ianashdown Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Does anyone know anything about the 1961 Lotus 7 currently on Copart? It lists the car as SB1039. It appears to be a ‘real’ 7, but has suffered a few previous owner mods. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 I agree. Looks like the front anti-roll bar snapped. Maybe he couldn't find replacement alloy rear wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 https://www.copart.com/lot/65679333/clean-title-1961-lotus-7-mi-flint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Awshucks, Scott, make these guys work a little! Fwiw, in my experience, sellers often don't except the winning bid after the auction and come back with a counter or simply relist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdb Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, IamScotticus said: https://www.copart.com/lot/65679333/clean-title-1961-lotus-7-mi-flint It has a 6-speed shift knob...! EDIT: just saw this. "Primary damage: ALL OVER" "Secondary damage: FRONT END" Edited November 24, 2023 by wdb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoBoost Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Copart is closed today. I may take a drive up there to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianashdown Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 3 hours ago, MoBoost said: Copart is closed today. I may take a drive up there to check it out. If you do, please report back with your findings, opinions and hopefully some photos. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoBoost Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, ianashdown said: If you do, please report back with your findings, opinions and hopefully some photos. Ian Absolutely! Need a closer look at the data plate. Refresh my memory; where is the chassis number supposed to be on the frame? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianashdown Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 Hi, Various places unfortunately! If it’s a ‘Universal’ chassis it’ll be on the lateral tube under the passengers thighs. I think Arch chassis are by the master cylinders. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDreamer Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 According to what I’ve read so far; early RHD Lotus Sevens had a number stamped on the floor cross brace in front of the passenger seat pad. At some point it moved to the main side top bar near the master cylinders. See these links: https://usa7s.net/ips/topic/13390-early-lotus-seven-identification-plates-chassis-numbers-frame-numbers-and-engine-numbers/ http://www.lotus7register.co.uk/regipage.htm Try your Googlefoo and see what you can turn up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 9 hours ago, MV8 said: Awshucks, Scott, make these guys work a little! Its the season for giving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 OK, I'll play. This car will take $20K to get back to spec. Buy it for parts, but buy a complete and correct 7 to own and drive. Your $20K will be spent either way. The restoration will cost you money and TIME. This 7 is potentially a good deal IF you have the skills, tools and facilities to restore a car like this economically or have a friend who does. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SENC Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Not sure what parts would be useful given the limited pictures. I only took a quick look at a dash photo but it didn't appear much on it would be original, so if that is any indicator I'd question whether there are many original parts left on the car. It could also be a built up group of parts on a 61 plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoBoost Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Unfortunately, Copart requires a member number in order to enter the lot. It costs $99, so I'm not going to look at the Seven in Flint. Too bad, I was looking forward to it. The person I talked to said the car would likely be sold on Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Westfield Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 and the $99 is only the start of the fees......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 $99 for a member to look? Generally the cost is a percentage of the bid with a minimum of $700 or so plus other fees that copart charges where others do not. Then there is the transportation cost (est $1000 for me). If it can't be picked up quickly for any reason, daily storage fees begin. May or may not end up as a salvage title, which can require a license just to be inspected depending on the state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoBoost Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, MV8 said: $99 for a member to look? Generally the cost is a percentage of the bid with a minimum of $700 or so plus other fees that copart charges where others do not. Then there is the transportation cost (est $1000 for me). If it can't be picked up quickly for any reason, daily storage fees begin. May or may not end up as a salvage title, which can require a license just to be inspected depending on the state. No, $99 for an individual membership, which gets you a member number. It’s $249 for a business membership. No fee after that to roam the lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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