1968 Lotus Seven Series 3 for sale on Hemmings

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1968 Lotus Super Seven, Series 3, SB2366 Lotus produced some 3300 Lotus Sevens from 1957 thru 1972, including 350 Series 3 cars. The original design concept was “a motorcycle with 4 wheels” and reportedly was designed by Colin Chapman in a week. This light weight minimal sports car with fabulous handling, weighing in just over 1000 lbs., and in this case with 100 HP, remains an icon of true sports motoring. Today the Lotus Seven remains the most copied car in the world. This well sorted 1968 Lotus Seven S3, SB2366 has Approx. 44000 miles, 1600 crossflow Ford w/ Ford Tranny. This car is registered with the Lotus Seven Register and without a question a true Lotus car possessing the Arch Motors frame stamp. I do have the original Lotus Components engraved chassis plate (picture is of a reproduction plate installed for appearance sake). Sadly the factory records from SB2090 on have been lost, so that the exact build data is unavailable. Sequenced cars close to SB2366 confirm the probable delivery configuration. I purchased SB2366 a little over 3 years ago and have completely sorted the car. My theme was a gentleman’s British roadster; “what a Morgan wants to be”. To that end I have added some bolt on modifications, which can easily be returned to the original configuration without any scaring; i.e. wire wheels and boot lid. The paint is rough showing some road rash and patina, but I like that…not a show car; but a real crowd pleaser as well as a high performance runner. SB2366 is a fun “rip snorter”. Recently, I drove her to from Dana Point to San Diego for the San Diego British car day; 140 mile round trip on Hwy 5 at 75 MPH. SB2366 has period California black plates and full weather gear, although never fitted here in Southern California. She comes with the original refinished Lotus wheels, hub caps and a collection of spares and memorabilia. Please call or email for a complete list of the sorted new/rebuilt items. Please feel free to call Will for more information, including sorted items at (949) 241-7770.

 

Price $32,500