Given the choice, Jack opted for the 'new' Lotus Seven. This car had been lowered more than Charlie's, and the engine had been moved back in the chassis for more equal front/rear weight distribution. Perhaps the biggest asset to the car was its independent rear suspension. At the time, Sevens with this type of rear suspension were not all that common and the team, while taking full advantage it, did not seem to be aware of the rarity of the car! It is disappointing to note that no detail photos of the installation were taken.

Years later, of course, Jack Tripp has become aware of the significance of such a Seven, while reviewing photos of the so called Lotus Three-Seven. photo: John Watson www.lotus7register.co.uk/

With all wheel independent suspension, this Seven was a great handling car. Jack has attempted to locate the car but has run into a dead end each time. He has spoken with individuals who owned the car after he did, who reported that the car was wrecked in Barbados sometime in 1971 or 1972, taken apart, and the parts put to use on other cars. But he's still looking!

"I don't believe this car was one of the original IRS Sevens, but very similar because of the material I have read, which suggests other cars were built by private individuals to similar specification."