11Budlite Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 (edited) I believe this is for sale on the California Caterham site as well. No affiliation, etc: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lotus-Caterham-7-Kit_W0QQitemZ190341453989QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2c513c18a5 Edited October 16, 2009 by 11Budlite
yellowss7 Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 Now that looks like a real bargain! $20,500 including engine and gearbox. Even if his estimate on other parts needed is a little off, it still sounds good. I couldn't see the damage he referred to and therefore can't tell if it's significant or not. Tom
supersportsp Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 I was looking at this as well. It really isn't a kit as much as it is a rebuild from what I can ascertain. Sounds like he binned it, then had to repair it (or bought it that way). If I recall, the listing states it is already registered in CA with the SB100 waiver. If the repair work was done right, this could be a great deal for someone. I would have considered it very closely if I hadn't found a car already.
yellowss7 Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 (edited) Supersport, you may be right. After looking at the pics, it appears that most of the sideskin is new but the rear panel from the rear arch back is painted green. If new that should be also wrapped in the blue plastic or be bare aluminium. I also noted that the mastercylinder is not mounted which it usually is on new kits and I think in the list of parts still needed he listed a wiring harness, which is usually done. And from the parts layed out for the rear suspension etc, he's missing the half shafts. But on the other hand alot of the parts look brand new, including the ACB10 tires. Curious Tom Edited October 16, 2009 by yellowss7
scannon Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 This is weird, I've clicked on the link in the 1st post in this thread twice now and both times it took me to the ebay ad for the Westfield XI. Anyone else have this problem?
jlumba81 Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 I had the same problem. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lotus-Caterham-7-Kit_W0QQitemZ190341453989QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2c513c18a5 Hopefully this link works better.
scannon Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 Thanks, that one worked for me. I couldn't find it by searching on ebay as I was looking for a 2002 Caterham, not a '67 Lotus 7, go figure.
escondidoron Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 I have looked at this car in person, about 2 weeks prior to it's posting on ebay. I can confirm that the car is exactly as represented in the ebay listing and the seller seems like a straight up guy. I had never met him prior to looking at the car. My inspection: There was previous front end damage and a new front frame section from Arch Motors (the original frame manufacturer) was installed after the damaged section was removed. Smaller plug tubes were installed in the ends of the cut section prior to installing the replacement front section. These plugs were then rosette welded to both sections. Finally the two frame sections were welded together. The current owner showed considerable welding sills and has a nice shop for this purpose. I thought that the car was a good opportunity when I looked at it. It would make a great winter project. However I found a Lotus 7 S2 at a price that I just couldn't pass up. I have no connection with the seller and the opinions expressed herein are just that, my opinions. YMMV. Regards, Ron picking up my "new" '62 S2 tomorrow :hurray:
11Budlite Posted October 16, 2009 Author Posted October 16, 2009 scannon said: This is weird, I've clicked on the link in the 1st post in this thread twice now and both times it took me to the ebay ad for the Westfield XI. Anyone else have this problem? Sorry about that guys, I must have screwed up when I copied and pasted. :ack: Thanks for adding the correct link jlumba.
11Budlite Posted October 16, 2009 Author Posted October 16, 2009 escondidoron said: picking up my "new" '62 S2 tomorrow :hurray: Ron - Would love to see photos of your new ride if you get a chance. Maybe start a new thread in the "Members Rides" section. Also, just in case you don't know about it check out this cool original Lotus Seven site run by John D. http://www.simplesevens.org/
escondidoron Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) Will post some pics in the coming days. Its been a very long day. Just got home at 2115. Left the house at 0430 to beat the traffic in Los Angeles (had to pass thru there to get to where the car has lived it's entire life). Spent all day digging the cars out of the garage (the Lotus went into the garage about 1975 and has sat there on it's trailer ever since), getting paper work taken care of at AAA (waaaaaay better than the DMV :blueangel:), finding and then going across town to America's Tire (the name for Discount Tire in the L.A. area) getting tires on the trailer (the trailer came with the Lotus), cleaning the garage, moving the other car back into the garage, driving back home to unload the car and then dumping all of the trash that I cleaned out of the seller's garage. Oh yeah, and then there was all of the work related issues that I had to take care of over the phone and internet 'cause today was also a work day. While I'm exhausted, I'm also pretty euphoric. I got the car out into the daylight and back to San Diego County successfully in one day. :auto: The sellers are in their 80's and had good documentation on the car that includes their racing history. They were an absolute joy to spend time with. Once they got started, they just went on and on with stories about the people that they met and the adventures that they had with their cars in SoCal sports car racing circles during the 50's, 60's 70's. Basically, for me, today was like spending the best day ever with your grandparents and then having it be Christmas and your birthday too all rolled into one. Here's what the scene looked like just before we rolled the Seven out into the daylight: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/4018774230_b8f3a2c635_o.jpg Maybe someday I will be able to get it running and then actually drive it.:drool: Edited October 17, 2009 by escondidoron
Kitcat Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) Sounds like an unforgettable day. Always a good sign when the first moments of se7en ownership are so positive. The car looks great. And that's some serious race rubber on it! They must have been dedicated racers back when. Edited October 17, 2009 by Kitcat
supersportsp Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 Kitcat said: Sounds like an unforgettable day. Always a good sign when the first moments of se7en ownership are so positive. The car looks great. And that's some serious race rubber on it! They must have been dedicated racers back when. Hello! Is that a real GT 350 under the cover and other stuff? Do they know what that is worth?
escondidoron Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 Supersportsp asked: Quote Is that a real GT 350 under the cover and other stuff? Do they know what that is worth? Yeah, that's a real GT350 under the cover. It's got about 100k miles and is totally straight and original. No door dings or any undercarriage damage of any kind. It's been parked since about '85. Yeah, they know what it's worth, and no, they don't want to sell it. They have a full appraisal data sheet for the car from SAAC (Shelby American Automobile Club). The cars were his and hers. She was ready to sell the Lotus. He's not ready to sell the Shelby.
11Budlite Posted November 20, 2009 Author Posted November 20, 2009 It looks like it's back on Ebay. $19,500 Buy It Now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lotus-Caterham-7-Kit_W0QQitemZ190350398610QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2c51c49492
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