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This is not about Sevens. But, it about old cars in general, so maybe another tiny explanation for some of us. Not so much regarding the new, high powered Cats, but certainly applies to original Lotus 7s, and relevant with even my Birkin (over 30 years old). https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/how-savor-past-classic-cars-peter-brock-column/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=What+s+Next%3F+The+New+Wave+of+Collector+Cars&utm_campaign=CMS+Daily+Newsletter+Automation+Email

Perfect. Even a pretty close color match.

(I do believe Dr. Hasegawa puts us all to shame regarding mileage) And scenery in photos.

Might as well say "test mileage only". Sweet.

I'm just saying, when you're the one in the middle (Croc) they ARE that big. Who's got a photo with semis?

"Misguided passion. " So that's what we call it. Great find, rdymond.

Nice read. BTW, the photo does look like how I feel in TEXAS.

Congratulations. Good post from Anker. Friendly inspectors are a treasures which need to be shared. We're having 8 consecutive days of rain here. I hope you are luckier. Besides, it really helps to present a very clean car to any inspector.

Well done. Looks better your way.

Holy sit! Go for it.

lotusman, Go to the ad on Hemmings and hit the green "Contact Seller" tab. Good luck.

And if you don't really need the NA with hardtop, I'll take it. My wife (the smart one) told me I should not have sold my NA with hardtop when I got the Birkin. She was right. Congratulations.

Great minds run in the same gutter. I have the same model and put Brooklands on almost 2 years ago. Enjoy the even more archaic experience. Cheers. Mark

A family project! Enjoy it.

Like so:

Bad one. Looks like a VW Polo. Every vehicle around here has enough cargo space to carry a Polo around in the back. It pays to drive paranoid.

Questions on BAT? Here are 2 you will get, so think up the answer. Of the list your digits can record, what is a 1/4 mile time? What is the highest mph you've seen. Those questions are begging. Good bidding!

Generally, opening a hood on any car with a fire is dangerous because of the great influx of air to the fire. If you can see where the fire is and have a body opening, shoot there first, maybe through vents on top, gap around intake/exhaust. Since the hood does need to be opened, it should be with 2 people, so one can aim the extinguisher immediately. Help!

If the mount is good, you should not need extra securement, Velcro or otherwise. Seconds count if you need to use it. Mine is on the roll bar vertical, on my side of car. In case of a problem, my thought is: switch off, exit car, then the extinguisher is right at hand. Probably 20 ways.

DemoDan, I'm been enjoying your posts. Eggsy is a great name for the car. Well chosen. By the way, it is entirely feasible to do without proper tie down straps. I have done it similar several times, in U-Haul trucks with no hooks. Wood for chalks, braced fully to the front, rear and sides, nailed into wooden floor. Having said that, I have often been accused of excess in tie downs. I worked for a while as Safety Director for a top specialty hauler (high, wide and ugly stuff). Blocking can work for a car as long as it's all smooth driving. When things go wrong, proper securing can make a big difference.

Leave it to Croc to find a track through a cattle gate. Now that's country.

On Hemmings: https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/05/06/find-of-the-day-this-1983-westfield-seven-prototype-wears-its-simplicity-well?refer=news&utm_source=edaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-05-06

No, I don't have any. But, this article may have some useful thoughts for those that have carbs. https://motorsportmarketing.lt.acemlnd.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cCUzQSUyRiUyRmNsYXNzaWNtb3RvcnNwb3J0cy5jb20lMkZhcnRpY2xlcyUyRjUtd2ViZXItc3BhcmVzLWV2ZXJ5LXRvb2xib3gtc2hvdWxkLWNvbnRhaW4lMkYlM0Z1dG1fc291cmNlJTNEQWN0aXZlQ2FtcGFpZ24lMjZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtJTNEZW1haWwlMjZ1dG1fY29udGVudCUzRFdoYXQlMkJzJTJCTmV4dCUyNTNGJTJCVGhlJTJCTmV3JTJCV2F2ZSUyQm9mJTJCQ29sbGVjdG9yJTJCQ2FycyUyNnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbiUzRENNUyUyQkRhaWx5JTJCTmV3c2xldHRlciUyQkF1dG9tYXRpb24lMkJFbWFpbA==&a=475335907&account=motorsportmarketing.activehosted.com&email=R%2F7dGJ9loBYw5b3qFqjrXb35hO7C%2FF3J%2FgQB9Uu3XAY%3D&s=0a3d8b3f5d51e4071aea429dfd1b5eda&i=1192A4432A13A39381

I think on the Belmondo video, the explanation you're looking for is "Nut Case". Good thing movie sugar-glass won't cut your tires.

Just a teaser of info. The video is worthless. https://thedrive.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=228bd4d5416080e946054be51&id=6ae31bf3d0&e=3191b22b7b