ianashdown Posted February 2 Posted February 2 (edited) ****** SOLD ****** The recent California fires took a fellow 7 owners home and car. He recently posted the following: “Like many I lost my home and stuff in Topanga to the fire on 1/7 Offering this to my VARA family, hopefully this is worth something to someone It was a 1962 Lotus 7 series 2, # 1636 1600 ford motor .040 over, lightened and balanced with an Ivy head Never installed correct series 2 rear fenders and clamshell fronts. Original side curtains Please make me an offer and it haul away“ If interested, please contact Marshall Kahn via Facebook of via me. Edited February 3 by ianashdown 6
MV8 Posted February 3 Posted February 3 My condolences. I'm sure it would have blown if the tank or cap had been aluminum. All the ferrous metal and drivetrain are reusable with a little work. I would have made an offer but it was sold before I saw it. Depending on how it is filed with insurance may determine if the vin is still good. I don't know the rules out there.
fastg Posted February 3 Posted February 3 Look at the license plate it picture 4. Perfect in the middle of total destruction. Graham 1
anduril3019 Posted February 3 Posted February 3 Seeing as it was hot enough to melt all the aluminum (even those nice Cosmic wheels ), I was wondering if the brazed frame joints would be compromised in any way that wouldn't be obvious from a visual inspection. Thoughts?
MV8 Posted February 3 Posted February 3 One could flux and reflow any questionable joints but I would expect flow away from the joint if it got hot enough to be a concern. 1
mrmustang Posted February 3 Posted February 3 I'll be curious to see what is left of the frame after an acid dip and wash to neutralize the corrosion both inside and out. Forget about brazing the melted welds, I'm actually more concerned how brittle the frame has become since the fire was hot enough to melt the aluminum body panels. I suspect the VIN, if not marked in the California DMV/MVS as salvage, might end up on a donor chassis for it's phoenix like rise from the ashes. Bill 1
MV8 Posted February 3 Posted February 3 (edited) Aluminum puddles at a much lower temp than steel, which is probably low carbon. Very much like what's left of a small plane after a crash. Edited February 3 by MV8
fastg Posted February 4 Posted February 4 Do we have any idea what it sold for? I have no idea how you would value something in that condition. Graham
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