LOTUS SEVEN A Vintage Race Car (1963)
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| Used |
| “Lotus 7 AmericaLotus 7948cc BMC A-Series rebuilt in 2017 by Brian Waters of BWR Motorsport LLC.8.8 hours on motor4-Speed BMC Smooth Case Austin Healey Sprite Close Ratio GearboxImpeccable upgrade, maintenance, and racing history maintained by current owner.Included is an extensive collection of spares & documentation” |
| Exterior Color: | Black | Model: | seven series 2 |
| Vintage Racer: | Yes | Make: | Lotus |
| Modified Racer: | yes | Model Year: | 1963 |
Wilsonville, Oregon, United States
Vehicle description
Lotus 7 America Lotus 7A Chassis # SB1722
948cc BMC A-Series rebuilt in 2017 by Brian Waters of BWR Motorsport LLC.
8.8 hours on motor
4-Speed BMC Smooth Case Austin Healey Sprite Close Ratio Gearbox
Impeccable upgrade, maintenance, and racing history maintained by current owner.
Included is an extensive collection of spares & documentation
CHASSIS Number: S/N SB1722 /Frame B 1541 MOTOR 94 for photos 8cc BMC A-Series 4 Cylinder Bored to 1098cc Last rebuilt July 31, 2017 by Brian Waters of BWR Motorsport LLC 8 hours Castrol 20/50 May 30, 2019 GEARBOX BMC Smooth Case Austin Healey Sprite Close Ratio 4 – Speed SUSPENSION SPAX Adjustable – Front AS180-303/Rear AS180-309 Front Bushings replaced 2017 Rear suspension trailing arms replaced with custom- made adjustable trailing links (necessary to clear Hoosier Tires) FUEL CELL Fuel Safe SM108A fuel cell – 8 Gallon FACET Silver Top fuel pump installed May 1, 2015 BRAKES Front: Correct Triumph Spitfire disk brakes Rear: Correct Triumph TR10/Herald drums Very good condition Major upgrade to a dual circuit system 2017 Master cylinder was replaced with a late MGB/MG Midget dual master cylinder with custom made reservoir adapters. Replaced original brake lines with Teflon/CRES flexible lines and rear wheel cylinders in 2017 Installed custom non-locking handbrake (push forward to operate, lock with large bolt). Installed as another brake option and to assist with trailer loading/shop movement. Castrol DOT4 Brake Fluid (changed with installation of dual brake system April 2019) WHEELS Racing Triumph Spitfire Steel 13X5.5 Wheels- very good condition – yellow powder coating Hoosier A70-13m Street TD Tires Storage Mag Products UK 13X5 SM Aluminum- good condition Dunlop Racing 4.50L-13 Tires BODY Paint is in good condition with the following exceptions: Paint chips on edge of bonnet Crack LR Fender (Below Taillight) Rear fender have the traditional rock chips on leading edge Front fenders finish is rough Fiberglass Fenders/Nose Aluminum body- no damage INSTRUMENTATION Tachometer/Oil Pressure/Water Temp/Volt Meter/Hour Meter Equipped with a transponder SPARES Stock windshield with AMCO wind wings Stock rear axle trailing arms Stock speedometer Stock ammeter Stock mirror – center cowl Stock rear radius arms (RH/LH) New Rear axle seals (Qty 2) Used rear brake cylinders (Qty 2) Used rear brake return springs (Qty 2 sets) Used windshield wiper wheel box (Qty 2) Used Girling BS12 5/8 Brake Master Cylinder New Old Stock Wheel Brake Cylinder Kits: Girling SP 2044/3 (Qty 2); Girling SP 2027/3 (Qty 1); Girling SP 2030/1 (Mixed new/used seals) (Qty 1) Rattle can touch-up paint (Qty 2) ALSO INCLUDED: Lotus Shop Manual – copy Lotus 7A S/N SB1722 Data Book Glens Triumph Repair Manual – Poor condition but contains information on differential and brakes Transponder Lug nuts for steel wheels with Hoosier tires RACING AND OWNERSHIP HISTORY All documents and Log Books in Binder. No recorded significant victories or races. Car was in the hands of amateur racer ownership. Imported by Span Motors Highland Park, Illinois October 1963 1 st Owner: William Hendrick, October 1963 – July 1965 2 nd Owner: John Gabriel – Completed MWCSCC driver’s school 23 April 1966, July 1965 – ?1971 3 rd Owner: J. Busse, ?1971 – June 2005 4 th Owner: J. Connell, June 2005 – June 2009 5 th Owner: M. Kaleel, June 2009 – October 2012 Current Owner, October 2012 – present MORE INFORMATION Oregon Region Tech Inspectors found the SCCA number 75-058, covered in paint, stamped on roll bar. 75 is the Northern Indiana region. The region could not find any mention of the three, original Chicago area drivers having competed in any SCCA events. Did not contact Chicago or Milwaukee regions. Recommendations for next owner Check safety belt replacement dates. Stamped May 2014. Check extinguisher inspection date Rewire electrical system Refinish front fenders, repair LR fender crack and touch up paint overall Remove inner panel on driver side to add accelerator pedal foot room The brake reservoir was split with a self-made divider. It passed tech but I planned to change to two individual reservoirs. New steering wheel