Guest Odd_autos Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Hi folks! I sent a message to Lotus today and they have recommended me to join this forum. I've just bought an original 1963 Lotus Super Seven, it's matching numbers and still has the original 1500cc twin Weber engine. It looks untouched and has been sat for decades in Italy, it was driven over there in the early 70's and left. All I'd like to know is what's not factory on the car, I can see it's got a fuel gauge on it which wasn't original but there is probably more. Many thanks, Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 I'm sure @Guy Munday would be able to help, there's not much he doesn't know about the Seven. Welcome, and congrats on a special find too 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDubya Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Hi Paul. Can I also suggest a quick note to John Watson who is the keeper of the 7 register. john@jwwatson.net Danny Quote Out for a Blat or on the Allotment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Welcome to TLF Paul. An original 7. Have to be happy with that. You should duck over to the Introductions section and say hi in there as well. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Guy Munday Posted October 11, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Hi Paul, That looks like a really good find and will be a rewarding restoration project. It's difficult to see too much from the images but the only things that appear to be wrong are the fibreglass and the headlamps which are later Caterham-style items. Just about everything for a Lotus Seven is still available if you are prepared to look for it. The only really tricky bits are the instruments - I can't tell from the images whether they are correct or not but it would be a real bonus if they are the original set. Getting them refurbished is not a problem. Please feel free to message me if you need some free advice; I am always happy to see another proper Lotus Seven restored to a good condition. As you have the original registration document, you should be able to recover the original registration number too. I really wouldn't contact John Watson unless you want everybody to know your business. I prefer to be a little more discreet in my ownership without other people forming opinions on my cars and what I do with them. I will be very happy to help. Good luck! Guy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loquacious Lew Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 I'm jealous. Quote '17 Evora 400 MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeze Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Lovely job.. Lucky man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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