No Longer Avaiable 1960 Lotus 7 Series 1 $25,000

[Donnie]

 1960 Lotus Seven Series 1. Rebuilt BMC 1275 with .02” overbore to increase it to 1300cc. Documentation of engine rebuild is in the photo gallery. Rebuilt rib case gearbox. Rebuilt 1.5 inch SU carburetors. Less than 500 miles on both. This is by no means a “Restoration”. Purchased in December, 2020, it had served as a race car at least most of its life and the body shows signs of it (patina?) As a race car it had been stripped of all unnecessary equipment. Wings, windshield, dynamo, etc. were removed. Unfortunately, the Commission number had also been removed . Fortunately, the frame (chassis) number (L563/763) was permanently etched into the frame and certifies that, in deed, it is a Series 1 Seven. The chassis number was traced to the Progress Chassis Company, date of manufacture between September, 1959 and October, 1960. Since Lotus did not cross reference chassis and Commission numbers the commission number remains a mystery. A letter from The Historic Lotus Register concerning this is included in the photo gallery

At some point in it's life, a Lotus 26 (Elan) independent rear was installed in favor of the solid axle. Since the Elan did not begin production until 1962 it is unlikely that the installation was a factory job. The conversion none the less appears professionally done. The IRS conversion extended the rear tread by about 3 inches and the wheelbase by the same amount. A gallery photo shows the extension of the rear wings .

In order to return the car to the street I had a red vinyl interior installed, produced a dashboard with all needed instruments including a GPS speedometer, installed a GM alternator, installed headlamps, tail lamps, stop lamps, and license plate bracket and lamp.I then rewired the complete car, installed 14” VTO alloy wheels with Vridrstein tires, Caterham front wings and aftermarket rear aluminum wings, installed 5-3/4 inch headlights, parking lights, rear running lights and stop lights. Also included are race tires mounted on wire wheels and complete Weber 45DCOE carburetor and manifold. Car won first in class at Lotus Owners Gathering in Knoxville last month.   Encourage inspection and test drive. Please call if additional photos are desired. $25,000 or a trade for an interesting (British) project would be considered.

 

 

 

Edited January 21 by Donnie
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[England64]

Is this still for sale please and where are you located?

[Donnie]

I am in Knoxville, TN. Still available.

[England64]

Good 

Idd like to come see it 

befit it will be on a few weeks time 

[Donnie]

Had 2 responses but no visits as yet. Give me a call if you chose to visit.   Thanks.   Don

Edited January 21 by Donnie