xcarguy Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Shane, We can certainly acknowledge the damaged and broken parts. I think the sanity issue was in question long before now:willy_nilly: So true . . . . . . . :cheers: A buddy of mine sent me a photo of his first ride. Said he still has it and that I can borrow it until I find a suitable replacement. :jester: Edited March 31, 2015 by xcarguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Have they stopped selling used 7's????? I go on vacation for a few days and come back to no posting by Croc on the available 7's for sale:willy_nilly: It gives me the feeling I might have if the Sun did not rise in the East tomorrow morning. I hope Croc isn't out racing and forgot about us voyeurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Have they stopped selling used 7's????? I go on vacation for a few days and come back to no posting by Croc on the available 7's for sale:willy_nilly: It gives me the feeling I might have if the Sun did not rise in the East tomorrow morning. I hope Croc isn't out racing and forgot about us voyeurs. It's spring time, everyone is out driving theirs and there are none to be found :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 I wish that were the case! But no I have been working on my garage project and proving that I manage a building project better than my general contractor who could not manage to get out of a wet paper bag. :bs: Move day needs to be April 18. :leaving: Anyway, if you were shopping for a seven you had all winter to make up your mind and buy one. How hard could it be! :seeya: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Croc, I don't envy you have to deal with contractors. I have experienced my share of pain with a little joy thrown in over the years while getting houses/garages built. It is kind of interesting about a fellow who owns a 2007 Caterham in PA and continues to list it on flea bay and keeps bumping up against a wall just shy for $35K. He originally set a BIN price of $47K and has only come down to a BIN of $43K. It appears that the market has told him after I think it was three 10 day auctions that the car is not going to go for his asking price. It seems like things in the unique auto trade are like many other discretionary items right now and moving somewhat slowly. It feels like the US economy has not rebounded in a robust way and that of course tends to bring values down for a whole host of goods. As we have all seen, everything goes in cycles. However, I do find that the State licensing requirements that are being tightened portend a scary trend that may hurt enthusiasts? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Personally I dont think that Ebay is a good medium for selling sevens. Highly marketable cars go well in the EBay format of a limited time auction. A seven needs extended time in the market to find the right buyer that is out there but may not be actively looking. IMHO a reasonable expectation for sale time frame is 1-3 months given the specialty nature of these cars unless you want to realistically deep discount for a super quick sale. You can not expect premium money and a quick sale together unless you are lucky. I have always thought that your best chance of sale is on this forum as a base given most buyers seem to migrate here eventually and then link with with an Ebay and/or Craigslist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Personally I dont think that Ebay is a good medium for selling sevens. Highly marketable cars go well in the EBay format of a limited time auction. A seven needs extended time in the market to find the right buyer that is out there but may not be actively looking. IMHO a reasonable expectation for sale time frame is 1-3 months given the specialty nature of these cars unless you want to realistically deep discount for a super quick sale. You can not expect premium money and a quick sale together unless you are lucky. I have always thought that your best chance of sale is on this forum as a base given most buyers seem to migrate here eventually and then link with with an Ebay and/or Craigslist. Croc, Thanks for the sage advice. I passed it along to the 2007 Caterham owner. I suspect we will see it for sale shortly on USA7's. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 A Locost that has been seen on this thread before but has now migrated to Ebay. Should go for less than $10k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-track-car-/191552495521?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2c996b1fa1&item=191552495521 This is not a seven but it does have Caterham connections being the brainchild of Jez Coates after he left Caterham. Very interesting to browse. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-Zolfe-GTC-Prototype-004-/391095961200?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5b0f22c670&item=391095961200 Xcarguy's new Blakely Bearcat is back.... http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/4943220162.html Not sure why a dealer in Oregon would advertise in South Florida but hey, I have had worse hangovers! Its the Arch chassis replica Series III back again at $32995 http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/ctd/4971569571.html Lotus 211 at $58991 I am surprised that the price did not add a few pennies to be more precise! http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/ctd/4973904294.html Now here is a new one. And it has clams! But it is being advertised in Portland Oregon. It maybe a Locost but the photos do seem to show a fairly fastidious fitout. 1971 Lotus 7 replica green/yellow, Range Rover aluminum V-8, Getrag 4 spd. Show cond. built with an open check book- no expenses spared! Great cruiser, show or track car. Car is located in Milwaukie. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/4966530733.html OOOOOOOHHHH! I think I just had a personal moment. My favorite color of seven but on a Stalker. This Brunton Super Stalker is beautiful. It was originally built in 2006, then bought and rebuilt by Sugar Grove Custom Cars in 2010. While there, it was equipped with a 3.8L supercharged V6 and rebuilt T5 transmission putting 260hp and 300 ft lbs of torque to the rear wheels, and it only weighs 1600 pounds. It has been fully outfitted with lots of custom sheet metal work, roll cage, bladder fuel cell, and on board fire system. This car is ready to cruise the streets and take to the track. The car is currently at the Stalker Cars factory in Clearwater Florida where it has been gone over and inspected. View the gallery for this car at http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=17635 and view the factory website at www.stalkercars.com With over $40k invested in this car it is priced to sell at $27,000. http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/4971083174.html Standard Stalker craigslist ad: http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/4970879603.html 2012 Caterham R400 with a high spec of equipment. SV for the fatsos like me! Black on black. 3900 miles Asking $59,000 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/caterham/unspecified/1729179.html 2004 Caterham SV Roadsport spec in Hawaii. Asking $39500 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/caterham/super_7/1699352.html 1980s era Caterham Crossflow, RHD, 4 speed. Asking $31500 http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/caterham/super_7/1699342.html 1961 Lotus Seven S2 Asking $33900 w/ Cosworth Ford116E, 1500cc engine. 2 Weber carborators; 4-speed Quaife "Rocket" gearbox. Front wheel 8" Girling discs, Rear wheel 8"drums. The car is period correct, with a recent frameup restoration by Alamo Sports Cars. 120 HP. Race ready w/ CVAR logbook, but also street licensed and legal. Professionally maintained. Recently raced at Texas World Speedway. Specifications and Pictures. 210-340-8880. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/lotus/super_seven/1727988.html Stalker asking $28000 This is frame #154 and was built in 2011. Car was built in Arizona in 2012, and lived its entire life in that state. It has an Arizona VIN number, and is registered as a 1962 Lotus 7. The Super Stalker uses a 3.8L V6 motor which is supercharged and fuel injected (GM L32). This car has been dyno'd to ensure tune and engine were performing as advertised. Horsepower is 260 and torque is 280 ft. lbs. Some upgrades have been done to the car after having car registered and started operation on the road. This inculdes installing a custom oil pan with baffles and windage tray. Also, construction and installation of custom aluminum fuel tank with baffles. Car will be sold with many spare parts and a collection of tires and wheels. Wheels: 9 15x7 aluminum alloy wheels that have a set of street tires on 4 wheels. A set of high grip, DOT legal tires on 4 wheels. Then 1 extra wheel that has nothing on it. Two sets of springs for fronts and rears to adjust for a bit smoother ride on road, or stiffer suspension for better performance. When full of fuel/water/oil and with no driver, the car weights 1,570 lbs. This Super Stalker has power steering and a 5 speed manual transmission. Frame was powder coated during construction and the exhaust is ceramic coated black. Seller is also the person who built the car. I have extensive photos of the build process and would be happy to answer questions about build process or performance of the automobile. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/lotus/7/1726421.html 1970 Locost replica at $16900 in CA http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/lotus/super_seven/1722760.html And you will miss me next weekend as it is move day at garage mahal! Wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Xcarguy's new Blakely Bearcat is back.... http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/4943220162.html And with that white all weather gear, I won't even have 'pimp' my ride. :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Croc: Let's see some of your long-delayed but (hopefully) now completed garage/car-temple.I suspect that some of your required features (like the fountain that continuously sprays used motor oil) slowed things up:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks Mike but it is still some ways to go. No high bay lights yet, missing light fittings, no bathrooms, no kitchenette, no memorabilia on the walls, no lift, no heating, probably no cooling, 2 x 17 foot doors that don't work, no sofa bed or other furniture, hell...there not even a fridge for beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taber10 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Nice car, esp. the leather seats, but other than the space frame and fiberglass body parts, I don't really see it as a Lotus 7....but that's just me. I mean, doors, radio, spacious cab..... Taber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Nice car, esp. the leather seats, but other than the space frame and fiberglass body parts, I don't really see it as a Lotus 7....but that's just me. I mean, doors, radio, spacious cab..... Taber I agree with you Taber - I just don't see the resemblance however, the ad did say.... it was designed to be a street version of the Lotus 7, with working doors and a usible trunk. Dick Blakely started to offer Lotus 7-style kit cars, called the Bantam, in 1972 in Love Park, Illinois, and in 1975 began offering a more civilized version called the Bearcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I agree with you Taber - I just don't see the resemblance however, the ad ddid say . . . . . . a more civilized version . . . . . Since 'when' is a 7 supposed to be civilized? :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsondriver Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Bob, Thanks for advice.. car just listed here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoz3 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Since 'when' is a 7 supposed to be civilized? :jester: [h=2]History[edit][/h]Blakely Auto was founded by Dick Blakely to market affordable sports cars in the spirit of the legendary Lotus Seven: compact, lightweight, and with excellent handling.[1] The Bantam was Blakely's first offering. It was followed by the larger Bearcat and eventually by the Bernardi. The founder had a degree in mechanical engineering and had been involved in oval track racing prior to designing the Bantam. His goal with the initial design was to maximize performance while minimizing size, weight, accessories, and other features that might conflict with acceleration and handling. Blakely took inspiration from an early model of the British Dutton Cars, itself a Lotus Seven replica.[2] After building the first car for himself, Blakely found sufficient interest from other auto enthusiasts to warrant building more cars of the same design. Partnering with Denny Myelle, Blakely began to produce the Bantam as a kit and also to develop a new, larger car that was more versatile and suited to off-track use. This second model became the Bearcat and later developed into the Bernardi. For both models, a key design goal was use of a single donor automobile. Designs based on a single donor simplify the build process. The car Blakely selected was the Ford Pinto, with the option to use parts from close relatives like the Mercury Bobcat and the Ford Mustang. This family of donor vehicles gave the Blakely cars rack-and-pinion steering, front disk brakes, and a good selection of engine choices. For the chassis, Blakely Auto provided a frame of box steel tubing, custom front upper A-arms for the suspension, new shocks, and instructions for modifying and attaching the remaining chassis components from the donor car. Blakely Auto also supplied a full replacement body, including the body tub, doors, hood, fenders, trunk, convertible or hard top, and windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoz3 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 [h=2]History[edit][/h]Blakely Auto was founded by Dick Blakely to market affordable sports cars in the spirit of the legendary Lotus Seven: compact, lightweight, and with excellent handling.[1] The Bantam was Blakely's first offering. It was followed by the larger Bearcat and eventually by the Bernardi. The founder had a degree in mechanical engineering and had been involved in oval track racing prior to designing the Bantam. His goal with the initial design was to maximize performance while minimizing size, weight, accessories, and other features that might conflict with acceleration and handling. Blakely took inspiration from an early model of the British Dutton Cars, itself a Lotus Seven replica.[2] After building the first car for himself, Blakely found sufficient interest from other auto enthusiasts to warrant building more cars of the same design. Partnering with Denny Myelle, Blakely began to produce the Bantam as a kit and also to develop a new, larger car that was more versatile and suited to off-track use. This second model became the Bearcat and later developed into the Bernardi. For both models, a key design goal was use of a single donor automobile. Designs based on a single donor simplify the build process. The car Blakely selected was the Ford Pinto, with the option to use parts from close relatives like the Mercury Bobcat and the Ford Mustang. This family of donor vehicles gave the Blakely cars rack-and-pinion steering, front disk brakes, and a good selection of engine choices. For the chassis, Blakely Auto provided a frame of box steel tubing, custom front upper A-arms for the suspension, new shocks, and instructions for modifying and attaching the remaining chassis components from the donor car. Blakely Auto also supplied a full replacement body, including the body tub, doors, hood, fenders, trunk, convertible or hard top, and windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimm Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I don't remember this one being posted recently. "1958 Lotus 7 Mesa , AZ Craigslist http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/4958346173.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoz3 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 [h=2]History[edit][/h]Blakely Auto was founded by Dick Blakely to market affordable sports cars in the spirit of the legendary Lotus Seven: compact, lightweight, and with excellent handling.[1] The Bantam was Blakely's first offering. It was followed by the larger Bearcat and eventually by the Bernardi. The founder had a degree in mechanical engineering and had been involved in oval track racing prior to designing the Bantam. His goal with the initial design was to maximize performance while minimizing size, weight, accessories, and other features that might conflict with acceleration and handling. Blakely took inspiration from an early model of the British Dutton Cars, itself a Lotus Seven replica.[2] After building the first car for himself, Blakely found sufficient interest from other auto enthusiasts to warrant building more cars of the same design. Partnering with Denny Myelle, Blakely began to produce the Bantam as a kit and also to develop a new, larger car that was more versatile and suited to off-track use. This second model became the Bearcat and later developed into the Bernardi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Old school. Real deal. Bet ONE liter can be fun. Series One http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Other-race-prepared-/161681781780?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25a4fc3414&item=161681781780 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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