Chassis No: SB1106
Frame No: confirmed with Lotus Seven Register
The frame number was stamped onto a plate which was welded to a portion of the passenger floor cross support (left)
Owner: Michael Kell, Vinings, Georiga, USA
Present Engine: BMC "A" Series
Capacity: 1275 cc (race prepared per specifications of Me. Huffaker of BMC racing fame; approximately 110 - 115 hp US; never raced, less than 2000 miles
Engine #: 12V/671Z/L 145
Carbs: Single 45DCOE9, SN 29931
Gearbox: close-ratio box prepared for above engine
Axle: English Ford Escort or Cortina
Ratio: 3.9 to 1
Body: original aluminum with BRG fenders and nose
Wings: flares
Wheels: 6 inch Mini-lights with T/A radials

This vehicle was purchased from a private party in California in 1974. The owners prior to this purchase are unknown. Based upon frame modifications and the caster-camber of the front end, this car was probably raced in California following purchase.

I first saw this car in 1968/69 at a BMC dealership in Berkley, California, while attending UCB. At that time the car was fully painted, candy apple red; had a BMC 948cc engine, Triumph 10 rear-end and Series 2 nose and fenders. I lost contact with the car unti1 1974. When I relocated the vehicle (by chance) it was in very poor condition, requiring restoration.

At the time of the restoration, I decided to upgrade the nose and fenders to Series 3. The aluminum was stripped of all paint and returned to its natural state. The engine was pretty well shot and was replaced by a 1275cc BMC engine which had been race prepared by Kenny Dulas in 1973 (outside of Boston); this engine was tested and put out 115Hp at the rear end (single 45 Weber). This engine has no more than 2000 miles on it. The Triumph 10 rear-end was given to a racer friend of mine) and replaced by a much stronger Ford Escort rear-end. The steering and suspension were replaced and upgraded. The interior and seats were redesigned in cloth and leather.

This car has essentially been garaged since I moved to Atlanta in 1979. It always starts and runs well. It is a hold over from many years past. Just trying to sell the car so I can get Alex a car acceptable to his mother! Have had the car for 19 years so am rather fond of it, but Alex needs a car for school as I noted previously. Obviously, the more money the better for him; he will start university next year. Actually, I always wanted to convert it to a Lotus 37 (only one ever made to my knowledge), but never got around to it.