QUASAR Production
A total of 22 of the original Reliant-engined Quasars have been built. The total number of authentic Quasars that could be built is limited by the number of wheels, (50), and final drive housings that were cast, and that all the frames known to exist have now been used.
Wilson & Sons Ltd, Bristol
| Registration Number | Date Registered | Colour Scheme | Current Location | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VUK 908S * | Black | Toulouse, France | Mike Schwartz | |
| RWS 881S | 10/03/78 | Red | London | Gavin Newell |
| RWS 882S | 07/04/78 | Blue & White | Bath | Mike Reed |
| RWS 883S | 24/07/78 | Cream & Blue | East Anglia | Roger W |
| TWS 631T (LEN 850P) | 06/09/78 | White & Blue | Bristol | Len Purnell |
| TWS 632T | 06/09/78 | Beige & Brown | Bristol | Alan Wilson |
| TWS 633T | Metallic Blue | Harlow | Kevin P. |
Romarsh Special Products Ltd.
| Registration Number | Date Registered | Colour Scheme | Current Location | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVV 400W | 09/09/80 | White | UK | Andrew S. |
| FHR 941W | 05/09/80 | Red | Holland | Govert G. |
| FHR 942W | 17/10/80 | Yellow | London | Shawn G. |
| GAM 900W | 25/11/80 | Metallic Black | Isle of Man | Unknown (previously Paul Blezard) |
| GAM 901W | 25/03/81 | Silver, Red & Black | East Sussex | Simon Frankau |
| TWL 936X * | 01/11/81 | White & Red | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| LMW 660X | 14/12/81 | Metallic Green | Peterborough | Stephen M |
| NCF 951X | 1982 | Black & Grey | Reading | Richard D. |
| RMW 410Y | 11/11/82 | Red & White | Lancing | John F |
| SAM 318Y | 01/12/82 | Metallic Purple | Jersey | Malcolm G |
Post-Production Builds
| Unregistered | Silver & Red | Birmingham | National Motorcycle Museum |
| Unregistered | Yellow | Glasgow | Andrew S. |
Unregistered built from parts by Malcolm Newell, owned by Dave T.
Q434 AFG built from parts by Malcolm Newell, and sold to Mark Crowson in 1985.
Q301 RAE * supplied as a kit of parts by Malcolm Newell to Mark Verden. Subsequently bought by Ed.Kaczmarczyk.
Q377 AUF built from parts by John Malfoy, sold to Mark Crowson. This Quasar has been converted to MotoGuzzi 5-speed sequential gearbox and transmission.
I'm keen to contact the current owners of any of the Quasars listed above with an *. Can you help ?
Details of any of Malcolm's Japanese-engined 'Mk II' Quasars or Phasars would also be appreciated. The only Mk II Quasars firmly located to date are :-
The Z13, Featured in Bike Magazine and now residing in Cambridgeshire.
The VF750 Quasar - Put back on the road in 2002 by John Bruce for Gavin Newell. By 2011 it was unused and in need of a total overhaul so it has now been swapped for fully restored Quasar 002. New owner John Cooper has started bringing it back to life, getting the engine running with help from Pete Munden.
A GS1000 Shaft drive Quasar owned by Andy in Glasgow.
A GS1000 Quasar owned by Malcolm's long-term collaborator John 'The Bus' Cunningham.
A GS1000 Quasar subsequently converted to Phasar spec using the same body style as the Cibie Z1300 phasar, originally commissioned by Vernon H. and now residing in East Sussex.
Other Malcolm Newell Creations :-
These and many of Malcolm's other creations are listed here.