SENC Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 On 6/19/2022 at 2:06 AM, Croc said: NEW Lotus 7 S2 Untitled Document (lotusowners.com) Croc - I'm fairly certain this is an old/stale listing that LOONY just hasnt taken down. If I'm not mistaken, this is the Seven @sportscarnut acquired a couple years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB455 Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Just came a cross this ad on Hemmings, a big project for sure! - https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/2591673.html Same owner since '73. Has quite a story to tell in the ad! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 The numbers and title are probably the best bits on it. Someone will give it a lot of love. Rescue Car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 16 hours ago, SENC said: Croc - I'm fairly certain this is an old/stale listing that LOONY just hasnt taken down. If I'm not mistaken, this is the Seven @sportscarnut acquired a couple years ago. Thanks - I got a link message say it was for sale but think you are likely right. Will remove in next week's update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 22 hours ago, JB455 said: Just came a cross this ad on Hemmings, a big project for sure! - https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/2591673.html Same owner since '73. Has quite a story to tell in the ad! That's really tempting. Then I realize I don't live in an emission testing area to benefit from the year of production and could scratch build for less effort than the resto and I'd want to make changes which I would be conflicted about. Great to see original details in the pics, though it looks like at some point he had the expansion tank moved back for access with the nose on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 Week Beginning June 28, 2022 USA7s FORUM FOR SALE ADS Cars For Sale - USA7s NEW Custom (Mid-engined but its using a Caterham SV nose cone so close enough) Turbocharged K24A-Powered Tube-Frame Street Car 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - ending June 29 (Lot #77,371) | Bring a Trailer Lotus 7 S2 (Project) 1962 Lotus Super Seven Roadster #2591673 | Hemmings REPEATS Caterham 2003 Caterham Super 7 Wide Body Based On Lotus Seven #2592324 | Hemmings Lotus 7 S4 1971 Lotus #2526952 | Hemmings and here 1971 Lotus Seven for Sale in LAKE LEELANAU, | RacingJunk and here 1971 Lotus Seven | eBay Westfield Pre Lit 1983 Lotus Westfield Seven #2485207 | Hemmings Lotus 7 S2 1962 Lotus Super 7 for Sale in CHATSWORTH, CA | RacingJunk Stalker Marketplace - 1962 Lotus Seven | Facebook Locost/Replica Marketplace - 1901 Lotus lotus 7 replica | Facebook Donkervoort Marketplace - 1983 Donkervoort S7 | Facebook Caterham (contact as they have cars coming not listed) INVENTORY (rockymountaincaterham.com) Caterham Caterham Inventory — Beachman Racing CANADA Locost Lotus Seven clone | Classic Cars | Moncton | Kijiji Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 A new posting on BAT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-caterham-super-7/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 Week beginning July 3, 2022 USA7s FORUM FOR SALE ADS Cars For Sale - USA7s NEW Caterham Caterham Super Seven for sale on BaT Auctions - ending July 8 (Lot #78,098) | Bring a Trailer Diva 7 1962 Lotus #2595486 | Hemmings Stalker 1962 Lotus #2595487 | Hemmings Lotus 7/Replica Project Marketplace - 1967 Lotus 7 rolling chassis | Facebook Caterham Marketplace - Caterham Super seven | Facebook Caterham Lotus Super 7 / Caterham Super 7 SV - cars & trucks - by owner -... (craigslist.org) REPEATS Lotus 7 S4 1971 Lotus Seven | eBay and here 1971 Lotus Seven for Sale in LAKE LEELANAU, | RacingJunk and here 1971 Lotus #2526952 | Hemmings Lotus 7 S2 1962 Lotus Super 7 for Sale in CHATSWORTH, CA | RacingJunk Caterham 2003 Caterham Super 7 Wide Body Based On Lotus Seven #2592324 | Hemmings Lotus 7 S2 1962 Lotus Super Seven Roadster #2591673 | Hemmings Westfield Pre-Lit 1983 Lotus Westfield Seven #2485207 | Hemmings Replica Marketplace - 1901 Lotus Lotus seven replica | Facebook Stalker Marketplace - 1962 Lotus Seven | Facebook Caterham Lotus Super 7/Caterham Super 7 S3 - cars & trucks - by owner -... (craigslist.org) CANADA Replica Lotus Seven | Cars & Trucks | Moncton | Kijiji Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 Caterham at Bringatrailer Caterham Super Seven for sale on BaT Auctions - ending July 15 (Lot #78,755) | Bring a Trailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 Week Beginning July 10, 2022 USA7s Forum For Sale Ads Cars For Sale - USA7s NEW Lotus 7 S2 1962 Lotus Super 7 Roadster | eBay and here 1962 Lotus Super Seven #2597601 | Hemmings Caterham Caterham Super Seven for sale on BaT Auctions - ending July 15 (Lot #78,755) | Bring a Trailer Stalker 1962 Lotus #2595487 | Hemmings REPEATS Westfield Pre-Lit 1983 Lotus Westfield Seven #2485207 | Hemmings Caterham 2003 Caterham Super 7 Wide Body Based On Lotus Seven #2592324 | Hemmings Diva 7 1962 Lotus #2595486 | Hemmings Lotus 7 S4 1971 Lotus #2526952 | Hemmings and here 1971 Lotus Seven | eBay and here 1971 Lotus Seven for Sale in LAKE LEELANAU, | RacingJunk Lotus 7 S2 1962 Lotus Super 7 for Sale in CHATSWORTH, CA | RacingJunk Caterham Marketplace - Caterham Super seven | Facebook Replica Marketplace - 1901 Lotus Lotus 7 replica | Facebook Stalker Marketplace - 1962 Lotus Seven | Facebook Lotus 7/Replica Marketplace - 1967 Lotus 7 rolling chassis | Facebook Caterham Lotus 7 /Caterham Super 7 SV - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) CANADA Replica Lotus Seven | Cars & Trucks | Moncton | Kijiji Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 Stalker at Bringatrailer LS3-Powered Brunton Stalker XL 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - ending July 21 (Lot #79,267) | Bring a Trailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) Mike, That 2016 Stalker XL on BAT is likely the most stunning example of Minehart's work that I have seen to date. He even had the aluminum interior metal panels powder coated. The seats look uncharacteristically comfortable and supportive as well. Somebody is going to get a beautiful Stalker but I doubt it will not be pretty pricey when the hammer drops on the auction block. Edited July 15, 2022 by Anaximander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cueball1 Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Would have been mid 30s a couple years ago. Likely mid 40s now! Ugh. I want one so bad but can't stomach or wrap my head around the price increases of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) Cueball1, Stalker cars raised their prices a bit recently but I can tell you, being in the process of building an AXR, that the price of the components has skyrocketed. I paid $103 for an LS dipstick that cost $55 two years ago. I have been stunned at how much money I have had to spend to get a car up and almost close to running that supposedly just needed wheels, alternator, starter and a few assorted parts. That car on BAT would now cost closer to $63k to build in today's economy and it is highly unlikely that things are going to be getting cheaper anytime soon? The nice thing about Stalker cars is that all of the parts are basically USA sourced which makes parts finding and replacement much easier in this supply chain horror show we have going on worldwide. Edited July 15, 2022 by Anaximander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cueball1 Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Understood. The cheapskate in me is tough to overcome though. Still kicking myself for not jumping on the one in denver a couple months ago. Couple of things needed on that one and I hesitated a day too long. At least it was another member here that got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 Superformance S1 at Bringatrailer No Reserve: One-Family-Owned Superformance S-1 for sale on BaT Auctions - ending July 22 (Lot #79,356) | Bring a Trailer @Cueball1 Second chances on Stalker V8s don't come often! Will be cheering you on in the Bringatrailer auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce K Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 On 7/15/2022 at 10:33 AM, Anaximander said: Mike, That 2016 Stalker XL on BAT is likely the most stunning example of Minehart's work that I have seen to date. He even had the aluminum interior metal panels powder coated. The seats look uncharacteristically comfortable and supportive as well. Somebody is going to get a beautiful Stalker but I doubt it will not be pretty pricey when the hammer drops on the auction block. FYI, Scott instituted a design change since the construction of the captioned Stalker. His windshields are now less raked, making ingress and egress easier and head injuries from accidents more difficult to sustain. Purely from a design perspective, I prefer the newer, more upright windshield, which approximately matches the seatbacks in rake and provides a more authentic Seven profile. In counterpoint, the new rake is probably a bit less aerodynamic. Following is a photo which was provided to me by the blue Stalker's original owner, who resided in New York. I believe his name was Mike, and I almost bought this car from him several years ago. Note the aggressive windshield rake: Following that is an image of a newer Stalker, a 2018 or 2019 build - note the more upright windshield: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car_Guy Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 30 minutes ago, Bruce K said: FYI, Scott instituted a design change since the construction of the captioned Stalker. His windshields are now less raked, making ingress and egress easier and head injuries from accidents more difficult to sustain. Purely from a design perspective, I prefer the newer, more upright windshield, which approximately matches the seatbacks in rake and provides a more authentic Seven profile. In counterpoint, the new rake is probably a bit less aerodynamic. Following is a photo which was provided to me by the blue Stalker's original owner, who resided in New York. I believe his name was Mike, and I almost bought this car from him several years ago. Note the aggressive windshield rake: Following that is an image of a newer Stalker, a 2018 or 2019 build - note the more upright windshield: I am Glad to hear they made this change. The 2014 I just bought is too far back. I am comfortable in it with the 6 point harness on but you would not want much elastic to let you go forward in an accident there. With the padded seats in the BAT one you are probably up closer to it. Looks like they have the seats way back though so as long as the pedals work for you there it would be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 (edited) Bruce, Interesting observations. Since our Stalkers and most other se7ens do not come with airbags, about the only thing we can do is make sure that we have at least up-to-date 5-6 point 3" racing seat belts. If you strap in really tight, I am not sure that the rake of the windscreen would make any difference in terms of head injury? If you are concerned about head injuries in a collision which is a real possibility in any of these type cars, then I would suggest using a helmet that allows us to use a Hans device so that we minimize the risk of serious head/neck injury in a collision. Short of doing that, all of these types of cars, especially kits that are Cobra replicas can put a person in a world of hurt due to their old-school crappy handling characteristics. If we also look structurally at the chassis of a Lotus/Caterham, we have to be aware that we have even less structural integrity surrounding ourselves than a Stalker due to the smaller gauge of metal that is used. Colin Chapman likely wasn't too overly focused on safety issues when he designed his Se7ens and was concerned with every extra pound of weight. I guess life is all about weighing the risks and rewards and determining for ourselves what level of safety we hope to achieve in our lives. For me personally, Covid was a wakeup call that a tiny non-living organism could have taken me out as it did a couple of acquaintances as easily as getting in a wreck with one of our cars. Frankly, I would rather flame out in a se7esque car than die from a virus I can't even see I have made a personal decision to wear a Sparco neck brace along with my Sparco carbon fiber lightweight helmet when I race my Stalker AXR in autocross events. The likelihood of needing the neck brace it is probably on the low side but I am keenly aware of the fragility of our spinal columns and the attachment of my 10-11 pound bowling ball of a head sitting atop just a few sinewy connections to my spinal cord. On top of that, a normal brain weighs about 3 pounds and can suffer contrecoup injury in a sudden deceleration. Thankfully, my brain is so small that it would fit up a gnat's butt and roll around like a BB in a boxcar . Edited July 17, 2022 by Anaximander Added Pics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 Week Beginning July 17, 2022 USA7s Forum Car for Sale Ads Cars For Sale - USA7s NEW Superformance S1 No Reserve: One-Family-Owned Superformance S-1 for sale on BaT Auctions - ending July 22 (Lot #79,356) | Bring a Trailer Stalker V8 LS3-Powered Brunton Stalker XL 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - ending July 21 (Lot #79,267) | Bring a Trailer Caterham Marketplace - 1980 Lotus Caterham Super Seven | Facebook Replica Project Marketplace - 1970 Caterham NA · NA | Facebook Blakely 7 Lotus 7 1980 beautiful car - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) REPEATS Lotus 7 S2 1962 Lotus Super 7 Roadster | eBay and here 1962 Lotus Super Seven #2597601 | Hemmings Lotus 7 S4 1971 Lotus Seven | eBay and here 1971 Lotus #2526952 | Hemmings and here 1971 Lotus Seven for Sale in LAKE LEELANAU, | RacingJunk Westfield Pre-Lit 1983 Lotus Westfield Seven #2485207 | Hemmings Stalker V8 1962 Lotus #2595487 | Hemmings Diva 7 1962 Lotus #2595486 | Hemmings Caterham 2003 Caterham Super 7 Wide Body Based On Lotus Seven #2592324 | Hemmings Lotus 7 S2 1962 Lotus Super 7 for Sale in CHATSWORTH, CA | RacingJunk Replica Marketplace - 1901 Lotus Lotus super 7 replica | Facebook Stalker Marketplace - 1962 Lotus Seven | Facebook Replica Project Marketplace - 1967 Lotus 7 rolling chassis | Facebook Caterham Marketplace - Caterham Super seven | Facebook Caterham Caterham Inventory — Beachman Racing Caterham INVENTORY (rockymountaincaterham.com) Caterham 2011 Caterham Super 7 - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) Caterham Lotus 7 /Caterham Super 7 SV - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) Caterham Lotus Super 7/Caterham Super 7 S3 - cars & trucks - by owner -... (craigslist.org) CANADA Fejer 7 Lotus Super 7 Replica Kit Car. Fejer Bros. w/ Extra body. | Classic Cars | Owen Sound | Kijiji Eva Sport 1990 Eva Sport | Cars & Trucks | Laval / North Shore | Kijiji Replica Lotus Seven clone | Classic Cars | Moncton | Kijiji Please note that next week beginning July 24 may be late posted owing to my travel plans that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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