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I am pretty sure it is the same car I saw a while back on the north coast of MA. When I looked at it then it looked great from 10 feet but up close the details did not work. Lots of Caterham parts used rather than the correct Lotus repro parts available in the UK. I could buy that nice Caterham in MD for $19k if I wanted that look. Also having owned an S2 (called Elvis!) I much prefer my modern Caterham. An addition to the list. This weekend you can bid or watch Mecum as they have this Stalker for sale: https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/DA0915-222750/0/1962-Brunton-Lotus-S7-Replica/5-Speed/ On race-cars.com it was asking $39500 for a long time. No estimates presented on the website. I love the blue and white look. I suspect he won't get his asking price at auction either - its too out of the mainstream for what people are looking for. Either way it is the only time I know of a seven going though a mainstream auction house like Mecum (upmarket like Sotheby's and Bonhams do not count). It will be interesting to see what bids result.

Congratulations Architect - I think you got an excellent deal. Glad it surfaced for you. Happy driving! :driving: Now now Panamericano, there is nothing stopping me trying to apply logic even if there is none on Fleabay with most, nearly all, sellers. I never said the result was sensible which should fit in with your world view of Fleabay!

Hi Steve - I think you saw a Fleabay auction strategy. I bet his reserve was around $35k and he started the auction low for bidding at $26k - low enough to get some interest and bid activity going. The BIN was probably just above the reserve. I am guessing but that seems to be the logic to explain the numbers.

Thanks Skip - I was not convinced it was a photo shadow/reflection. Here are some more ads from Hemmings the lovely blue 2003 Superformance S1 advertised on the forum separately is also listed here at $25000 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/superformance/s1-roadster/1768081.html 2002 Caterham SV asking $34500. Buy it and replace the wheels which are not to my taste and probably make the handling worse http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/super-7/1773111.html 1979 Crossflow Caterham for $20k. Nicely priced and looks in good condition in the photos http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/super-7/1765801.html 2000 Caterham Superlight "R500" - listed on this forum by the owner. Asking $30k http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/superlight-r500/1757619.html 2012 Caterham R400 SV - back again. Asking $59000 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/unspecified/1729179.html And some others which are repeats http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1726421.html http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1768308.html The dealer intellectual wank exercise ad with the Westfield is back http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1763637.html Be careful if thinking about this car. I recommend always googling dealers before making the trek to look or even think of buying from a new to you dealer... http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1762283.html And the worlds longest running seven advertisement award goes to Wayne Carini with what feels like another anniversary of this car being for sale http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1571604.html

Anyone need an SV? 1 day to run on this auction. Interestingly this is a Duratec despite being a 2003 chassis. The photos are not really clear but there maybe an exhaust patch from an earlier Zetec on the sideskin? Nice looking color scheme. Bidding at $26k and reserve not met. My guess he wants well into the $30s area. Anyone from CA know the car? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Lotus-7-/252084307830?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3ab1654776&item=252084307830 1964 Lotus 7 S2 BIN price of $36000 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-/331651293782?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d37f52256&item=331651293782 Its unique and it is vaguely sevenesque. SEMA concept car. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-YELLOW-ROADSTER-CONCEPT-CAR-/161820951283?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25ad47c2f3&item=161820951283 A mid engined sevenesque vehicle http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-/231679136855?forcerrptr=true&hash=item35f1271457&item=231679136855 A Locost in a nice color in Long Island NY. Been on this thread once before a 1-2 years back based on my memory. Asking $11500 http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/5214350839.html Lotus 7 S2 SB1225. Historic racer. Asking $25k http://mansfield.craigslist.org/cto/5172990079.html Lotus 7 1958. Needs work clearly. Been on here a few times. Its the one with the unusual rear suspension. Needs verification of chassis. Asking $25k http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5210426207.html Its back http://medford.craigslist.org/ctd/5168236214.html 1969 Lotus 7 S3 race car - asking $32000 {quote]Offered is this wonderful historic 1969 Lotus '7' series lll racer. Restored in 1991. Also $20kUSD upgrades including Loyning clayed pistons and new bearings, new Koni's, new oversized radiator, Dog Box, Panasports, gear reduction starter, set of rains, Ivey new distributor, new racing windshield, new fuel cell JUST completed. Last run 9/4/15 at the Lotus Day at Portland Raceway...Twin cam with 175 hp, very quick and well set up! https://www.racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/64000/1969-lotus-7-series-lll-race-car Its Barney back again. Purple Westfield. Asking $19950 http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5200408918.html

Its not all bad. Even without VTEC the car sounds fantastic. Video quality and sound is excellent - so nothing wrong with the analog operator. And I love the circuit - I want to try that one day. Your driving was looking good to me - overtaking all manner of 4 wheeled chicanes. Interestingly your wheel shuffling at points marks you as having a lot of track experience early on with production-based cars and their slooooow steering before moving to the seven. A couple of questions though: Are you allowed to wear shorts on track days? I have not seen that since I lived in Australia and New Zealand. What camera/mic did you use? Is your VTEC problem mechanical or electrical? I assumed it was engaged mechanically at a certain rev point but then this is not the first time I have been clueless and never had a deeper look to edumacate meself.

Hi David - Good to see you are still around. You may not recall but you did meet Scott L and Michael D at the Gettysburg LOG.

Easy - you do that all sessions :troll:

I have always found Michael a little toey!

BRS? I was initially thinking it was some proprietary Brunton Recovery System. Then I looked at the video and saw it was just a balls-up recovery system after you wear them as earings during certain scary accidents.

Well that sucks - my computer crashed half way through posting the updated sales list. So here is a quicker version of it. Lotus 7 http://mansfield.craigslist.org/cto/5172990079.html Overpriced crappy clone chassis back for what seems like the third year http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/5142851802.html Interesting Locost 7 http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5139778545.html Another Locost 7 http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/5163031019.html RNR's well sorted Ultralite found on CraigsList http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/5203711986.html Bit of a strange color but a Westfield 11 in GA http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ctd/5204484945.html Barney the Stalker for sale in VA http://parkersburg.craigslist.org/cto/5178691114.html Hang on....only $12500???? BARGAIN ALERT! It looks decent in the photos...what am I missing? Only Birkin I found for sale - black with gold trim. Asking $22999 Guaranteed the wife will love it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/221864373785?item=221864373785&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true Usual overpriced clone chassis that has been for sale on craigslist more times than my Caterham's max rpm. http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/5142851802.html Nice looking Locost in FL. Triumph 1500 drivetrain. BRG and tan interior. Bidding at $2550 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-LOTUS-7-/331645677842?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d379f7112&item=331645677842 Robin Hood 7 with s2000 motor. 270hp JDM motor. Incomplete build so no title. Maid Marion also missing. I hate ads in CAPITAL LETTERS SINCE IT IS SO HARD TO READ. Bidding at $9100 Someone once told me these have fiberglass rear suspension mounts - true or not? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-LOTUS-SUPER-SEVEN-FROM-ROBIN-HOOD-ULTRA-LIGHT-/201418524038?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2ee57ac586&item=201418524038 Lotus Seven in Gloucester MA Asking $36k BIN http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-/331642693104?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d3771e5f0&item=331642693104 more photos on Hemmings http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1768308.html Some optimist from Denmark selling a car on EBay USA. Lotus 7 with modern wheels. Looks suspiciously like Caterham fiberglass too? Starting bid $25k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-/161810718920?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25acaba0c8&item=161810718920 Arch chassis clone back again. Seller finally getting vaguely realistic as BIN has dropped to $25600. Supposedly this car needs some work (as heard through the grapevine) so buyer due diligence suggested. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-/281785732265?forcerrptr=true&hash=item419bbd0ca9&item=281785732265 Now this looks encouraging - 1979 Caterham for $20k in Mary Land. Seems to be a nice sweet little car. Love the chicks in the 3rd photo - would not getting them into a workshop for a service. http://classiccars.com/listings/view/701118/1979-caterham-seven-for-sale-in-great-mills-maryland-20634 also on Hemmings http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/super-7/1765801.html 1999 Westfield looking nice at a dealer. Filter out the dealer speak bullshit when reading the ad for this one. Asking $36995 which is ridiculous unless it was gold plated. http://classiccars.com/listings/view/701172/1967-lotus-super-seven-for-sale-in-o-fallon-illinois-62269 also here http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1763637.html Some others on Hemmings http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/superlight-r500/1757619.html and http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/unspecified/1729179.html Nice looking Stalker. Been for sale on Race cars.com for a while at $40k which is too high for a v6 sc model no matter how nice I think it looks. You should watch mecum on TV on Sept 16-19 as it will go for auction. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/unspecified/1771947.html Stalker in AZ again for $28k http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1726421.html

Nah....its too slow. A crossflow Caterham could beat it silly in any race.

Bonjour - not just off the feet. There is also the tongue, the chin, the front of my shirt.... :cheers:

What scale did you build your model in? 1/10 or 1/8? Never seen blue S1 before - love the color!

Here is the video link Gee my sump is low in that video! :ack:

Anyone got a link to the 2016 Princeton video? I want to see how good I looked in it! :cooldude:

Hi Chris, Not sure if you have seen it or not but there is a Caterham SV chassis SVT Zetec (2004 from vague memory), BRG, that gets listed from time to time for sale that is located in Hawaii. Asking was $39k. Keep an eye out under the Caterham make in Hemmings. If I see it I post it on the sales thread. As far as I know it has not sold. Cheers Edited to add: Oops - it has been sold: http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/super-7/1742040.html Sorry to get your hopes up.

Its always good to see a new owner happy about his new pride and joy! Safe Drives! :driving:

But you are over 3.5 seconds away from the lap record on that track? That is a yawning chasm of time. A bit like being valedictorian of your summer school. If you lift your knuckles you will go faster - promise! :jester:

Given its CO origins, its easy to register a Caterham in RI as a 1968 Lotus Seven..... :leaving:

1999 Westfield at a dealer so the hyperbole is laid on super thick in this advertisement.... track killer?! Can a Westfield ever be 900 pounds dry? And this one has clams on it! How streetable is a 160hp crossflow? :ack: Never trust a Westfield driver! :iagree: I find red ones particularly bad but yellow ones must also be the same? Then again, let xcarguy loose in a mobility scooter on track and he would be a terror too! Also don't under estimate 100 mile detour to Home Depot excursion on a Saturday morning - works for me! Even before I start the engine, I would be ashamed to drive any of those cars and would always want the Westfield! :rofl: Don't you have to see a doctor if you catch an STI? Of course it effing does...its effing gel coat! LOL Did someone say topless? Hello Officer.... http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1763637.html Asking $36995 :svengo:in St Louis. All jokes aside - it is an exceptionally well detailed build. There are places where I struggled to recognize it as a Westfield and had to look again to make sure. It looks like it has some Caterham parts mounted on it? Are they called "upgrades"? ;-p I can sort of see why the asking is so high as it is a very nice build with expensive bits on it but.....as we all know....you don't always get your money back from expensive car builds...

A few on Fleabay today: 1987 Caterham 7, which looks to be titled as a 1968 Lotus 7, located currently in RI http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Other-/301694618244?forcerrptr=true&hash=item463e668a84&item=301694618244 Its still not as shiny as Bball7754's crossflow but I am sure he would volunteer to polish it for you! Asking $34500 buy it now 1962 Lotus 7 - SB1497 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-/191656389764?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2c9f9c6c84&item=191656389764 Opening bid at $20k with no bids and 9 days to run. 1962 Lotus 7 SB1545 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-/161784850096?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25ab20e6b0&item=161784850096 Current bid is $15100 with 6 days to run. Its not a seven but it did add lightness and isn't it lovely? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-MERLYN-/111734304553?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1a03e22f29&item=111734304553 1964 Lotus 7 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-/331617171930?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d35ec79da&item=331617171930 Current bid at $22000 with 1 day to run 1973 Locost first registered in 2006 1147cc engine (Midget?) with 4 speed. Looks to be well loved and just looking at the car I suspect the owner would be a fun guy to know. Located in Hopatcong NJ. Asking $14500 http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5145204473.html 2004 Dax Rush Hayabusa in Ann Arbor MI area. Asking $22000 http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/5131231259.html Its still here - one day the price will drop (or inflation will raise the price) to where someone will buy it.... http://medford.craigslist.org/ctd/5110112110.html Not a seven but another yum! http://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/cto/5160964354.html Locost McSorley kit project incomplete. Asking $1850 http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/5130776212.html One of these days before I die 50 years from now, this owner will reach a realistic price on his rolling clone chassis http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/5142851802.html Another Locost clone but this looks very interesting and a reasonable price http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5139778545.html 1962 Stalker for sale in AZ Asking $28000 http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/5159229912.html The 1975 Dutton is back asking $12500 http://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/5106736485.html Hayabusa Locost track car in Hawaii is still for sale but the owner is now down to $29k. Allow for shipping when you negotiate. http://honolulu.craigslist.org/mau/cto/5097694261.html 2000 Caterham Superlight R. 220hp zetec. Track monster. Listed in the for sale section with its own ad by owner but found again on Hemmings. Asking $30k which is particularly good value for its performance. A small bit of work by the owner and it could be ready for the road again. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/superlight-r500/1757619.html 2012 Caterham Superlight R400 SV. Listed here before - 210hp Duratec and good options list. Asking $59000 with only 3900 miles. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/unspecified/1729179.html

Ah....we have migrated to a discussion about Republicans and Democrats? :hat:

The grinding noise is rotational related from listening to the video and sounds like a brake pad is rubbing on a disk. My guess - Inconsistent calliper operation so that after it is used initially for braking and then released it does not retract fully and so is rubbing on the disk? Failing springs in the calliper? I last had this when a front wheel bearing was failing and it produced a similar noise effect with no ill effects on braking feel. I am not sure you will see codes even after getting the cable. Codes are an OBDII thing - CAN is the protocol medium over which OBDII data is transferred. The MBE ECU cable (from SBD?) which can hook up to Easimap on your computer will tell you what the engine is doing but not tell you what is wrong with it. So you get real time data which may help but it is not the diagnostic tool that OBDII is. Also not all data is tracked on the MBE ECU unlike a regular car. Another way of seeing what is tracked is by hooking a AIM SOLO DL logger to it (via the J1962 plug) and recording it for playback or look at the logger real time. Here is a sample of the data set on my car from a test drive (map is GPS based data and G force is AIM sensor but the rest is ECU). I had more channels available to read from the ECU but they were reading zero.

Ah well, I guess someone is having a bad week. Why don't you fix up my grammar since it is so important. In the meantime I am going to knock off work and dive into a beer or two. No question marks for me there. :cheers: