Description
Lotus Super Seven | 1969
Highlights:
– 2.0-litre Ford Zetec four-cylinder petrol engine, 5-speed manual transmission
– Lightweight two-seat roadster with long-wing bodywork in polished alloy and black
– Comprehensive restoration carried out in 2001
– Twin Weber 45 DCOE carburettors, limited-slip differential and sports camshaft
– Caterham-S leather seats, Motolita steering wheel and competition dampers
The seller offers for sale this 1969 Lotus Super Seven, powered by a 2.0-litre Ford Zetec four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. This Super Seven is a left-hand-drive, two-seat roadster finished in polished aluminium and black, with the long-wing bodywork that gives the car such a purposeful and distinctive stance. As an original Super Seven rather than a later replica, it represents the essence of the lightweight British sports car: minimal weight, direct controls and an entirely uncompromised focus on driving pleasure. The cabin is fitted with Caterham-S type leather seats, six-point harnesses mounted on four points, and a Motolita leather steering wheel, complemented by details such as a tripod wing mirror and a stainless-steel gear knob.
The seller reports a comprehensive restoration carried out in 2001, with the car powered by a 2.0-litre Ford Zetec engine paired with a five-speed gearbox. The specification includes twin Weber 45 DCOE carburettors with a K&N air filter, a four-into-one Weber exhaust system, a limited-slip differential, a sports camshaft, a modified sump, Spax competition dampers and an aluminium radiator. It rolls on 14-inch Revolution wheels with semi-slick tyres, and the seller notes that the cam belt, water pump and battery have been renewed. The car comes complete with a hood featuring a rear-screen zip, folding doors, a tonneau, a half hood and a car cover. It is in good condition and drives, brakes and shifts.
The Seven is one of the most influential sports car designs ever created, conceived by Colin Chapman as a road-legal car that could also be raced at the weekend. Its space-frame chassis and featherweight construction give it an extraordinary power-to-weight ratio and a level of driver involvement that few cars can match, qualities that have kept the basic concept in production and demand for decades. A genuine, well-specified Super Seven such as this offers one of the purest driving experiences available to the enthusiast.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
