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1962 Lotus Super Seven RHD - SOLD

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Description:


This car has seen two races since bare metal refinish in August, 1998. It is a race ready car.


History

The car was originally purchased by George Hebbard jr. 8-05-66. Sold to Jon Farbman 12-29-67. It was then resold to
Peter Lo Bianco 8-18-71, who raced the car in SCCA and placed in the runoffs. It was sold to Harry Matthews
12-13-88, and raced RMVR until sold to Tom Yeager, Tom had it completely rebuilt to then Vintage specs by Lee
Chapman with motor built by MWE. Yeager raced SVRA and HSR thru his possesion, and then by subsequent owner, Peter
McLaughlin. The current owner has campaigned in SVRA, HSR, and SCCA Vintage Events. Current lap times turned are as follows:
(1:45 Mid Ohio), (1:34 Moroso), (2:22 Watkins Glen).


Competition History

Certain events chosen along the east coast.

Engine

  • all steel non crossflow 1537cc, dry sump Ford.
  • lightened valve train
  • roller rockers-"safe" to 8,000 RPM
  • dual Webbers
  • 3 hours since complete build up by MWE, 160 Hp on dyno.
  • custom headers/exhaust by Kirk Racing, silver ceramic coated by HPC
Fuel System

  • ATL 8 gallon fuel cell (1993)
  • electric fuel pump, cleanable in line filter, 110 octane fuel.
Oil/Water System

  • dual oil coolers
  • never an oheating problem even in Florida in July.
Electrical System

  • MSD-6AL with rev limiter chips
  • Power Sonic gel cell racing battery
  • external start battery connector
  • Hobbs meter used to track total running hours on engine
Body

  • aluminum with fiberglass fenders
  • chip resistant Red finish with aluminum bonnet
Chassis

  • Lotus super 7, black finish, straight.
  • tbd
  • Triumph Spitfire
  • Ford Cortina
  • Spitfire
  • frnt, Spitfire rotors and calipers (rebuilt with new rotors), rear Cortina drums, dual master cylinder, balance bar.
  • Panasport 5.5x13 (4-gold center, 4 silver), Hoosier A70-13 (4), Hoosier 5.60x13 dirt track (rains), (4 NEW)
  • 1,100 lbs. "all up" weight balanced.
Interior

  • aluminum, Kirkey seat, Halon fire extinguisher
Spares

  • locked Ford 3:90 rear
  • starter battery with two wheel cart
  • spare wheels, (4) with new Hoosier rains
  • car cover
  • 1 Fram filter
  • 2 AP 550 brake fluid
  • 2 pair rear brake shoes
  • Castrol LMA
  • exhaust extension
  • 4 Champion C57C plugs
  • MSD blaster coil (shorted?)
  • distributor cap with plug wires
  • Stant 22-24 lb radiator cap (used)
  • 3 valve gaskets
  • 2 intake exhaust gaskets
  • 2 pan gaskets and seals
  • 1 head gasket
  • 1 water pump belt
  • asst Weber spares
  • misc. wheel bearings/seals