The advantage of driving a old, paint chipped Seven ..

[solder_guy]

The advantage of driving a old, paint chipped Seven .. is that many mistake it for a really old Lotus Seven.

 

Yesterday a guy pulled up to me in my car at the pool and said, "That's an old Lotus Seven! I have only seen pics these cars in magazines! It must be fun!" Then the conversation goes on about how much fun it is .. and how I am restoring it. I never get around to mentioning that it is a Rotus clone with a Toyota drivetrain.

 

Rob

 

[Al N.]

On the other hand...I was at the DMV to get my biannual mileage check and the manager came out and asked "Is that a real Se7en?"

 

I replied something like..."Well, if you consider a Caterham real enough, then 'yes'".

[slngsht]

DMV to get my biannual mileage check

 

:nonod:

[Al N.]

Oops..that should have said "biennial"...once every 2 years. But no emissions or safety inspections...and it's not like I'm anywhere close to the limit.

[solder_guy]

Well I guess the question follows .. should I be more honest about driving a clone?

 

So if someone is excited about identifying my car as a Lotus Seven .. I should just let them enjoy their delusion about what it might resemble. (most case thus far.)

 

Now if someone wants to get one and is asking me where and how much .. I should get into the details of what I have.

 

Rob

 

[slngsht]

Oops..that should have said "biennial"...once every 2 years. But no emissions or safety inspections...and it's not like I'm anywhere close to the limit.

 

Clearly you need to come to snowshoe and put more miles on the car

[slngsht]

Well I guess the question follows .. should I be more honest about driving a clone?

 

So if someone is excited about identifying my car as a Lotus Seven .. I should just let them enjoy their delusion about what it might resemble. (most case thus far.)

 

Now if someone wants to get one and is asking me where and how much .. I should get into the details of what I have.

 

Rob

 

I always tell them upfront that it's a kit car - a clone of the Lotus 7.

 

I don't want anyone telling their car buddies they saw a 7 blowing exhaust out both sides and be embarassed

[Al N.]

I find that saying "it's based on the old Lotus Seven...remember that from the Prisoner?" helps...most folks don't know Caterham from Beckingham. Sometimes you don't have time to get into it with everyone who stops you...but when time allows, the full story is always warranted.

[BobDrye]

 

I always tell them upfront that it's a kit car - a clone of the Lotus 7.

 

I don't want anyone telling their car buddies they saw a 7 blowing exhaust out both sides and be embarassed

 

 

 

 

Mazda:

It's obvious that you car is of american heritage.

 

 

 

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1081089909_Old Yeller II.jpg

 

 

This picture proves it, american v8, side pipes,etc.

 

The builder of this famous car ( Max Ernest Balchowsky) was born in West Virginia. That is the strong creative force that is pulling you there. Check out the link for this side of the story.

 

 

 

http://oldyeller2.com/index.html

 

 

 

 

[slngsht]

Sweet car! I had heard of it, but had never seen that site. Thanks.