Lotus Super Seven/Birkin S3

History:

The original owner purchased this Birkin chassis in June of 2002. It began its original assembly sometime between June 2002 and mid-2005. At that point the project was abandoned due to the owner’s health issues. It had been garaged and untouched until September 2014. The car was then sold back to the original Birkin dealer in September 2014 from the initial owner. The car was represented to the dealer by the original owner as a “zero miles” car.

Current:

I purchased the car in October 2014 in an “as-is” condition from the dealer, as they received it from the original owner. After purchase I immediately began the process of disassembly of the car to confirm that the car was indeed a “virgin”. As a former motor sports competitor in Formula Fords and production classes, I have prepared many cars through the years. My inspections revealed that the majority of the various parts & components provided in the original kit were in new condition. Any marginal pieces due to age were replaced. I found the chassis and all its parts to be in excellent condition other than some original assembly bumps & bruises (paint dings) to the chassis. The body had been repainted from its original factory delivery spec. All paint was removed from the main body, cycle fenders and rear fenders. The car has been professionally prepared & painted to its current scheme, DuPont “Pepper Grey Metallic” body & nose cone with black accent stripe around the nose & gloss black front & rear fenders.

Improvements:

The following includes the new improvements installed in the car.

• Ford Duratec 2.3L I4 DOHC engine, Crower Stage 2 cams, springs & titanium retainers, Dunell “low profile” wet sump pan, alternator, Davies Craig electric water pump, custom intake manifold, BBK 75mm throttle body, Spectrum air filter, Bosche 39 lb./hr. injectors, fuel pump, Birkin 4 into 1 extended length headers and new aluminum expansion tank. All fuel and water hoses are new.

• Haltech Sport 1000 ECU, Haltech WBC-1 Single Channel Wideband Controller Kit (O2 sensor) and Four Channel Coil Igniter

• Clutch Masters FX400 Series 6 paddle clutch disc, Power Plus I pressure plate and aluminum flywheel fastened with ARP bolts and a hydraulic release bearing (annular slave cylinder).

• Birkin bell housing.

• Carrera/QA-1 coilover shock assemblies

• Electrical system is new throughout (engine, chassis & gauge harnesses).

• Custom dash panel

• VDO gauges, Ecliptec “Shift I” staged shift light

• Quick release steering wheel hub

• 949 Racing wheels (15” X 7” front; 15” X 8” rear)

• Hankook Ventus R-S3 tires (195/50-15 front; 225/45-15 rear)

The transmission is a freshly rebuilt Ford T-9/5 speed.

Original Equipment:

The following is a list of some of the standard features provided by the Birkin factory.

• The front brakes are the Outlaw (Willwood) four piston calipers on 10” vented discs. The rear brakes are Audi disks fitted with single piston calipers. (Both front & rear pads have been replaced)

• Final drive is through the OEM Birkin supplied Toyota LSD live axle.

• The interior has the standard issue Birkin seats equipped with four point RJS Safety Equipment harnesses.

• Standard rollover bar with additional bracing

• Rear tonneau cover

• Wind deflectors

Extras included:

• A spare set of forged aluminum wheels with 205/50-15 Falken Ziex 912 tires.

• Aluminum sump protector (new)

• Miscellaneous spare parts

Registration Information:

The vehicle is registered & inspected in the state of Texas titled as a 2015 Assembled Vehicle, Replica: 1967 Lotus. It will continue to be an essentially “minimum miles” vehicle with only the miles necessary for the basic sorting out of the completed car.

Usage Note:

The car has been AutoXed, but has not had any track time. That fun will be the pleasure of its new owner. The vehicle is set up neutral at this time. It has not been corner balanced. Front suspension is set to street specs.

Purchase Inquires:

All inquiries should be directed to Joe Reynolds in Dallas, Texas at either (214)891-0321 or cell: (972)978-2130. Please only serious purchasers need call.