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Summary: The Sylva Striker is possibly the best of the Sylva models and certainly the model that put Sylva on the map and can be argued that it was Jeremy’s most important model. Striker was a radical evolution of the Star and Leader dropping the Viva donor car in favour of purpose built suspension and lighter bodywork. There have been 4 versions of the Striker, a brief summary below. The transition through the Marks and into the Phoenix causes much confusion, I think the correct sequence is below. NB. I am awaiting full confirmation from Jeremy or Paul Kuzan shortly.

Mk1. Based on a Viva Donor, evolving from the Leader.

Mk2. This was the main Striker model, using the Escort Mk2 as a very capable single donor. Inboard shocks were used which became a JP Trademark, legendary suspension and chassis design created a fantastically handling car which all of Jeremy’s later cars took a lead from.

Mk3. This version of Striker was aimed to be a budget version with a fiberglass tunnel and outboard shocks. Not many of these were made and was dropped very quickly.

Mk4. This was a full bodied Striker and was the precursor to the Phoenix. There was a version, possibly an interim body with a full but more sculptured body before the full phoenix was launched.

In 2002, there was much surprise when Jeremy sold the Striker to Mel Coppuck of Raw Engineering. Many; including the author; believed that Jeremy would never sell the Striker. Raw have made a number of modifications and variations since, including a range of fantastic Toyota engines and the full bodied Fulcrum.

Current Manufacturer/Project Owner: RAW Engineering