BusaLoco Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 from "How Streetable is it" Red Baron wrote: "Although my Rotus is "streetable"I assiduously avoid driving it to any events more than 50 miles away. For that I use a tow dolly. The observation that these vehicles are really 4 wheeled motorcycles is right on. I equipped my Rotus with various creature comforts like a radio/tape deck which can't be heard over the Borla exhaust and a heater which is not need until the ambient falls below 15F and is completely useless now that I have moved from Michigan to Florida. Two items I did add that have proven worth while are a NACA duct footwell vent on the driver side and a removable Lexan backlite which reduces blow back which, when combined with the side curtains, makes cool weather driving considerably more comfortable for my 76 year old body (See my 01/06/06 poating entitled "Footwell Ventilation" and my 05/08/06 posting entitled "Cool Weather Driving" for pictures of these items.) In summary, a "daily driver" no but a great big boy toy. PS, no cupholders." And all this time I thought that all you USA7 dudes were a youthful bunch of quirky post graduate ivy leaguer's with a fist full of cash and a twisted attitude (like mine), and what do I find? ... I find that you (Red Baron) are an even senior 7 (fool) than I (and I am 58). So How Old Is The Average Age of The 7 Addict and When Does The Onset of Seven Dementia Occur? OK I'll start: Hello, my name is John and I'm 58 years old and I'm a Seven Addict. I have been crazy about Lotus Sevens ever since I saw my first one (basking naked in the sun) in the early 1970's. There I feel better now!BusaLoco2007-01-01 08:40:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I believe I'm younger than average at 37. It is good to see the enthusiasm will not die with age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfgw Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Me too, I am 35 and have been addicted to 7's since hillclimbing in the UK in my Dad's about 15 years ago. Then bought an ex-race caterham made road leagl in the UK and now living in the US, have succumbed again - absolutely nothing like it, I love the entire ownership experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xflow7 Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 ...quirky post graduate ivy leaguer's with a fist full of cash and a twisted attitude (like mine) Not sure about a fist full of cash, but the rest of that is a pretty eerie description of me. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/eek6.gifhttp://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif I'm 32 now; got bitten by the Seven bug at 14 or so. Davexflow72007-01-01 09:09:53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I'm on the senior side of this group at 62. I got bitten so long ago I can't remember exactly where or when but couldn't fit my size 11 1/2 feet on the pedals so was unable to do anything about it until I got a chance to drive an SV at the track. That drive set off an immediate search and I am currently approaching the end of the construction phase of an '04 SV fitted with a turbocharged Miata engine. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deman USA Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Hey there everybody, this is Dino from Deman USA. I believe that Paul and I are the youngest addicts here. We are both 22 years old, and are crazy in-love with the 7's. Yeah we could of opened up a shop to work on mutangs, and imports, but we chose to work on 7's instead. I hope are age isnt a big deal, but I believe that it is up to us to start showing that this incredible work of art can be admired by everone, and will be someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbaron Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Humm, I may be a bit out of my element here. I built my Rotus at age 64 and still derive great pleasue driving it at age 76. Red Baron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert O. Urfer Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I am 29 and have wanted a seven for about 12 years. Now I have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbaron Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Hey John, as I tell the senior citizens here in Florida who look at me askance when I am out with my Rotus, "us old farts need to have some fun once in a while you know." Red Baron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 31, picked up my SV last summer, and have wanted one since my early teens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Went crazy for sevens at age 36. Got my first at 37. I just hope I get to enjoy mine as long as the red baron. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/hurray.gifWestTexasS2K2007-01-01 13:54:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birkinpilot Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Fifty-four. Just got a Birkin and have wanted a Seven since reading about them in R&T (probably late 60's or early 70's). Still want a D-type Jag, but I'd have to hit the lotto for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rohaley Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I did'nt discover that the Lotus/Caterham Seven existed until I was about 22 and lusted for one until I reached the ripe old age of 29. I have had mine four years (33 now) and use it as my summer daily driver. I still cannot imagine another car that I could enjoy more that this. Well.....maybe I could be pried from my seat by the lure of a McLaren F1 (if price weren't an issue, which it is.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I'm 51 now, and built it 7 years ago. I originally wanted an old XKE, but the thoughts of maintaining a 40 year old english car made me look elswere. The Caterham was the perfect solution, old style looks, new parts and unparalled performance. Still puts a grin on my face every time I drive it. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Well, I am right in the golden middle at 52. Have the car for 4 years (but wanted one 30 years ago) I bought my Birkin from a retiree in Florida who gave up already at age 73 to drive his Boxter only. But he made only 600 mainly autocross miles in 4 years with this Seven. Anyway, age is perception. Gert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Let me be the first to express a middle age crisis and register my age at 44. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/blush5.gif Rob Mitchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I had my first ride when I was 33. Took delivery just before my 36th. Now am 37 (yes, just like Mazda). I don't know about having a fistful of S$$, but I am familiar with a few of the University of Pennsylvania fight songs.Al Navarro2007-01-02 06:33:12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birkin42 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I guess I'm about middle of the road at 43. First fell in love with Seven's after I read a test report on a Caterham in Road & Track back in 1985 I believe. The more I read up on the car, Lotus as well as Colin Chapman, the more I admired it raw simplicity while still be attractive. Had my first drive in a Birkin back in 1998. This just reinforced my desire to have one, though at the time there were few options in Canada. Got a Birkin roller in 2005 and have been working on it when time permits. Can't wait to drive it. Hopefully that won't be too far away. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Same age as the seven. Will be 50 this summer! Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 51 Have been driving 7's since 1996 when I built my first one in the UK. Getting harder to get out of, but never tire of getting in. As Indiana Jones said "It's not the years, it's the mileage" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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