The Regular Summary of Classified Ads of Se7ens Found For Sale

[Kitcat]

Given that BD engines themselves are going for $16-20K, the $21K car is like buying a BD with a free Caterham thrown in as a deal sweetener. Actually kinda tempting.

[alpinaturbo]

Driving fast on backroad in RHD car is challenging: risking to pass slower traffic outweighs the cost benefit in my view.

I've driven RHD cars in RHD countries, including Japan, and RHD cars in USA: I found it ok in city and general utility use, but on backroad such as what we have in California it becomes an impossible task to pass anybody safely. And that stops al the fun.

[scannon]

My long gone '53 MG TD with RHD had a pair of offset mirrors mounted on the left side of the windshield. One faced forward and one back and with them correctly adjusted you could get a good look at oncoming traffic before passing. OTOH, it was so gutless you rarely had a chance to pass anyone.

 

I did enjoy putting my neighbors German Shepard in the left seat and driving around town. In the '60s that caused a lot of stares and oncoming cars pulling over.

[Croc]

Driving fast on backroad in RHD car is challenging...... but on backroad such as what we have in California it becomes an impossible task to pass anybody safely. And that stops al the fun.

 

 

I can get that for some people although I would have thought the bigger risk is that you would not be able to register it on the road in CA. Its not a self built. So the emissions rules get awfully complex real quick.

 

Love your profile name - what Alpina do you have?

[Croc]

2001 Caterham SV with Zetec and T9. I have seen this car somewhere before but cannot put my finger on it - Sevens & Elans website perhaps? It is a striking color scheme. I like the red interior. On Ebay with 11 hours to run. Current bids have it at $20100 with reserve not me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-SV-/252116769848?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3ab3549c38:g:PeUAAOSwIrNWFXRM&item=252116769848

 

but if you miss it then you can also find it here:

http://vintageracecarsales.com/portfolio-view/2001-caterham-sv/

 

As an aside, vintage race car sales also have a lovely looking original Lotus 11. The period footage video in the ad is really quite remarkable.

http://vintageracecarsales.com/portfolio-view/1956-lotus-eleven-series-1/

 

 

 

The 2003 Caterham SV in polished ali and green and with a Duratec has been relisted and the bidding is at $27k

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Caterham-Lotus-7-SV-235hp-Duratec-DeDion-5-Speed-/262105656819?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d06b6edf3:g:MdAAAOSw5VFWHn4W&item=262105656819

 

 

A vintage Westfield here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Westfield-1930s-balloon-tires-skip-tooth-mens-bike-/221921947595?hash=item33ab942fcb:g:ZoAAAOSwwbdWK3uC

 

 

The 1972 yellow Lotus 7 S4 is back, still with BIN of $44995

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S4-/272019029475?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f5598fde3:g:8KMAAOSwYHxWIlKK&item=272019029475

 

 

But remarkably, probably for the first time ever, two S4's are for sale on Fleabay. This orange one is the one that is noted in the chilly ride thread in Member Rides subforum. I saw this car a few months back during the making of the LOG video and it was in fine shape. Definitely not concours but in good original well maintained condition with just the right amount of mild patina that I like. It even has the original hard cover hood - that is very rare - never seen one before. Steel Brothers Lotus 7's were put together better than the ones in the UK. Its electrics lasted the day better than my Caterham's brake lights! It even has a Lotus PALs group meeting photo in the ad. I remember when this car was first imported to the West Coast as it made a forum post at that time. $27500 BIN or make a reasonable offer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S4-/291595124642?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43e46c7fa2:g:QswAAOSwo0JWKSHl&item=291595124642

 

 

Purple Westfield is still around at $19950

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5249878334.html

 

 

Stalker track monster at $15000

http://neworleans.craigslist.org/cto/5263210494.html

 

 

Stalker road car in TX at $24000

http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/5241471454.html

 

 

Blue 2003 Superformance S1 in RI - still for sale at $25000

http://southcoast.craigslist.org/cto/5226272058.html

 

 

A 1998 Diva Roadster in VA. Really quite appropriately named as one or three divas exist on this forum! Diva are not truly of the Lotus 7 mold, being quite a bit heavier, but they have clear sevenesque characteristics.

 

http://images.craigslist.org/00q0q_eELQ9kVfnQl_600x450.jpg

 

a real screamer with Corvette 350 ci V8, Automatic, Vette 4 wheel discs, side exhaust, it is a true roadster with no doors or side windows or top. #6 of 33 made. 8.8 Ford rear end with 3.73 gears,coil over suspension ,rack & pinion steering,15 gallon gas tank,powder coated space frame-using over 250 feet of 16 guage,1.25"steel,& triangulated mag wheels, tinted sun visors, side wind deflectors,side exhaust pipes,hand laminated composite body, 6 white faced gauges, rear trunk, seat belts and wipers. It has flip up racing gas cap. Blue over silver, with black interior, glove box, & tons of build photos from day one in 1998 .titled as a 1998 ASPT, which means assembled from parts. This is a total rocket at well under 5 seconds 0-60 $ weight is only 2000 pounds.

 

The ad is great with lots of build photos and detail - clearly not your usual Craigslist ad. Lots of attention to detail from looking at the photos.

 

Asking $25000

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/5283382232.html

 

 

I don't believe it, there is a THIRD Lotus 7 S4 for sale right now. Yellow in MI.

Lotus Seven Series 4 kept in original condition. Original owners. Car has been loved and maintained through the years. Ford crossflow engine rebuilt with performance parts from Dave Bean engineering, 2x Weber DCOE 40 Carbs, AVO adjustable shocks, electronic ignition system. Doors and soft top also come with the car (not pictured). Exciting to drive and reliable.

 

http://images.craigslist.org/00y0y_kDNUbZqTDRR_600x450.jpg

 

 

Asking $38000

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/5265577566.html

 

 

 

Locost project in KS fro $7000

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5258765934.html

 

 

Again...

http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/5238209056.html

[DeanG]

Excellent looking S4. It would be a perfect "screw you" concourse car.

[mrmustang]

I'll just throw this out there that if you are watching the 2003 Caterham SV on Ebay, pay particular attention to the bidders, as it is questionable whether the high bidders are legit or not....

 

 

Bill S.

[Chopd65]

I'll just throw this out there that if you are watching the 2003 Caterham SV on Ebay, pay particular attention to the bidders, as it is questionable whether the high bidders are legit or not....

 

 

Bill S.

 

Interesting observation, it would appear that the same individual is the "high bidder" on the Caterham and the seller's Norton as well.

[Off Road SHO]

Report him to FleaBay. They don't like shill bidders very much, at least in public view.

 

Tom

[xcarguy]

STalker in TX. 3.8L V6 SC with T5 asking $24k Can someone explain to me the gearbox linkage on this - how it works?

http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/5241471454.html

 

A revisit...how it actually works.

[Ferrino]

Does anyone have any tips for scouring the European market, please? i.e. decent websites to search.

 

I am very familiar with the UK sites, but with family on the continent and the possibility of a LHD car (not a deal-breaker for me, but a bonus), I am tempted to look further afield, but not sure what the best website are.

 

Many thanks!

[Croc]

Some of these are global and not purely European but will cover Europe sited car sales of collector/classic oriented cars

 

EBay Germany Learn German and Google Translate what you don't know.

http://www.mobile.de Europe's version of Craigslist. Best option for what you probably want. Search tools are frustrating though.

http://www.finecars.cc/en/index.html Painfully slow given how it collects various website results

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk UK but lots of European cars listed

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk Same as above.

[Z3 Stalker]

The shifter is at the rear of the transmission, I used a modified (shortened) S10 shifter on mine with a shifter boot that covered the hole between the lower dash and tunnel.

[Ferrino]

Some of these are global and not purely European but will cover Europe sited car sales of collector/classic oriented cars

 

EBay Germany Learn German and Google Translate what you don't know.

http://www.mobile.de Europe's version of Craigslist. Best option for what you probably want. Search tools are frustrating though.

http://www.finecars.cc/en/index.html Painfully slow given how it collects various website results

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk UK but lots of European cars listed

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk Same as above.

 

Excellent - thanks very much!

[Croc]

This weeks findings from around the web:

 

Two Caterhams from a dealer out west that were listed 2 weeks or so back

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Classic-40th-Anniversary-Super-7-LOTUS-7-/321906198558?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4af31ac81e:g:aKMAAOSwKsRWFrtq&item=321906198558

 

and

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-DE-DION-LONG-COCKPIT-SUPER-SPRINT-1700cc-LOTUS-7-/321906197629?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4af31ac47d:g:bjoAAOSw~bFWFr4c&item=321906197629

 

They are also on Craigslist in San Francisco where the dealer is located.

 

 

Here is a Dutton which is a replica of a Lotus 7 S4....sort of.... I think I would prefer the S4's that were listed last week.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Dutton-B-/262112276668?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d071bf0bc:g:AwIAAOSwhcJWLWFi&item=262112276668

 

 

speaking of which, here is one now, again:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-S4-/272019029475?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f5598fde3:g:8KMAAOSwYHxWIlKK&item=272019029475

 

 

I saw one of these 2 days ago running around on track. Looked quite effective as a fun track car but I would not want to drive it on the road - its almost as unsafe as a seven...oh wait....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Superlite-Nemesis-Aero-/151864694994?forcerrptr=true&hash=item235bd758d2:g:iqMAAOSw5ZBWL9S8&item=151864694994

 

 

 

here is a Lotus 7 S2 replica. And a really well done one too.

http://images.craigslist.org/00n0n_5RZ2iFmtRFw_600x450.jpg

 

Drive train from a 1970 Ford Cortina GT. The engine and differential have been rebuilt. 4.10 final drive, 4-speed transmission. There are stainless steel seats on both intake and exhaust valves. Cam is an Iskendarian Y-75E, Spax adjustable shocks. The chassis was built using a copy of factory Lotus drawings. The rear fenders and tail light, front suspension pieces, and roll cage are from a Caterham as are the seats and wheels, headlight buckets and brackets. The front fenders and nose cone are Curtis Unlimited reproduction pieces. There is a braille battery and braille battery box and a nippondenso single-wire alternator. There is a clear Wisconsin title and VIN.

Asking $13500 which seems quite reasonable.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/5283737161.html

 

 

It was in Oregon but now it is in San Diego? Arch chassis clone for $25500 back again at $25500

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ctd/5293275015.html

 

 

A Pre-lit Westfield.

Every serious driver should own a car like this for a while. I have had it for 3 years, and have made a number of improvements during my tenure, which is part of the beauty of this car; there is nothing a mechanically oriented person cannot handle as far as maintenance is concerned. This car was factory built in 1984 in Great Britain, and is permanently California street registered as a 1962 under the SB100 provision.

 

In contrast to the relatively common Birkin or Caterham, this is a traditional car, using virtually all of the same running gear as the Lotus Super 7 it emulates, and that similarity is the reason Westfield lost a law suit forcing them to cease and desist production at about 130 vehicles. This is chassis number 52.

 

Some details:

 

Ford Kent Crossflow 1600

Webber DCOE 40 (2)

Sierra T-9 5 speed gearbox

Escort 3.99 rear end w/LSD

SPAX adjustable shocks

Working lights and horn

Fresh Toyo RA1 tires on 13" Mini-Lites

Fuel cell as well as both oil and water catches

Serious roll bar

Recently turned front rotors and rear drums

Several boxes of spares and a short block.

 

My recent "improvements" include a front sway bar, Carter rotary fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator w/gauge, rebuilt the carbs and re-jetted them successfully, rebuilt head, custom seat bottom, rebuilt rear end, and many lesser items.

 

This car is fantastic in AutoX, and makes me feel like I know what I'm doing! 100% garaged when not being driven. This car is street legal and could be a daily driver, but I wouldn't recommend it. I do have a top and windshield wipers but have never considered fitting them. I also have a dry sump oil system for the car, but it too is in a box.

 

 

Probably known to at least one person on this forum based on the group seven photo in the ad. Looks great - just the right amount of patina with lots of enthusiasm and love by the current owner. Asking $22500 in CA.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5294548530.html

 

 

 

Great looking Lotus 7 S4 returns at $38000

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/5265577566.html

 

 

Dark blue Superformance S1 in RI back again at $25000

http://southcoast.craigslist.org/cto/5226272058.html

 

 

Locost project for $7000 in KS City

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5258765934.html

 

 

$15000 Stalker track weapon. You could not build it for the money.

http://neworleans.craigslist.org/cto/5263210494.html

 

 

A more upmarket and nicely detailed Stalker at $23000 back again

http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/5241471454.html

 

 

Stalker in AZ is now on San Diego Craigslist here at $28000

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/5290677276.html

 

 

Now this is a good looking Miata! Oh wait...they converted it from the Miata.... Its the Eliminator V2 by Salvage Won Enterprises (you could not make this name up!).

 

Steel City Classics is proud to announce the arival of the Eliminaor V2 1.6 and 1.8!!!!

Eliminator V2 1.8 Color: Gunmetal

 

The '90-'05 Mazda Miata is the most raced car in history with a 15+ year development cycle for competition use. SalvageWon offers a DIY kit that includes everything you need to convert a Miata to an Eliminator. Following the "Less is More" concept, a Miata based Eliminator project results in the following:

-nearly 1,000 lbs strategically removed from the original unibody

-remaining chasis pan is seam welded

-Beautiful Kirk Racing purpose built custom roll cage

-fully SCCA/NASA legal saftey config.

-110-140hp depending on donor

-turbo option for 250+hp

GM LSX Driveline Option

-Five or Six speed manual transmission

-1650 lbs depending on donor and config.

-225/45/15 Competition wheel/tire packages and upgraged brakes

-stunning acceleration from small displacement engines

-over 1.5G cornering capability

-bulletproof reliability

The Eliminator provides supercar performance at a Miata price! Inspired by cars like the Lotus Super 7 and the Ariel Atom, the Eliminator combines performance, reliability, affordability and originality into an exhilarating experience that is almost more motorcycle than car. . .

Oh goody...you can have an LSX engine. Let me assign you the bed next to Xcarguy!

 

 

Its face says "I am cross, I will kill you for looking at me"

 

Does a Miata have that much front camber?

 

Asking $16500

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/5292003621.html

 

 

Probably will still be on this thread as a return listing a year from now:

http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/5238209056.html

 

 

And my searchbot still hates Hemmings website for some reason.

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/unspecified/1775640.html

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/super-7/1773111.html

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/caterham/superlight-r500/1757619.html

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1778932.html

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/super-seven/1770714.html

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/lotus/super-seven/1763637.html

 

Be careful with Hemmings listings, Dodgy Brothers car dealers advertises there.

[manuMatic]

It was in Oregon but now it is in San Diego? Arch chassis clone for $25500 back again at $25500

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ctd/5293275015.html

 

Map still shows Oregon.

[Oldfart]

One of the cars on Hemmings is advertised as a Locust kit. I thought Locusts always came fully built from the factory? At least it appears to be pretty aerodynamic.

 

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/lotus/7/1778932.html

 

Edited November 4, 2015 by Oldfart

[Croc]

This week...

 

The two dealer Caterhams are still on offer:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Classic-40th-Anniversary-Super-7-LOTUS-7-/321906198558?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4af31ac81e:g:aKMAAOSwKsRWFrtq&item=321906198558

and

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-DE-DION-LONG-COCKPIT-SUPER-SPRINT-1700cc-LOTUS-7-/321906197629?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4af31ac47d:g:bjoAAOSw~bFWFr4c&item=321906197629

 

 

Stalker M Spec for sale

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CnAAAOSwu-BWPkEi/s-l1600.jpg

 

For your consideration I am offering my meticulously maintained BRUNTON STALKER M CLASS kit car chassis number #008 constructed by Brunton Stalker in St. Petersburg, Florida and built/assembled by an experienced North Carolina mechanic/enthusiast in 2014 which comprised his 3rd Stalker construction project. There is a strong resemblance to a Lotus, an Americanized Lotus on double steroids.

 

The vehicle is Texas titled as a 1962 Lotus and powered by a very low mileage 2012 6.2 litre LS3 Camaro engine which produces an incredible 530 HP and more than 800 "road shearing" ft-lbs of torque (Dyno Tested) on four brand new TOYO R 888 tires installed just four weeks ago with 15 miles of use. Please note in the pictures the custom built aluminum radiator which rendered excellent service from the extreme southern Texas summers having never overheated, even in heavy traffic. The transmission is a 6L80E automatic; manual shifting is done by using red push buttons on the steering wheel, with gear selection indicated on a dashboard display. The car is weighing in at only 1850 lbs and less than 4000 miles on the odometer.

 

For fastest acceleration a 2800 rpm torque converter is installed.

The body is of fiberglass and aluminum.

A brake bias adjustment is located on the central tunnel. A master kill switch is installed on the dashboard.

The car has a full adjustable suspension including shock absorber set up.

 

In inclement weather the car is custom fitted and protected by a high quality SUNBRELLA brand tonneau cover and a (winter) cold weather full enclosure, which takes only minutes to remove. The car is fully sorted and track ready and even street legal as this is a serious race car that can propel a competent driver from 0-60 MPH in under 3 seconds. More than $ 50,000 is invested in this Brunton Stalker M Class / Lotus and this automotive beast needs a young, more experienced driver who can unleash the mind numbing potential that was built into this car. A "safecart" report can be sent on request. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can answer any questions. Thank you and happy bidding.

 

Whether you like the styling or not is personal preference. But look at the details in the build - so much effort is clear that this has been built by a fastidious owner. Yellow suspension members is a good looking choice - hard to keep looking pristine but shows the type of build the owner was aiming at.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-LOTUS-2-seater-street-legal-race-car-/121808843664?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c5c5f7390:g:CnAAAOSwu-BWPkEi&item=121808843664

 

Currently bidding at $5100 with reserve not met.

 

 

The two other stalkers are back again with listings:

http://neworleans.craigslist.org/cto/5263210494.html

and

http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/5241471454.html

 

 

Oh goody its now being advertised in Manhattan...and Sacramento, Austin TX... Arch chassis replica from OR

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/ctd/5303955068.html

 

 

Ad is live but the car is going to a new home and enthusiastic owner

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/5283737161.html

 

 

RHD 1984 Caterham from what looks like Kampena Motors in Sonoma. 1800cc crossflow. 4 speed ford box. It has clams. Prisoner wheels (must have been a later owner upgrade?). Been for sale before a few times over the last 2 years but never appears to sell. Asking $24500

 

 

Yellow Lotus 7 S4 is back at $38k

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/5265577566.html

 

 

Well it is advertised as a Lotus 7 but it is a Blakely Bearcat - make up your own mind...I think of it as a Morgan.

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/cto/5257798360.html

 

 

Well the clone chassis is back again, yes the one saying "This is not some amateur piece of junk." This time with a new photo of the front suspension. What car do you think the amateur builder borrowed it from? Triumph Herald? It is definitely not Lotus!

 

http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/5238209056.html

 

 

The OK Westfield is back. Toyota 2TG JDM engine. In fetching purple. Asking $19950

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5249878334.html

 

 

Did this $20k Caterham ever sell? I suspect it did and I am finding old ad echoes

http://classiccars.com/listings/view/701118/1979-caterham-seven-for-sale-in-great-mills-maryland-20634

 

 

1969 Lotus Seven. S4 chassis with S3 body.

Offered is this quick and fun Lotus '7' racer! Series 4 frame with series 3 body and running gear! Powered by the Twin Cam. Not a show car, but well constructed and fun racer at a reasonable price. Price is "or best offer".....

Asking $32500 OBO

http://classiccars.com/listings/view/715384/1969-lotus-seven-for-sale-in-spokane-washington-99208

 

 

1972 Lotus 7 S4 - looking immaculate at a dealer for $45k

http://classiccars.com/listings/view/731934/1972-lotus-super-seven-for-sale-in-lutz-florida-33559

 

 

A post-lit Westfield at a dealer. Lots of mods to make it look original Lotus 7. Big price reduction now taken as price is at $29595.

http://classiccars.com/listings/view/726100/1967-lotus-super-seven-for-sale-in-o-fallon-illinois-62269

[Ian7]

"1969 Lotus Seven. S4 chassis with S3 body."

 

is that even possible?

[Kitcat]

Speaking of the hard-to-believe category, the Stalker V8 above claims 800 foot lbs of torque. That seems a bit high. Not complaining abt the car, I'd love to have it in my garage, just noting the torque # seems optimistic. If accurate, given the car's light weight, it would seem possible to spin the tires in any gear, making it challenging to drive.