JohnCh Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Unless someone had rear fenders made from aluminum, your car should have either fiberglass or carbon fiber front and rear fenders. Pretty sure CSRs had the latter, but someone with more knowledge can correct me if that's wrong. I'm an advocate of bright colors in a se7en to help them stand out to other drivers, so would definitely prefer the blue to the current config, but not everyone is as paranoid as me about that :-) -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaeggernaut Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 'stand out' for safety reasons? or aesthetic ones? you're right. fiberglass rear fenders. either going to get them wrapped in a good carbon fiber type vinly or get the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Safety. I think all of us have had our brushes with people who simply didn't see the car because it's so low and small. Best advice is to drive defensively aggressive; assume all other drivers are either playing Pokemon Go or holding a mocha soy latte in one hand while texting with the other, and then use the car's power and agility to keep you out of their way. it's similar to riding a motorcycle, except there's no danger of tipping over at a stoplight. -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaeggernaut Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 good point! never driven a caterham, i hadn't even considered that. being on a motorcycle for the last 25 years has given me a good insight.. but never even considered that might be an issue with driving a caterham. thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 In terms of "vehicular conspicuity", if you are not WAY behind a large pickup truck or SUV at a stop light or stop sign so they can see you in their mirrors clearly and they decide to back up and move over to another lane, you can imagine the driver of said trucks/cars commenting "Did I just run over a large beer can?" :leaving: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 That's good advice for a highly collectable car or one that is sure to obtain such status down the road. For a Caterham? That seems like wishful thinking. IMHO ... I totally agree. Do what pleases you. I knew a guy with a BROWN 289 Cobra, its original color. Could not sell it, Could not sell it, Could not sell it. Sprayed it RED, raised the price $20K (in 1980s), sold immediately. Some cars, Cobras, GT-350s, Panteras have only gotten to the point that people worry about all original details in the last decade, after being almost 50 years old, even though very popular. 10 years ago, I do not think any Panteras had their luggage trays left. If one ran, it had been rewired in the US... As Ricky said, "You can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." Just MHO, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Safety. I think all of us have had our brushes with people who simply didn't see the car because it's so low and small. Best advice is to drive defensively aggressive; assume all other drivers are either playing Pokemon Go or holding a mocha soy latte in one hand while texting with the other, and then use the car's power and agility to keep you out of their way. it's similar to riding a motorcycle, except there's no danger of tipping over at a stoplight. -John I try to stick to 2 lane roads, the twister the better. It required any driver to pay more attention to what they are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 (edited) NEW Caterham Crossflow https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Lotus-Other/113121239027?hash=item1a568d1ff3:g:jV8AAOSw0vJbOScB&vxp=mtr Locost R1 AND Miata (I guess you have to buy both?) https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Lotus-Other/183306256336?hash=item2aade77fd0:g:Y24AAOSw1rBbPEdc&vxp=mtr Ahhh...you can buy it separately here https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/d/locost-lotus-7-with-yamaha-r1/6633825073.html Birkin project http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14292&stc=1 https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/d/birkin-s3-super-seven-lotus-7/6636038049.html Replica project https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/lotus-seven-project/6632732944.html REPEATS Stalker V6SC https://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Lotus-Super-Seven/123232334095?hash=item1cb138310f:g:k4UAAOSw4RZbJEnD&vxp=mtr and here https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/lotus-brunton-super-stalker/6626741610.html Stalker V6SC https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stalker-Super-7/282949364029?hash=item41e118a93d:g:qRgAAOSwTFhbD6OG&vxp=mtr Lotus 7 S4 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Seven-S4/272993367211?hash=item3f8fac34ab:g:rsIAAOSwL81aPVwg&vxp=mtr Caterham crossflow https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/super-7/2133367.html Caterham 270 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/super-7/2081484.html Caterham BDR https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/super-7/2111816.html Caterham SV 480 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/caterham/2124624.html Lotus 7 S2 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1871753.html Lotus 7 S4 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/2101405.html Lotus 7 S1 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/2099394.html Lotus 7 S2 project https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/7/1972000.html Westfield https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/westfield/1982882.html Westfield https://classiccars.com/listings/view/992785/1965-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-washington-missouri-63090 Lotus 7 S1 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1065332/1958-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-stratford-connecticut-06615 Caterham SV Hayabusa http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/1458694360/1458694360ss.htm Miata Locost project https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/miata-based-locost-project/6629870515.html Caterham Zetec https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/d/caterham-super-seven/6620757995.html RM8 roller project https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/lotus-caterham-super-7-style/6614291170.html Stalker V8 https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/road-race-car-brunton-stalker/6604497788.html Westfield XTR https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/2010-westfield-xtr2-street/6636865371.html Replica project https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/westfield-flyer-kit-car/6615513903.html Dutton priject https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/d/1978-dutton-lotus-7/6613601615.html Lotus 7 S1 https://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1960-lotus-7-early-series-one/6607163874.html Diva https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/1962-lotus-super-7-trade/6593235431.html CMC Stage 2 roller https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/lotus-super-seven-replica/6613901717.html Westfield V8 https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/d/1968-lotus-super-seven-8/6603044118.html Edited July 8, 2018 by Croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 (edited) Locost R1 AND Miata (I guess you have to buy both?) I’m all in on having Mike Wazowski hanging in the grill and pushing wind. I should do that with Suave. :jester: Edited July 8, 2018 by xcarguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnis Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I purchased the Caterham BD that was on Kim Baker’s site thanks to your list. I will note that the Super 7 S2 project at Gullwing was sold several months ago, Hemmings just takes awhile to update. It was my dad’s dream to have a BDA powered 7 for many decades and I made that come true yesterday for him...at least until I eventually come home to collect it. Anyone have tonneau cover or any sort of weather gear available? Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 Congratulations on your Caterham purchase! I saw the ad was no longer coming up this morning. I guessed the Gullwing car may have gone but it still comes up with live ads. Thanks for correcting me. For weather protection, I would just order a regular storm car cover with straps to stop it blowing away, from Amazon until you return. They can deliver to where the car is located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I’m all in on having Mike Wazowski hanging in the grill and pushing wind. I should do that with Suave. :jester: I ain't no wazowski meme! I am a Stork who can't flap his wings pinned to the front of astro boy's grill. Thanks a lot Shane:mad: "Suave Less" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) Good morning from Chicago NEW Caterham SV R300 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14328&stc=1 https://www.ebay.com/itm/LOTUS-SUPER-7-CATERHAM-ROADSPORT-SV-300-MANUAL/173402886948?hash=item285f9e1324:g:XAoAAOSwwhhbQ8tg&vxp=mtr and here https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/2137475.html Superformance S1 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14329&stc=1 https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/superformance-s1-the-most-fun/6643308725.html Stalker V8 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14330&stc=1 https://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/d/1962-lotus-seven-replica/6639402360.html REPEATS Locost R1 power and Miata double package https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Lotus-Other/183325170843?hash=item2aaf081c9b:g:Y24AAOSw1rBbPEdc&vxp=mtr or just the Locost here https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/d/locost-lotus-7-with-yamaha-r1/6633825073.html Caterham https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Lotus-Other/113141976215?hash=item1a57c98c97:g:jV8AAOSw0vJbOScB&vxp=mtr Stalker https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stalker-Super-7/282949364029?hash=item41e118a93d:g:qRgAAOSwTFhbD6OG&vxp=mtr Caterham 480 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/caterham/2124624.html Caterham crossflow https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/super-7/2133367.html Westfield https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/westfield/1982882.html Lotus 7 S1 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/2099394.html Lotus 7 S4 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/2101405.html Lotus 7 S2 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1871753.html Caterham BDR http://wirewheel.com/1994-Caterham-Super-7-Cosworth-BDR-for-sale.html Caterham 270 http://wirewheel.com/2014-Caterham-Seven-for-sale.html Westfield https://classiccars.com/listings/view/992785/1965-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-washington-missouri-63090 Lotus 7 S1 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1065332/1958-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-stratford-connecticut-06615 Caterham SV Hayabusa http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/1458694360/1458694360ss.htm RM 8 roller kit https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/lotus-caterham-super-7-style/6614291170.html Birkin project https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/d/birkin-s3-super-seven-lotus-7/6636038049.html Caterham zetec https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/d/caterham-super-seven/6620757995.html Locost Miata project https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/miata-based-locost-project/6629870515.html Westfield XTR2 https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/2010-westfield-xtr2-street/6636865371.html Stalker XL V8 https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/road-race-car-brunton-stalker/6604497788.html Stalker V6SC https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/lotus-brunton-super-stalker/6626741610.html Replica https://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/d/reduced-lotus-super-7/6639846161.html Lotus 7 S1 https://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1960-lotus-7-early-series-one/6607163874.html CMC Stage 2 roller kit https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/lotus-super-seven-replica/6613901717.html Westfield V8 https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/d/1968-lotus-super-seven-8/6603044118.html No posting next weekend for me as I am in London working. Edited July 15, 2018 by Croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 Forgot to do Canada yesterday so lets do it today before work Birkin https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/edmonton/2010-birkin-lotus-super-7-convertible/1367897753?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Deman 7 https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/oakville-halton-region/2006-lotus-7-deman/1367825539?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Westfield Miata Turbo https://www.kijiji.ca/v-autos-camions/laurentides/westfield-mazda-turbo/1350150945?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Westfield https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/vancouver-downtown-west-end/lotus-super-7-westfield-edition/1345047802?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBDA Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I am considering that Birkin in Canada. Can anyone comment on what is involved in bringing it into the US? I know what my challenges are to register it in MA where I live, but a quick Google search told me that it may not be possible to get this car into the US, due to EPA rules? Can anyone enlighten me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I am considering that Birkin in Canada. Can anyone comment on what is involved in bringing it into the US? I know what my challenges are to register it in MA where I live, but a quick Google search told me that it may not be possible to get this car into the US, due to EPA rules? Can anyone enlighten me? As I understand it, if the car is 25 years old or older there are no (or a lot less) problems with bring a car in to the USA. EPA and vehicle safety rules are the barriers to bring in complete cars that are newer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBDA Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Thanks coffee break. That's what I concluded when I Googled. Anyone else? That Birkin is just what I've been looking for - Birkin with a 2.0 Duratec. Seems nuts that I can't get it into the US, considering that I could build the same car here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovchandr Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Thanks coffee break. That's what I concluded when I Googled. Anyone else? That Birkin is just what I've been looking for - Birkin with a 2.0 Duratec. Seems nuts that I can't get it into the US, considering that I could build the same car here. You could bring it over, but not in one piece and it would have get registered as new. If you could take the motor out prior to transport, you wouldn't be transferring a car. But you would have an uphill battle registering it in MA as you would have to register as a brand new build kit car instead of original year Birkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian7 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Thanks coffee break. That's what I concluded when I Googled. Anyone else? That Birkin is just what I've been looking for - Birkin with a 2.0 Duratec. Seems nuts that I can't get it into the US, considering that I could build the same car here. In the mid-2000's I built and registered a Cat in Canada from a kit. Five years later I moved to USA, and the EPA wouldn't let me bring it in. I used that exact "I can build the identical car down there" argument, and their answer was "well, do that then". ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky dawg Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Once the parts are assembled and registered as a car anywhere, it's a car forever and the EPA & NHTSA won't let it in for 25 years. The same situation for people who want to bring in non-compliant cars from any foreign country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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