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I think Les Suave would squawk a lot. Of course Shane abuses his stork all the time so maybe that is their plight in life?

Shane, while Suave is sulking in his toolbox, all hell broke loose here. Someone, please buy my Stalker before something dire happens to me. Oh no, Mr. Bill went on the rampage and attacked Less Suave. The fight ensued and Pee Wee jumped in to take over the controls of the Cat. It is shear mayhem at Bob's house of wild cars and telescopes!

Shane, While Suave is sulking in his toolbox, his evil twin Less Suave is making moon eyes with a Cat and hoping if they have offspring that it will be a cool hybrid 7 with lots of torque.

Kitcat, I think the car puts out about 250 horsepower at the rear wheels. Not sure of the torque but know that you need to start out in 2nd gear all the time except for loading on the trailer. The car weighs 1450 pounds. The whine of the supercharger is intoxicating! If a person wants to autox the car, they MUST use the Avon slicks lest they feel like they are running around on ball bearings. It needs that sticky grip to really perform in the slaloms, etc. The really neat thing about the Stalker is that it has a tendency to self correct if you begin to step out the rear end and will straighten out by just lifting a bit. It makes mediocre drivers like me look halfway decent because it is so forgiving. The burnt orange vehicle to the right is a 2019 Harley Tri Glide Ultra. I just took it on a 2k trip up to Illinois to help a friend of mine get first light on a 45" Newtonian telescope he is building for a customer in France. I have included a picture of me with the scope's temporary truss poles as we got first light last week to test focus and the scopes overall performance.

For sale is an extremely well-sorted 2012 Brunton Classic Stalker with all of the latest factory safety mods that has been under the mechanical care of Scott Minehart the designer/builder at Stalker cars here in Clearwater, Florida. I am the second owner having purchased it with 2000 miles in January 2017. The car currently has 4900 miles on it and is insured by Hagerty's. It is powered by a L32 Supercharged 3800 GM engine (260 RWH) and monitored by AutoMeter gauges including a WIFI OBD2 sensor that pairs with your phone. The chassis was one of the last 5 classic Stalkers to come out of the factory and was initially assembled by a nationally recognized cabinet/furniture maker in Oklahoma. The builder even clad the interior of the car with aluminum panels and used rare African Babinga wood for the dash The Stalker tilt trailer was also built by Scott Minehart and weighs approximately 550 pounds and is ideal for lightweight pulling (car and trailer have combined weight of only 2000 pounds) and ease of loading. The trailer also has a new matching wheels and spare tire with a custom ball stand made at great expense by a machine shop that you can either secure to your garage floor or simply chalk the trailer wheels for loading/unloading in the garage. The car performs as if it is on rails with an incredible but controllable power to weight ratio. The cockpit is extremely comfortable for a sevenesque car. The car was autocrossed approximately x6 and I have a complete set of wheels/Avon tires if you want to pursue this fun hobby. The following items were completed in 2018: 1. 5-Speed T-5 transmission rebuilt with new clutch and throwout bearing 2. Coolant system replumbed for greater efficiency 3.Front suspension set at factory for reduction of bump-steer with new front 600# and rear 300# coils over the GAZ adjustable shocks (250# and 450# included) 4. All fluids changed with another oil change in May 2019 with Mobil 1 synthetic for the high-capacity oil system (7.6 quarts) 5. New front (Wilwood) and rear (GM) brake pads 6. Fuel system catch can added 7. New spark plugs 8. New 5-point Force 5 seat belts installed with current dates on belts 9. New Toyo Proxes R888R tires 10. Custom sail quality tonneau cover and snaps for dry transport/storage 11. The trailer was fitted with newer wheels and new tires

Bryan, Croc, aka Mike generally publishes a listing of 7's for sale every Sunday morning in the Cars For Sale forum of this site when he is in the USA and not travelling. This list will be especially useful for you as he lists Canadian cars for sale that have already faced the rigors of importation to Canada. Many of us who own 7 type cars make it a ritual to see what is available nationally/internationally on a weekly basis. It is a fun endeavor and Croc's work is greatly appreciated by a large following that looks forward to his posts. Bob

I only had an opportunity to talk once with Dennis Brunton when I ordered some GAZ shocks from him but his stories about Stalker cars was a hoot. Although a relatively short conversation, one got a sense of his zest for life. His contribution to the kit car business for seven type clones was/is terrific. I am on my second Brunton Classic Stalker and I have greatly enjoyed both of them after Scott Minehart of Stalker cars did considerable sorting on the two cars to get them up to optimal performance standards for what they are. Thankfully, we do have Scott Minehart carrying on Dennis' legacy and improving on the marque. I hope that Dennis' family recognizes how much some of us appreciate his contributions to the "7 club". Bob

+3 on the appreciation of Croc's weekly postings. VERY informative/entertaining and has been the source of one Caterham and two Stalker purchases. Thanks Croc!

That "grey gadget" looks like a late model Stalker made by Stalker Cars in Clearwater, Florida by Scott Minehart who I suspect did most of the finish work on the "Stalkerrati".

I bet someone used a product called Kreem which is used to seal motorcycle/atv etc. gas tanks from rust, corrosion and leaking. It is a lousy product with a checkered history. I suspect that may be your culprit? With the possibility of a total tank failure, might be cheaper and less frightful to get a new gas tank?

Shane, are you letting Suave get another Storker to go with your green one? What does Suave plan to do with that Storker? Bob

Anybody looking for a super-quick E Mod autocross rocket look no further than the above offering. I have had an opportunity to ride along as a passenger in the Minehart's AXR Stalker car on several occasions and the power, traction and driveability are simply intoxicating and this one comes with the crate LS3. Sounds like a lot of extra sorting went into the final product of this car and so the hard work has been done IMHO. Good luck with the sale.

Joe, That was a seemingly very sophisticated theft given that the thieves had to steal two other pieces of equipment to get your Lotus. During the Norcross event, did you happen to remember meeting anybody or a couple of folks that showed an unusual interest in your car and were asking such things as its current value etc.? Did you also happen to become aware of anybody that might be in the process of restoring a similar year model that might have wanted to part out your car to restore one of theirs? This is a very strange saga and I am so sorry for your loss. The time and care you put into the restoration is much more painful than the monetary issues IMHO. Lastly, are there security cameras at the hotel or nearby businesses that might be accessed to determine more specific information about the theft? Bob

MightyMike, Thanks for posting your parts porn!

Mike, If you think Shane's farts are bad in your Storker, just think about flight crew issues where I have heard that his co-pilot has lost consciousness on a couple of occasions from the noxious fumes! Even Suave has been squaking Shane's farts in the garage where he is known to hang out. BTW, every time that I see more pictures of your Stalker, I marvel at how absolutely beautiful #159 is. And with the LS3 engine in the Colorado mountains, the power and performance must be intoxicating. Bob

Heck no. I just added a striped fringe surrey top from the windshield to the rollbar and I think it matches the steering wheel quite well. Mr. Caterham may be sick to his stomach with the additional flair I have added but I think it's quaint and goes well with my steering wheel. I don't think there is another Superlight 300r quite like it:jester:

Shane, It would have to be a C Section as we are not plumbed correctly for birthing. Yuk! Daniel, Congrats on getting through a lot of those gremlins. Your story reminds me of why I have not or will ever tackle a build. I just don't have the patience and/or expertise to pull something as complex as you are doing off.

The seller forgot to include the words "as you are screaming at the top of your lungs sliding off the course". "What, me worry about braking points?" Alfred E. Neuman

Mike, Thanks for the very informative assessment of this fellows ad. I have never heard of a Robin Hood aka GBS and had to look them up. It turns out that Robin Hood according to Wikipedia enjoyed a very productive rollout of its original 7's until Caterham won a High Court judgement that caused the manufacturer to falter. As I think about my Brunton Stalker and the time it took to sell only a fraction of the Robin Hoods that were made early on, it seems as if the manufacturer enjoyed great early success. A lookup on the Great British Sportcars ltd. website reveals a current company with sevenish qualities and an interest in continuing to refine their products in Great Britain. In terms of Bill's approach to sales, I would definitely have to say that his presentation would tend to be polarizing:puke:

That car still has International plates on it. The dealer says it is in his name but that doesn't mean much if he imported it illegally or it has a checkered provenance. The fact that he doesn't say much about it leads me to believe it is something I would tend to stay away from. He seems to have an attitude as well in his ad which is a turn-off.

Sometimes I can't stand the two-dimensionalness of the Internet. I chalk all of this up to Suave and his evil twin Suave Less who have been whispering in Shane's and my ears:dupe:I just completed my 69th lap around the Sun which means I am getting older by the minute like we all are. However, each subsequent lap around the Sun seems to bring new challenges in the way of physiological and psychological challenges. I wish that I had gotten into autocross at an earlier age in life but was doing other high-performance things with motorcycles at the time which were more affordable for me in the earlier years. When Shane was describing how challenging it is to do track days far from home, what I got to thinking about was how conservation of available human energy is a very important commodity and was for myself thinking how I can remain in the autocross game with improvements and how I might best approach tracking my new-to-me Caterham Superlight. At 69 years of age, one might begin to wonder if my perceptual/cognitive/physical capabilities are sufficiently up to the task and if so, how might I deal with these natty issues of human energy conservation as the years roll on. As a recently retired medical psychologist, I have a certain appreciation of how substances of all kinds, including food choices have an impact on my overall functioning. In this vein, Shane's story about the fatigue he was having to deal with called into question for me, how I could possibly best mitigate some of these external challenges? It is really a privilege to hang out on this forum with so many experienced drivers that are willing to share the good, bad and ugly of our enthusiast endeavors. The openness to share is quite refreshing and I suspect is helping many of us to more safely face the challenges we choose to pursue. So, I am not on any soapbox trying to convert anybody but myself in terms of figuring out strategies to maximize my performance within the numerous constraints that life presents to my aging carcass:deadhorse::nopity::bigear:

Shane, Thanks for the follow-up. Actually, I don't think I misread you and did not think for a moment that alcohol was anywhere near the track during runs and it did not sound like you all were having wild parties. I think I just moved the goal posts a bit for myself in deciding that alcohol and certain foods prior to grueling days at the track seem less interesting to me after thinking about the fatigue factors that can affect both driving performance and all of the other tasks required to have a successful day or two. With my Storker, I use that rapier sword for autox and find that here in the Deep South, hot days at solo events almost turn me into a rag doll from the heat and difficulties in staying hydrated. I find that when it is my turn to do solo runs, I am half in the bag in terms of fatigue and so I am thinking about modified strategies for staying as fresh as I can. This coming Fall, I hope to get my first couple of track days with my new-to-me Caterham Superlight 300r and will be very mindful of the ETOH/food issues to enhance rather than detract from my first track days. Unfortunately, even through November here in South and Central Florida, the heat can be quite intense and I am surprised at how much cockpit heat the 400r spec engine is making in my Cat. Bob

Shane, Thanks for sharing about the fatigue issues that set in and the events that took place over the two-day fun-filled USA7's day. Of course hind sight is usually 20/20 and something in your story really jumped out at me. I love fine alcohol spirits but given the risks associated with dehydration and the desire to operate our machines at peak performance, I think that when I participate in activities like this in the future that alcohol will not be part of the celebration before, during or immediately after an event. Additionally, I love fine food but also think that along with hydration issues that food as fuel for our bodies become even more critical and I will be mindful of trying to stay with foods that will help in physical/mental recovery after strenuous/exciting activity and not impair physical/cognitive functioning. You as a current pilot and me as a former pilot know all too well about physical/mental fatigue and how it affects our decision making and overall motor skills performance. Trying to stay ahead of the airplane and/or our 7's is a daunting enough task even when we are in tip-top condition. Thanks again for sharing a tough story. It has really helped to clarify some issues via "cheap wisdom" (wisdom not paid for dearly) that will likely make my upcoming track experiences more enjoyable and less filled with drama. Bob

Shane, I would same the same thing about your trailer experience. I am dying to find out how fatigue played a factor? BTW, I am also dying to find out why your BEAUTIFUL Storker quit on you? :toetap05:

Shane, Sorry for the dinged bumper. A pretty good outcome given that your beautiful Storker was cruising free of your tow vehicle at a rather high rate of speed without a pilot (pun intended). What comes to mind is the question of whether or not you utilized a safety bolt going through the ball latching device? I never leave home without one.