Description:

The "Humbug" 7 was developed by Barry Foley and Robin Hall from 1967-1971 and is one
of the best known racing Sevens. It was restored in 1989 by an acknowledged Lotus 7 specialist
and the MAE replaced with a 1500. Outfitted with every tweak possible it sports an all steel
engine, untra-close ratio box, and Quaiffe. Extensively modified in period to conform to the
Clubman class the car held over 20 lap records and won races outright against big bore sports
cars. The car is painted as original save for a black stripe. The Chassis was enameled in the
proper grey during the 1989 restoration. All suspension components were crack checked during
the restoration and the car has accumulated only 15 races since the restoration.


History

Campaigned by Barry Foley and Robin Hall from 1967 thru 1971, the car ended up dominating
the Clubmans class. With over twenty lap records to its credit it was surely the most competitive
and developed Lotus 7 of the era. The car was extensively modified after a major shunt with help from
a pre-March Robin Herd and this had much to do with it's racing success. The car faded into obscurity
in the 70's, only to be rediscovered in the UK, restored in 1989, and since used to good effect in U.S.
historics.


Competition History

approx. 15 races since restoration, mostly with the SVRA

Engine

• Ford Kent 1500 non-crossflow
  
• all steep
  
• dry sumped
  
• approx. 155 Bhp
  
• 5 races since freshened
  

Body

• aluminum and glassfibre panels
  

Chassis

• tubular spaceframe, extensively modified and strengthened
  
• double wishbone
  
• dual trailing arm
  
• rack and pinion
  
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