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1966 Lotus 7/ YBM Cosworth 235HP - SOLD

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Description:


Lotus Components SB1881, Modified by DSK (the RUF of Lotus 7s) Marblehead Mass. (lotus repairs/restorations/caterham distributor) about 1980. Mods designed by Carol Smith ( GT40 Ford race chief/author/engineer-Race to win et al). Frame modifier Pat Prince (1977 D production Champions Lotus 7 engineer), Engine set back about 4 inches and right about 2 inches for balance-Used as National level DM-then went to Cosworth Distribtor Select Sales Ian MacKenzie Miami became GT2 car with 285HP and SEMA Cosworth demo/showcar-no issues, Used by me last 14 years as Street car.90+% AN bolts 99% AN Lines-fluids,all heim/rose jointed suspension. The car is balanced, refined, done right and according to Lotus Seven reference-Legends of the Lotus Seven by Ortenberger represents the Ultimate Lotus Seven and is reguarded as a "One Off" as is the type 37 , 7 1/2 , 7/20 and Black Brick.
Performance Data

  • DM/GT2
  • 1250 lbs
Engine
  • Phil Jones, Chipping Sodbury UK
  • Cosworth
  • YBM
  • 1996cc
  • 235 at 7800rpm
  • 185
  • Weber 48s
  • Cosworth
  • Ford
  • Cosworth
  • Cosworth Steel 9 bolt
  • Cosworth
  • Accralite Forged 9.8CR
  • Kent CW13
  • Cosworth
  • Cosworth
  • Centerforce
  • Centerforce
  • Cosworth
  • 4/1 Supertrapp Dyno Tuned
  • 5500 miles
  • Wet Sump with accusump, Valves safe to 8500rpm
Fuel System


  • fuel safe
  • 15
  • 8 gal
  • elecrtic
  • 93 octane-pump gas
Oil/Water System

  • 4 row copper custom
  • ford
  • none
Electrical System

  • electronic with rev limiter/lucas coil
  • ND40 amp/hatachi super starter
  • 12volt right rear car
Transmission

  • Ford/Quaife/SPC UK
  • Rocket single rail,rated 275HP
  • straight/syncros/Close ratio 2.5 first
  • competition
  • 26R Magnesium Bellhousing, Concentric slave
Rear End

  • Ford Escort/Quaife LSD
  • 4.44
Body

  • alloy/fiberglass
  • silver/black
  • enamal
  • very good
  • small crazing here/there
Chassis

  • spaceframe
  • lotus/DSK/Pat Prince
  • steel
  • grey paint
  • excellent
  • crossle wide track chrome.adjustable good
  • thru fenders 5 link with panhard, designed by Carol Smith
  • alloy adjustable
  • Alcon 4 piston
  • quick rack, no runbber
  • Centerline 15/8, 15/9
  • Kumbos street/race 205/225/50s
Interior

  • alloy/green
  • teak dash
  • none
  • 4 point simpson
  • autometer
  • lotus
  • good
Spares

  • wires. plugs
  • shift forks
  • gaskets
  • water pump