For when a 7 is just too big

[rikker]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lotus-51A-Formula-Ford-/300938997150?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item46115cad9e#ht_1771wt_1163

[TheDingo8MyBaby]

I love the old FF's.

 

The seller is actually an ex lotus 7 owner, Dan Shivley.

[rikker]

I agree, it is form functional but sensuous too.

[TheDingo8MyBaby]

Looks like he's asking for $25k, which seems pretty reasonable based on other lotus 51 sales. I suspect this car will need a "going over" though as it's been essentially sitting as a show car for a while.

 

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3957665813.html

[DeanG]

Nice looking car. I hope it goes to someone who truly appreciates it.

[rikker]

Nice looking car. I hope it goes to someone who truly appreciates it.

 

seems like a fair price too.

Love to drive it on the road, any one think it could be done legally....?

Edited July 28, 2013 by rikker

[Croc]

Here is how they made a Lotus 51 for the road in the UK:http://www.sportscarmarket.com/car-reviews/classic-and-collector-cars/race/2346-1968-lotus-51r

 

Now if that was imported over here I bet it could be registered as an historic in most states.

 

However starting from scratch, all I can say is good luck!

[rikker]

here is how they made a lotus 51 for the road in the uk:http://www.sportscarmarket.com/car-reviews/classic-and-collector-cars/race/2346-1968-lotus-51r

 

now if that was imported over here i bet it could be registered as an historic in most states.

 

However starting from scratch, all i can say is good luck!

[Gherkin]

I saw this car at last month's Sacramento area EuroSunday event, it looked fantastic! It may need a "going over" before any really aggressive track time but it sure was put together and preserved well.

 

It's amazing how much time you can spend looking over something so small...:drool: