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"I thought Zetec exhaust was on the left side???" Correct - this looks like a Sigma engine. Jay

I really enjoyed my time to talk with (almost) everyone at the event. Since I was not driving I did get an opportunity to take a few pictures during the runs. I have also created a dropbox with more pictures here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tcg1ith80yodsm0/AAA8WxB5IfMpIUJ4G6x1VQk3a?dl=0

Thank, PM sent.

kitcat - yes, I am actively looking to find a car (that I can register in CT). So if I find the right car I am ready to buy, Currently working to figure out the exact requirements for CT. We are not the easiest state to register a car in!

After some discussions with wemted and croc I have now signed up as a spectator. I have been contemplating buying a 7 for a while and I am not looking to buy a car. Their enthusiasm for this event was infectious so I have signed up to spectate (and hopefully get some rides) on Saturday to see the various 7s and learn about the various types to help me make a decision on what is right for me. At this time I have driven an original Lotus 7A with a race BMC motor and got a ride in wemtd's fantastic Birkin. I look forward to meeting everyone there. Jay

Thanks for all your input. Birddog - I have considered the option you proposed or even going for an original Lotus. A real Lotus sounds romantic and is as pure as you can get, but for I will probably going for as late as possible as I appreciate the power and reliability. Still, we are now talking 1991 cars so a x-flow 7 could definitely be a consideration. wetted - thanks, I will PM you my info Mike - thanks, I took a quick look and it appears it aggregates the info that is found on the CT DMV website. Good info, but some issues, such as a used car, are vague. I am trying to talk to the DMV to find out. I will review the SEMA info further to see if it can answer my questions Jay

I have been lurking on this forum for a while and now I am ready to move forward with a 7 purchase. I am still confused about the requirements (and challenges!) of registering a car in CT. I am looking at cars that are used and titled for the year they were built (1999 or 2000). The CT registration site says if it is titled and registered "only a courtesy inspection" is required. Does anyone know what this means? I have seen various cars, including a zetec with fuel injection and catalyst and the traditional dual carb crossflow. Will the zetec be easier to register, will CT care or will they not like any of these cars. I tried to contact the CT DMV, but I have not received a response. It is frustrating that I can't even figure out what cars would reasonably pass registration and which cars would have no go. Another suggestion was a Montana LLC. Anyone have any experience with that? Thanks in advance, with any luck I will be a 7 owner soon. Jay

Hi Bruce I sent a PM but if it did not go through could you contact me at jayfrankel at comcast dot net.