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I think these would look nice on your Caterham! http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11677&stc=1 just kidding! :jester: Have you looked at the Apollo diamond cut wheel that Caterham supply? http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/img/p/5231-5863-thickbox.jpg Its a little different to the standard designs we always see and it fits a Caterham off the shelf without looking like the usual silver straight spoke designs that are all the rage. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2016%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/FA64F6AB-F604-45D4-A805-36C3C3CF4ED1_zpsfc9ctyyt.jpg Otherwise I like the Mike Barnaby range that can be built to suit a Caterham without needing hub adapters. http://www.mb-racingwheels.com/wheel_centres.htm

May be best to keep it quiet but nationally PCA banned Caterhams and seven-derivatives from running in their events a few years back after Karl redecorated his car around Lime Rock at a PCA event. I guess the OH PCA recently discovered that ban and its a matter of time before it filters all the way to the west coast. It may not be a bad thing to avoid PCA events as their track day accident record is not the best as heard from a few PCA people who would know. I am impressed by the performance for an SVT and with passenger. I guess it is twisty enough to change the balance of performance towards a Caterham. I would love to try that circuit one day.

Sure! This thread was intended to be a rolling collection of the ads we find for sale around the internet so the more the merrier! :cheers:

Yep and thats Ron's phone number too. To add on that car: - it rolled down the old Cat USA "production line" in Denver immediately after mine. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/Colorado%20April%202011/DSC_5410_edited-1.jpg - I recall he was using well-regarded local lotus mechanic (Ralph at RS Motorsports) to do all his maintenance work. - I don't know why but its exhaust note is unique among Caterhams and is truly thrilling - the owner loves his speed :rofl: http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2011-08-10_09-12-07_429.jpg

Yes I guessed that Ian. I am sure my mind is as devious as yours when it comes to car upgrades! :devil:

Ian - the thought occurred to me 2 months back on a separate car combined with the S4. It could work as lets conservatively say the S4 now crossflowed sells for $16-17k as it needs a repaint (GM pearlescent white? Probably not the best Lotus color). That means just to break even the newly BDR'ed Caterham would need to be worth around $33-34k. Maybe a smidgen too high but achievable with patience and the right buyer. however, you then have to allow for sales tax to register, transport costs and some possible uncertainty around the BDR (discussion earlier in this thread). I would do it differently. Buy the S4, put in a cross flow, sell BDR separately. Sell the S4 at say $16-17k or maybe $20k after investing in a quality BRG respray and then the BDR could be sold standalone for say $10-12k Similar upside in dollars but less invested cash and with less risk to my mind.

Thanks Bill. I thought it was the same despite the change/wrap of the front cycle wings. I now recognize the seller profile ID. With 6 days to run the $15700 is very strong for bidding this early on. I cannot see how this would be worth north of $25k - call it $22-23k at most.

And the Caterham on BAT went for $25k and change which seems slightly low to fair since the past accident, no matter how well repaired, would always have a value impact. Lots of sevens around for buyers. Wish it was as easy for me to source a BMW M49/3 race engine. Dennis Brunton's ex-personal Storker. You know this would be well sorted. BIN is $39430 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Superstalker-Super-Stalker-/331947532648?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d499d6168:g:GRsAAOSwOVpXYp8V&item=331947532648 The 2005 yellow with blue noseband and stripe Ultralite is still available. BIN of $29995 Lots of well presented photos in this link. Its at a dealer but I do like how this one presents their cars to full effect. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Ultralite-S2K-/351821084642?forcerrptr=true&hash=item51ea2bb7e2:g:I3wAAOSwIgNXwFyB&item=351821084642 Superformance S1 in dark metallic green. Was this the one that used to be in the Mid-Atlantic area that I saw at Carlisle once? Bidding at $15700 with 6 days to run. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-SUPER-7-2-Seater-/322248539793?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4b07827e91:g:NwMAAOSwFe5XyIT~&item=322248539793 A Westfield, possibly pre-lit, at a dealer for $26995 in yellow. Price is high for a crossflow and a Westfield. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-7-Series-3-/162167705376?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c1f2cf20:g:E0cAAOSwMtxXvdAT&item=162167705376 Yellow S4 back at $25k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S4-/282161366879?forcerrptr=true&hash=item41b220c75f:g:d90AAOSwi0RXy-gw&item=282161366879 ohkaaaaay? http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11652&stc=1 It will be fast with an LS1...really fast.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Red-Black-Stainless-Steel-Polished-Aluminum-/302052911330?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4653c1a8e2:g:oAIAAOSw65FXv1wB&item=302052911330 Its not a Lotus seven but gosh it looks just great http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11653&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Merlyn-MK6A-Sport-Racer-/322249597638?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4b0792a2c6:g:UcoAAOSwbYZXdJWV&item=322249597638 2005 Birkin in TX $23k http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5702197906.html 1978 Caterham classic in CA $27k http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/5744214130.html?lang=tl lotus 7 S4 with BDR in Denver $23900 http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5702728214.html Anyone need a Superfromance S1 exhaust at $160 in Columbus OH? http://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/5710251279.html Some ads on Hemmings - just remember that some of these may have sold already. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/super-7/1843275.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/7/1865338.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1864119.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1861752.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1857071.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1843916.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1832388.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1827972.html

Yet another clutch Michael? It must be your driving! Looks like another great event - pity its so far for me, even from Millville.

Hi James - I like the look of that circuit. What engine package are you running in your Caterham? You were making short work of that group of cars. Hi Jim - Lets face it, its a cruise only culture in CA! Why track a car when you can polish it! :troll:

There is what I think is a pre-lit for sale here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-7-Series-3-/162167705376?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c1f2cf20:g:E0cAAOSwMtxXvdAT&item=162167705376 Not sure I believe the 1999 construction but that was likely just when IL assigned a state VIN on transfer. If the Westfield experts decide this is not a pre-lit then I will remove this post to avoid confusion with genuine pre-lits http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11639&stc=1 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11640&stc=1 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11641&stc=1 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11642&stc=1

Although there are at least 2 companies that insure race cars in races in the US now - I don't think it was insured given the vehicle and the likely race it was in. So lack of insurance would be my guess, a self-funded repair, and would explain a title that (I infer) is still clean instead of salvage. :iagree: I would guess the reserve is somewhere around $25k. The BAT auction format has fallen flat with me in the last 4-6 weeks. There have been a few instances of BAT not facilitating the auction properly, sellers bailing out, unanswered questions which sellers dodge and the outrage over what I will generously call the 'gray market' BMW from 2 weeks back. In their rush to monetize their website I think they are damaging their biggest asset - their credibility.

I agree on value Kitcat but I do have some open questions on the BAT Caterham that have not yet been answered: 1) How is it titled (year/description) and is it clean? 2) Who did the front end repair and exactly what was done? (e.g. replace steering column, wishbones, etc) All the other noise around cycle wings out of place, shoe size, "eccenctric wheel arches", etc is irrelevant - you can reposition those yourself. You cannot fix a bad front end repair or salvage title as easily. Sort of surprised the BAT format has not surfaced that detail already?

A bunch of cars on Hemmings although their format does not remove their cars once sold so some of these may no longer be available. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/super-7/1843275.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1868023.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/7/1865338.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1864119.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1861752.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1857071.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1843916.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1832388.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1827972.html Classiccars.com also has a few https://classiccars.com/listings/view/715384/1969-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-spokane-washington-99208 plus this one. Is this the latest Stalker iteration with more integrated rounded body? EDITED TO ADD: no its not. Asking $26500 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/892840/1957-lotus-super-seven-replica-for-sale-in-gladstone-oregon-97027 The rear end shot almost is Cobra replica type? Can anyone identify this one?

This week's updates BAT listed a CA 2002 zetec Caterham. The comments as always are entertaining - its good to see at least one poster (probably also on this forum) knows what they are talking about! http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11613&stc=1 http://bringatrailer.com/listing/19662002-caterham-super-seven-dedion/ The 1959 L7 S1 is still up for auction here although the mob consensus seems to be building towards its got authenticity issues. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959-lotus7-series-one/ 2008 Stalker here at $39k and change http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Superstalker-Super-Stalker-/331947532648?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d499d6168:g:GRsAAOSwOVpXYp8V&item=331947532648 Heres a new one this week. 2005 Ultralite in yellow with blue nose band and bonnet stripe. VTEC engine and gearbox. Being sold by a dealer in St Charles MO so be ready for over the top breathlessness in the ad. Comes with an "aloominum" trailer. Presents very well. http://dealeraccelerate-all.s3.amazonaws.com/fastlane/images/1/1/1/5/1115/37496_ec028869bc_low_res.jpg Asking $29995 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Ultralite-S2K-/351821084642?forcerrptr=true&hash=item51ea2bb7e2:g:I3wAAOSwIgNXwFyB&item=351821084642 One of the more discreet Stalkers out there is up for sale (no Shane, not you). 2007 kit finished 2010. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11615&stc=1 Supercharged V6, T5, Detroit Locker diff, bolt on cage, bikini top for road. Well set up for autox. A subtle discreet color scheme comes standard. Asking $22k BIN. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-/191953264337?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2cb14e5ed1:g:M9cAAOSwdzVXvbOn&item=191953264337 Anyone want a slightly slower Seven? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Austin-Seven-/232058833160?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3607c8c908:g:CMAAAOSw9NdXvemL&item=232058833160 Lotus 7 S4 in yellow at a consignment dealer (which explains why I see it each week...) $25k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S4-/282144405225?forcerrptr=true&hash=item41b11df6e9:g:v9wAAOSwHoFXuXOE&item=282144405225 Another yellow dealer one - Westfield pre-lit this time. $30k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-7-Series-3-/162167705376?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c1f2cf20:g:E0cAAOSwMtxXvdAT&item=162167705376 The Stalker group is out today. Purple one here. Ooooh! trash talking! My type of seller! Has to be the first time someone ever said you need a big set of balls to drive a Buick engined car? Change of underwear I get - I drove a Hertz Buick once and it wandered all over the road like a Crown Victoria taxi. Located in NY State. Bid at $6k with 2 days to run and only 8 bids and no watchers. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Other-/182255233746?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a6f422ad2:g:vMIAAOSw0UdXreSB&item=182255233746 2005 Birkin at $23k in TX http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5702197906.html 1978 Caterham in CA. 1600 crossflow. Full weather kit included plus a leather flying helmet and goggles. Asking $27500 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/5744214130.html?lang=tl 2011 Lotus T128 F1 car with 2013 Caterham body Some clone chassis been for sale for years http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/5679160416.html Anyone need an exhaust for a Superformance S1? http://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/5710251279.html Lotus 7 S4 in GM pearl white with BDR $23900 http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5702728214.html It says it is a 1962 Lotus 7 but some details make it clear to me it is a replica of some kind. Not sure of the maker? Asking $18k http://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/5721119519.html Whizzy's Westfield is here $18950 http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5707516223.html

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I love the site. I used the Daytona Historics page as a reference point once when restoring my BMW CSL. I had no idea it was your father's website. Very well done! Would he have been taking race photos back in 1976-1980 timeframe? I am looking for some IMSA/Trans AM photos of a specific car.

Stewart may still need his back brace while the spine fuses/heals plus a wheel chair and, for very short lurches, the crutches, but he did try out his Caterham for the first time since the accident. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11596&stc=1 Way to go!!!! :hurray:

Stalker in Albany new york for $22k http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/5727688566.html ah! here it is with photos in this ad http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/5722413472.html Hmmm....1962 Lotus 7 but I guess it is a replica? http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11546&stc=1 Asking $18k http://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/5721119519.html Lotus 7 replica for $19k http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11547&stc=1 https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/5719314552.html Lotus 7 S4 in GM pearl white in CO with BDR is still for sale at $23900 http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5702728214.html Whizzy's Westfield at $18950 http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5707516223.html Lemmings has a bunch of ads http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/super-7/1843275.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/7/1865338.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1864119.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1861752.html Gorgeous cars but as with any original Lotus 7 like the above you should make sure you do your homework on originality. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1857071.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1843916.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1832388.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1827972.html Better photos of the Fantasy Junction car are here http://www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/1892-Lotus-7%20Series%20I-1200cc%20Inline%204-Cyl

Steve (Bball on here) has a Mallock. Hope to see it one day. Anyway, this track rat has a new toy freshly finished from a 2 year restoration that he desperately wants to try out on track but I have to wait until late September when I can next get out. Cars this week Virtually new 2014 Caterham 270 (so 135 hp thereabouts) at $45800 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Triumph-Other-270-SV-/391525507438?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5b28bd216e:g:EiAAAOSwnQhXpNls&item=391525507438 Looks like Tom at Birkin USA needs to clear the company demonstrator! Nice spec: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S3-/191937164568?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2cb058b518:g:u2IAAOSwA3tXoU1l&item=191937164568 Where's Jay? - this looks like your ideal spec! 1999 Westfield S1, crossflow, 5 speed. Like the color - Ferrari Faded Yellow? Not sure why you need an engine vent lower right side? The price on this one after many months/years is finally coming down towards a range where it can be considered seriously - now at $27k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-7-Series-3-/162167705376?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c1f2cf20:g:QK4AAOSwawpXroju&item=162167705376 1972 Lotus 7 S4 yellow. Another one seemingly around for months/years but at $25k. Long way down from the circa $40k it originally wanted. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S4-/272340996713?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f68c9d269:g:s~MAAOSw-itXsDQ7&item=272340996713 1961 Lotus 7 S2 in CA. Bidding at $12k currently. Needs some cosmetics - in original condition. The chassis plate is interesting - never seen one filled out like that before. I wonder if that was done for the importation? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Other-/162169407024?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c20cc630:g:hnAAAOSwHoFXsNG6&item=162169407024 also here http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/5720370907.html 2005 Birkin at $26k in TX http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5702197906.html 2013 Caterham R500 in TX with just 294 miles on it for $50k. F1 scheme paintwork. Has anyone called asking for more info on this one? http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/5717861649.html 2007 Brunton Super Storker asking $30k in TX. No photos but 2007 black and white body should be easily findable on the Stalker build forum. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/5727518779.html Craigslist search is not working properly thanks to Google capping the limit of cities that can be searched. https://searchtempest.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/205166587-The-results-load-slowly- So I bet I am missing lots of cars today.

I can definitely say that a July 4 long weekend on the Thunderbolt track will not happen. The bike group have a lock on that track that weekend since the track opened and they are locked in permanently - sadly for us. Tom and I will have the debate over alternative weekend dates and track options when the schedule gets published in January 2017 (or if we re lucky maybe December 2016).

Geez Busa that looks mean! I like the detail of the 4 exhaust outlet. Hope your health is remaining good? Any improvement so you can keep driving?

I read your original post so I know they existed at one point! Thats really strange.

I am not sure its the imported engine that makes over 25 year old cars difficult to register. Its just that many states are clueless with dealing with them even when you have the right CBP import paperwork. Some states cannot handle non-US titles or documents with different languages even when you have a legal attorney certified translation. John's suggestion above is a sensible one especially since seven values in western Europe stay very strong given the difficulty in getting new ones on the road and their high prices when new. So you could buy and drive for a few years and not really lose out. Then buy another one in the US when you arrive without having all the hassle and cost of importing a car. For buying a seven are you factoring in the cost to bring it over in a container? Import fees? Clearance fees? CBP tax grabs? You would probably need your own 20 foot container for car and I assume household objects since shippers don't like to share out containers for mixed loads (car and household - but they will do it for each on their own). So this adds to the cost you are investing into the car which is instant depreciation once the car hits stateside. If you still did want to bring a car over as a personal import then for your cars linked, I would try to stay with a car that will help your resale value state side. So the Westfield is definitely overvalued relative to the US once you convert Euro into Dollars. The Donky's you link are reasonably priced, are attractive, well made, very competent cars, etc. but you will be on your own for support and even if you are unfazed by this, a potential US purchaser after you will probably be. Was not sure about the manufacturer of the other two.

Thats nice! Great color. Why have you got a kmh speedo? Caterham have the mph speedo for US cars. Or was yours sourced from an alternative sales channel?