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For those in the Pacific Northwest, it appears there is a Series IV Lotus Seven for sale. Not sure if you can even get a title or tag for it.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/d/seattle-1970s-lotus-seven-series-iv/7573939745.html

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Build on

Chris
Build: NA Miata based +221 Se7en

What a find. That posting won't last the day for sure. Somebody will jump on it and take the trailer too.

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Chuck.

“Any suspension will work if you don’t let it.” - Colin Chapman

Visit my ongoing MGB Rustoration log: over HERE

Or my Wankel powered Locost log : over HERE

And don't forget my Cushman Truckster resto Locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=17766

I recall seeing it complete a few months ago for more $$$$. I wonder if you couldn't just remove the fiberglass and build an S3 titled as an S4 with locost power!

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Miata UBJ: ES-2074R('70s maz pickup)
Ford IFS viewtopic.php?f=5&t=13225&p=134742
Simple Spring select viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11815
LxWxHt
360LA 442E: 134.5x46x15
Lotus7:115x39x7.25
Tiger Avon:114x40x13.3-12.6
Champion/Book:114x42x11
Gibbs/Haynes:122x42x14
VoDou:113x44x14
McSorley 442:122x46x14
Collins 241:127x46x12

Whata find!

This is frustratingly close to me, and I am willing to help enable interested parties from further away.

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-Justin

"Orville Wright did not have a pilots license." - Gordon MacKenzie

Hmmm, no title or tag but has a plate. Still interested but dont have the $, space or time to collect so many miles away. Price is good I believe as a bunch of stuff is done & figured out….

Hate the nonTraditional fiberglass but could convert to std nose n rear fenders - almost talking myself into it. If someone in the SF Bay Area were to get it & not want the trailer, Ill give you the $300 for it - could use it to move my Classic Mini to get it sold (and finally buy a project locost)

Looks like somebody butchered the foot boxes too. The chassis is very different from any other seven though it could be adapted. Looks like more work restoring this than to build a locost but it would save on paperwork if you can get it registered. Most likely the seller did not transfer ownership so the bill of sale would not be from the last registered owner. Don't know if that'd be an issue.

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Miata UBJ: ES-2074R('70s maz pickup)
Ford IFS viewtopic.php?f=5&t=13225&p=134742
Simple Spring select viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11815
LxWxHt
360LA 442E: 134.5x46x15
Lotus7:115x39x7.25
Tiger Avon:114x40x13.3-12.6
Champion/Book:114x42x11
Gibbs/Haynes:122x42x14
VoDou:113x44x14
McSorley 442:122x46x14
Collins 241:127x46x12

Justin,

According to the Craig'slist map it's practically in your backyard! Are the straps and bungee holding the fenders on included?

Cheers

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Larry in Seattle

The S4 is a lot more practical than the others, with a hard top and doors, nothing to polish, full stone guards, a good axle, traditional uprights, and setup to clear a low maintenance, downdraught 2 barrel (the add-on fiberglass s3 scoop is no longer available but could be fabbed of course).

There was a racer called "X7" that used this chassis but looked traditional with cycle wings and aluminum. How far can a build get these days for $1500 (not counting the labor of luv)?

I'd ask if any of the parts taken off in the last six months are still available, like the hard top and doors. With a little to no fiberglass work to the bonnet, most any ohc L4 or ohv v6-60 should fit.

Spray some doo doo brown metallic, install some shag carpet, a few mushroom stickers, get your groove on and bring sexy back. It's growing on me (like said mushrooms).

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Miata UBJ: ES-2074R('70s maz pickup)
Ford IFS viewtopic.php?f=5&t=13225&p=134742
Simple Spring select viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11815
LxWxHt
360LA 442E: 134.5x46x15
Lotus7:115x39x7.25
Tiger Avon:114x40x13.3-12.6
Champion/Book:114x42x11
Gibbs/Haynes:122x42x14
VoDou:113x44x14
McSorley 442:122x46x14
Collins 241:127x46x12

I never liked the S4. I have to say it is growing on me. I am surprised that this is still available. 14 days later. If it is, perhaps there is some wiggle-room on price, although the price is already low IMO. Whatever work is needed should be in the wheelhouse of any Locost builder experieinced or wannabe.

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Chuck.

“Any suspension will work if you don’t let it.” - Colin Chapman

Visit my ongoing MGB Rustoration log: over HERE

Or my Wankel powered Locost log : over HERE

And don't forget my Cushman Truckster resto Locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=17766