History, provided by John Buszard, Canada, 2002.

1962 Lotus Seven Series 2 purchased in 1969, originally with 1340cc Cosworth engine (3 bearing Consul Classic engine with Cosworth head). Original small size off-set petrol tank (allows larger cargo area). VIN # SB1403. A genuine Series 2 with original chassis.

1970­Rebuilt with:

• Tested and repaired chassis and roll over bar by Racing Frames (Universal Radiators) who built the original chassis for Lotus Components (Original Chassis number on original cross member)
• New body panels by the Alert Motor Works who had built the original body for Lotus Components
• New wiring
• Updated to Series 3 spec with:
• Ford back axle (massively strengthened) allowing reasonable differential ratios. I have two differentials of different ratios.
• Series 3 wide rear wings
• 1600 X-flow engine

1980­Uprated with:

• 1965 Lotus Elan Twin-cam engine and gearbox Rebuilt by Vegantune to their 150 bhp spec
• 14" Revolution Wheels with 60 series tires fitted in 1985
• Stainless exhaust

1999­Mechanical rebuild including:

• Vegantune Twin-cam properly rebuilt with new block; new crank; forged pistons. Slightly more powerful now!
• Head properly rebuilt with new valves; seats; guides.
• Gearbox rebuilt with new bearings; new synchro; new selectors.
• Rear suspension trailing rods and bushes replaced.
• Two "A" frames, one modified with spherical bush (fitted) in place of rubber bushes.
• New front suspension vertical links and bushings. Larger disks and calipers (GT6) fitted. New front tires (Yokohama 195/60-14)

2003­New rear tires (Yoko 215/60-14).

General Information:

• Regularly run 3 or 4 times a year at Sprints and Hill Climbs in the UK during the 1970's. Mainly ran AMOC events at Whiscombe and Curborough.
  Some slaloms and hill climbs in Quebec in 1980's.
• Soft-top and tonneau.
• Has been used on the road every year from 1969.

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