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1982 to 1985
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The Magenta Tarragon was a bold move for Lightspeed Panels. Attempting to bring a car that was practical, modern and of original design to the kit car market was brave. It found a few homes but ultimately it was competing with mainstream cars so couldn't really sell in the numbers it needed.
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Styling is an aquired taste and has hints of BMC Allegro. Based on a Mk 1 or 2 Ford Escort the Tarragon was built on a tubular chassis and utilised the Escort engine, gearbox and running gear.
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The fibreglass bodywork was well laid up and formed part of the structure of the car so was semi stressed. Windscreen was taken from the donor Escort. A good try but ultimately aimed a the wrong market.
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