Oldfart Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 That's small time stuff. My Storker now has a Westie-wanna-be double bubble wind screen and enough hood venting/ducting mods to get the Donkervoort crowd screaming foul . . . . . . . . Storkervoort, where NAPA meets the Netherlands. :ack: Your car looks freaking awesome, great job. :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 XCarguy: I think the crowning touch would be for you to bungee Suave on top of that Lotus badge. You drive a Storker so, Own it:)! (BTW, my spell check says "Storker" is not a word. What do they know?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimm Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) A "berkin" needing some TLC: berkin lotus 7 I can't imagine it ever being put back together. Edited September 9, 2014 by slimm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 XCarguy: I think the crowning touch would be for you to bungee Suave on top of that Lotus badge . . . . (BTW, my spell check says "Storker" is not a word. What do they know?) I don’t think Suave would take too kindly to being strapped to the hood . . . again. :jester: I tried that once, but as I sat him on top of the Lotus badge, his tail feathers caught on fire and his head spun around uncontrollably. :devil: He has since expressed an interest in something a bit less stressful, like parasailing behind the non-existing Storker on the straight at Lightning. :jester: Besides, if I cover up the badge, nobody would talk about it. :smilielol5: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 A "berkin" needing some TLC: berkin lotus 7 I can't imagine it ever being put back together. Ouch! And that's a somewhat optimistic price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVP66S Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 A "berkin" needing some TLC: berkin lotus 7 I can't imagine it ever being put back together. I'm having a hard time just looking at the valve cover. Was that engine in a fire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 A little sand paper, some paint and a few hours of TLC is all you'd need to make a nice coffee table. :ack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimm Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'm having a hard time just looking at the valve cover. Was that engine in a fire? Yes, per the text below the pictures. Not sure if that is melted valve cover or the engine bay cover melted onto it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Your car looks freaking awesome, great job. :drool: Thanks! . . . . . . . I do like that forum name. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 A "berkin" needing some TLC: berkin lotus 7 I can't imagine it ever being put back together. My god - I have seen projects before but this is bigger than I would expect. :banghead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball7754 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Pretty sure that Birkin was originally built by someone I know here in St. Louis. His was yellow with a Zetec, and it did catch on fire - big time. Believe it was an insurance write off, and was then surprised to see it posted for sale. Somewhere buried in this forum is a link to the original ad. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Pretty sure that Birkin was originally built by someone I know here in St. Louis. His was yellow with a Zetec, and it did catch on fire - big time. Believe it was an insurance write off, and was then surprised to see it posted for sale. Somewhere buried in this forum is a link to the original ad. Steve Could this possibly be the car? http://www.usa7s.net/vb/showthread.php?t=30&highlight=2000+birkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Bringatrailer is offering a 1985 Rotus 7 for sale in its new weekly auction format. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-rotus-7/ Lots of great write up and photos including a great cutaway drawing. The documentation pics show a USA7s forum member (Robert O. Urfer) as an ex-owner and I suspect the current owner is too. Probably the nicest condition I have ever seen a Rotus. If you have not had a chance to study an unmolested Rotus before this is a good opportunity to do so. ETA - sold for $11000 Sold on Bringatrailer for $11000 Seems good money when you consider the work remaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Well it is perfect Seattle weather here in NYC today...so stuck inside... I found a "1967" Birkin for sale today on Fleabay. It may actually be a 2013... 650 miles. Owner claims $53k invested. 5spd T9 with Duratec. Looks really nice. Asking $36616 as buy it now. Seller seems to be a Land Rover dealer? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Lotus-Seven-Birkin-S3-S3-2013-lotus-seven-birkin-s-3-2-0-duratec-irs-profesionally-/151406328602?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2340853b1a&item=151406328602&pt=US_Cars_Trucks A 1962 Lotus Seven S2 race car. Sb1549. 1500cc Ford Cosworth (pre-crossflow #S288125E) 4speed gear box. It looks sensational. Auction and no buy it now price. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-Series-2-1963-lotus-super-seven-series-2-authentic-vintage-racer-and-tilt-bed-/181524986646?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a43bb7b16&item=181524986646&pt=US_Cars_Trucks A Lotus 7 slot car body? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-24-Pactra-Lotus-Super-7-Clear-Slot-Car-Body-NOS-/271605251733?pt=Slot_Cars&hash=item3f3cef3e95 Did anyone know that Stalker is also the brand name for a golf cart? I do now! :rofl: 1984 red Caterham with a 1800cc crossflow with clams at $24500 in CA. Workshop photos show lots of other Caterhams - a dealer? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/4663572132.html A 2013 Caterham CSR is in the same workshop as the above car. Asking $84500 http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/4655844810.html A 1974 Lotus Seven Series 4 in Los Angeles. It says it is a New Zealand car so I guess that makes a Steel Bros assembled car. Nicely original and complete. Its got a twink under the hood (don't ever mention that in San Francisco!) Asking $22500 http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/4655942220.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Well it is perfect Seattle weather here in NYC today...so stuck inside... I found a "1967" Birkin for sale today on Fleabay. It may actually be a 2013... 650 miles. Owner claims $53k invested. 5spd T9 with Duratec. Looks really nice. Asking $36616 as buy it now. Seller seems to be a Land Rover dealer? [url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Lotus-Seven-Birkin-S3-S3-2013-lotus-seven-birkin-s-3-2-0-duratec-irs-profesionally-/151406328602?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2340853b1a&item=151406328602&pt=US_Cars_Trucks][/url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Lotus-Seven-Birkin-S3-S3-2013-lotus-seven-birkin-s-3-2-0-duratec-irs-profesionally-/151406328602?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2340853b1a&item=151406328602&pt=US_Cars_Trucks Right around the corner from this one if anyone is contemplating overpaying for it I can do a PPI :willy_nilly: Bill S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 overpaying for it My first reaction was the same as yours. But then I asked myself what should be the correct value depreciation on a 1 year old Birkin virtually unused? 35%? 50%? 60%? Assuming a $35k final sale price then thats 34%. Tracking past Birkin sales from the data on this website would show to expect roughly 25-30% as an average. So this confirms what I have been seeing - used seven prices in the US have softened over the last few years. Still the right answer is that a car won't sell until a buyer wants to pay a price that works for them. Sellers always get the message in the end and meet the market if they want a sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advaitin Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 FWIW: About three weeks ago, I spoke with Gregg Babetz, GM of Lotus Greenville (and now Maserati), who said that the '13 Birkin had been sold and was awaiting a replacement half-shaft prior to being shipped to its new owner. While the deal must have fallen through, it appears that there continue to be a few buyers out there, and suggests that, as always, a car is worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/kelowna/2010-lotus-super-7-replica/603306893?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true No Affiliation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 FWIW: About three weeks ago, I spoke with Gregg Babetz, GM of Lotus Greenville (and now Maserati), who said that the '13 Birkin had been sold and was awaiting a replacement half-shaft prior to being shipped to its new owner. While the deal must have fallen through, it appears that there continue to be a few buyers out there, and suggests that, as always, a car is worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it. What an interesting first post :toetap05: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Delaware Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Currently reserve-not-met on Ebay at $27,600. http://www.ebay.com/itm/181524986646 http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDA2WDU3Ng==/z/jSwAAOSwDk5UE3R6/$_1.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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