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It is impossible to beat the look of bare aluminium. Congratulations on a beautiful car!

I had never read such a description of drum brakes: "All round drums ensure you retail full momentum into corners..."

Croc, ... NEW ... Miata Locost project... If someone can have that project done in a week, they must work on one of those fantasy TV shows. You know, where they buy a hunk of junk and turn it into a show stopper for the big auction. About a year of work in one week.

I just want to hear what the better half had to say at that 50 yard mark.

Great looking. It may not add HP or torque, but it's sure to add 10 mph, especially when sitting still.

No annual inspections in CT? I have to put on my wipers every year. Congratulations. Do you get a nifty little state issued plate for all your hard work? Or, just a number to stamp.

"They shouldn’t be allowed to call them Caterhams" Good thing you're talking about Cobras. I always thought a Cobra replica should have to attach the word Replica every time. I only know one thing that could get Shelby cussing quicker than a replica being called a Cobra.

Nice shot. I think I'll stick with 2 bolts upper and 2 bolts lower on my Birkin.

The wrap around thread on the cover reminds me of last Chrysler my kids Great Grandmother had.

Since Croc has not yet sent his weekly missive, here's a new one on BAT. Apparently this an era of "interesting" steering wheels, or covers. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-lotus-super-seven-iv/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-06-23

Jaeggernaut, good luck with your search. It took me a year, and I got my car from an ad on this site. I would add, don't overlook other established brands, Birkin, Westfield, WCM... You have come to the right place. Those more knowledgeable will doubtless chime in shortly. Croc does a great job posting almost every one for sale. This saves the laziest of us a lot of time! Have fun. Mark

I know this was discussed briefly a few months(?) ago, but here are some well detailed photos. Use the arrows to go from photo to photo. https://www.facebook.com/MossMotors/photos/a.487569128880.256195.182090313880/10156697149168881/?type=3&theater Nice job.

Good article on Hemmings. I've already sent a comment to the Federal Register. Last time you brought in a car, or special parts, your probably thought nothing of a 2.5% duty. 25% might change the whole feasibility of that out of US deal. https://www.hemmings.com/r/ct/MjQyNzAwOjgyMTkzNjMxOnlJYk81M0lwUUJa/www/blog/2018/06/18/proposed-tariffs-on-imported-cars-could-halt-all-international-collector-car-trade/?refer=news

...new Wiper Blades ...heavily worn Floor Mats... Door Lock Actuators, trunk/hood Lift Supports ... Boy, RpckAuto zeroed in his "target audience" here. Our cars are almost maintenance proof for these items. Or course, I guess some people might wear out wiper blades. I put mine on once a year for the state inspection, then promptly store them. They do not appear to have aged a bit in years.

New ? listing on Hemmings. At least this Caterham has the driver controls on the proper side of the car. https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2018/06/03/hemmings-find-of-the-day-2004-caterham-super-7/

" you did not stink out the plane with that stuff, did you? :eek:" You talk about stinking up a plane? Must be some tame chili. Returning from the Terlingua Chili Cookoff, we stopped at Big Bend National Park. I ran every man out of the large Gent's Room. My buddy outside said they came out screaming and saying someone should go check on me. Terlingua is the best. Start the tequila AT 8:00 AM then commence the chili tasting! Viva Terlingua!

Croc, About your comment on the A110. I had a Dinalpin in the long ago. It handled great. When I first came to the US for good (at 19), I tried a Lotus Europa. It had nothing on my Dinalpin. The car had previously been a racer, I watched it at the Magdalena Mixhuca racing against Freddie Van Beuren's GT350 (SCCA B Prod. champion). Ate the Mustang in the twisty bits and then the Shelby would blast past on the main straight. -Mark

"This weeks finds: NEW..." Great job Croc. Five new ones this week. Love the aluminium work on that Locost.

Croc, Since it is in TEXAS, I shall be glad to hang a paper tag on it and drive it to you, personally. -Mark

" A Caterham just for Panamericano following his comment above" Thanks, Croc. That is the best price I've seen for a Caterham. Hell, I paid ten times that for my Birkin.

One from our sister station, for our lookers who cannot afford one of those over priced factory kits: http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=19350&sid=45315c256552cb10da33f43bb497ff8d

Andy, I have brought in a lot of cars, and you will need to be persistent and possibly visit various TXDOT and county offices, as the clerks all read the regs differently. You are on the right track to call it parts (body and chassis). I have pulled several perfectly good engines to do so. TXDOT will want it to be a REPLICA of a 60s Lotus Seven, then they will (eventually) register it that way and all you have to comply with are the regs for the year of the original (no smog check). As I recall, in 1965 you needed a L side outer mirror and lap belts. If you go to 1967, you need a crankcase ventilation tube. Checking that is up to the safety sticker inspection station, where you will get a "green sheet" to show the registration people it complies. Don't worry about calling a Series 3 a 1965, we're not concerned with fooling anyone that knows, and the bureaucrats do not know. Since you are coming through a Port of Entry, your receipt for Duties and attached invoices, MSO, etc will be critical. All that needs to read 1965 (or whatever year)Lotus Seven Replica. TXDOT then will have the Fed's word for it that it is so. You must stress to your customs broker that every piece of paper state such. If you have to, go to the Caterham dealer there in Dubai and have him give you a invoice like that... The chassis number must be noted as well. The TXDOT/county tax office may also require the chassis # to be verified by a sworn peace officer (not easy to find one willing). You will need receipts for the engine, etc. after you get them, here. You will pay 6.25% sales tax, at time of purchase or registration. Copies of Lotus period pamphlets, books showing a car similar to yours may help. The section of TXDOT regs on replicas reads quite straight forward, but every clerk complicates it. Don't worry about wasting parts that have no DOT markings. That is irrelevant for the 1960s. Whatever you do, don't let them register it as a "2009/2018 Assembled". You cannot possibly comply with the regulations for that type inspection. Good luck, and persevere. In Harris County you have multiple tax offices to try, they will all be different. Good luck. Mark Late 80's Birkin (aka 1965 Lotus)

Great looking car. I'm a sucker for all that alloy. Emjoy!

Looks like the Darrin got a lot of attention. I've never seen one actually driving around.