1970 Lotus 7 Series 4

Serial Number: LBS4/2810C/TC Logbooks: VSCR Condition: very good Price: $16,000 USD ONO Location: Minnesota, USA
Description Very good condition low mileage car that is driven on the street and raced 2-3 times per year in vintage events. All work on the car has been done by a professional mechanic who races in SCCA.

History

Recent Competition History

Engine

• 1700 cc cross-flow Ford with twin Weber DCOE 45 carbs
• The engine was built by Andresen Engine Development in June 1998 and has less than 2000 miles on it.
• built for reliability and a wide power band
• produces a maximum of 122 foot pounds of torque at 4,700 rpm
• and more than 110 foot pounds of torque from 3,800 to 6,000 rpm
• Maximum horsepower is 127 at 5,900 rpm
• standard Formula Ford clutch
• new Toyota-based Formula Ford starter (similar to a Tilton)
• exhaust is a 4 into 2 free flow side mounted exhaust

Fuel System

• Fuel Safe fuel cell with filter and electrical fuel pump
• Premium unleaded fuel is recommended.

Oil/Water System

• water rad
• wet sump oil

Electrical System

• 12V electrical system with sealed battery and kill switch

Gearbox

• Stock - Ford 2000E 4-speed with hydraulic clutch

Final Drive

• Ford Escort Mark 1axle

Body

• Red fiberglass in good condition

Chassis

• Square section steel space frame chassis with riveted stainless steel side panels in good condition
• The car was taken down to the chassis and repainted/repaired 8 years ago.
• Dampers:
• Front Suspension: Stock – Lotus Europa links, bushes, uprights and anti-roll bar
• Rear Suspension: Stock – Solid axle with two leading and two trailing links. Coil spring/damper units
• Steering: Stock – Burman (Ford).
• Brakes: Triumph discs and calipers with 4.25" wheel stud pitch circle
• Wheels: 5.5x13" Cosmics (5) with 205/60/13 Comp T/A R1s and 5x13" Panasports (5) with 175/70/13 Super Contacts
• Weight: 1,235 lbs. Wet

Interior

• Black fiberglass with original carpets, seats and frame for convertible top
• new top and tonneau cover
• 2.5 lb. Halon fire extinguisher
• Original Smiths instruments (oil pressure, speed, tach, water temperature, fuel and amps)
• New doors, locks and screens
• New multi-adjustable mirrors
• Pyrotect 6 point harness (3" belts) with cam lock for the driver.
• Pyrotect 2 point harness (3" belts) with lever lock for the passenger
• Factory roll bar with additional removable forward brace that bolts to the chassis
• 12" leather momo steering wheel.

Spares

• none