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Hi: I'm an emergency medicine physician. I had never seen a Lotus 7 until I finally checked out "The Prisoner" TV show in 2004. Google answered my question, "What is that car?" eBay introduced me to the Rotus 7 one of which was auctioned off in Oct'04. I love Toyotas so the Rotus was going to be the car for me. But I had to do some research and had to convince my wife about this purchase. So I bought a book titled, _Lotus 7 and the Independents_ and photocopied the Rotus 7 section. I left those copied pages on my wife's dresser. Then on the bed and other places where she would see it. Then the Chris Custer estate offered the two Rotus cars for sale. Well she finally said, "Why don't you go ahead and buy that car." She had no idea that I had already sent a check to the executor, Tim Custer. Now here I wait patiently and hope that the Rotus #14 car will be in my driveway soon. Rob Mitchell

I'll throw in some $$. Rob Mitchell

Unfortunately no ... I am going to have it shipped down here after all. Tires are 195/60HR-14 Yokohama AVS ES100. Summer Sport tires. The racing tires set with only 20 miles on them which were part of the wheel rim auction .. were *accidentally* thrown away by someone associated with the seller. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/confused5.gif Rob Mitchell solder_guy2006-08-19 23:57:32

I've updated my mods list .. and Dennis Hedges has mounted the modified Muth Motorcycle mirrors on my car. Dennis has mounted the carburetors that I rebuilt. And he received the tires that I had shipped to him. The long wait for the Rotus is near! (FINALLY) Rob Mitchell

Yes Mazda .. thank you! The whole site looks great! And that banner pic with design at the top is stellar! Rob Mitchell

Chris: I enjoyed looking over your build pics. Rob Mitchell

Plan toooo. Rob Mitchell

I see that there are 33 car/drivers planning to attend as of today (Aug 8th). It would be helpful if you added another column which lists those who plan to tow their cars and those who wish to drive. Rob Mitchell

$7k if in bad shape. $10k if in better shape. Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA

cross posted from Rotus7 yahoo group ... "Ol Fool For Sale" Posted by: "Alec Lichtman" aleclichtman@aol.com Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:06 am (PST) I can no longer drive my Rotus 7. It was on the road 18 June 06 before my operation. It is either #21 or #22. It needs lots of stuff. I have lots of stuff. It is located in Silver Spring MD. Come take a look at it. I will give you a list of what it needs and what I have. You make me an offer, AS IS. You take care of inspection. email me or call on 301-460-0392. Alec Lichtman solder_guy38914.3686226852

When I get my car I'll hang a mercury candy thermometer near the intake! smileys/smiley17.gif[/img] </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> I just rebuilt both of my carburetors. They cleaned up really well. Unfortunately I had to bolt the old rusty air filter assemblies to them. The good news is that K&N makes complete chrome air filter assemblies for these carburetors. I need to order a set.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Rob Mitchell</p><p> </p><p> </p>

Looks like fun! Rob Mitchell

Here's one for a 5' Lotus flag. >Lotus Flag http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/solderguy/2006-07-06_070016_flag.jpg

Pictures ? Rob Mitchell

Thanks!! Rob Mitchell

Note: I grabbed all the pics and description off eBay to archive it here. Rob Mitchell Sugino's Custom Built Seven: Lotus Super Seven (Caterham), Cosworth 2L BDP Miles: 0 Year: 1962 VIN Number: AAV71338596A Vehicle Description 1962 Lotus Super Seven (Caterham): Custom built over the last 15 years with over 4000 hours of my time invested. This street legal car has a clear Arizona title, but has never been registered. This is a new car with zero miles. The car is very unique with everything polished aluminum, nickel plated, chrome plated, polished stainless steel, anodized aluminum or carbon fiber, but no paint. Nothing was spared during the build, only the highest quality components were used. I enjoy building cars and with this finished, it is time to sell it. I am willing to sell the car without the engine (with supporting components) and or drivetrain. Do not hesitate to contact me. Email me through Ebay and I will contact you as soon as possible. Base Chassis: 1989 Caterham long cockpit DeDion (new, never used) Chrome Moly Roll Bar (chrome plated) Nickel Plated Chassis Additional Bracing Body: o New Skin Alloy Nosecone (modified) Alloy Front Cycle Wings (widened 1") Alloy Rear Cycle Wings (widened 2") Alloy Boot Cover Full Carbon Fiber Underpan Carbon Fiber Tunnel Carbon Fiber Scuttle Panel Carbon Fiber Scuttle Tray Carbon Fiber Interior Back Panel All Panels Attached With Aluminum Button Head Hardware Front Suspension: Custom Fully Adjustable Wide Double A-Arms o Modified Large Spindle Uprights o Aluminum Hub o ARP Wheel Studs o Adjustable Sway Bar o Double Adjustable Koni 3012 Aluminum Racing Shocks o Adjustable Spring Platforms o Carrera Springs (chrome) o Full NMB Rod Ends / Spherical Bearings o AN Hardware o Nickel Plated Rear Suspension: o Custom Fully Adjustable Wide Double A-Arms o Custom Uprights o Sierra Hubs / Carriers o ARP Wheel Studs o Adjustable Sway Bar o Double Adjustable Koni 3012 Aluminum Racing Shocks o Adjustable Spring Platforms o Carrera Springs (chrome) o Full NMB Rod Ends o AN Hardware o Nickel Plated Steering: o Custom Titan Aluminum Quick Ratio Steering Rack o Quick Release Steering Hub o Tubular Steering Shafr (Nickel Plated) o Alloy Borgeson U-Joints o Momo Steering Wheel Brakes, Clutch, Throttle: &nbsp ; o 10" Vented Discs o AP CP2270 4-pot Calipers o Custom Aluminum Hats

Looks like you had alot of fun! So running without spares? I presume that someone had the spares in the backup cars? Any more pics? Close ups? Rob Mitchell

What is a safety? What do you have in mind? Rob Mitchell

See last post about replacement draw latches which hold the engine hood cover in place on the Rotus Mine are rusted and will need to be replaced. Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA

I see some pretty good accels there! I hope that you get the fuel situation and panhard rod fixed. So how do you get your data from the car to your computer? Rob Mitchell (got a pic of the panhard rod and what it does?)solder_guy38867.278900463

From: "Dan Owens" dowens24@nc.rr.com Winding Road Ezine Article about building a Caterham >Caterham Buildup Page 1 >Caterham Bulidup Page 2 Unfortunately there are no more writeups. Rob Mitchell

This will keep you warm in your Seven! >Lotus Flask Rob Mitchell http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/solderguy/2006-05-26_121224_lotus_hip_flask.jpg solder_guy38863.512650463

Who has a specialty license plate? What would you get? I'm thinking of ... KAR120C (from The Prisoner TV show) SE7EN ROTUS 7 ROTUS7 Rob Mitchell (In Georgia) solder_guy2006-08-20 12:34:58

Alot of great 7 videos there .. but the one of the guy stuck behind the slow truck and then passing was almost suicidal! Rob Mitchell