KnifeySpoony Posted November 25, 2020 Posted November 25, 2020 Caterham https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-lotus-seven-2/ I guess it was a short honeymoon...
Snig Posted November 25, 2020 Posted November 25, 2020 I guess it was a short honeymoon... Too much car. I don’t even think the owner knew what they bought.
SanderGA Posted November 27, 2020 Posted November 27, 2020 He definitely did not but then he started talking about an engine swap. I’ll be curious if a buyer pays anywhere close to the premium paid on the last sale. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
seschm1234 Posted November 28, 2020 Posted November 28, 2020 He didn't seem like a bad guy, many reasons he could of sold, perhaps he did want more power, perhaps over his head. Given the lack of information the criticism seems too much.
MoBoost Posted November 28, 2020 Posted November 28, 2020 In the BaT for sale advertisement, he states that he is moving and cannot take the car with him.
rccsr Posted November 28, 2020 Posted November 28, 2020 I test drove the 2015 Birkin S3. It was absolutely raw. It had somewhere along the lines of 280HP, which is hard to beat at $30k. I've never driven anything with a faster than 8 second 0-60 so it's a bit too much for me. I would be fine with a lower HP for less $.
Kitcat Posted November 29, 2020 Posted November 29, 2020 rccsr: sounds like a X-flow Caterham would fit your needs: drive it flat out all the time, lift before corners, brake only if absolutely essential. All that frontal area + clams serve as an air brake. Very hard to over drive it, or lose rear traction.
Croc Posted November 29, 2020 Author Posted November 29, 2020 I test drove the 2015 Birkin S3. It was absolutely raw. It had somewhere along the lines of 280HP, which is hard to beat at $30k. That was the green with yellow stripe one at Wirewheel? I think that was one of the run of supercharged Birkins when Dick Brink was experimenting with for a bit. With that hp, you would want the Birkin IRS, something the ad is silent on. A live axle rear end would just be wrapping itself up in knots and tramping. Congratulations on the wise choice to preserve your license!!!
Croc Posted November 29, 2020 Author Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) November 29th Update NEW Caterham https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-lotus-seven-2/ REPEATS Lotus 7 S1 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1960-Other-Makes/154205189050?hash=item23e75873ba:g:5qcAAOSwlOJfuI5m Birkin https://www.wirewheel.com/inventory/available/2015-birkin-s3-for-sale/ and here https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/birkin/s3/2446544.html Stalker http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1437589044/1437589044ss.htm Lotus 7 S2 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/2409828.html Stalker https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/2167534.html Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/caterham/2416012.html Replica https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1382221/1979-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-arvada-colorado-80005 Wharton 7 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1299993/1978-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-cadillac-michigan-49601 Lotus 7 S2 https://thesmiekelcollection.com/1967-lotus-super-seven/ Caterham http://www.beachmanracing.com/inventory Caterham http://rockymountaincaterham.com/inventory/ Caterham - I think this may have sold this week to a gent on this forum https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-lotus-caterham-seven/7225779452.html Lotus 7 S4 project https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/hereford-lotus-s4-seven-project-car/7232085841.html Diva 7 https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/prescott-diva-roadster-1962-lotus/7232431342.html CANADA Deman SR20DET https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/city-of-toronto/2013-lotus-seven-deman-sr-sr20det-turbo-like-caterham/1536286420 Project chassis https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/chatham-kent/lotus-7/1532626254 Edited November 29, 2020 by Croc
panamericano Posted December 2, 2020 Posted December 2, 2020 Westie on Locost USA http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=20774&sid=9afca4f4c7ef0854bd46419c7dbdeb5c
TBone1209 Posted December 2, 2020 Posted December 2, 2020 Westie on Locost USA http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=20774&sid=9afca4f4c7ef0854bd46419c7dbdeb5c That color is killing 99% of the interest. When you paint a car that color, be prepared to keep it forever!
panamericano Posted December 2, 2020 Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) True story. A dealer here in about 1986 had a 289 Cobra. Could NOT sell it - Brown. Lovely, if you like brown. Gave up, painted it red and added $20,000 to the price. Sold right away. Edited December 3, 2020 by panamericano
sltous Posted December 3, 2020 Posted December 3, 2020 (edited) https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1703139169846082 1984 Crossflow Caterham in Connecticut Not sure if the link works properly, states to be maintained by, and viewable at Stonebridge Sports and Classics in Danbury, CT Edited December 3, 2020 by sltous
Croc Posted December 4, 2020 Author Posted December 4, 2020 (edited) Link did not work but I went hunting and found it. Looks like you cannot link it - have to be a FB registered user and logged into FB Marketplace. Try this link to see it plus some others I found. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/105756796124329/search?category_id=vehicles&query=Caterham That Caterham is a great find. Good value at $22K. Edited December 4, 2020 by Croc
Anker Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 (edited) My apologies for my very negative reaction. I was caused by the ad claiming that it is Lotus 7 or Caterham. The build seems to be completely different from a standard S3 chassis. The Marketplace ad also headlines it as a Lotus Elise. All very strange. Anker Edited December 4, 2020 by Anker
panamericano Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 I'm impressed. Didn't know a Champion could weigh only 700 pounds!
Croc Posted December 6, 2020 Author Posted December 6, 2020 (edited) Week beginning December 6, 2020 Based on some feedback this week, I want to state that a listing here does not constitute a recommendation from me or USA7s. Always do your due diligence, first on both the car and seller, before buying. A quick google will always tell you a lot about a selling dealer. I have no financial or legal interest in anything posted here. NEW Caterham and Champion - Facebook Marketplace. Browse the linked page to find them. That Caterham is a bargain if it stacks up. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/105756796124329/search?category_id=vehicles&query=Caterham The Champion from Facebook Marketplace is also listed separately here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-Lotus-Seven/184566363199?hash=item2af903343f:g:5f8AAOSwuDBfyrJM Westfield pre-lit https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/2424257.html Lotus 7 S1 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/7/2450326.html and here https://www.wirewheel.com/inventory/available/1957-lotus-7-series-1/ Westfield https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/simpsonville-westfield-se-lotus/7239875025.html Birkin https://pensacola.craigslist.org/cto/d/cantonment-1992-birkin-super-s3/7241215761.html REPEATS Lotus 7 S2 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/2409828.html Stalker https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/2167534.html Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/caterham/2416012.html Locost https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1382221/1979-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-arvada-colorado-80005 Wharton 7 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1299993/1978-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-cadillac-michigan-49601 Stalker http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/lotus/1437589044/1437589044ss.htm Birkin https://www.wirewheel.com/inventory/available/2015-birkin-s3-for-sale/ Lotus 7 S2 https://thesmiekelcollection.com/1967-lotus-super-seven/ Caterham http://www.beachmanracing.com/inventory Caterham http://rockymountaincaterham.com/inventory/ Mitusoka Zero https://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-Mitsuoka-Zero1-Roadster/373377543132?hash=item56ef092bdc:g:ISMAAOSwCaBff3wu and here https://www.duncanimports.com/vehicles/547/1994-mitsuoka-zero1-roadster Lotus 7 S4 project https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/hereford-lotus-s4-seven-project-car/7232085841.html Diva 7 https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/prescott-diva-roadster-1962-lotus/7232431342.html CANADA Deman SR20DET https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/city-of-toronto/2013-lotus-seven-deman-sr-sr20det-turbo-like-caterham/1536286420 Project chassis https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/chatham-kent/lotus-7/1532626254 Edited December 6, 2020 by Croc
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