Bruce Mendel
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brucem105@comcast.net>

1971 Super Seven Series IV LS42870ET
FOR SALE

Original, with 596 (plus) miles, down to the suspension bolts, manual, and leather Lotus key fob. Even the tires have original 1971 air in them. No rust, no bodywork, no paintwork, no rips, no tears, never bent, broken, or damaged.

Original tires, interior, exterior, lights, undercarriage, engine, and suspension. These pictures were taken after getting the car out of storage for 26 years.

Exterior: Lotus orange paint as it came from the factory.
Interior: black leather seats with Lotus factory four-point harnesses.
Thirty-one year old belts and seats, with Lotus logo on the buckle.
Suspension: All original bolts, springs, control arms, etc. Clean origninal gas tank, gas lines, original clamos, hoses, etc.

Inspections? One in 1976 at 538 miles.. Service History? None -- it's barely ever been on the road.

Engine fires right up, idles and revs smoothly on original spark plugs

Routine maintenance prior to sale will include flush/change of all fluids (brake, oil, coolant, gearbox, diff) and new engine drive belt. Brake calipers and all master and wheel brake cylinders will be rebuilt prior to delivery.

Factory options include Lotus four-point harnesses, tonneau cover, roll-over bars, alloy wheels, repeater flashers, heater, and windscreen washer

This is an original car, with some age blemishes and some factory blemishes. It is not a $50,000 frame-off restoration, it is ALL ORIGINAL. Some cracks in paint on front fenders, and cloudiness on hood and right side.

Not pictured but included in sale: mint tonneau cover, air cleaner cover, and spare tire/wheel for rear of car.









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