Al N.

That was indeed my old car, which I sold to Morgan. I purchased the car in 2005 (or 2006?) from a short-lived dealership out of Arizona (Rex Mazonowicz (sp?)) and was a very nice spec for a US car back in the day. ITBs for the win! I made a few upgrades over the time I owned the car. FWIW, if the filter is crumbling to the touch, I might just remove it for now...especially if you are driving it in not so dusty conditions. Better than the engine aspirating a chunk of foam. Remember to oil your new filter — and while you're at it, admire the bonnet cutout that a local shop did for me back in the day. Running out for some errands, but will chime in more later.

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.