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1962 Lotus Super Seven, S2, 1500cc Non-crossflow. A Real One. on 2040-cars

US $38,500.00
Year:1962 Mileage:1
Location:

Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States

Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States
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This is a beautifully restored 1962 Lotus Super Seven, Series 2, Serial number 1107. Built to 1967 SCCA C Production GCR per RMVR eligibility rules, but with a very traditional look. Has RMVR log book and is also licensed, with a CO title. Frame up restoration by Tom Ellis of Thomas Vintage Motors in Boulder, CO included EVERYTHING, frame, allowable frame updates, paint, wiring, plumbing, body, upholstery, AN hardware, magnafluxing, crack checking, etc. Photos and many receipts are available. Race history includes top finishes at Road America, Steamboat Springs, Texas World, Topeka, Pikes Peak International and podium finishes in the Super 7 Challenge Series.

 

1500cc non-crossflow Ford built to Cosworth specs. Flowed head, balanced, blueprinted, align bored, Milodon dry-sump with toothed belt drive, twin Weber 40 DCOE, custom JetHot coated 4 into one header, straight pipe or Supertrapp compatible, upgraded radiator, header tank, oil cooler, stainless lines, rear drums, front disc, dual master cylinder with balance bar, Aeroquip braided brake lines, custom built Hallibrand rear axles, upgraded front control arms, Fuelsafe cell, electric fuel pump with regulator, battery master switch, frame integrated roll bar, Lumenition electronic ignition, adjustable rev limiter, Spax adjustable coilovers,  original working lights and turn signals, rare Moto-lite steering wheel, full loss charging system, quick connect jump start/charging system, 13” Panasport wheels, Hoosier tires (2 sets, 1 new),  reinforced triangulated rear end, Sparco 5 point harness, tonneau cover, custom race seats and street seating, and so much more….

 

Immaculate craftsmanship throughout, satin finish aluminum body and pan with fiberglass nose and fenders. This is a very competitive vintage race car that is still street legal – though just barely, to enjoy on the road if you wish. I have owned this car since  

 

Parts and Spares:

 

Suspension/Drivetrain

Rear differential

All suspension bushings (multiples) (new)

Rear lateral links (2) (new)

Front and rear wheel bearings (new)

Brake pads (6 sets) Ferodo, Hawk, Porterfield (some new)

Rear CTS custom brake shoes (new)

Front rotor (new)

Master cylinder reservoir caps (3) (new)

Various caliper parts

Caliper internals (3) (new)

Transmission mounts (2) (new)

Clutch hydraulic line (new)

Wheel spacers (4)

Springs (4)

Front shocks (2)

Rear shocks (2)

Wheel studs (8) (new)

Wheel center caps

Original internal trans parts

Original rear axles and hubs

 

Engine

Carb chokes (8)

Carb horn covers (2)

Engine mounts (5) (new)

Flywheel

Pressure plate

Main bearings (new)

Piston and wrist pin (new)

Gaskets (new) head, sump, intake, exhaust

Drive belts (new)

Stock ignition set (new)

Lumenition trigger (new)

Electric fuel pump (new)

Fuel filters (2) (new)

Water pump

Cooling hose set (new)

Original oil pan, sump, fittings, etc.

Original generator

Original cam, lifters, valves, push rods, springs, timing chain, etc.

 

Misc.

Lucas original style toggle switches (new)

Frame touch-up paint (1 aerosol, 1 partial quart)

Shifter boot (new)

Matching fender welting (new)

Matching riginal style seats road (2)

Supertrapp diffusers

Original e brake assembly

Original wiper assembly

Original side mirrors (2)

 

 

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