Anaximander

yellowss7, I fully agree with your observations about the autocross "juice" not necessarily being worth the "squeeze". For several years and in different cars including se7esque cars, I went to autox events. However, just like yourself, the expenditure of time, effort and the investment in autox specific cars just was not worth the effort for me when I looked back at the totality of the limited amount of driving I was able to do. It did significantly improve some of my driving skills and the camaraderie was very pleasant. However, autox involved too much investment in everything to be worth 4-6 runs of 35-60 seconds. OTOH, some autox'ers have suggested that track driving is like having sex and autox is like having an orgasm during sex. In other words, autox is short lived but very intense which does make some reasonable sense. Another argument reportedly made by a seasoned track enthusiast was that autox which he was relatively inexperienced in was in many ways much more demanding of precision driving than his track time. I have seen Sevens doing very well in autox and agree that if it captures your fancy, the car can definitely be a muli-purpose vehicle that can be used on the street, race track or autocross course with equal aplomb.

Cueball1, That is likely quite true but I had no intentions of using it on the street on this go-around. I built the car specifically to see how well I could build a Stalker and also to see how fast I could get on autocross tracks. It was going to be a x2/month hobby activity. Unfortunately, I aged out and my body just can't handle the g forces comfortably and the long days standing around at an autocross event. OTOH, it would not be a big deal for someone to go through the process of making it streetable. I am not sure why I would have to spoon feed a subsequent buyer? If they wanted to use it on the street, they could simply put on the few things that are necessary to comply with a 1962 Lotus Replica and get is titled and licensed. Not a big deal in some States. There are times, especially when we were in the grips of Covid where I wanted a bucket list project but did not have an eye toward resale. I frankly was amazed at how complex a build can be. I was fortunate to have sorted the car out in less than a year but I understand that some builds take folks several years to get things working properly. Fortunately, I had the expert help of several people that made the project doable. It will forever be an accomplishment that I will remember mostly with great fondness and a bit of pain to make it more memorable

Fellow Se7ens lovers, my fully dialed in Stalker AXR is in the last 3 days of an auction on Bring-a-Trailer. If you car looking for a really dialed in no excuses car that will be uber reliable with primarily new American sourced parts, please take a look at my auction. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/stalker-cars-axr/ My mantra for the day is: "Please Bid and Bid often" Thanks, Capt. Bob, Aka Anaximander

I decided to make the car street legal and am in the process of scheduling the work to make it so. I have had an absolutely wonderful time bringing it to its current level and taking it to the final completion will not be daunting compared to what it took to get the car put together and dialed in. Thanks for all the great advice.

TBone1209, Now scheduled for street legal mods to be installed.

Undergoing street legal mods.

Undergoing street legal mods.

Tomm, Piggybacking on Croc's advisement. The car that he mentions was built by an enthusiast in Florida back in 2011 and the seller had the car gone through by Scott Minehart recently who builds and services Stalker and Bruton Stalker cars. If you decide to step up your game and get one of the latest creations designed by Minehart of Stalker Cars, then take a look at a beautifully sorted 2022 Stalker AXR that I have listed in the for sale section as well. It is almost x2 the money but is a vastly different car than those that were designed in the earlier times. Anaximander aka Bob

Car will be shortly undergoing street legal mods.

Replacement cost would be in excess of well over $53k and closer to $58k. For example, there is a documented $10k in the engine, another $3.5k just in the 500 lb. ft. capable new G-Force 5-speed trans, $2.2k in the new tires, etc. Please call Stalker Cars if you need confirmation of this or go to their website. Scott Minehart who built the components and helped assemble this car makes a really terrific all-around car that can be used for autocross, track or made street legal as a 1962 Lotus Replica. 850-491-2222. Please text before calling so that I know the call is from an interested buyer.

No, Actually, it is a low mileage (about 44k) L33 lightweight aluminum engine with Summit mild cam and all new valve train with the sought after aluminum heads. All of the accessories including the FiTech Ultimate Fuel Injection system and computer are new. The transmission is new ($$$) as are the internals of the rear diff and all other components. The car makes approximately 400 horsepower and in my video, I show taking off in second gear out of 5 gears for better off the line traction.

Barbox, I am surprised that you have not called me about my beautifully sorted and almost new Stalker Cars AXR? It is a little more than x2 the money as that seemingly kind of ragged out B Modified Locust but my Stalker is very much more refined with very conventional gear train. You can see my ad on the 2022 Stalker AXR. It will hands down eat that Locust for breakfast and is fully sorted with no stories. You can call the manufacturer, Scott Minehart at Stalker Cars and/or his father, Glen Minehart at 386-931-6435 and he can tell you all about it as a third-party person. If you want to ask ANY questions about my car for sale, you can call me and ask all the questions you would like and I will tell you exactly what is what. I have moved on to a new 2023 Corvette and at age 75, have decided to ride in more comfort at my age. You can call me at 850-491-2222 and just text me before calling so that I know it is not some solicitation call. Thanks, Dr. Bob, AKA Anaximander

Kitcat, You have been a great supporter! Thanks much. It has been priced as a STEAL. I spent a tremendous amount of time, money and energy on the project and loved it! Again, the uses are endless. Scott Minehart of Stalkers Cars is currently building three new AXR's and they can be used for street, autocross or track purposes all at the same time if you configure it for all of those roles. It is one of the most competent track weapons and is a hoot to drive on the street and eat Hellcat's for breakfast without even breaking a sweat<grin>. The power to weight ratio and the way that the car is balanced makes it ever so easy to drive quickly if that is of interest. The sounds of the V8 are simply intoxicating and the bright red Miata color really has people turning their heads at the 8 autox events that it participated in after build completion at the end of 2022. FYI, Stalker AXR's have been placing 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places consistently at the SCCA Solo Nationals. They are built to win and have fun while using USA sourced components that you can easily obtain if necessary. I have a video I made of my 7th and second to last autox event of this essentially new car:

This is a current picture of the 2022 Stalker AXR with brand-new Avon A11 tires and fresh Mobil 1 oil and filter with a new wax job. The car is running perfectly and there are no leaks, no overheating issues, nothing but pure fun for autocross, track or street driving.