lotusman1951 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusman1951 Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 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!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusman1951 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 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- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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