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It was one of three identically configured, right-hand drive cars delivered to the Ecurie Shirlee Company - the Manhattan Importer/Distributor. Being right-hand drive, SB1824 was quite
possibly a race car from the beginning.

The previous owner, Ben Lloyd (Thousand Oaks, CA) purchased the car in 1986 as little more than a decent chassis. Working with Tony Griffiths, Ben restored SB1824 over a three year period from 1986-1989. His goal was to duplicate a racing Super 7 as seen in the 60's. In 1989 it won Best in Show ­ Race car at the West Lake Auto Show, Los Angeles. From 1989-1995 Ben raced SB1824 on the west coast at Willow Springs and Palm Springs raceways.

I purchased the car from Ben in 1997 and brought it to Texas to race with the CVAR vintage race club. I have thoroughly enjoyed racing it ever since. While these cars are fun to drive on the street, they really come into their element on the track. A Seven can run lap times that absolutely embarrass big-bore cars!