It’s a sad day for me, but I think it is time to sell my car. There are a lot of things that are changing in my life over the next year and as a result, I will have to let it go if I can find a good home for it. I have driven it during the summer for the past 4 years and it has brought me a lot of enjoyment. Everything works perfectly. This car has never let me down, or left me stranded at the side of the road. The ride is relatively smooth, with no raddles or squeaks. The car is practical enough to be driven every day or taken on a vacation, while still shining at car shows. I get thumbs up every time I drive the car. It has been enjoyed, but never abused or raced. It has never spent a night, or winter’s day outside. It has spent most of its life in an insulated garage.
The car is powered by a fuel injected Ford 5.0L V8, which I love having in this car. The engine has always started on the first crank, and runs very smooth. The sound of the V8 brings shivers down my spine every time I hear the engine start. The torque from the engine is intense and feels never ending, from about 1800rpm and up. The car is so light that the engine effortlessly brings it up to speed. It’s like having a V8 Mustang with half the weight. The rev limiter was removed from the computer so the engine is capable of turning 7000+rpm. Despite all of this power, the car actually gets reasonable fuel economy (yes, I keep track). Due to the cars’ light weight, the engine does not need to work very hard, or use much gas to get up to speed. It averages about 10.5L/100km in mixed city/Hwy driving, which is comparable to the real world fuel economy of a midsize sedan.
The car has full weather equipment, including a convertible top and doors. With the doors on, very little wind noise comes into the cockpit. This does an excellent job of forcing the air over your head, so you can enjoy the sunshine in the day or the stars at night, without wind blasting in your face. If you like the wind to blast in your face, it takes 5mins to remove the 2 bolts that hold the doors on, and you can enjoy the open car feel to the fullest.
Specifications
Odometer: 12,000km
Year: 2009
Weight: Approx. 1850lbs dry
Top Speed: I have no idea, so don’t ask
Fuel Economy: I average 10.5L/100km
Engine/Drivetrain
-Fuel Injected 5.0L Ford V8
-3.27 gears, with limited slip
-5 speed manual transmission (T5)
-PowerMaster MasterTorque gear reduction starter is quiet, and starts the car reliably
-Custom 3” thick radiator, with automatic electric cooling fan
-New Generation Premium clutch (2012)
-Cherry bomb mufflers
-Exhaust has catalytic converters, to help save the environment
-10 Gallon fuel cell, with fuel gauge and built in fuel pump
-Electronic cooling fan
Suspension
-4 Wheel double wishbone independent suspension
-4 Wheel disc brakes
-Competition Engineering Teflon lined rod ends
-Alden Eagle Shocks
-American made from billet aluminum
-Rebound/ compression adjustable
-Adjustable preload
-Use standard 2.5” x 10” springs
Frame
-Coated with POR-15
-Frame built using 1.0”x1.0” square tubing, with 0.100” wall
-Frame based on the Haynes Roadster, only 2” wider and 6” longer
-Frame was significantly reinforced to increase torsional rigidity over the standard Lotus frame to account for the large displacement engine. The biggest increase in torsional rigidity comes from the 14ga steel plate reinforced transmission tunnel
-The frame and the rest of the car is completely rust free
Electronics
-Gauges include: Speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, engine temperature, oil pressure, and battery voltage. All gauges work perfectly
-LED turn/ stop lights, with an electronic flasher
-6 cell battery, similar to an Optima battery
Interior
-Lockable glove compartment has tons of space for maps, GPS, and personal belongings
-Spacious carpeted trunk
-Sliding driver’s seat, to accommodate both short and tall drivers.
-Tilt steering wheel
-Seats are custom made to fit the car and covered in black vinyl. They are very comfortable for longer drives and very easy to keep clean
-Comes with 2 Point seat belts that are DOT approved
-Comes with separate 4 point seat belts for track use
-Driver’s side is 1.5” wider than the passenger side to give more pedal room and to allow for larger drivers to sit in comfort
-Floor mats
Exterior
-Full weather equipment including:
-9 Speed wipers (7 intermittent and a hi-lo),
-Doors made of 14ga steel, wrapped in vinyl. These provide some side impact protection, in case of an accident
-Convertible top made with marine grade vinyl, with Tenax snaps
-New paint job (2012), painted with Lotus B86 (British Racing Green)
-Custom made fibreglass nosecone, removable using quarter turn fasteners
-Aluminum bodywork using 0.040” aluminum
-4 Point roll bar will protect you in case of a roll over
-Trailer hitch, with 4 prong trailer wiring installed. Used mostly for a bike rack and luggage rack
Licensing/ Registration
-Properly licensed through the MTO, as a Homebuilt Vehicle
-Insurance is easy to obtain. I can drive this car without any driving restrictions
-All Ontario standards were met and proper procedures followed to register the car
-Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER H.8 was used in the certification of this car
Other
-5 additional rims included each with a Toyo RA1 tire installed on it. They have 1-2 track days left on them
Notes:
-If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
-Car will be sold certified
-Low ballers will be ignored. I believe that the asking price is a fair price
-SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY! If you are not interested in buying my car, and you just want to see it, I have no problem with that. Just let me know, and I will still be happy to show you the car, or answer any other question that you may have
Car is located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Asking $13,500
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