USA Source for Lotus 7 Fiberglass Body Parts

[IamScotticus]

I have approval from Motorsport composites in Wisconsin to mention on the forum that they do have moulds for 7 wings and nose and are willing to manufacture parts.

 

Here is the copy of the e-mail with the prices omitted.

 

Wava Utt:

We have three different versions of a Lotus nose -- The 7 Series LS-II, DSK7 and the Caterham CS3. We have two versions of the front fenders -- The LS-II and 7/CS3.

They are quite similar to each other, with only subtle differences. For rear fenders, we have either 9.5" wide or 11" wide. The 9.5" are universal. We have two different 11", which are very similar to each other. One is designated as CS3, the other as 7/DSK.

I am told that the CS3 parts were for a special version developed by Carroll Shelby. If you would like to see the slight differences between the different fenders, let me know and I will dig out some pics.

 

Noses are $XXX in fiberglass, $XXX in kevlar. Front or rear fenders are $XXX each in fiberglass, $XXX in kevlar. Carbon parts are also available upon request.

 

Thanks,

Wava Utt

Motorsport Composites

2133 County Road W

Grafton, WI 53024

262-375-1930

info@motorsportcomposites.com

Edited January 21 by IamScotticus

[Croc]

Added Motorsports Composite to resource list (in articles)

[Mark IV]

On 1/21/2025 at 12:38 PM, IamScotticus said:

I have approval from Motorsport composites in Wisconsin to mention on the forum that they do have moulds for 7 wings and nose and are willing to manufacture parts.

 

Here is the copy of the e-mail with the prices omitted.

 

Wava Utt:

We have three different versions of a Lotus nose -- The 7 Series LS-II, DSK7 and the Caterham CS3. We have two versions of the front fenders -- The LS-II and 7/CS3.

They are quite similar to each other, with only subtle differences. For rear fenders, we have either 9.5" wide or 11" wide. The 9.5" are universal. We have two different 11", which are very similar to each other. One is designated as CS3, the other as 7/DSK.

I am told that the CS3 parts were for a special version developed by Carroll Shelby. If you would like to see the slight differences between the different fenders, let me know and I will dig out some pics.

 

Noses are $XXX in fiberglass, $XXX in kevlar. Front or rear fenders are $XXX each in fiberglass, $XXX in kevlar. Carbon parts are also available upon request.

 

Thanks,

Wava Utt

Motorsport Composites

2133 County Road W

Grafton, WI 53024

262-375-1930

info@motorsportcomposites.com

I can likely verify with people who worked with/for Shelby, that Caterham was never in any plans by Shelby. Makes a good story but odds are 99% that it just that, a story.

[panamericano]

Carroll did a lot of odd projects that never went anywhere.  Frozen cattle embryos to send to under developed countries to improve their stock;  Electric car with 4 hub mounted motors in 1980s.  Smooth talker that he was, he seemed susceptible to other smooth talkers.  A couple of the Shelby de Mex cars were pretty wild. 

10 hours ago, Mark IV said:

I can likely verify with people who worked with/for Shelby, that Caterham was never in any plans by Shelby. Makes a good story but odds are 99% that it just that, a story.

 Maybe he bought one kit just to see what engine he could fit in it.

[MV8]

I would not hold that against them . He wasn't the only one putting big domestic motors in little cars, but maybe the loudest and it worked out for him.

 

[IamScotticus]

And the CHILI, his of which, shall never cross my lips for his copyright stunt. 

Broke up a good thing in Terlingua to make  a dollar, he did.

Edited January 24 by IamScotticus