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OK, before Croc gets the big head, let's just agree that we love this thread. And what about the millions (or hundreds?) aspiring to have a Seven? If a poor ignorant soul reads the sticker on the back of my roll bar "USA7s.com", they may well go to the web site and surely this thread will be of immediate interest. Links to cheap ones, or wonderful ones like the Series 2 in Classiccars.com might be enough to sink the hook. Great educational (addictive?) value for the multitudes. Can I get an Amen?

"Aside from the goofy VW taillights, this appears to be a very well sorted car." Only people of "a certain age" would catch that. A son drove one until about a year ago. Amazing how many people did NOT know anything about it. Even more amazing is that it was actually hard to find a mechanic (Glass Cars in Dallas) who knew how to work on them. Back in the day, every wrench knew them. At least those are early to mid 60s tail lights, not newer. Also German, not Lucas!!

Well, I did find these humble offerings. Starting with one for those with deeper pockets than YH&OS: https://www.craigslist.org/about/best/nsh/5195301129.html OK, it's not a Seven, but too cool to not pass on. Dutton still in KS. https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/1978-dutton/6301095578.html Birken still listed in Houston: https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2005-birkin-s3-not-lotus-7/6289835664.html Croc has listed this one before, with discussion about air filers. Aren't screens enough to keep rocks out? https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/westfield-pre-lit-lotus-7/6256940016.html Let's hope Croc gets his search thingy going again.

Maybe I can beat Croc to this one. On Saturday Morning list? BAT Ztec Birkin: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-birkin-lotus-7-s3/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017-09-22

Jeez, Louise. No one has welcomed Croc back, with his market mining. He even got up early enough to work before the GP! Good job. A whole 12 hours and no one has any pithy comments. All gone to Granny's house for the holiday?

Two days left on BAT. Probably known in this group. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-caterham-superlight/ http://13252-presscdn-0-94.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/599322ac4703a_IMG_1823-940x598.jpg

Since our esteemed Croc O'Dial is not around, maybe you didn't see that a Westfield is ending an auction on BAT tomorrow. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1996-westfield-spa/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017-08-15 http://13252-presscdn-0-94.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Screen-Shot-2017-08-08-at-3.12.07-PM-940x636.png

Dam (not a cuss word), you beat me again. Maybe I should not look at anything you don's post. But, where's the fun in that?

Don't recall seeing this one. Red racer. https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/6177111801.html

Congratulations on the new Birkin. Not to start a gang war, but I love telling people that of all the companies Caterham sued, Birkin was the only case Caterham lost. Looks great.

These were manufactured inMexico. Down there, we called it a Safari. My son was gifted one by another starving musician. We cleaned it up and made it reliable (like his later bus). He then sold it for about $1500. The only thing cooler out of late air cooled Mexico was the VW Basic Truck.

Since Croc is other-wise occupied this weekend, I have one that I don't recall seeing here before. https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/6155194142.html

It doesn't get much better than Monaco in the morning, and Croc's excellent work to get through the yellows and commercials of the 500. Thanks. Of course, now I'm wondering what it would cost to do aluminum fenders and nose. Thanks again, Mark

NOT! But this baby is so cool: http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2012-beauchamp-7-58th-scale-lotus-7-series-2-replica/ Cannot compared to scannon's mine 7, but both are so nice, just give it to a kid.

Awesome trailer. If I ever grow up, I want one1

nice looking car. I am so jealous.

Birkin in Austin, but with California SBwhatever. https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/6123636915.html

Re: Mecum has a RHD crossflow Westfield for next week's Indy auction https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0517-30...field-super-7/ A 1988 RHD Caterham for $18000 - thats as cheap as they get ever https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/6061541346.html For anyone really shopping, fear not the RHD. No big deal.

"When did CMC go out of business?" Someone here should know. Or over at LocostUSA. It has been long enough that they have disappeared from the InterNet thing.

Ref: https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/6109566539.html It occurs to me that if CMC had made as many kits as I have seen for sale, they would still be in business. And a couple hundred pounds lighter than a Series 1 Lotus! No offensive.

I bow to the wisdom of the Croc. I think I'll spring form the Avon ZZSs. I'll also keep the board posted on their suitability for the street for the next 2 years. I was just looking for an excuse to spend more. I shall inform "She of the Purse Strings" that it was Your fault I spent more. "On good advise..."

What? No opinions? Oh, I get it. You just don't want to give up the Knowledge. Fear not, I'm slow anyway. Besides, none of you autocross in Texas Region SCCA.

Jerry, Thanks for the psi info. I tried to ask Falken how low I could go. When the 615 first came out, I was successful in getting to one of their tire engineers for some info (Miata). This last week I tried calling and just got some kid who suggested 22, from the conversation, not an engineer. Anyway, I'll try a couple pounds lower next week. Thanks. Mark

Baby needs new shoes. Now I have 205-50-15 Falken Azenis 615Ks. I don't think they really like only under 400 pounds. I usually run about 16psi autocrossing, but don't feel enough grip. It is driven around town a couple times a week and autocross once a month, so wear is not really a concern. My tires get dry before they are worn out anyway. There are the usual suspects, but I am sorely tempted to try Avon. At twice the price! The CR500 was designed in conjunction with Caterham, so maybe they work with the light weight. The current evolution Avon recommends is the ZZS. Since I would probably not put over 4000 miles on them in 2-3 years, the softness is quite attractive. Anyone using the Avons? Other suggestions? Thanks for input. -Mark