w650gb500 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Turbo rotary 7 replicas are FUN, FUN, FUN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastg Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Being a 2-stroke lover I have always been tempted by a Rotary, but the start have never aligned. The one on BaT looks very nice. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 Week Beginning December 19, 2021 Regular standalone forum ads can be found here: Cars For Sale - USA7s NEW Lotus 7 S1 Hemmings Auctions | 1957 Lotus 7 REPEATS Stalker 1962 Lotus SuperStalker Spec Sheet (race-cars.com) Lotus 7 1962 Lotus Super 7 | eBay and here 1962 Lotus | Hemmings Motor News Diva 7 1957 Lotus Diva | eBay Stalker Project Stalker AXR Roller with many extras for Sale in STAUNTON, VA | RacingJunk Lotus 7 1962 Lotus Super 7 for Sale in CHATSWORTH, CA | RacingJunk Replica CA Registered Lotus 7 Repilica for Sale in LANCASTER, CA | RacingJunk and here Marketplace - 2020 Lotus 7 replica | Facebook Caterham 2006 Caterham Super 7 Caterham Super Sprint 1700 | Hemmings Motor News Caterham 2020 Lotus Caterham Super Seven 1600 | Hemmings Motor News Westfield Hemmings Auctions | 2016 Westfield Other Lotus 7A 1962 Lotus 7A Roadster | Hemmings Motor News Stalker 1962 Lotus Super Seven Roadster | Hemmings Motor News Caterham Caterham Inventory — Beachman Racing Lotus 7 S2 and Caterham INVENTORY (rockymountaincaterham.com) Rotus 7 Marketplace - 2000 Lotus Rotus Seven | Facebook Caterham Marketplace - 2008 Lotus Caterham R400 Superlight | Facebook Replica Project Marketplace - 1987 Lotus Seven | Facebook Replica Marketplace - 1957 Lotus Elise Coupe 2D | Facebook Stalker Marketplace - 1962 Lotus Elise Coupe 2D | Facebook Mitsuoka Zero Marketplace - 1994 Lotus mitsuoka zero1 | Facebook Caterham Lotus/Caterham Super 7 - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) Dutton 7 Project Reduced Lotus 7 project - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) CANADA Westfield Manik Sportscars - Purveyor of Exotic Sportscars From Around The World (manikllc.com) MCC 7 LocostUSA.com • View topic - MCC 7 for sale Given this is the slow season for selling se7ens, this post will take a break until the New Year. I want to take this opportunity to wish all USA7s Club members and their families the best for the Holidays and the New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SENC Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 in the UK, but... Lotus Seven S2, 1962. 1500cc pre-crossflow Cosworth with Ford 2000E gearbox. Full nut and bolt restoration. - UK Sports CarsUK Sports Cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce K Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 On 12/19/2021 at 8:12 AM, Croc said: CROC - THANKS for all your great work year-round on this post. On BAT, I was bidding on the mid-engined V8 powered Deronda, on which you commented several times. I missed the Deronda the last time (I was selling some investments, and my deal failed to materialize in time), and suddenly it become available again. I negotiated with the wife, advising her that I would try to buy it, and if successful, would immediately sell my recently acquired R400 Superlight Caterham (IMAGED BELOW). I was among the final bidders, but waited too long on one response, then mistyped my bid, and before I could correct, I was out. The Deronda had great provenance - it was the very car featured in a Jay Leno's Garage video that was highly acclamatory. Plus, it's a great design - reminds my of Shinoo Mapleton's Draken. Merry Christmas!!! Week Beginning December 19, 2021 Regular standalone forum ads can be found here: Cars For Sale - USA7s NEW Lotus 7 S1 Hemmings Auctions | 1957 Lotus 7 AND ETC. On 12/19/2021 at 8:12 AM, Croc said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) Bruce, I went over to BAT and looked at the Deronda which I was totally unfamiliar with. It is just my opinion, but I think your Superlight R400 is sooooo much more attractive. The Deronda is sort of appealing from the front but looks fugly to me from the rear. Things have a way of working out an you still retain a very fast car that has parts support. It would seem to be a nightmare to have to source some of the body parts if they got pranged on the Deronda. Your R400 will get you in all the trouble you can handle BTW, what is the source/name of that third stop light that is on your roll cage? Edited December 21, 2021 by Astro Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w650gb500 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 I agree with Astro Bob, in my opinion your car is much more attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce K Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 17 hours ago, Astro Bob said: Bruce, I went over to BAT and looked at the Deronda which I was totally unfamiliar with. It is just my opinion, but I think your Superlight R400 is sooooo much more attractive. The Deronda is sort of appealing from the front but looks fugly to me from the rear. Things have a way of working out an you still retain a very fast car that has parts support. It would seem to be a nightmare to have to source some of the body parts if they got pranged on the Deronda. Your R400 will get you in all the trouble you can handle BTW, what is the source/name of that third stop light that is on your roll cage? Astro Bob - Thanks for the very reasonable and practical condolences. My wife evinced a similar opinion. Both of my other cars are too custom and too costly to repair for use on the track, She said, if I had concluded the Deronda sale, I would own a third car that I couldn't risk. Fair enough. So often, God in His wisdom has intervened in my life, to my great good fortune, and, on balance, I believe losing the Deronda was another such instance. And how are you doing? You were experiencing random thoughts regarding the purchase of a Caterham - has this happened? Was that the reason for your question regarding the racing/wet light on my Cat? Hope so! In any event, the light is manufactured by Lifeline. Here's a link to a listing on Amazon for the same light: https://www.amazon.com/Lifeline-Racing-Weather-Safety-Formula/dp/B07BP9XV3H And here's a closer image of the Lifeline light: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce K Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 17 hours ago, w650gb500 said: I agree with Astro Bob, in my opinion your car is much more attractive. Thanks, Dan. Those are feel-good words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 (edited) Merry Christmas Bruce and Happy New Year! Edited December 22, 2021 by Astro Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce K Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 (edited) I know that car - talked to the owner several times. The car is absolutely gorgeous and practically brand-new. This car is special - purposely smaller to more closely emulate a Super Seven, light for a Stalker, and a terrific color, too. Great choice! Did you keep your Corvette? Hope so, so you have something your wife will drive in with you! PS - love the Santa cap! Edited December 22, 2021 by Bruce K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cueball1 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Astro Bob, you bought that teal stalker? It's been for sale forever. I really should have looked at it when I was in SoCal last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 Week Beginning January 9, 2022 Happy New Year to everyone! Regular standalone forum ads can be found here: Cars For Sale - USA7s NEW Westfield pre-lit 1985 Westfield Lotus Roadster | Hemmings Lotus 7 S4 71 Lotus Series 7 for Sale in LAKE LEELANAU, | RacingJunk Replica Lotus 7 Clone/32 Ford - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) Birkin Lotus Super 7, Birkin S3 - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) REPEATS Caterham 2006 Caterham Super 7 Caterham Super Sprint 1700 | Hemmings Westfield Hemmings Auctions | 2016 Westfield Other Lotus 7 S1 Hemmings Auctions | 1957 Lotus 7 Lotus 7A 1962 Lotus 7A Roadster | Hemmings Stalker 1962 Lotus Super Seven Roadster | Hemmings Lotus 7 S2 1962 Lotus | Hemmings and here 1962 Lotus Super 7 | eBay Stalker 1962 Lotus SuperStalker Spec Sheet (race-cars.com) Stalker project Stalker AXR Roller with many extras for Sale in STAUNTON, VA | RacingJunk Lotus 7 S2 1962 Lotus Super 7 for Sale in CHATSWORTH, CA | RacingJunk Rotus 7 Marketplace - 2000 Lotus Rotus Seven | Facebook Mitsuoka Zero 7 Marketplace - 1994 Lotus mitsuoka zero1 | Facebook Replica Marketplace - 1957 Lotus Elise Coupe 2D | Facebook Replica project Marketplace - 1987 Lotus 7 | Facebook Caterham Marketplace - 2008 Lotus Caterham R400 Superlight | Facebook Replica Marketplace - 2020 Lotus 7 replica | Facebook Lotus 7 S2 and Caterham INVENTORY (rockymountaincaterham.com) Caterham Caterham Inventory — Beachman Racing CANADA Westfield Manik Sportscars - Purveyor of Exotic Sportscars From Around The World (manikllc.com) MCC 7 LocostUSA.com • View topic - MCC 7 for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 Week Beginning January 16, 2022 Regular standalone forum ads can be found here: Cars For Sale - USA7s NEW Replica Marketplace - 1974 Lotus - Chevy 7 | Facebook REPEATS Westfield pre-lit 1985 Westfield Lotus Roadster | Hemmings Westfield 2016 Westfield Other | Hemmings.com Lotus 7 S2 1962 Lotus | Hemmings Caterham 2006 Caterham Super 7 Caterham Super Sprint 1700 | Hemmings Stalker 1962 Lotus Super Seven Roadster | Hemmings Lotus 7 S1 1957 Lotus 7 | Hemmings.com Lotus 7A 1962 Lotus 7A Roadster | Hemmings Lotus 7 S4 71 Lotus Series 7 for Sale in LAKE LEELANAU, | RacingJunk Lotus 7 S2 1962 Lotus Super 7 for Sale in CHATSWORTH, CA | RacingJunk Stalker Roller project Stalker AXR Roller with many extras for Sale in STAUNTON, VA | RacingJunk Stalker 1962 Lotus SuperStalker Spec Sheet (race-cars.com) Rotus 7 Marketplace - 2000 Lotus Rotus Seven | Facebook Caterham Marketplace - 2008 Lotus Caterham R400 Superlight | Facebook Replica project Marketplace - 1987 Lotus 7 | Facebook Replica Marketplace - 1957 Lotus Elise Coupe 2D | Facebook Mitsuoka Zero Marketplace - 1994 Lotus mitsuoka zero1 | Facebook Stalker Marketplace - 1962 Lotus Elise Coupe 2D | Facebook Lotus 7 S2 and Caterham INVENTORY (rockymountaincaterham.com) Caterham Caterham Inventory — Beachman Racing Replica Lotus 7 Clone/32 Ford - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) Birkin Lotus Super 7, Birkin S3 - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) CANADA Caterham Hayabusa Caterham Canada - Caterham 1700 Super Sprint (Barn Find) (7cars.ca) Westfield Manik Sportscars - Purveyor of Exotic Sportscars From Around The World (manikllc.com) MCC 7 LocostUSA.com • View topic - MCC 7 for sale Deman SR7 2013 Deman SR7 - Lotus 7 Kit - Caterham CUSTOM | Cars & Trucks | Edmonton | Kijiji Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce K Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 OMG, that "Chevy 7" that is new this week - the biggest bundle of mixed metaphors I've ever seen! Heavy, ill-handling all-season Integrity tires, a hot-rodder's wet-dream 4 barrel projecting up through a yard-square hole in the hood, a Rolls-Royce or old Jag hood ornament, metal covers added to the front a-arms (evidently for the benefit of added weight), worse aero than an S3 Caterham, a single wiper that clears only the passenger side (so, in rainy weather, they can better visualize their impending doom), and apparently exquisite build quality including custom wind wings, double-stack nerf bars, and a set of very nice taillights! I get dizzy just looking at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky dawg Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Bruce K said: OMG, that "Chevy 7" that is new this week - the biggest bundle of mixed metaphors I've ever seen! Heavy, ill-handling all-season Integrity tires, a hot-rodder's wet-dream 4 barrel projecting up through a yard-square hole in the hood, a Rolls-Royce or old Jag hood ornament, metal covers added to the front a-arms (evidently for the benefit of added weight), worse aero than an S3 Caterham, a single wiper that clears only the passenger side (so, in rainy weather, they can better visualize their impending doom), and apparently exquisite build quality including custom wind wings, double-stack nerf bars, and a set of very nice taillights! I get dizzy just looking at it! Don't forget the mahogany fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce K Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Do you think that's real wood? Wouldn't surprise me, but I thought they were conventional fenders painted to match the steering wheel. And apparently real wire wheels - sheesh! But, again, in fairness, looks like incredible execution of a multiplicity of suspect ideas. As a hot rod, it's actually pretty good, but as a sports car seeking inspiration from Chapman's Seven, it's a travesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky dawg Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bruce K said: Do you think that's real wood? Wouldn't surprise me, but I thought they were conventional fenders painted to match the steering wheel. And apparently real wire wheels - sheesh! But, again, in fairness, looks like incredible execution of a multiplicity of suspect ideas. As a hot rod, it's actually pretty good, but as a sports car seeking inspiration from Chapman's Seven, it's a travesty. Definitely not real wood. Someone had a vision. Probably substance related, but still, a vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce K Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Ha! But as I said, as a hot rod, there's some virtue in the enterprise. Not enough rear tire, and wires are not compatible with torque, but should be quick, and certainly unique. But as a sports car, FAIL! Without any experience, I like the CSR layout in theory. What is your experience with it? I am thinking it was the inspiration for the Brunton Stalker XL, or perhaps the other way around. But lots of arse and thigh room in your SV CSR, and more room for the 5 foot positions of the Caterham driving ballet, for which the tighter confines of my S3 cockpit makes me jealous. I also believe your chassis can handle more power, and with inboard suspension, can provide higher top end due to improved aero. All of that said, a driver can become truly one with the S3 in a completely unique way, much like a formula race car, so there are benefits to balance the space detriments. Do you have the sequential shifter - I really wanted to buy a Cat with one of those, but none were available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovchandr Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Bruce K said: Do you have the sequential shifter - I really wanted to buy a Cat with one of those, but none were available. I have an old Quaife sequential. Honestly makes the car for me. It's rough, loud, clanky and very expensive to fix and I love every minute of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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