jbanker Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Just got this note from a friend of mine who lives a couple of miles from me and belongs to our local Lotus Lovers group here in Indianapolis. This is a very nice car that has always been garaged and well cared for. Hate to see Tony sell it but if you read his note you all will certainly understand. He is replacing it with a new Lotus Evora, which is a bit more family friendly. Jack "Folks, The time has come for me to part with my Birkin. We recently adopted a little girl, and the Birkin does not "fit" in my world right now. I hope to sell it to someone who can fully enjoy it. I have owned this car since new, it drives very well. 1999 Birkin, 25,250 miles; full weather gear, purple wings & nosecone 1997 Zetec SPC close ratio gearbox Quaife limited-slip differential Emerald ECU with mapping software Jenvey throttle bodies Wide-band lambda sensor (Innovate LC-1) installed; software included Fuel Safe Birkin-bespoke fuel cell; foam replaced last month 5-point harnesses for both driver & passenger Extra set of fiberglass wings (need paint to match) Custom Trailer built by Dennis Brunton Full history of invoices for parts and service $22,000 or best offer for the car, trailer, & other stuff. Photos at http://lotus.changeip.org/~birkin/ (photos of the trailer are in the archives) Tony Indianapolis" Was just listed on the Se7ens.net forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamore Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 JBanker, Do you have additional details of the build? Engine Specs? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Should sell fast at that price as it is a nice looking 7. :cooldude: Daughters do have a way of making Dads do (strange) things for them and never really know that they have been the recipient of that love. :cooldude: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bster13 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 How big is the fuel cell in this car? I'm interested in it's touring range. Any performance numbers for this car w/ regards to 0-60 or 1/4 mile? What state of tune is the engine in? HP/TQ? Thanks, and GL with the sale. Bryce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bster13 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Which Zetec engine is this? ZX 1...2.0 liters hydraulic lifters Ford Contour to 1997. ZX 2...2.0 litres, solid lifters Exhaust valve timing variable. It has a bump for the sensor on the valve cover above cyl #1. Found in Contour late 97 up, Ford Escort ZX2 Coupes, Mercury Cougar. ZX 3....2.0 litres, solid lifters. (Ford Focus ZX3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reason Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Sexy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyseven Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 JBanker, Do you have additional details of the build? Engine Specs? Thanks. I'm finally back on USA7s, so I can answer for myself. It's a stock 1997 Zetec, some folks call it a ZX1; all the upgrades are external. Emerald ECU, Jenvey throttle bodies, Raceline oil sump and water rail. Tony Indianapolis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyseven Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 How big is the fuel cell in this car? I'm interested in it's touring range. Any performance numbers for this car w/ regards to 0-60 or 1/4 mile? What state of tune is the engine in? HP/TQ? Thanks, and GL with the sale. Bryce The fuel cell was a group buy from Fuel Safe, a batch specially made for the Birkins. It is the same size and shape as the stock fuel tank in order to maximize capacity. The stock tank is about 10 gallons. I've never measured how much capacity is lost, but I'd reckon it holds about 8 gallons. I've never done any timed acceleration runs in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyseven Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Just got this note from a friend of mine who lives a couple of miles from me and belongs to our local Lotus Lovers group here in Indianapolis. This is a very nice car that has always been garaged and well cared for. Hate to see Tony sell it but if you read his note you all will certainly understand. He is replacing it with a new Lotus Evora, which is a bit more family friendly. Jack Thanks for posting it here for me, Jack, and for the kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 The fuel cell was a group buy from Fuel Safe, a batch specially made for the Birkins. It is the same size and shape as the stock fuel tank in order to maximize capacity. The stock tank is about 10 gallons. I've never measured how much capacity is lost, but I'd reckon it holds about 8 gallons. I've never done any timed acceleration runs in the car. I have the same fuel cell and when filling from empty it holds about 9 gallons. Usable volume is maybe 8 gallons because it does not suck from the very bottom as well as it won't fill to the very top. When touring I usually I fill up latest after 150 -180 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyseven Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 :cooldude: Daughters do have a way of making Dads do (strange) things for them and never really know that they have been the recipient of that love. :cooldude: I get it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimjim7 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) How do I contact you? I send private messages but do not think they get thru? I am looking to speak with the seller, my email is nevillehamilton@rocketmail.com Edited May 25, 2010 by Slimjim7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Interested in the car. Can you provide contact info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyseven Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 How do I contact you? I send private messages but do not think they get thru? I am looking to speak with the seller, my email is nevillehamilton@rocketmail.com anthonyseven@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylenny Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 i am interested. need your contact info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Still for sale? contact info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanker Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 HERE IS A LINK TO CRAIG'S LIST IN THE INDIANAPOLIS AREA. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1839896778.html I BELIEVE IT IS STILL FOR SALE. TONY MONTGOMERY IS THE OWNER IN WESTFIELD, INDIANA JACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyseven Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Yes, it is still for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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