MHK's Locost 7 Replica

[MHKflyer52]

My name is Martin Keller and my wife and I live in Newberg, Or. and Ventura, Ca. when we are not on the road.

 

My car is titled as a 1963 Lotus 7 Replica in Oct 2006 and driven every chance that I have and that is a lot here in SoCal. I used an MGB as the donor for the engine 1800cc, trans, rear dif and brake drums, front spindles and disk brakes. I built my frame and suspension from scratch and formed all the body parts except the nose cone which I purchased as it was easier than making one. Seats were I purchased along with the gas tank as I could buy them cheaper than I could build them. My paint job cost a total of $22.00 US (Six spray cans with enough leftover for touch-ups) now that is what I call Locost.

 

Here are some photos of my fun car.

 

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070108_213205_J1812.jpg

 

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070108_213247_J1813.jpg

 

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070108_213313_J1814.jpg

 

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070108_213355_J1816.jpg

 

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070108_213450_J1817.jpg

 

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070108_213528_J1818.jpg

 

A SoCal hard top.

 

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070108_213549_J1819.jpg

 

My Four Legged Friend (Maxwell B Smart)waiting for his ride.

 

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070108_213927_Max_in_7_121206.jpg

 

Having fun Auto Crossing at Camerillo Airport in Camerillo, Calif. Course was 5284 ft long with 51 turns from start to finish.

My best time was 74.253 sec. with no penalties. FTD went to a very well prepaired Porsche Boxster S with a time of 69.014 sec.

 

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/844074677_April 29 2007 Aoto-X at Speed in Negative.jpg

 

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1300362089_April 29 2007 Aoto-X Running Very Hard.jpg

 

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/695753354_April 29 2007 Aoto-X RUN.jpg

 

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1195420550_April 29 2007 Aoto-X.jpg

 

New plaque made by my friend and given to me for my car.

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/261285795_Data Plate DSCN2079 12 June 2007.JPG

 

My Key to my car!!!!!

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/89510626_Key for my CAR 1202071638.jpg

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/2120442138_Key to my 7 1202071630.jpg

 

Here is a link to some more photos of my car during it's becoming a 7.

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/MHKflyer52/ALotus7ReplicaLocost

 

[solder_guy]

Nice Craftmanship! Nice board (lifestyle)! Reminds me of the winter scene of a seven with skis!

 

 

 

No reverse light?

 

 

 

Nice Dog! Is he a good rider?   

 

 

 

I'm waiting for someone to put a a set of goggles on his dog! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/lol.gif

 

 

 

Rob Mitchellsolder_guy2007-01-09 05:38:45

[R1 Seven]

Martin,

 

 

 

The car looks really good. Nice job! You have given it some subtle style with the wheels and the rear fender treatment. To me it has a little bit of retro Cali hot rod style, especially with the surf board on top.

 

 

 

You can do a lot with a spray can. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/coolgleamA.gif My dad and I once painted my Jet Ski with cans. It was a pretty elaborate three color scheme with clear on top. We rubbed it out and brought it to a deep shine. Most everyone thought we took it to a professional shop to get that work done. That was back in '92...it still looks good today.

[roll a 7]

Martin, There are some guys in the LA area contemplating a weekend blat on the californiacaterhamclub.com website. If you would like to join some other guys in 7s for some fun just add yourself to the mix. The SoCal 7 community is fairly active and ALL 7s are aalways welcome!!!

 

 

 

 

[MHKflyer52]

roll a 7,

 

 

 

I just might due that. Thanks for the invite and info.

 

Have to ask "roll a 7" pertains to dice I hope and not a car that we are fond of.

 

 

 

Martin

 

 

[roll a 7]

I have not rolled MY 7. But, when a guy comes around to owning a 7 he has rolled a 7 in the car world. Most other car guys just don't realize the fact.

[wankel_locost]

first of all, thanks for all the build pics. was quite pleased to catch a glimpse of one of my other favorite cars. i've been a huge fan of the ugliest car porsche made (up until the panamera, but don't get me started) since i was a teen. had two 914's in my time and look to add another someday. brings up a quandry tho... which to drive to work? 7 or 14? sigh, the tough choices i'll have to make

[MHKflyer52]

first of all, thanks for all the build pics. was quite pleased to catch a glimpse of one of my other favorite cars. i've been a huge fan of the ugliest car porsche made (up until the panamera, but don't get me started) since i was a teen. had two 914's in my time and look to add another someday. brings up a quandry tho... which to drive to work? 7 or 14? sigh, the tough choices i'll have to make

 

You have good eyes to see my 914-6 in my garage in the last photo. What you done see in the backround because it is to the side is a 1973 MG Midget that I have been playing with for the last year. I have owned my 6 since June 7, 1970 and have owned nine other 914's over the years and at one time had one for everyday of the week.

[MHKflyer52]

Here is a new photo of me and my 7 Autocrossing at Santa Barbara, Cailf. on 28 July 2011.