Vovchandr Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 This guy is a fan of oddball cars it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 I think that is Andy. Used to be active on this forum. Also had a blue Westfield Seight (which periodically surfaces for sale) and at one point a crossflow Caterham. I remember him buying the pre-lit Westfield. Came from Maine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian 7 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 What’s wrong with oddball cars? I don’t ever want to pass the same car I’m in when I’m out for a drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) I love your Autozam AZ-1 above. Drove one once when I lived in Japan. Mad little things but thats what makes them so entertaining. Another oddball car owner here presenting this week's selections found for sale: NEW None REPEATS Replica https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Lotus-Super-Seven-Tribute/333512208476?hash=item4da6e0705c:g:Od0AAOSw3SdePbsO Diva https://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Lotus-SUPER-7-ROADSTER-REPLICA/264649506404?hash=item3d9e56fe64:g:-~cAAOSwJ4xeWBwd and here https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/d/scottsdale-15300a-lotus-super-7/7083060901.html Lotus 7 S2 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Lotus-Super-Seven/223653636043?hash=item3412cba7cb:g:IRUAAOSwbzpdcqDW and here https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/2315081.html and here https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1256976/1964-lotus-super-seven-for-sale-in-beverly-hills-california-90210 Stalker https://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Stalker/303477019568?hash=item46a8a3d3b0:g:FwsAAOSw4dxeD8lq Lotus 7 S2 http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1557321710/1557321710ss.htm Stalker http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1437589044/1437589044ss.htm Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/unspecified/2320672.html Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/super-7/2348148.html Replica https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/2359545.html Stalker https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/2167534.html Lotus 7 S2 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/2375466.html Caterham https://vintageracecarsales.com/portfolio-view/2013-caterham-seven-480/ Westfield https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1315662/1965-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-washington-missouri-63090 Wharton 7 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1299993/1978-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-cadillac-michigan-49601 Lotus 7 S3 (3rd listing down) http://rockymountaincaterham.com/inventory/ Birkin - its down to $14500 on Craigslist folks. Crossflow RHD Caterhams go for double on Bringatrailer. How is this not a bargain? http://sodo-moto.com/listings/1991-birkin-seven/ and here https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/d/seattle-1991-birkin-super-7-sprint/7083334128.html Birkin http://sodo-moto.com/listings/1990-birkin-seven-so-cal/ Caterham http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/2000-caterham/ Caterham http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/201216-nos-caterham-sv-roadsport/ Stalker https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/frisco-brunton-stalker-street-legal/7082589294.html Maxton https://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/d/longmont-1992-maxton-rollerskate-for/7070649030.html CANADA Caterham https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/oakville-halton-region/lotus-caterham-super-7/1454204099 MCC 7 Project https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/mississauga-peel-region/mcc-7/1432118799 Caterham https://www.7cars.ca/cars-for-sale/caterham-s3-1600-gt.htm Caterham https://www.7cars.ca/cars-for-sale/caterham-sv-16-sigma.htm Anyone want to join me on Tuesday at a Donington UK track day? :seeya: Edited March 1, 2020 by Croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovchandr Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Birkin - its down to $14500 on Craigslist folks. Crossflow RHD Caterhams go for double on Bringatrailer. How is this not a bargain? http://sodo-moto.com/listings/1991-birkin-seven/ and here https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/d/seattle-1991-birkin-super-7-sprint/7083334128.html Anyone want to join me on Tuesday at a Donington UK track day? :seeya: Sodo-moto has a sold sticker on the ad? CL ad is still up. We'll be with you on the track day in spirit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Oops - you are right. I was looking at the Craigslist ad. Nice spotting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicotom Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Hi everyone, I just saw this one in Canada. https://vancouver.craigslist.org/nvn/cto/d/west-vancouver-lotus-2008-caterham/7078061198.html bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 nicotom, welcome aboard. How about an introduction on this thread..... http://www.usa7s.net/vb/showthread.php?153-So-tell-us-a-little-about-yourselves/page87 .........:cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) NEW Lotus 7 S2 http://race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1583269377/1583269377ss.htm Westfield - I think the price is likely $17,000 rather than $170,000 https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/phoenix-lotus-seven-westfield-sei/7088703749.html REPEATS Replica https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Lotus-Super-Seven-Tribute/333512208476?hash=item4da6e0705c:g:Od0AAOSw3SdePbsO Diva https://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Lotus-SUPER-7-ROADSTER-REPLICA/264649506404?hash=item3d9e56fe64:g:-~cAAOSwJ4xeWBwd and here https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/d/scottsdale-15300a-lotus-super-7/7088683624.html Lotus 7 S2 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Lotus-Super-Seven/223653636043?hash=item3412cba7cb:g:IRUAAOSwbzpdcqDW and here https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/2315081.html and here https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1256976/1964-lotus-super-seven-for-sale-in-beverly-hills-california-90210 Stalker https://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Stalker/303477019568?hash=item46a8a3d3b0:g:FwsAAOSw4dxeD8lq Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/unspecified/2320672.html Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/super-7/2348148.html Stalker https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/2167534.html Caterham https://vintageracecarsales.com/portfolio-view/2013-caterham-seven-480/ Caterham http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/201216-nos-caterham-sv-roadsport/ Caterham http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/2000-caterham/ Lotus 7 S2 http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1557321710/1557321710ss.htm Stalker http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1437589044/1437589044ss.htm Wharton 7 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1299993/1978-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-cadillac-michigan-49601 Stalker https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/frisco-brunton-stalker-street-legal/7082589294.html Westfield https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/d/pompano-beach-1992-westfield-sei-lotus-7/7085104268.html CANADA MCC 7 Project https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/mississauga-peel-region/mcc-7/1432118799 Caterham https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/oakville-halton-region/lotus-caterham-super-7/1454204099 Caterham https://www.7cars.ca/cars-for-sale/caterham-s3-1600-gt.htm Caterham https://vancouver.craigslist.org/nvn/cto/d/west-vancouver-lotus-2008-caterham/7078061198.html Edited March 8, 2020 by Croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) Probably the last thing on people's minds today given the concerns elsewhere this week but here are this week sale finds NEW Westfield https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/phoenix-lotus-seven-westfield-sei/7088703749.html REPEATS Stalker https://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Stalker/303509475825?hash=item46aa9311f1:g:FwsAAOSw4dxeD8lq&autorefresh=true Diva https://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Lotus-SUPER-7-ROADSTER-REPLICA/264649506404?hash=item3d9e56fe64:g:CWwAAOSwxOleZvyv and here https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/d/scottsdale-15300a-lotus-super-7/7092963320.html Lotus 7 S2 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Lotus-Super-Seven/223653636043?hash=item3412cba7cb:g:IRUAAOSwbzpdcqDW and here https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/2315081.html Stalker http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1437589044/1437589044ss.htm Lotus 7 S2 http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1583269377/1583269377ss.htm Lotus 7 S2 http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1557321710/1557321710ss.htm Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/unspecified/2320672.html Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/super-7/2348148.html Stalker https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/2167534.html Wharton 7 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1299993/1978-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-cadillac-michigan-49601 Caterham https://vintageracecarsales.com/portfolio-view/2013-caterham-seven-480/ Caterham http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/201216-nos-caterham-sv-roadsport/ Caterham http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/2000-caterham/ Lotus 7 S3 (3rd item down) http://rockymountaincaterham.com/inventory/ Westfield https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/d/pompano-beach-1992-westfield-sei-lotus-7/7085104268.html Stalker https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/frisco-brunton-stalker-street-legal/7082589294.html Maxton https://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/d/longmont-1992-maxton-rollerskate-for/7089762838.html CANADA Caterham https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/oakville-halton-region/lotus-caterham-super-7/1454204099 Project - replica rolling chassis https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/chatham-kent/lotus-7-replica-rolling-chassis/1492283749 MCC 7 Project https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/mississauga-peel-region/mcc-7/1432118799 Caterham https://www.7cars.ca/cars-for-sale/caterham-s3-1600-gt.htm Edited March 15, 2020 by Croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 Lotus 7 S4 https://www.carcaveusa.com/inventory/lotus/super%207/1212tc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2europa Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 That same Seven S4 just sold a few weeks ago on ebay for $15,101. I wish them luck. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Lotus-Super-Seven-/283755452973?hash=item4211249a2d%3Ag%3AZKcAAOSwT6leHeTO&nma=true&si=4vggvtunW%252FDxj5DwOSYCZRzzdvs%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) This is probably not the right time to buy or sell as sellers are yet to readjust to the new reality and buyers are probably still assessing their cash position after some monumental falls on the investment markets. However, a month from now will likely be different. This is a buyers market going forward - those who have cash will find some screaming deals. If sellers don't have to sell then I would store a car for a year and try again then. 2020 is a write off for selling cars and trying to avoid losses. NEW Lotus 7 S4 https://www.carcaveusa.com/inventory/lotus/super%207/1212tc/ Lotus 7A (S1) https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7a/2388210.html and original source website is here https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/el20/the-elkhart-collection/lots/r0054-1957-lotus-7a-series-1-roadster/820361 That RM Sothebys link above has some great cars to browse for future auction if you need inspiration or mood elevation today. The Elkhart Collection for auction May 1 is extraordinary for its diversity. Westfield pre-lit https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/la-center-lotus-super-seven/7094746112.html REPEATS Diva https://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Lotus-SUPER-7-ROADSTER-REPLICA/264649506404?hash=item3d9e56fe64:g:CWwAAOSwxOleZvyv and here https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/d/scottsdale-15300a-lotus-super-7/7096325338.html Lotus 7 S2 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Lotus-Super-Seven/223653636043?hash=item3412cba7cb:g:IRUAAOSwbzpdcqDW and here https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/2315081.html and here https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1256976/1964-lotus-super-seven-for-sale-in-beverly-hills-california-90210 Lotus 7 S2 http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1583269377/1583269377ss.htm Lotus 7 S2 http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1557321710/1557321710ss.htm Stalker http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1437589044/1437589044ss.htm Caterham https://vintageracecarsales.com/portfolio-view/2013-caterham-seven-480/ Stalker https://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Replica-Kit-Makes-Brunton-Stalker/303509475825?hash=item46aa9311f1:g:FwsAAOSw4dxeD8lq Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/unspecified/2320672.html Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/caterham/super-7/2348148.html Stalker https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/2167534.html Wharton 7 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1299993/1978-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-cadillac-michigan-49601 Caterham http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/201216-nos-caterham-sv-roadsport/ Caterham http://britauto.com/portfolio-view/2000-caterham/ Lotus 7 S3 (third listing down) http://rockymountaincaterham.com/inventory/ Westfield https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/d/pompano-beach-1992-westfield-sei-lotus-7/7085104268.html Stalker https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/frisco-brunton-stalker-street-legal/7082589294.html Maxton https://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/d/longmont-1992-maxton-rollerskate-for/7089762838.html Westfield https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/phoenix-lotus-seven-westfield-sei/7088703749.html CANADA Seven fiberglass parts https://www.kijiji.ca/v-auto-body-parts/markham-york-region/lotus-7-replica-fiberglass-parts/1446688879 MCC 7 replica project https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/mississauga-peel-region/mcc-7/1432118799 Caterham https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/oakville-halton-region/lotus-caterham-super-7/1454204099 And lastly, since many of you will be bored today locked at home, think of what automobile treasure you could buy for $1.5M. Personally, I would buy a Lamborghini Muira and keep the change. However, others march to the beat of a different drum... https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz/300e/2349184.html Edited March 22, 2020 by Croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) This is probably not the right time to buy or sell as sellers are yet to readjust to the new reality and buyers are probably still assessing their cash position after some monumental falls on the investment markets. However, a month from now will likely be different. This is a buyers market going forward - those who have cash will find some screaming deals. If sellers don't have to sell then I would store a car for a year and try again then. 2020 is a write off for selling cars and trying to avoid losses. Mike, Unfortunately, I think you are right on the money (pun intended), about the value of our beautiful discretionary toys taking some financial hits moving forward for a period of time. As many smart people have opined, this is somewhat of a perfect storm from a health and economic standpoint and "business as usual" will become a faint memory for a period of time. Our decade plus boom where sevenesque cars on sites like Bring-A-Trailer for the past year seemed to be commanding prices that were "frothy" will likely come back to earth. Sadly, some of our really great vendors such as Beachman Racing may have gotten caught in a squeeze with the rollout of their parts inventorying that was absolutely not of their making. I hope that their strategy can persist with some of us who can continue to afford to benefit and support their forward thinking, concerning marketing and services for Caterhams in the USA. Edited March 22, 2020 by Astro Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 The dollar still is strong against the pound, so that's good from a Caterham perspective. Maybe now is the time for Cat owners to stock up on parts that will be needed over the next year or 2? It will be interesting to see what the Senate and the House end up passing to ameliorate the effect of the current calamity. There is supposed to be lots of help for small businesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovchandr Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 The dollar still is strong against the pound, so that's good from a Caterham perspective. Maybe now is the time for Cat owners to stock up on parts that will be needed over the next year or 2? It will be interesting to see what the Senate and the House end up passing to ameliorate the effect of the current calamity. There is supposed to be lots of help for small businesses. Any ideas? I have a pending list going to be ordered, but experienced members can provide a good list of consumables or other good things to have on hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusman1951 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Wanted to Buy- Long time Lotus owner, now without. Presently with an MG TD race car, used on street, I got tired of searching for Series 1 7s with "blurred" histories, TDs have no such replication histories, and the ones with VW engines are clearly wrong from a distance. I find the engineering art of Chapman as a young man, engaging. If you can adjust your thinking to the evident depressing situation and seek a good home for your treasure, please communicate. Would also consider an SV, and DSK Prior LOTI Mk8 26R 45 Cortina, Elise Westfield S1 DSK Caterham 7 S2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Vlad: What to stock up on? That is a good question for Croc. Croc, thoughts? I know you are pro-active with maintenance. I think have replaced everything on my 2 Caterhams but the frame and radiator, some parts multiple times. Here is a partial list of stuff that was hard to get quickly: rear half shafts, both sides, A-frame (locates rear susp), CV joints, panard rod, deDion tube, rear radius arms, "upgraded" rear brakes discs and pads (if you have them, regular brakes are more plentiful), front brakes/pads, clutch/flywheel, wheel hubs, wheel bearing kits, quick release steering mechanism (mine broke as I was pulling the car onto the trailer for an expensive pre-paid trip to the track. But no steering wheel, no racing). I even broke a steering wheel so I carry a spare. Sump gaskets(s), if you are wet sump, starter, starter button, alternator, accelerator cable WITH all needed attachments, brackets of all sorts, ditto rivets and fasteners. Of the above very partial list, the hardest to find items (6 month+ wait), were the half shafts, and upgraded rear brake system. Many of the other items were 3+ month wait. Typically, parts were replaced in the winter so no lost track time, but not always.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 I am not sure the pressure is there now to hold our own stocks of parts. Its expensive for a start. The pound is not going to recover any time soon relative to the dollar. Plus we now have some good Caterham dealers in the USA - Beachman Racing/Rocky Mountain who carry a good range of spares. The difficult stuff to get for a Caterham is: - half shafts - A frame (treat that as a 2 year consumable if you track it) - any braking component from AP Racing (upgraded Discs/calipers, etc). I have a 2010 Caterham and it has 50% pad life left - never need pads if you drive properly The stuff I regularly go through are: - hoses - fuel and coolant and brakes (with the correct spec) - oil - I have preferences as my engine is fussy - wheel bearings - every year - engine mounts - every 3 years - 6 speed gearbox plastic circlip that locates the gear lever (every year or twice a year) - suspension bushings - although I found a poly supplier in PA for me now - tires - fuel pump plus the seal that matches pump to tank (having the blue hylomar on hand helps too) - cables - throttle/clutch/brake/etc Ususally they fail due to the little end bits fraying from friction. - rivets sometimes I think you have to anticipate whats coming up. For example when pads get to 30% then I will buy a set. I bought a lot for the CSR as once they paused making it, as I had real concerns that parts would dry up rendering it useless. Clearly that risk has receded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 This just posted on BAT> I love it when I see that someone is even more crazy than me or us. Just nuts, but it would be a blast. A scary blast. http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GQ4jpC0XJhJ1g207R0_0cMGV9TvESdH0Dg8iy7R5Jkc3vMqRNS0qL6S7hqRv61cgDXKwF7bBo55TVeMJVqvV9-5NA1BaPWWKZAtBh8KbBRrlw5CJHLGhlQGXKLK4bPnAYNS2EqkF1RVTyNvsUBclHAe5aqGA4qf7CryvyhUckisntw0AcvddKDPeNXye7-UKtMagjXrlXWIXTQpMVuvLRJYElBkSzz5clCkaOWDgrsbSaQgGSWn-tu8HTQWIoBuAlTyWcyiWX7U6g1g_Qsf1RaTZvWk-BzQSOB2tZ_HUWAur6kHI5o0d4Qd6A7AjG-rmQS0ba1dakN8=&c=mndKHs7XUycbNDnPB-RizOy11qufTK0Uh6OVHgEIYDMNesF_Y9kMLg==&ch=ERf5TZezozO3ryUyGzgajD8ATjmdn7WoBYJio4Vui_oB_3usPTJLRg== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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