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This is scary....really scary....but I agree with Rikker. :iamwithstupid: You pay good money for insurance to restore your car back to original condition. You are in accident that is not your fault. Why compromise? You need to find the right repairer that can help you fix your car properly. It may be more hassle than you want to deal with in which case short cut to your heart's content. But if I was in your shoes I would be finding a better repairer.

You make it sound like I am a sinister dirty old man trying to pick up little girls in the early hours and you link me with Chris in the same sentence :bs: :rofl: I think I like this one for Steve (Blokko): http://janesville.craigslist.org/cto/4674910930.html LOL - with Steve everything is tight fitting. He is built for comfort like me! :jester: Could not be anyone I know?

Hi Busa - I hope the op works and you get to keep your car! :cheers:

Busa's Westfield is listed on Craigslist here. A truly superb car to inspect if you ever get the chance. I suspect it would be a truly jaw dropping drive too with 350hp! Asking $31995 here. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/4728257643.html and http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/4725464076.html A bunch of Locost projects are out there - some repeats as they are having trouble selling (I must resist commenting....): http://janesville.craigslist.org/cto/4674910930.html and http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/4672068031.html and a bunch of parts here for anyone looking for spares: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/4728471725.html 1962 Lotus Seven S2. Chassis 1107 in CO. Asking $38500 http://rockies.craigslist.org/cto/4685355300.html

This weekends round up of cars for sale discovered while sipping a nice hot cup. I have no affiliation or connection with any of these cars. The fact that you may end up buying one and being deprived of "visiting privileges" by the wife if you get yourself into trouble, is totally your fault. I will however offer to buy a beer in sympathy! :jester: Race-cars.com has a nice spanking 1962 Brunton Stalker (Storker?) for sale in TX. Asking $39500 BUT it comes with a fairly new looking Hallmark trailer. I really like the color scheme. http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1414030674/1414030674ss.htm The 1973 Lotus Seven/Caterham with 13000 miles with twink in CA with an AZ title is still out on Ebay asking $30k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-Caterham-S3-1973-super-7-2-owners-13-k-orig-mi-surviovr-s-match-twin-cam-big-valve-/331340421081?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d256d97d9&item=331340421081&pt=US_Cars_Trucks 2002 Birkin 7 featured previously on this thread. Zetec with 185 RWHP per sellers dyno, 5 speed T9, nicely yellow with black wings and a swing set for a roll bar. Asking $29950 Buy it Now. As a previous victim of hitting the BIN button while heavily inebriated and buying a car, I advise caution... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-2002-birkin-factory-built-version-of-1967-lotus-super-seven-ford-zetec-engine-/251680866121?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3a99593f49&item=251680866121&pt=US_Cars_Trucks It has the nose that only mother catfish would love but it does look vaguely sevenesque (and I also resemble Brad Pitt's wallet...in looks not contents!) 1999 AIV Panoz Roadster. 3K miles. Never titled and still on original MSO in IL. Asking $69995 buy it now on Fleabay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-AIV-1999-panoz-roadster-brand-new-untitled-on-orginal-factory-mso-last-known-/161458600003?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2597aeb843&item=161458600003&pt=US_Cars_Trucks And I typed "Westfield" into the Ebay Motors search line and came up with this beauty: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volkswagen-Bus-Vanagon-WESTFALIA-VW-VANAGON-WESTFALIA-CAMPERVAN-/271644947590?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f3f4cf486&item=271644947590&pt=US_Cars_Trucks In nursing home beige, it has around the same amount of fiberglass as a Westfield. Owner says he cruises at 60-65mph and gets 17mph so its about the same as JohnCH and his Westfield. Probably goes around corners better though! :seeya: No Brunton Storkers on Ebay today - I just get Brunton compasses (compii?). Heading over to Craigslist for shits and giggles... As identified earlier by the smart forum members, this Superperformance for sale is a likely fraud ad - BE CAREFUL - I posted it again so that if people see it they are on their guard. You have been warned... http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/cto/4696850426.html Posted elsewhere on USA7s by GunshipDriver a nicely developed WCM Ultralite S2k. http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/4730685345.html Refer to his forum ad here for more details http://usa7s.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10024 A 2006 Caterham 7 Superlight R in LA. Black on black. It has a Ferrari horn :conehead: Asking $35k

its just like Christmas unpacking all the goodies that Santa brought! :cooldude: What color scheme are you going to paint your new car?:bigear:

Nice article. The gentleman is on here under the profile name "aidanparte"

Tom Carlin in CO is the current Birkin USA importer. He took over from Dick Brink maybe a year or so ago. Both are really nice guys to deal with. I would give Tom a call on 970-376-5188 as he should have spares on the shelf. http://birkindirect-usa.com

Busa - It really is sad to hear of your affliction and has to be personally difficult for you to accept, especially when the rest of you is in good health. If you want to come down and hang out with us at NJMP drop me a PM - you would be welcomed although 2014 track season is winding down. I can understand you may not be allowed to drive on track but there is a passenger seat if you need a speed fix. :seeya: Also, you may want to send a PM to NecronomiconJules (Eric) as he was looking to get in touch with you re your Westfield.

LOL I already have two sevens in my shop - a 3rd would be too many! :rofl:

Yep its Busa. LotusTalk chain of threads seems to refer to a $31950 price but hopefully he will confirm on here. The workmanship, dare I say, craftsmanship in that car is astounding. I thoroughly checked it out at a CT car event once and it is amazing to study the attention to detail he has put into it. Sadly, I never got to meet Busa at that event though.

Pfffht! Too far away! Lol :rofl: I am in the midst of bringing what cars I can out of my storage shed in Australia to the USA. In theory you could import it through the usual shipping process. Its over 25 years old and if you are lucky it will sail straight through. Then again if the Customs guys decide it should be inspected instead of cleared through by paper pushing then it gets more challenging. If it is subject to the physical inspection then be prepared to demonstrate: - Needs to have an original manufacturer chassis plate that shows VIN and date of manufacture - If the chassis plate does not have date of manufacture then be prepared to get a certificate from the manufacturer verifying its age. I just paid E100 to BMW for this on a 1975 car. If the manufacturer does not exist then a recognized historical society could certify it - not sure who would be that for this case. - Needs to look period/patina correct. Brand new engine (original period correct engine just freshly restored) in an old chassis will cause the EPA guys to freak. Ask me how I know this! :ack: - Evidence of the chassis plate being removed for restoration and then re-riveted back on in a messy or non-original way will be an issue. My importer was telling me about a car that had this issue - it was denied entry because there were 2 mismatched rivets so they were concluding it was a new car with an old VIN plate riveted on. - they may want to compare to original spec to make sure no improper modifications have been made. Discovered that one with a later addition spoiler on the beemer...:bang head: You could probably just go and buy it on bill of sale/CA title sign over and drive/trailer it across the border and pay duty on the way back in. They would be more concerned there about proving it is not stolen and that you pay your import duty. Its the hit or miss nature of the import process that makes it frustrating.

That seems awfully cheap? Can that be right?

Excellent news! Never too late in the season for a drive! :seeya: Steve - I would join you if I had a functional right foot but alas!:bs:

Just as NJMP Drivers Club has called itself Monticello for normal people! I think that makes it clear what Monticello is like with its Wall Street jockeys who steer with their ego. If you can work out how to get your CSR down to NJMP we can set you up on a Drivers Club day(s) as a guest since you missed the July event.

Steve - I recommend ordering the filters through Bruce at Beachman Racing. I since learned after that earlier post that my oil filter thread is not standard CSR260 as my engine did not come through regular Caterham Cosworth channels since it was a special order :banghead: Took me a while to get the right filter too! Hope you are having fun with the CSR?

Ok its time for the weekly morning coffee search for sevens. Usual rules - no affiliations or connections to me - just reposting as a service to show what is out there for the prospective shoppers/dreamers/"time wasters": 1973 Lotus/Caterham Seven Its still out there - same one from previous weeks with 17k miles, twin engine and 4 speed box, asking $33990 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-Caterham-S3-1973-super-7-2-owners-13-k-orig-mi-surviovr-s-match-twin-cam-big-valve-/331340421081?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d256d97d9&item=331340421081&pt=US_Cars_Trucks Its so nice to actually see Birkins for sale rather than handbags when you go looking. Nice looking 2002 Birkin in Buford GA, listed last week with the playground monkey bar sized roll bar. 2L zetec with 5 speed T9 in yellow upper body, ali lower body with dark green (I think) fenders/wings. Asking $31950 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-2002-birkin-factory-built-version-of-1967-lotus-super-seven-ford-zetec-engine-/251665980600?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3a98761cb8&item=251665980600&pt=US_Cars_Trucks 2013 Birkin at Land Rover South Carolina is back at $36616 buy it now. IRS, 2L Duratec, 5 speed T9, nice looking panasports, black with only 650 miles. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-Birkin-S3-2013-lotus-seven-birkin-s-3-2-0-duratec-irs-profesionally-built-/151436177367?forcerrptr=true&hash=item23424cafd7&item=151436177367&pt=US_Cars_Trucks 2003 Superformance S1 in dark green, included here again for completeness. Asking $21500 buy it now in DE. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-Super-7-Superformance-S1-/321544323842?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4add890302&item=321544323842&pt=US_Cars_Trucks 1964 Lotus Seven S2 listed in the last few days on this thread and included again for completeness. $20100 bid with reserve not met. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-cosworth-1964-lotus-super-seven-restored-excellent-driver-/331336583869?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d25330abd&item=331336583869&pt=US_Cars_Trucks Lotus Seven replica project. Bid $910 with reserve not yet met in FL. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-NA-Lotus-seven-project-/161441664316?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2596ac4d3c&item=161441664316&pt=US_Cars_Trucks Reserve is somewhere closer to $1500 per the Craigslist ad I found for the same car http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/4697258503.html Bargain of the week possibly. A 2003 Superformance S1 in black. Asking $14000...wow! I think this is a USA7s forum member's car and I can see he is a reluctant seller. Smartest seller I have seen - codes the ad with all the right search words to be easily found - give the man a beer! :cheers: http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/cto/4696850426.html Same seller as the S1 with a Ultralite S2k asking $27500 with a great spec http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/4696364122.html The new build 2013 Caterham CSR with F1 team colors is back at a price of $79500 http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/4700333894.html Electric (or is that eclectic?) blue project car from Janesville WI is back for $1500 http://janesville.craigslist.org/cto/4674910930.html This Lotus 7 replica project car has periodically emerged for sale over recent time $5450 in Huntsville AL http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/4672068031.html And here is the last one - 1974 Lotus Seven S4 in CO asking $29900. A repeat visitor to this thread. http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4706549273.html

The more frustrating thing is wondering where our political leaders are in providing leadership on the environment at times like this.

I would not worry too much Subtlez28, Shane does that all the time to me! :iamwithstupid: I would take reassurance from the fact that your Storker will never be as dusty on track as Shane's.... Anyone who does a Storker (r other seven) build can take as long as they want as the more time and effort that goes in produces a far more polished and beautiful result. A quick assembly is not always a good thing in our cars! :seeya:

:rofl: So what type of furniture does that make a Storker? :smash:

Here is a Lotus Seven S2 for sale on Fleabay in MA http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-cosworth-1964-lotus-super-seven-restored-excellent-driver-/331336583869?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d25330abd&item=331336583869&pt=US_Cars_Trucks Bid is at $20100 with reserve not met. From the ad:

The SV is a Caterham too! :rofl: The SPF S1 is slightly narrower than an Caterham SV but wider than the Caterham S3. I fit in the S1 and I am a monumentally fat bastard so I would say go give it a try.

Andy (Pinballking2) had a Pre-Lit when I last chatted with him in 2013. I don't have his email but you could PM him through this forum.

Speaking of Superformance owners, I just found this lovely specimen 1965 Superformance S-1 for sale in Wilmington DE. I have see this car in person at the Carlisle Kit car show back in 2009 (I think that was the year) - it was in beautiful condition then. Great color. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-Super-7-Superformance-S1-/321544323842?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4add890302&item=321544323842&pt=US_Cars_Trucks Buy it now is $21500 with 4 days left to run on the "make me a bid"

An intriguing, arguably sevenesque vehickle (after quite a few drinks) http://www.ebay.com/itm/161440921603 A Velocity Exo Contour. 2.8 V6, 5 speed "tiptronic" out of a VW Passat. 1760 pounds with 190hp so a respectable power to weight ratio. Seats look comfy. Chunky rear tires. Not sure about the slab looking front view? Interesting car to check out. Current bid $10100 with reserve not met and 1.5 days to run.