on cockpit ergonomics and handling characteristics.

With two cars already completed and a third car in production, Karmeleon is growing fast, and are already looking towards exporting kits.

Realising the Dream

18 months ago Paul Filer bought a MK1 MR2 for his son as a present and proceeded to search the web for a kit. After many late nights staring at a computer screen, and very little success, Paul decided that the only thing left was to produce a kit of his own.

He sought advise from John, a local business man who dealt with Japanese sports cars who immediately liked the idea. They both set about researching the current market extensively, searching web sites, e-mailing clubs and even phoning Toyota direct in Japan. It was clear that there was a market for a kit for a MK1 MR2, but John had ideas that stretched further than just a kit.

John wanted to design a full body conversion to bring the 80’s styled MK1 into the millennium. It had to be durable, made out of the highest quality glass fibre, easy to fit but above all a head turner and a car that would give anyone who looked at it a rush of adrenalin.

John, Paul and their friend Nick set about sketching ideas. They wanted something new that would interest both the young and the slightly older generations. Once they had a basic design that they all liked they purchased a donor car and set about covering it expanding foam, which they then shaped into the proposed design.

Next on the scene was Richard Fielding. Having worked for Marcos for 10 years he had gained extensive experience in glass fibre moulds, and his job was to ensure that their design could be produced. He was quick to point out that there were a few lines on the proposed car that although possible in steel, would not be possible in glass fibre. Back to the drawing board!

The design of the car, dictated by the need for flowing lines and yet within the mould tool boundaries, took a total of 18 months to go from dream to reality and the first car rolled of the production line earlier this year.

With a choice of front nose cone in the not to distant future, and Seb King the young up and coming Formula Three driver on board as head of marketing and chassis development, Karmeleon Cars Ltd is growing fast and will be the car to be seen in for 2003 and beyond.

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