Al N.

UPDATE: SALE FINALIZED. I don't know when or if I'll own another Seven. But it's been a fun 20 or so years in the hobby. Great group of people.

UPDATE: CAR IS ON HOLD WITH DEPOSIT

Thanks for sharing this sad news. I met Skip when I flew out to rendezvous with Gert and a few touring folks out West (Beartooth Pass was one of the drives, IIRC). He actually let me drive his car for a stint. He certainly had his share of stories!

Bumping this in the hopes of someone from/connected to club has interest...will probably consign with local dealer at beginning of November. Also dropped the asking price.

Had the car out for a few hours this weekend. Always a joy — and people continue to love it.

@BugeyeKat Sending you an email now. Thanks for your interest.

Bumping this because, amazingly, car is still available! I'm open to reasonable offers...

I'll write more when I have time, but here's part of the story from someone who was "in the room where it happened." The genesis for the forum/club was a small get-together held in 2006 of a few Mid-Atlantic folks who connected using that Yahoo listserve that Croc mentioned. I think there were 5-6 cars at that initial meet-up at Skyline Drive. Two Rotus cars (Roti?) and 3-4 Caterhams? Anyway, we had a blast (until the park police caught up with us, at least!) and talked about doing it again in a bigger way. Attendee and British expat Steve T. mentioned that 2007 was the 50th anniversary of the Seven, and so we targeted a 07/07/07 date and went to work, with Mazda and I doing a lot of the recon and organization for the event, and many others joining as charter members to form the club (for liability/insurance/tax purposes), and many more helping make that Tail of the Dragon meet a reality. This was back in the days when ToTD wasn't as famous or popular as it is now. The "7 with tail" logo was made for that event, and the block USA7s logo for the club.

@BugeyeKat — Yes, the car is still available...lots of views, but few actual inquiries.

Thanks Henry! FYI that I removed the frame tag image based on the discussion about Chassis Plates/Frame Tags where someone mentioned keeping that info more private. My car has a replacement front frame section so that number has been welded in from the original. It does begin with a "B".

Visited the car today and took more pix.

Too kind! As you know, your 1997 was the inspiration for the car's colorway. I do think Nathan helped out a little in the early stages of the rebuild. In terms of weight, I have the numbers somewhere...from when I had the car cornerweighted after installing the new shocks/springs. I'll try to find it, but if I remember, it's lower than 1200 lbs. Maybe in the 10XX range?

Thanks John. It's true, sadly. But who knows how long I can go without one! I'll shoot you some pix via email. Thanks again for offering to list it.

Yes, it’s true. I am putting up “Bessie” for sale. Some changes in priorities — plus the fact that I just don’t use it enough. As one of the founding members of the USA7s club, I’m a known entity and so is this car (my second Seven, btw). That said, if you’re looking for an all-original car, this isn’t it. It was a “bitsa” when I first bought into it as a rebuild project and it continues to be. It is a well-finished and strong-running car that’s been well sorted out over my 10 years of ownership. Think of it as a vintage-looking (and driving) car that's had some very nice upgrades to make it safer/more reliable/higher-performing. Car is currently garaged in Bucks County, PA. Can take/supply more pics and info on request. A few more notes: - Car carries build plate SB1341 - RHD - Under total 4000 miles since restoration/rebuild - Was restored/rebuilt by RMSCI/Caterham USA between 2010 and 2013, including a replacement “long front” chassis from Caterham, and complete reskin - Was Ali/Yellow from factory, repainted in “Ford Black” with Colorado Orange noseband and wheels - Runs magnesium “Wobbly Web” wheels that are vintage repro from Lee Chapman Racing — note that I sold the newer Dave Bean-sourced spare I had as a fellow Sevener needed one and I never liked that it didn’t totally match the other four wheels (only really noticeable if you closely examined back of wheel). If I was keeping the car, I’d get a steel Triumph wheel and paint it Colorado Orange for a spare. - Car has Avon CR6zz tires (including one for a spare wheel) - Originally equipped with a 1340 Cosworth Pre-Crossflow engine…now with a 1500 Pre-Crossflow (using original dual Weber DCOE 40s) dry-sump motor rebuilt by Savannah Race Engineering (Ted Wenz) in 2016. According to an email from Ted, engine dyno’d at 120.3 hp @ 6700 rpm/peak torque 110 ft lb @ 4900 rpm. - 4-Speed Ford Transmission - When the car was being rebuilt, we put in a Chris Beebe rear axle…I thought (and still think) his solution was the most elegant of the reinforced axles - Front disk brake conversion in 2021 (using brackets from Canley Classics, UK and stainless calipers and slotted rotors from British Parts Northwest). I cannot overstate how much this change makes the car much more usable/safe. - Newer (but correct) Spax shocks and springs - Replacement 10-gallon fuel tank by Axminster Specialist Panels — note that this sits in a custom-made subframe so the original tank frame is intact - Will come with vintage canvas top (it has side lights, so I’m assuming not original…I think they added those later in production) plus a newer vinyl top sourced from Redline - Repro Elan 26R Steering Wheel from R. Dent (13") - Recent replacement seat covers sourced from UK - Repro Wingard tailamps (have originals/vintage units...which are hazy) - Black/silver nose badge (as I felt the correct green/yellow would clash with black/orange paint scheme) - Will come with two unpainted wider front fenders (front track got a bit wider after the disk brake conversion so front wheels extend past current fenders a little) - Will come with custom car cover (for indoor use) - Looked after by Exoticars USA (Frenchtown, NJ) and Ragtops & Roadsters (Perkasie, PA) - Car just out of service that included rebuild of rear axle/brakes POA. Not interested in trades.