relative values continued

[lotusman1951]

Three series 2 sevens sold this week, one (Texas)in bare frame for $5K, another in California modded and restored with crossflow $22.5K and an original restored with crossflow $25.5K New Jersey-all real not replica LOTUS.

 

The 79 Caterham/DSK went for $20K

 

theres a CSR260 in ebay for 30K and 2 pushrod dedions on this list for 30K.

 

I recall a change in Dedion frame design at some time-more universal for LHD/RHD-does anyone recall that change over year-trying to think out the differences in the offered 1996 and the 2000, Also in these vintage Caterhams- am I to expect cast iron calipers and hub assemblies, same about transmission gear ratios-would a Caterham always have a close ratio gearset-or standard Sierra/ford, and lastly would LSD be standard?

 

Well thats the state of the market at the moment, I am still looking

 

Kevin

[scannon]

As a data point, my 2004 (build date of 12/03) Roadsport SV has the aluminum hubs with cast iron calipers. It had an open differential to which I added a Quaiffe LSD.

 

It also has an updated deDion tube with reinforcements to prevent the attachment points from separating from the tube.

 

I do not know the change over dates for any of this.

 

I can't speak to engines or transmissions as I put in a turbocharged Miata engine and transmission. It came set up for the Zetec engine and T-9 transmission.

 

You can have mine for $35k.

[mrmustang]

As a data point, my 2004 (build date of 12/03) Roadsport SV has the aluminum hubs with cast iron calipers. It had an open differential to which I added a Quaiffe LSD.

 

It also has an updated deDion tube with reinforcements to prevent the attachment points from separating from the tube.

 

I do not know the change over dates for any of this.

 

I can't speak to engines or transmissions as I put in a turbocharged Miata engine and transmission. It came set up for the Zetec engine and T-9 transmission.

 

You can have mine for $35k.

 

Skip,

 

I think Kevin has had enough Miata drivetrains since selling me his two 91 BRG's :rofl:

 

Besides, he likes BRG, and yours is more a cross between Grabber and Mariner Blue :smilielol5:

 

 

Bill S.

[lotusman1951]

Bill, The 2 miatas turned into 1 miata, a 08GT with automatic-feels kinda numb-I like the seat heater.

 

In the long run-having a real lotus lotus is best-I would love a 50K series 1 7 with climax and dedion.

 

There is something to have been created, during racings off seasons that kept lotus afloat-having been designed by a young man-in the end will be valued from that perspective.

 

The early 7s have that value

[scannon]

Skip,

 

I think Kevin has had enough Miata drivetrains since selling me his two 91 BRG's :rofl:

 

Besides, he likes BRG, and yours is more a cross between Grabber and Mariner Blue :smilielol5:

Bill S.

 

Its actually Laguna Seca Blue from the BMW M series but I like both Grabber and Smurf (Mariner Blue).

[mrmustang]

Its actually Laguna Seca Blue from the BMW M series but I like both Grabber and Smurf (Mariner Blue).

 

Now if it was only 1994/1995 Mazda Laguna Blue

[scannon]

Now if it was only 1994/1995 Mazda Laguna Blue

 

The first 1.8 Miata I saw was a pre-production car in that color, didn't like the color then, still don't.

[mrmustang]

The first 1.8 Miata I saw was a pre-production car in that color, didn't like the color then, still don't.

 

Blasphemy I say, I think you are a closet Laguna Blue lover...LOL!!!!!!!

[scannon]

Blasphemy I say, I think you are a closet Laguna Blue lover...LOL!!!!!!!

 

I think not, I've owned 36 Miatas :driving: and not a single one was :puke: Laguna Blue.

[Croc]

I think not, I've owned 36 Miatas :driving: and not a single one was :puke: Laguna Blue.

 

36? Gee you are a slow learner. Why don't you give up and just buy the Dodge Caravan minivan? It will solve all your problems. Go on...you know you want it....

 

:jester:

[mrmustang]

36? Gee you are a slow learner. Why don't you give up and just buy the Dodge Caravan minivan? It will solve all your problems. Go on...you know you want it....

 

:jester:

 

Don't feel bad for Skip, I am getting my 95M ready for sale, it is my 53rd documented Miata since 1990

 

As for Laguna Blue, I've owned 10% of the "R" production of them, a few standard black interior ones, and four tan interior ones. Laguna Blue is my favorite

[scannon]

36? Gee you are a slow learner. Why don't you give up and just buy the Dodge Caravan minivan? It will solve all your problems. Go on...you know you want it....

 

:jester:

BTDT, for a minivan it actually drove quite well and could haul a sh!tload of stuff.

[bigdog]

Values on sevens? Well that depends on one's point of view. If you are buying a seven, They are all a POS and not worth a dime. If you are selling one, They are as good as gold.

[lotusman1951]

Eventually the frame is organic-tube rust different metals cracks and repairs-and as an investment-the foundation is suspect-and there are duplicate VIN numbers out there. If you were buying an AC Cobra-same issues-so the continuation cars are in competition with the originals. In Cobra world this makes for a big spread in values, In lotus 7 world the originals are very close to the valuation of all the other things that look like a Lotus 7.

 

So what I would like is a S1 7 climax and dedion-Mike Brotherhood had one but it was a replica and the Lotus Register won't tell you who owns them-