Previous owner: Mark Mellinger
<markmphd@bellatlantic.net>

1963(4?) Lotus Seven, SII SB1878
New York

Lotus Seven Series 2 1500 (Ford 116E Cosworth) -. s/n: SB1878
Picked up at factory in 1964 by original owner: Mr. C. G. Pipkin. Registered as 1963.

Restored by:
GMT Racing
9 South Street, Unit E
Danbury CT 06810

  • All new aluminum body panels (unfinished) with heavy gauge floor and driveshaft tunnel.
  • Fiberglass parts painted a unique non-metallic burnt orange color.
  • Fully triangulated reinforced, powder coated tube chassis with integral roll bar (with detachable link through passenger side footwell and adjacent chassis tubes doubled).
  • Quaife limited slip differential in reinforced Austin Marina rear axle.
  • Accusump oil pressure maintenance system.
  • Large valve head.
  • Race camshaft.
  • 4-speed Ford gearbox with Triumph shifter extension.
  • Wide racing rear fenders.
  • Brooklands racing windscreens.
  • Racing Safeco fuel cell.
  • 5 Original Lotus 4-bolt 13" Wobbly Web magnesium wheels.
  • Yokohama A001 DOT approved rain race tires.
  • High capacity Caterham radiator with dual Spal fans (Can idle forever on a hot day).
  • Nickel plated suspension links.
  • External ignion cut-off switch with connectors for ext. battery.
  • Brake master cylinder with adjustable f/r balancing

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