1961 Seven S2 fate?

[tedtaylor]

my latest acquisition, SB1197 barn find. Been sitting neglected in a garage some years now. Recent recommissioning work done, ready for road use. Lots of pictures here: http://taylormadeclassiccars.com/s2sevenblack.html

unfortunately, i can't fit in it to even test drive it myself.

can you help me find it a new home?

 

 

 

 

[Brightonuk]

Might be worth keeping it for a few months as an incentive to lose a few LBS (If that is the issue)

[tedtaylor]

Might be worth keeping it for a few months as an incentive to lose a few LBS (If that is the issue)

funny man! :smilielol5: but my issue is being 6'6" tall.

I wrote a story that was published in the Lotus ReMarque about my cross country trip in a Lotus 7 S4 (with hard top)

http://taylormadeclassiccars.com/images/Lotus_Remarque_article.pdf

That was a tight fit. When I got it home, I was able to remove the seat and install a smaller deep dish steering wheel. Then I was able to comfortably drive that one, but there's no way i'm going to fit in an S2!

and yes, I could stand to lose a few pounds, but my tall lankiness is the main culprit.

I fit fine in all my other Lotus cars....just not a Seven.

 

[escondidoron]

Nice looking Seven. Is it a Ford or BMC powered car? There's more room in the A-Series powered car's engine bay than in the Ford engined cars.

 

WRT fitting in an S2 I have found that where there's a will there's a way. At 6'4" now (that's after a couple of recent back surgeries.....I used to be 6'5") and size 13 feet I have had to make more significant modifications to fit comfortably in my Esprits than the ones required in my pre-Xflow '62 S2. A bit of massaging of the pedals, an aluminum spacer for mounting the master cylinders aft 0.75" (this positions the pedals deeper in the foot well), a revised foot box that is 2" deeper and a 10" diameter steering wheel did the trick for me. I can now fully stretch out my legs and drive long distances in relative comfort! The longest single day drive for me has been about 500 miles, San Diego to Monterey.

 

If you're interested I could take some pics.

[xcarguy]

. . . I wrote a story that was published in the Lotus ReMarque about my cross country trip in a Lotus 7 S4 (with hard top)

 

http://taylormadeclassiccars.com/images/Lotus_Remarque_article.pdf

Ted,

 

That’s a fascinating story. Quite a hall for a tall guy in a small car. Reminds me of the Jimmy Dorsey and his Stalker. In 2014 (I think), he and his daughter did 48 states in thirty days.

[tedtaylor]

Ron, it's the 1500 Ford unit built to Cosworth spec.

[TheDingo8MyBaby]

Lovely S2.

 

I'd suggest removing the Frame # from the ad and photos to ensures the value is retained for the next owner. By posting it, you're essentially giving others the opportunity to make copy.

[Edger]

Awesome to hear rescuing that wonderful S2!