Lotus 7 Replica For Sale

[RoyzMG]

The car is sold - Thanks to all of you for the interest.

The design is somewhat based upon the McSorley 442E sketches but has been altered to accommodate an independent rear suspension. Basically the chassis is 4” longer, 4” wider and 2” taller than a typical ”book” build.

 

The donor engine, transmission and differential are from a 2001 Mazda Miata. The stock 1.8 liter engine produces 142 HP @ 7000 RPM. The Miata front and rear uprights are used as well as the brake discs, and cylinders.

 

The chassis is constructed from 1” and ¾” square mild steel tubing with all joints TIG welded. Fenders, cowl and nose are fiberglass, all other siding is aluminum sheet.

 

The car also has the following features:

 

· Variable Valve Timing (VVT)

· Miata stock ECU but the electrical system is set up to accommodate a Mega Squirt III, with MS 3X expander card in the event a turbo-charger is desired.

· Sealed aluminum fabricated fuel tank with a stock fuel pump mounted in the tank. (9.7 gals.)

· Fiberglass reproduction front and rear fenders.

· 6 speed transmission

· Limited slip differential

· Shortened steering rack (Miata), manual steering

· Cobra-style seats with 5 point harnesses

· Brake and clutch pedal unit adjustable for different drivers

 

Registered and licensed in the State of California, under SB100 (smog exempt).

 

The car is essentially complete and drivable, but still needs preparation and paint of the fiberglass parts and polishing of the aluminum panels. This would make a great car for someone who would like to learn the intimate details of how a car functions and how it is constructed.

 

The car can be purchased with a single axle aluminum trailer (see photos). The trailer has extra aluminum ramps to handle the low ground clearance of the Locost. I would also consider delivery of the car within a reasonable distance.

 

Locost price $8500

Trailer price $2500

 

The car is located in Livermore, California

Edited November 7, 2013 by RoyzMG
Car sold

[MHKflyer52]

Now that is a steel in my belief.

You should not have any issues selling your 7 I would think.

 

Sent a link to another person who is looking for a 7 just so you know.

 

:driving:

Edited November 1, 2013 by MHKflyer52

[DEMeyer]

Roy.

 

I'm the guy Martin forwarded your link to. Looking at his car but was wanting a Miata-powered car preferably.

 

Can you email me some more detail pics and information on the build?

Did you build it?

 

Doug

 

DougMeyer@ATVTV.Com

[Hettric]

My interest is in the exhaust header - having a Miata powered Caterham. Is it custom fabricated?

Thanks

[RoyzMG]

It's a custom build and a "bugger". Hard to get around the steering column, avoid the cooling hose and exit at the side. But a lot of fun!

 

Cheers, Roy

[Hettric]

Thank You - thats a great help.

[snookwheel]

That looks like a great deal!!

[rikker]

That is an impressive buncha snakes ! Well done.

 

PS: any idea how many times you offered this up for the fit ?

[mjoc]

I was planning, on building a lotus 7 442e chassis. I was wondering if you can answer me a few questions about your chassis. What Plans did you use for yours. What is the leg room between the seat to the pedals with the larger chassis. I'm 6'8" with a 36 inch inseam and want to know if I will actually fit in it before building at least a mock up.

Where did you find the fenders nose piece etc. The two places I found online don't produce anymore.

This is my first post, and just found this site.

Michael

[RoyzMG]

Michael-

I just sent you a private message. Send me an email and I can answer all your questions.

Cheers,

Roy