1962 Lotus Super Seven RHD Spec Sheet

1962 Lotus Super Seven RHD

Serial Number: SB1580 Logbooks: SCCA, SVRA, HSR, RMVR Condition: Price: $28,500 USD ONO Location: Georgia, USA
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).

Recent 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

Gearbox

three races on new Leeson C.R. Dogring Ford Cortina gearbox (Lee Chapman built)
Tilton clutch with annular co-axial assembly
clutch pedal stop adjusted to allow 3/4 inch stroke at master cylinder (Lee Chapman built)

Final Drive

TRAN-X limited slip Ford Cortina, 4:11 ratio (Lee Chapman built)

Body

aluminum with fiberglass fenders
chip resistant Red finish with aluminum bonnet

Chassis

Lotus super 7, black finish, straight.
Dampers: tbd
Front Suspension: Triumph Spitfire
Rear Suspension: Ford Cortina
Steering: Spitfire
Brakes: frnt, Spitfire rotors and calipers (rebuilt with new rotors), rear Cortina drums, dual master cylinder, balance bar.
Wheels: Panasport 5.5x13 (4-gold center, 4 silver), Hoosier A70-13 (4), Hoosier 5.60x13 dirt track (rains), (4 NEW)
Weight: 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

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