Hello everyone!
In case anyone is interested, I decided to list this on eBay with a low reserve. Please share with your Lotus 7 enthusiast friends! Many thanks, Ron.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266086467145
Note: I'm very active on other marque forums and understand skepticysim about first-time posters, but please be assured and that I have a long history with Lotus and other classic cars. I was formerly a long time member of Lotus Ltd. and GGLC, and prior to getting out of the Lotus world after selling my '63 Elan S1, I owned in succession, an early Europa, an Eclat and an '87 Esprit Turbo. I'm currently looking to jump back in with an Elan+2 project, as soon as I find the right candidate. Leads appreciated!
This unique piece of collectible Lotus Art was commissioned in London for a good friend of mine who owned an identical 7 and raced it in vintage events on the West Coast. It was bequeathed to me after his untimely death in 2005. I've enjoyed owning it but have decided it's time for it to go to a more devout 7 fan. I'm thinking about listing it with Bonhams (see below) but that is a hassle for single lots so I thought I might ask for input from this group to gauge interest and asking price - and also for advice on any other sales venues I should try.
It seems that very few of these custom pieces change hands, but I found two that sold at major auction houses:
https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/sa076-lot-16824-ferrari-250-gto-diorama-by-classic-car-art
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20148/lot/204/
Photos below (reference wine bottle not included ) and I can send more if needed. Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Ron