Looks like a deal on a 7

[Ruadhd2]

http://classiccars.com/listing-168214/1985-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-montgomery-alabama-36117.html

 

No affiliation

[fastg]

This car has been up for sale since the middle of last year. I think I looked into this car. I liked the car but it's still registered as a 1985 Toyota Corolla. I think that would lead to all sorts of issues with insurance and the like so I passed on the deal.

 

Graham

[LongTimeLurker]

Wow, they are giving that thing away! Little to no chance of me registering that in CA.

[BMW RACER]

I'm no expert on California registration. But I did register my Caterham under SB100 last year. I doubt you'd have a problem with this car either.

[Canadian 7]

From where the exhaust exits the hood, the engine looks like it is mounted very high. And so does the steering wheel. Ron.

[MHKflyer52]

This car looks like the first CMC Seven that was used in their original promotional photos and before they developed their Miata based car just before they when out of business.

Looks to be a heck of a good deal but that is just my belief.

[Ruadhd2]

Below are notes from the seller, Bill Mitchell, at Bill Mitchell Classics in answer to my questions. No affiliation. I am just sharing this info so interested parties might know more about this lisiting. I can't afford to have two 7's right now, but this might be a fun and relatively sturdy car with Toyota and Mazda parts.

 

The headers and exhaust on the 7 produce a pleasing note and are not unpleasantly loud. The seats are not adjustable, the pedals are adjustable with some mechanical know-how. No one who has driven the car has complained about the seating position. I'm 5'8" and 220 pounds and have no real problems, but I do take off my cell phone and wallet before I take off. I've had guys over 6 feet tall drive it with no complaints.

 

The car has disc brakes on all four wheels.

 

It has a limited slip differential.

 

The motor is a 3TC single cam from a 1982 Toyota Corolla which had approximately 54,000 miles on it when installed. The odometer now reads 55,521. My mechanic has been through the engine and says it looks fine. A new clutch was replaced about 200 miles ago.

 

The odometer and speedo appear accurate.

 

The car has an aluminum fuel cell with an accurate fuel gage.

 

The RX-7 suspension is mostly in the rear and comes from a 1985 first generation. The front suspension is mostly Mazda Miata including spindles, hubs and brakes.

 

The transmission is stock Corolla and works great in all gears.

 

The car has not been dyno'd.

 

If you would like you can give my mechanic Ray a call to get more detailed information. His number is 334-324-2157. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.