The Regular Summary of Classified Ads of Se7ens Found For Sale

[panamericano]

Newly listed Westfield.

 

https://linkst.hemmings.com/click/48258976.5142/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGVtbWluZ3MuY29tL2xpc3RpbmcvMTk5Ny13ZXN0ZmllbGQtYWxsLW1vZGVscy1iYXR0bGUtY3JlZWstbWktOTA0ODc0P3V0bV9jb250ZW50PW5ld19saXN0aW5ncyZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249TWFya2V0cGxhY2VfQWZ0ZXJub29u/603e9ba0008a0542dced201cB61b85edd

[Ian7]

On 10/31/2026 at 3:22 PM, 73TwinCamSpecial said:

 ...Also I'm curious about the radiator, is this an item available or is it a custom made product?

 

Larry

 

hopefully more constructive than my last tongue-in-cheek comment:  we put aftermarket gen-1 Scirocco radiators in many different small displacement race cars over the years. Cheap and plentiful (at least back in the '00's)

Edited November 4 by Ian7

[11Budlite]

51 minutes ago, panamericano said:

Newly listed Westfield.

 

https://linkst.hemmings.com/click/48258976.5142/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGVtbWluZ3MuY29tL2xpc3RpbmcvMTk5Ny13ZXN0ZmllbGQtYWxsLW1vZGVscy1iYXR0bGUtY3JlZWstbWktOTA0ODc0P3V0bV9jb250ZW50PW5ld19saXN0aW5ncyZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249TWFya2V0cGxhY2VfQWZ0ZXJub29u/603e9ba0008a0542dced201cB61b85edd

 

Unusual seeing the Ford CVH engine in a Seven-type car.

[Ian7]

Not mine, but affordable if you want to risk a complete home-built by someone of unknown welding/engineering skill  :-)

 

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[73TwinCamSpecial]

Thanks to all who commented and provided information on the 1971 Seven S4 on BAT. It helped me develop my bids and I'm glad to say it was successful. In my opinion I think I did well, getting it for $12,500. Of course I'll know much more when I finally get the car but it seems that the engine/trans are the biggest issue. Several of my Europa friends looked over the photos carefully and seemed to agree that the car is in good shape. I've already communicated with the selling dealer and we seem to be done with the documentation/registration paperwork already. Now they are just waiting for me to transfer the $$$. 

I do have a question or two regarding my next steps -

1. Any recommendations on a shipper? The car is in Philadelphia and I am in Orange County California. Pretty much about as far apart as can be. I'm leaning heavily toward enclosed transport as I can't imagine this little fragile car doing well on a cross country trip in the Fall/Winter on an exposed trailer. 

2. Any tips on how and where the car should be secured for the trip? I know this is probably the responsibility of the truck driver but if there are any areas to avoid either when strapping it down or winching it on/off the trailer I would appreciate your thoughts on this. 

 

I'll be posting on one of the other forum sections concerning any issues I find as well as suggestions on sourcing a Cortina GT crossflow and transmission. 

 

Thanks again for all your help.

 

Larry Mullen

Now with two Lotus that don't run

[JB455]

@73TwinCamSpecial Congrats on your new purchase! The car really does look great- minus it's obvious missing pieces. If it were mine, I'd be tempted to do something silly... like a Zetec and 5 speed. 

[Carz01]

@73TwinCamSpecial congratulations on your win, it will be an awesome car once you finalize your engine selection. I have a S4, BVTC, same color, with hardtop, and they are great, under appreciated cars.
 

I’ve shipped my S4 a couple of times and I always used enclosed transport each time. In the grand scheme, especially this time of year, it’s highly recommended, especially coast to coast. Each time my 7 was moved they secured straps around each tire, and tensioned as needed to prevent movement. I don’t recall them attaching anything to the chassis. Hope this helps

[theDreamer]

@73TwinCamSpecialas Carz01 stated, higher a carrier that uses enclosed trailers. Strapping down the car via the tires is standard even by flatbed tow trucks these days. (Ask me how I know.)

Once you have completed the deal and the car is in your possession find and record the VIN and chassis number. Once you have that info contact John Watson who manages the Historic Lotus Registry. Be forward he is a bit of a character with some quirks but he knows his stuff. He will require the aforementioned information. With it he may be able to provide you with important details on how the car was configured and when the car left the factory. If it was an original twin cam car it would be nice to return it to that state. (Yes, I’m good a spending other peoples money.)

As mentioned in the auction comments Andy Graham's position was made redundant at the end of 2025. I've read that he still had access to records and was trying to work out some arrangement. However, I've not read anything more about it in about six months.

This is the Series 4 page: http://www.lotus7register.co.uk/ser4page.htm

This is his email address: john@jwwatson.net

Good luck with shipping and delivery. Looking forward to your build thread.

[Marek]

3 hours ago, 73TwinCamSpecial said:

1. Any recommendations on a shipper? The car is in Philadelphia and I am in Orange County California. Pretty much about as far apart as can be. I'm leaning heavily toward enclosed transport as I can't imagine this little fragile car doing well on a cross country trip in the Fall/Winter on an exposed trailer. 

 

Having shipped cars cross country in the past year, some running and some not....

 

Stick with your inclination and use enclosed transport.  Either book with one of the premium carriers like Reliable, Intercity, or Horseless, or work with an experienced broker of classic cars like Gartho Logistics (I've heard Montway is also good).  I would not use UShip or similar.