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No doubt Croc knows someone "over there" to check it out. Put together a group. Bob's your uncle!

Croc, have a great time in Italy. The red '63 Lotus was interesting. That Talbot Jr. must give a really marvelous view of the RR fender!

A nice Bifkin: http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5702197906.html Yet another Birkin on BaT. We love our Birkins: http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-birkin-s3/

Croc said: 2016 Lotus 7 race car - interesting details. Ecoboost is an interesting modern engine choice. I find it a little strange that you are bidding on a production slot for a car order instead of a real car? I guess the shop needs the cashflow to fund the production? Many interesting details when you study the photos - definitely worth a closer look of the link. Well, it looks interesting, but a visit to the link was depressing. Web site 1/4 done. Photos of the same car (out in the weeds) and some bunch of sedans, and financing? Scarry. Wish all start-ups well.

http://www.usa7s.net/vb/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by Croc http://www.usa7s.net/vb/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png This blue Westfield . . . steering wheel hub? Go kart tire? Normally only seen on PCA cars. It's so you don't chip a fingernail pulling the wheel release. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by Croc http://www.usa7s.net/vb/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png This blue Westfield . . . steering wheel hub? Go kart tire?

Croc, If your invite to NJ includes air freight for the Birkin, from Dallas, I'm there! Your schedule made me tired just reading it.

Where are the pithy remarks? I guess we can let you slide just this once, Croc.

Regarding this last one: Another on Bringatrailer today http://bringatrailer.com/2016/06/20/...uper-seven-s2/ This gives me pause. It really looks original, but says replica, with no kit brand mentioned. (How long since anyone did a home built replica with a flat seat?) It made me think how easy it is to fence a stolen Seven, Just register it as a replica in your state. It really only entails going back and forth to the DMV until they are satisfied. Steal a Caterham (God forbid a Lotus), sell it as a Birkin or home built, etc. Am I paranoid or is it just my shady back ground?

Not sure if this is the same one as Croc has above, but at least there is a photo: https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5643318395.html By the way, Croc, on this one - https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/5637612251.html , you really should warn a brother to put on the safety glasses before looking.

And a Birkin in New Mexico: http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5570900537.html

Cassandra, Do take Mike up on his offer. I doubt you can find a better counselor. If you are in the DFW area, we have several Birkin folks.

Blue Westfield: Right-hand drive, with 5,758 documented miles, 1600 CROSS FLOW ENGINE with Twin DELLORTO -40 CARBS, 4 speed manual trans, 4 new Tires, new clutch with receipt, includes wet weather gear, and full tonneau cover, well sorted, low mileage car, Adjustable coil overs, disc front drum rear, short throw shifter, Remote oil cooler, full Boot box finished with carpet, Westfield logo on seats, grill, shifter and horn button.. Have copies of UK MOT's back to 2007. Some cracking on the front of hood sides, small bubbles on right side front fender. Could use a carpet cleaning. http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5529005762.html I didn''t look it up, but I'll bet it's in the Houston area, not Dallas. Don't see a Texas plate.

I believe this was listed here before, but now there are a couple interesting photos. Side curtain, tonneau cover... http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/5411767782.html

What about that exhaust? I hope there are some baffles in there.

Croc, Glad you're back. Apparently the rest of us are too lazy to use a bot to plow through the whole interweb thing. Re: "Don't know why this has not sold as it is a solid spec and looks to be in decent condition - I guess potential buyers don't like purple?" I knew a guy trying to sell a 289 Cobra, in its original color, brown. Couldn't sell it, Couldn't sell it... Sprayed it red and upped the price $10,000 (back in the days of $50k) SOLD immediately.

Interesting South African on ebay. Ad says Lexus 4 L. engine, but what transmission? Ad says 5 spd. maunual, and it looks like an H pattern lever, but what is with the paddles? The L & R sides apear to be joined. Interesting indeed.

Oh yeah. I meant, "Something for the South African track mob." Merry Christmas, anyway. -Mark

Something for the track mob. $23k racer http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOTUS-BIRKIN-S2-RACE-CAR-/172038990238?forcerrptr=true&hash=item280e52a99e:g:E60AAOSwSHZWexEi&item=172038990238

Nice Lotus Seven on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-/281891348354?forcerrptr=true&hash=item41a2089f82:g:4TsAAOSwstxVCcYS&item=281891348354

"Who makes the wheels on this car? I would not mind a set for the Holden... Croc, Who knows, but they look like steel wheels. Check any Nascar/roundy-round/oval racing magazine. Steel race wheels are fairly light and very cheap. I looked at some a few years ago, so dated info - 15 inch were about 18 pounds, strong, and $65. They will make any layout you want for that.

"Have you ever looked at something and wondered where you have seen it before? Well thats this car. Its been on the forum at some point in its history but I have a mental blank as to when (I think it was an OH car?). Reminds me of Dick Brink's garage wall? 2002 Birkin. Zetec with throttle bodies. Unusual mix of polished ali, painted metal in yellow and green fiberglass. Looks very nice. Owner says he drives it from FL to KY for car shows so big kudos there. Asking $34900 on Ebay starting bid with no bids. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-...m=191753051851 Anyone know the car? Owner is a USA7s forum member?" Croc, Yes he is a forum person. Look at the rear photo of the tall rollbar to see the USA7s sticker. I don't know if he wants me to out him. I recognized the tall roll bar because it is now on my Birkin. I know it is a cosmetic challenge, but I just thought the roll bar should extend higher than the driver's head. -Mark

NOT SEVEN RELATED, but I don't care you you are. If you have any fondness or respect for classic English engineering, this may make you cry: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Jaguar-XKE-Custom/252154792576?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150805074509%26meid%3D2351400593674ae29f9bb9bfa91a8abc%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D19%26rkt%3D19%26sd%3D121808843664 (Found as an Ebay suggestion looking at the Staulker.)

Previously on USA7s: http://www.usa7s.net/vb/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by Advaitin http://www.usa7s.net/vb/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png Following up on the discussion re Croc's insights and, in my opinion, well-placed humor, I bought a car through Craigslist which Mike had likened to a dune buggy (and no wonder...it was sitting on 22s). Once it's a bit further along, I intend to post some photos, and I look forward to some good natured ribbing. I especially want to speak for all of us by expressing appreciation for Croc's ongoing service in researching and posting so many fascinating cars and occasionally making useful and entertaining comments. A highlight of every weekend! Many thanks! You should have kept the Miata Thant's what my wife says. "You should have kept the Miata ", but without the smiley face. And about the good natured ribbing, I may work up to posting my old, (#410), shop-worn Birkin photos some day. Be gentle, lads.

Croc, Take a deep breath. It seems one of the tirade emails got under your skin: "Oh and for the dealer who was critical on my views of his car's sale price and emailed me personally off-forum, I would point out that if your car is under sale for a long period and has not sold then I conclude one or more of several things: 1) The seller .... 2) The price ... 3) The car ... 4) ... " I always say, when something doesn't sell in a reasonable time, there is SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ...(CAR, HOUSE. ETC) And, no matter what is wrong with it, there is a buyer out there. What is Really wrong with it is the PRICE. Relax. The real (paid) members are with you.