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I’m filing that under “seven immunity” like not mounting my front license plate.

Mike, PM sent with my contact information. The trailer has been undergoing a further refurbishment. I am pretty compulsive when it comes to my equipment

I'm not certain, but I think engine OFF, ignition ON is legal in most states.

Just. Wow.

These are all vintage components that would be required for a 1600 BDR kit. Complete from intake to collector. From the pictures of a BDR kit, the exhaust pipes and collector are not provided. Cosworth head has been machined, welded and pressure tested by a machinist who also builds Top Fuel motors. New custom valve guides were installed along with strong recommendation to use new valves. The head is marked with “EC 72” and other markings. The original head work was performed by Vegantune using their cylinder head components. Cosworth cam tray has “BA” markings and contains reinforcing blocks fitted at the first cam support. BDD race cams were reground by Schneider to 284 duration with 0.400 lift. These cam specs still provided over 9K with a steel rotating assembly on the Schlossnagel engine dyno where 185 HP was recorded. Cosworth intake manifold is port matched to the head. Cosworth pistons and all sprockets are included with 56 new and used top hat shims. Cosworth/Ford cam cover contains a plaque with the Vegantune ID number. The Caterham exhaust pipes for the 3 bolt flange are sand formed and the fitted collector and are no longer available making these exact fit headers very rare. The headers and collector have been powered coated. Time to divest of remaining Lotus, Caterham and Cosworth parts, still "super7guy7@yahoo.com" Asking $4K or OBO, located in San Diego,CA Cosworth cam card.pdf Cylinder Head Service.pdf

I am trying to find a pair of the rear fender stone guards seen in this picture (this is my old car, my new one does not have them) also I need new wiper blades. Any help appreciated.

Rodnok, Have a pair of NOS undrilled clams with depression for hood clips as advertised here. Also have a collection of S2, S3 and Caterham spring clips. Pics upon request. Located in San Diego, CA

Hello Dr. Bob- I am a new poster here, but a long-term lurker. I am very interested in your car. I live outside Atlanta, but am currently in Satellite Beach assisting an elderly relative for a few days. I would like to come meet you and see your Stalker. My schedule will have me passing through your locale early next week. Mon. - Wed, most likely, but I am flexible as to timing. I'm a prior FormulaFord and FormulaContinental racer, and am looking for a street/track car as my entering retirement prize (currently 64). I'm asking you to PM me rather than posting my phone number for obvious reasons. Hopefully that is viable, given this is my first post here. I look forward to hearing from you and meeting. Thanks!! Mike

Very Nice Darren, I manage to get my hands on CROC’s CSR when I visit him at New Jersey Motorsport Park… In my opinion, it’s the finest Seven ever produced…. Best of Luck ..

Well said.

As long as a cop does not see you. /s

Slonie, Many thanks for your post on the Lisle funnel. Wife ordered mine from Amazon yesterday and it will help with my awkwardly located coolant reservoir.

Thanks Jeff. Yes, I’ve often thought of the Caterham as a four-wheeled motorcycle - you feel everything, including the Warner w d cooler air pockets on beautiful Bay Area roads. So many motoring journalists bemoan lack of “steering feel” and “communicative chassis” in modern cars, and that’s the beauty of a good Caterham it’s lacks almost everything, except brilliantly executed essentials!

Thanks for your quick response. My brother had a Birkin and I always really enjoyed driving that car. Your Seven sounds amazing but no room for more cars need to downsize some. I feel the Seven is the perfect blend of open air like the motorcycle and handling like the Mini. If you see a custom Cooper S on bring a trailer there still might be hope for me to own a Seven. Good luck with the sale. Thanks again.

EV.... uh no

Hi Jeff, Thanks for reaching out. I’m only looking for a straight cash deal, close to asking Darren

Hello Darren I have a 1968 Mini Cooper S and a 2014 Harley Streetglide Special. Any interest in a trade plus some cash?

Thank you! Someone is going to get a special car. In my humble opinion, Cosworth CSRs were pinnacle.

I wish this was for sale last year when I was looking for a Duratec-powered track car. Really nice-looking CSR, good luck with the sale!

Nice to see further signs of life! I wonder what this is in the background, maybe a powertrain mule?

Bingo. That was never a 7 of any kind.

This is an interesting idea! I've noticed my gauge doesn't track up to F after a fillup unless it's been running for a while though, so I'm not sure I can trust this.

At the risk of answering my own question, (but to put this post to bed?) I have checked a further couple of books by U.K. Ford Crossflow tuners, and the consensus seems to be that valve stem seals should be placed on the inlet valve at the very least, (to prevent carbon build-up in the head and inlet manifold), but on both valves is preferable. In my small collection of Ford Crossflow reference books, these stem seals are hardly mentioned, if at all. With double valve springs fitted, the original Ford factory 'umbrella' stem seals will not fit, but with single springs - which they were designed for - they will work as they were meant to. David Wallage in his book on tuning the Crossflow noted that some tuners install rubber 'O' rings on the stems for double springs, but he was not fond of this practice, although they will probably work o.k. I also found the 'Felpro' site and it shows the 2 main types of valve stem seal. I plan to stick with the Ford 'umbrella' stem seals (unless someone has other ideas), as they will help to limit too much oil going down the guide, but still allow some oil to splash on the stems for necessary lubrication. Cheers, W.

That's quite a brilliant and practical idea.

I leave my ignition ON and watch the gauge as I fill. When I hit full, I stop. I probably don't quite get it as full as I can, but no mishaps yet.