I purchased a series 2 seven in restorable condition. Dunlop 165 x sp sport hr rubber requiring the need for wider rear wings. Maximum speed of the lotus seven was 1 mph, that from a 72 bhp coventry climax unit. Coventry climax engine to gearbox adaptor plate for a series, mga and zf gearbox, upright engine or angled 10 degrees. Get the best deals on exterior parts for lotus seven when you shop the largest online selection. As such the following can be applied to restoring or maintaining a europa. I inquired about parts for a lotus 7 series 3, which were listed on the site, but was advised that they have not been available for a very long.
The anglocanadian corner lotus seven research and musings by william fayers. The lotus seven is a small, simple, lightweight twoseater opentop sports car produced by the british manufacturer lotus cars initially called lotus engineering between 1957 and 1972 it was designed by lotus founder colin chapman and has been considered the embodiment of the lotus philosophy of performance through low weight and simplicity. Universal custom bumper adjustable license plate relocator mount kit neo chrome. It reduces stress on the transmission, keeps the weight of your vehicle balanced during gear changes, helps to prevent wheel lock, and allows smoother and more efficient acceleration around corners. To aid the build and package, the batteries were split into 7 units of 50v each, to be connected in series. Searched the archives and managed to find info on all the other engine mounting bolts and the thread size but not the length of the one i need. The final lotus 7, the series 4 was an evolution too far. Reproduction lotus seven wingard and thorpe tail lamps. Overall length was a mere 11 ft, width 4 ft 5 in and wheelbase 7 ft 4 in. Most rubber bushes are available from metalastic ltd. Buy new 1974 lotus super seven 7 series 4 real lotus in. Exhaust manifold most historic lotus parts are available, or can be made to order. Lotus twincam engine with twin 40dcoe weber carburettors in standard special equipment tune 115bhp as an optional extra using the same gearbox and as above but the lotus holbay version 126bhp rear.
The lotus seven is a small, simple, lightweight twoseater opentop sports car produced by the british manufacturer lotus cars initially called lotus engineering between 1957 and 1972. Place radiator in position and secure to its mounting brackets. A milestone was the socalled super 7 of 1958, which introduced what was then highpower engines to make one of the fastest sports cars around. In addition, given that much of the suspension is derived from the triumph spitfireherald, and was used for many formula cars of the 60s and early 70s. We supply wheels and parts to suit a large range of lotus race cars. From its birth to its last year in the hands of lotus, the seven went through 4 series and countless of running changes. The fancy footwork of heeltoe shifting does have a lot of benefits.
One of things i wanted to do was learn about the history of the car since i was having thoughts about vintage racing the car. This car has had a full restoration in the past which included powder coated chassis in black. For this model it develops power and torque figures of 86 bhp 87 ps64 kw at 5500 rpm and 125 nm 92 lbft12. In 1970, lotus radically changed the shape of the car to create the slightly more conventional sized series 4 s4, with a squarer fibreglass shell replacing most of the aluminium bodywork. Letters and emails on file from both the factory and lotus 7 registrar john watson confirm that the s4 was finished in lotus. The wingard lights used on the series 1 and 2 were a dual filament light manufactured for aftermarket use on vehicles such as boat, utility, and travel trailers. This is the hardest of all and still remains to be done on my car. The engine was capable of anywhere from 28 to 40 hp, depending on compression ratio and carburetion. Bmc a series overhead valve engine in two forms for the home market, austin a35 with one su h2 carburettor developing 37bhp at 4,800rpm. Letters and emails on file from both the factory and lotus 7 registrar john watson confirm that the s4 was finished in lotus yellow and was dispatched with an elan sprint. Impregnated colour options are gloss red, black and old english white. The roll bar is best fitted when the car is on wheels. Unfollow lotus 7 kit to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
In some ways its a better car, with decent legroom at last, improved front and rear suspension and allglassfibre bodywork over a new steel chassis. In 1970, lotus radically changed the shape of the car to create the slightly more conventional sized series 4 s4, with a. One of things i wanted to do was learn about the history of the car since i. Ford semiclose ratio 4 speed all synchromesh gearbox and ford gearknob. Lotus 7 part comparison list last revision 1988 a frame bushes a35 top link bush bl no. The lotus seven is probably the second most fun thing you can buy. Rectangular badges 2 inches below rear lamps caterham cars on l. They lost money on every one they sold, which was fairly typical for lotus. Covers united kingdom excluding northern ireland up to 2014 q2. Early 7s were ultrabasic and powered by smallcapacity ford and austin engines. Available october 1959 to mid 1960 model known as the lotus seven a home market and from january 1960 the lotus seven america u. Regardless of the cause, we have the replacement body parts for the repair. The europa series 2, or lotus type 54, was introduced in april 1968.
If there is one component of the series two lotus seven that has always. The lotus seven series 2 s2 followed in 1960, and the series 3 s3 in 1968. The seven s4 is a rear wheel drive roadster motor vehicle with a front placed engine, manufactured by lotus. With hindsight i would probably isolate the motor with rubber mounts on a. The result was the lotus seven, a cyclefendered open twoseater powered by an 1,172cc ford 100e 4cylinder with a dedion rear suspension and 4. Lotus seven body parts collision repair, restoration. The mounting blocks must not act as clamps but allow the bar to turn freely without play. Lotus series 1 seven mike good morning, i wanted to write and say how delighted i. Also have a pair of mounting blocks rubber style new unused. But tony weale is writing this is a lotus developed part odd. The second vehicle is the type 121 europa s, a lotus elisederived design produced. The lotus 7 series 4 is sufficiently unlike other sevens as to deserve an article all its own. It also offered some luxuries as standard, such as an internal heater.
Lot 24 1973 lotus 7 series 4 twin cam berlinetta cca. Inside were a pair of pristine wingard 1055 tail light lenses and rubber mounting plinths. The front suspension of the series 4 lotus seven type 60 is essentially the same as that for the lotus europa. Cars like todays nice price or crack pipe triumphbased 7 give much the same visceral. Out came the engine for the 3rd time for an update to the rear seal. Lotus twincam engine with twin 40dcoe weber carburettors in standard special equipment tune 115bhp as an optional extra using the same gearbox and as above but the lotusholbay version 126bhp rear.
Oct 29, 2011 of the first five blocks, with the exception of 2731 6015, all were produced as l block, i. The result was the lotus seven, a cyclefendered open twoseater powered by an 1,172cc ford 100e 4 cylinder with a dedion rear suspension and 4. The camber angles at the front looked wrong or at least not the same in each side. Prototype battery packs were mocked up from wooden blocks to enable. Builds lotus super 7 gsxr0 based on suzuki hayabusa motorcycle engines trv motorsports po box 3690 oakhurst, ca 93644 559 7601143.
On series 1 and 2 cars, the radiator securing nuts ae situate on the underside of the body shell. Engine mounts are symmetrical, but many owners have modified, because it is a very close job oil pump steering. Vintage race car parts supplies wheels and parts for the lotus 7lotus seven. Lotus seven parts cross reference golden gate lotus club. What the ls this then article about replacement fordlotus cylinder blocks by bryan moorcroft saturday, 29 october 2011 14.
Lotus europa cascais classic motorshow, cascais, portugal. Engine mount bolt length big one into the rubber lotus. There was no option for cycle wings with the series three and these brackets were omitted. I have received july 2012 a lotus series 3 tank from andy for my seven with. Having left lotus hethel factory on 15 th december 1972, this series 4 7 was registered to a mr david hopkin of bishopbriggs, glasgow on 4 th january 1973. About this car every sports car enthusiast should own a lotus 7. The last hurrah of the seven as a real lotus was the super seven or series 4. Letters and emails on file from both the factory and lotus 7 registrar john watson confirm that the s4 was finished in lotus yellow and. This normally means that they have been cast with more metal around the cylinder bores, to accommodate the larger bore of the twin cam as compared to ordinary cortinas. Suggest you find the thread on the bulk buy for the ali light blocks from a year or so ago, and email folk who have bought and fitted the ali blocks. The 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 1. Manufactures open tracker, a lotus 7inspired roadster turnkey. The rear braketail lights for the series 1, 2 and 3 lotus seven are becoming harder to find.
It was designed by lotus founder colin chapman and has been considered the embodiment of the lotus philosophy of performance through low weight and simplicity. Where oil cooler specified, the hose layout should be as shown. See 5 results for lotus seven for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. Specialist restorer of lotus marques from the 1950s and early 60s.
I can measure them when i get home but id like to order some new ones today if i can. The golden gate lotus club parts interchange is an compilation of information developed by gglc members and others to assist all lotus owners and enthusiasts. Nov 29, 20 the final lotus 7, the series 4 was an evolution too far. Lotus 7 meets beach buggy the lotus 7 series 4 is sufficiently unlike other sevens as to deserve an article all its own. The defi nitive 1968 lotus series 3 brought ford crossfl ow engines, disc brakes and the look that caterham later adopted. Behind the wheel the compact dimensions of the seven made it particularly useful in traffic. The lotus seven story chapter lotus seven register. The gglc can not promise that this information is correct and the user should use this information as a possible alternative.