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Another one stumbled over today. Was listed about 9-12 months back at the same asking price http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1414030674/1414030674ss.htm Asking $39500

ohhhhkaaaaay.... So let me check my facts...you were both driving "Caterman 7"s? Was that a typo in the video and really you were driving a couple of catering vans? And then both of you struggled to pass a BMW 2002? And this was before she surprised you under braking by getting the inside line and making a move on you? I know you are 3 hours behind my time zone but a Caterham is not that slow? Can I come out there and drive in a race? How much do you have to pay to win? :jester: All jokes aside - I was a little surprised they accepted the standard Caterham roll bar? I would have thought they wanted several miles of bubble wrap and battleship steel a la SCCA style?

Tom - Why dont you get out and race with Todd in September at NJMP? You're vintage and should qualify!

I love a bit of garage porn and Craig's garage hits the spot!

Skip- The Sigma started being put into Caterhams around mid-2000s from memory. I was initially thinking it was a later transplant with mileage on the new engine shown. But then that would have made it originally a crossflow and more questions are raised by the photos then.... Edited to add - I just realized the exhaust is on the wrong side for the Sigma engine. There is no engine pic to check. Probably a Zetec since they look sort of similar to a Sigma and that would put the exhaust on the correct side. Was there a 1.6L Zetec? I can recall a 1.8L and a 2.0L but not a 1.6?

On Fleabay. Been on this thread before. Not sure what to make of the unpainted ali on the vents on the bonnet plus the scuttle? Sigma engine would make it slightly more difficult to import legally from Canada since that is an under 25 year old engine despite the chassis. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Caterham-Lotus-Super-7-/181813372442?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a54ebe61a&item=181813372442 Currently bid at US$20k with 2 bids and 3 days to run. I hate sellers who just cut and paste wikipedia into the ad and provide no effing information about the car they want to sell. Classic flipper who has no clue what he/she/it has. Rant over.

Kitcat - The seller was trying to play off that it is an original Lotus 7 S3 chassis from Arch and therefore work 70%-80% of a regular Lotus 7 S3 of the same era. I see his logic but I just don't agree. An early model Caterham is a best value analogy with an additional premium for having the twin cam engine (over say a crossflow) - that should put it mid-$20 at the very most.

Hi Traveler501 - That is excellent feedback on the car. I think it is steep money at that price and with those things to fix and possibly having to add transport costs on to get it home to you. The fact is that seller started at $34k asking price and has been dropping steadily in the year it has been advertised for sale. I think you made a good call.

1968 Lotus Seven asking $34500 or best offer. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Other-/301694618244?forcerrptr=true&hash=item463e668a84&item=301694618244 1968 Lotus 7 S3 clone - arch motors chassis by Dave Bean. Bidding at $21k area on Ebay. Dealer has been looking for $29k area in past listings. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-/281754579119?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4199e1b0af&item=281754579119 Here it is on Craigslist http://medford.craigslist.org/ctd/5110112110.html 2009 Super Stalker asking $28995 buy it now on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-/191639063487?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2c9e940bbf&item=191639063487 Well it sort of looks similar to a Storker? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960-s-East-coast-modified-Chevy-350-TH-350-quick-change-rear-hotrod-rat-rod-/151755830502?forcerrptr=true&hash=item23555a34e6&item=151755830502 At least 2 Ariel Atoms on sale at Ebay if thats what you are looking for? A Locost 7 clone here in Kansas asking only $7k which seems really cheap as it has a burled wood dash. http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/5107786343.html 1975 Dutton asking $12500 http://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/5106736485.html The Hayabusa track monster Locost is still for sale in Hawaii this time at $32k http://honolulu.craigslist.org/mau/cto/5097694261.html 1982 Locost still here for sale in NC at $12500 http://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/5071403194.html 2004 Dax Rush http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/5131231259.html Asking $22k inn Ann Arbor MI

Your best bet is having Tom measure his car since his car is exactly 30 yards from where he is quaffing red wine right now. By contrast I am in Nashville and no where near mine. Pull your finger out Tom! :iagree:

I echo Tom and Jim's comments above - come on over to NJMP when the gang is there and we can test fit you in an S3, S5/SV or a CSR in a variety of seats - regular leather, carbon Tillets from the CSR or the cheapy fiberglass Tillets. Some of the cars can even give you the authentic overheating experiences (Tom, Jeff.....) August 1 and 2 would look to be likely dates when we are there - at least I am planning to be and I think I have 3 Caterhams in my garage these days.

Shane - Mike is actually Paul in this instance but he will respond to Shirley!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0002_zps47g2huhc.jpg Front row/left to right: Me, MichaelD, DaveD, Tom (and Kathy) Second row/left to right: Paul M, Steve M, Tom C, Ryan/Dave H Third row/left to right: Jeff H, Steve N, Dr Ash (NJMP Drivers Club celebrity), Scott L Fourth row/left to right: Roman, Paul U (with my car!), Jim A, Mike M Fifth row/Left to Right: Simon & Carrie, Fred M, Stewart/Colleen and kids, Norm

And the Saturday night BBQ. Yes, Chef Murray has just finished roasting a whole salmon - delicious http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0368_zpshzzbd1i7.jpg Left to right - Norm, Mike Kitcat, Tom Carlin http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0377_zpsygape0ot.jpg Now what is Fred (back to camera) saying? The look on Kathy at right (Tom's better looking half) is entertaining! http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0379_zps6yn8n9vt.jpg Left to right: Beverly (hiding in between the trees in pink), Tom, Paul, Tom/Kathy, Stewart and Colleen and family http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0371_zpsjq7pwhmq.jpg Bring on next year!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0344_zps5bcrvdux.jpg

Lunch over its back on track. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0337_zpsgh2lnpuu.jpg Simon showing the way at Turn 7 - left front up on the magic kerbs http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0329_zpsrepn2inf.jpg Steve N and his swing set through turn 7 http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0335_zps8nhumeiz.jpg Tom's Birkin XS http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0339_zps15jttm9z.jpg

Tom and myself believe man does not live on cars alone so a good lunch is important. Here is our style of track day lunch: http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0233_zpstnvftb9j.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0234_zpssqfbov8f.jpg Driving suits are perfectly acceptable dress in that dining room!

Dave D http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0174_zpsekcwlsij.jpg Fred's little screamer http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0173_zpsrivez735.jpg This is a rare photo - Kitcat - very few photos of him driving during the weekend. Was he hiding? http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0278_zpssavo9jev.jpg Paul M's Stalker - supercharged V6 with Jeff H in the background being overtaken. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0192_zpsgkop45mv.jpg

Steve's immaculate crossflow Caterham. Jeff H lurking in the background http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0163_zpstrlfliqo.jpg Steve N's Superformance S1 http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0172_zpsb4nmwpyt.jpg Michael D in "I've got muscles" mode http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0166_zpsp9cfretq.jpg Norm at the exit of turn 5 http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0165_zpszfqrvrvo.jpg

Roman's Ultralite http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0148_zpsywetlbte.jpg Simon's Caterham R400 Duratec http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0155_zpsbexl624g.jpg Front to back - Jim, Norm, Jeff H, Michael D, Me, Dave D http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0141_zps4iolk7zk.jpg Dave H's zetec Birkin. I found this indecently quick in a straightline for a Zetec. I think this is Dave's son driving? Roman is coming up over the crest in the background http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0158_zpsjydcoc3x.jpg

8 little sevens screaming around a track... 8 little sevens screaming around a track. If two little seven were too fast... http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0151_zpsq8h2n9gc.jpg then we would have 6 little sevens screaming around a track.... 6 little sevens screaming around a track... and so on. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0153_zpskr6cszra.jpg Top photo front to back - Paul M's Stalker, Norm's Caterham, Jim's Caterham Superlight, Michael D's Caterham, Dave's Superformance S1, Me, Mike (Kitcat)'s Caterham, Steve's Caterham. Bottom photo front to back - Same participants starting from Jim's Caterham Superlight. Kitcat leaving his trademark puff of dust on exit of turn 4.

Norm's aero seven at the turn in point for turn 5 http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0132_zpsvacojci0.jpg Scott's SVT Zetec Superlight also at Turn 5 http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0127_zpslgdlsb8e.jpg Me http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0156_zpsvjlqwvth.jpg

Some more photos from Mike Woellner. Next year Paul will be driving his own Birkin instead of having to drive mine! http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0021_zpsllre2qne.jpg Fred's 10000rpm screamer! http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0027_zpsgjrmabpo.jpg Normally seen accompanying women faster than himself, this is a rare image of JBH, or Jeff, from this forum. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0016_zpsfs24rgus.jpg "Now where did you drop that $%^ing thing?" Paul and possibly Tom C have a moment of reverence above the Birkin XS. Why did Birkin call their largest version Xtra Small? http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/2015%20Sevens%20Event%20at%20NJMP/WSPS-untitled-N.J.M.P.%20Drivers%20Club%20July%204th%20Track%20Day%20%20BBQ%20July%202015-0052_zpsgzkdjv4e.jpg

Uh oh....which of my cars was disgracing itself again? Let me guess....it was Mustang Sally?

Oh you have access all the time. Just take lots of raw steak for Fluffy the Alsation and maybe some 5W30 if you don't want the body cavity search to hurt. :leaving: