1980 Lotus

7 Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

R07000150

Gasoline

0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false 1984 Rotus Lotus Super 7 Replica - No Reserve! HERE'S A FUN, EASY, AND BEAUTIFUL LOTUS 7 RESTORATION PROJECT IN A STRONG RUNNING CAR! I am the third owner of Rotus #3. Original serial number is on title. This is a Lotus Super 7 replica with many design improvements over Colin Chapman’s car. The car is from former Toyota Dealer, Chris Custer's Rotus company in Hagerstown, Maryland. Chris was a Lotus 7 enthusiast who polled as many Super 7 owners he could find and fixed some of the shortcomings of the original. This car is 4 inches wider and 10 inches longer than the original. Much less cramped in the hips. Frame is far better built and reinforced than originals. The frame of this car was built to accommodate a variety of engines including the Toyota in it now, Mazda rotaries, V6's and some V8's. One gentleman we know has a Corvette LS1 in his! Only about 50 to 60 built. This is a fully functioning, running car. The perfect hobbyist project.This car is street legal as a historic vehicle and clear title in hand as a “1967 Roadster”. Selling because I lack the time and mechanical ability. This one has a Rare Toyota 1600 cc. 2T-G twin cam race engine with Yamaha head, 3T-C crank. Bored to 2 liters. Transmission is Celica. Rear end is Corolla, and modified steering (Tercel).The Good: Engine, transmission, clutch,rear end are solid. Engine is strong and purrs. Does not leak or burn oil. Unofficial compression is something like: 150/125/150/125 Excellent design improvements. Many people feel it is sleeker and more attractive than the original 7. Excellent Yokohama tires, All electricals (except quirky windshield wipers) operate. Twin Solex Mikuni carbs. OEM Panasport Wheels. Original full cold and wet weather gear rarely used (top and side curtains) Harley Davidson muffler Momo steering wheel New parts: K and N air filters, front brake calipers, oversized battery and tray, original replacement for VDO ammeter, new horns, plugs, fresh synthetic oil. Car comes with complete documentation, parts list, and history, build sequence photographs. One of the original engineers and current owner of the production jigs is available to service and/or modify the car. Other owners available for advice. Incredible fun to drive. The Project Needs: Tune carbs Further secure muffler. Rubs in one place. Restore Interior if you want. Straighten hood, improved hood fasteners Repair scraped fender Change headlight chrome (some rust on exterior) Restore wheel finish if you want. Front license plate system Inspect tie rod bushings, and other front end elements. Install a fuel gauge (optional) Improve windshield wiper operation (Currently doesn’t turn off properly). Paint car I have $11000 in the car. Taking a significant loss. Drive it away or I can assist loading it on a transporter. No international sales. Email for more pictures. On Jul-04-10 at 13:40:40 PDT, seller added the following information: The following is provided in the interest of full disclosure, because this car is sold as is and where is with no warranties expressed or implied. More Pictures are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/drsms22/RotusPics# This car runs smoothly but probably needs a carb tune. It has a flat spot upon acceleration when cold and sometimes when not. While the engine is strong and peppy it probably should have compression around 180 psi and was unofficially measured by a Lotus enthusiast with a lot of knowledge at 150/125/150/125. If I kept the car I would enjoy running it as is; but if were to make it into a race or show car I would probably perform or obtain a rebuild. Engine parts are readily available. I have a racing timing chain I will sell for $125.00. While I have had the car's frame carefully inspected, you are likely to find surface rust. If I kept it I would do a frame off restoration and would have the frame powedercoated, but that's just me because I am a perfectionist. You could probably drop any engine you wanted in it that would fit with a tranny and rear end the way it is and have fun. This car has magnificent steering as far as I am concerned. I have owned Mini Coopers and a Miata and BMWs and this kills them all in corners, but some find the steering slower and with a greater turning radius than a Lotus 7 or Caterham due to the extra length and Toyota steering system. Some Rotus owners have been making a simple modification which I can share with the lucky bidder to make the steering even quicker with a better turning radius. I do not the winning bidder to be disappointed. Don't let your dreams for this car outmatch your mechanical ability, despite the ease with which this car presents itself for restoration. You are welcome to inspect the car in person or have a mechanic do so.