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Bob - I expect you to improve on your third place from last year! First will be acceptable this year. :jester: Have a great time at the event!

How come my buddies in PA area did not tell me about this great event? I wish I knew it was on and I would have headed out to watch. Unfortunately my oldest race car is 1965 so cannot participate in this although I could throw in an entry for shits and giggles for them to reject next year. I hope this town and the participants realize how precious an event like this is. So many health and safety muppets would be freaking out and every attorney dribbling in anticipation given the street set up. But I just love it.

Line will vary during a race depending on who is in front and where you sacrifice a corner to position the car just right for a move. School lines are predictable because you will not be passing in a corner. BTW, camera position will enhance speed effect compared with say top of the roll bar. I was more impressed with turn 1 for speed carry and quite intrigued by entry into the bowl. I think Todd avoids the entry bumps with a narrow entry but does it scrub off too much speed? I guess not but I want to experiment with the various compromises myself. That happens next week with something other than a seven.

And that is an awful lot of private bidding in the first 2 days of a listing. But eventually all sellers have to meet a market - it just may take some time! :lurk: I did like the bid of $131k that got retracted! Its so hard to enter so many different bids so quickly! :jester:

Nice result Todd! I watched the race from around various parts of the circuit before leaving to make the long drive home. You looked like you were having fun. The other drivers were working hard. Lou is passionate about his McKee - really nice guy. I think he is late 70s now and he said it is the only thing that keeps him young - 500hp in a 1200 pound car will do that to you! Just think - once I get a new engine for the CSL I still could not keep up with you in that vintage race class! :ack::rofl:

Over on classiccar.com https://classiccars.com/listings/view/865330/1967-lotus-caterham-super-7-for-sale-in-sylvania-ohio-43560 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/882296/1966-lotus-super-seven-for-sale-in-scottsdale-arizona-85260 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/892840/1957-lotus-super-seven-replica-for-sale-in-gladstone-oregon-97027 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/744510/1961-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-san-diego-california-92102 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/715384/1969-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-spokane-washington-99208

Over on Craigslist 2005 Birkin zetec in Dallas at $23k http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5702197906.html Red Goose's Caterham R500 at $52k https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/5740062527.html 1978 Caterham in CA at $27500 http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/5744214130.html?lang=tl Lotus 7 S4 with BDR in Denver for $23900 http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5702728214.html Not a seven but a Miller Crosley Lotus vintage racer for $17600 Looks great. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/5783121636.html

A 90s era (I think) Caterham in Stamford CT. A road car set up for track by the looks of the slicks and the AIM Solo bracket on the dash. Lots of bits and pieces - weather kit, clams, original 'wagon wheels'. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11706&stc=1 Bidding at $20k with 3 days to run http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Super-7-/262624160714?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d259eabca:gu8AAOSwMgdX1vZW&item=262624160714 1995 Caterham in PA back again http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-caterham-convertible-/172333726854?forcerrptr=true&hash=item281fe3fc86:g:Tm4AAOSwFdtXzxaF&item=172333726854 Caterham 270SV at Marshall Goldman is back again $44700 buy it now http://www.ebay.com/itm/Triumph-Other-270-SV-/391555375823?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5b2a84e2cf:g:WsMAAOSwknJX0ewI&item=391555375823 Brunton Stalker http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Superstalker-Super-Stalker-/331970845414?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d4b011ae6:g:GRsAAOSwOVpXYp8V&item=331970845414 1962 Lotus 7 S2. Its at Fantasy Junction so you know the photos will look good! You also know the prices will be premium...sadly! Rear end looks a little jacked up/excessive rake in the photos? http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11707&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-7A-Series-II-/122130327273?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c6f88e6e9:g2cAAOSwOyJX1zfp&item=122130327273 Asking $42500 if you look here: http://www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/1897-Lotus-7A%20Series%20II-1275%20cc%20Inline%204-Cylinder That website is truly dangerous - lovely machinery on there. 1969 Lotus 7 in IN - looks nice but I think it is a replica just not sure which one. This was at the Auction America Fall auction event but passed in. Reserve was $26-32k but obviously was below that. Vin looks like a state assigned one as it does not match up with Lotus or Caterham so no help there to identify. It says it has a 289 engine but it doesn't look like any 289 that I have? Looks like the usual Ford Cortina engine which is appropriate for its replication year. It has elements of the Stuart Taylor Motorsport replicas plus it has a number of Caterham parts. Buy it now is $25k. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11708&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-7-/162205724424?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c436ef08:g:JI0AAOSwTA9X3DhW&item=162205724424 Westfield pre-lit at $27k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-7-Series-3-/162199964965?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c3df0d25:g:-x0AAOSwFV9X1nLT&item=162199964965 Yellow Lotus 7 S4 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S4-/272372193905?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f6aa5da71:g:K2QAAOSwi0RX1SK9&item=272372193905

From low flying skills to high flying skills! :willy_nilly: Are you building this at home in the garage or have you found a special man cave with the extra space you will need?

Nice Westfield in AZ http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11692&stc=1 http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/5774662215.html Dont forget to look on Hemmings or classiccar.com

Updating this thread in between watching Goodwood on the computer. Great racing! Caterham for sale in PA. I have seen this car before around Frenchtown/Milford NJ but never met the owner. Looks like a well used honest thing. The metal bracket under the nose cone is for a license plate. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11689&stc=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-caterham-convertible-/172333726854?forcerrptr=true&hash=item281fe3fc86:g:Tm4AAOSwFdtXzxaF&item=172333726854 2014 Caterham SV asking $44700 at Marshall Goldman dealers 10 people watching...but who is buying? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Triumph-Other-270-SV-/391555375823?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5b2a84e2cf:g:WsMAAOSwknJX0ewI&item=391555375823 Ex-Dennis Brunton Stalker at $39430 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Superstalker-Super-Stalker-/331947532648?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d499d6168:g:GRsAAOSwOVpXYp8V&item=331947532648 Westfield pre-lit (I think) at $27k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-7-Series-3-/162167705376?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25c1f2cf20:g:E0cAAOSwMtxXvdAT&item=162167705376 Superformance S1 in metallic dark green. Bidding at $20k with 13 hours to go. As Mr Mustang pointed out earlier, the bidding history looks interesting on this auction... The next few hours of bidding should be entertaining. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-SUPER-7-2-Seater-/322248539793?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4b07827e91:g:NwMAAOSwFe5XyIT~&item=322248539793 Lotus 7 S4 at $25k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S4-/272372193905?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f6aa5da71:g:K2QAAOSwi0RX1SK9&item=272372193905 Lotus 7 Formula 24 Speedster. Interesting take on a seven. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11690&stc=1 The rear boot cover is likely a rear diffuser turned upside down. Knock on hubs is very unusual - I wonder if they are custom or borrowed from an old car? Asking $25k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-formula-27-/262612970172?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d24f3eabc:g:4WYAAOSwGtRXz3r6&item=262612970172 MEV Rocket at $20k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-MEV-Rocket-/112121979389?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1a1afda1fd:g:oG8AAOSwFe5XzLIb&item=112121979389 Red Goose's Caterham R500 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11691&stc=1 https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/5740062527.html Asking $52000 2005 Birkin Zetec in Dallas Asking $23k http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5702197906.html Replica in Baltimore at $7500 http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/5746265009.html Lotus 7 S4 with BDR in Denver $23900 http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5702728214.html

The timing cover will work to collect the sound because it is not solid. Unfortunately the rattle may not be in the same place as the sound - its just easiest to hear it on the timing cover. My logic tells me that the rattle is internal from an oiled part given the noise increases as engine warms (and oil thins with heat). However, to rule everything else out - are all ancillaries (alt, water pump) tightly mounted and not rattling as loose? Engine mounts all good? Dry sump mechanism (if applicable)? Any sense of it being higher or lower in the engine - head or block?

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?