1964 S2 Cosworth 1500
SB1765
Michigan, USA
SOLD
1964 S-2 Lotus Super Seven SCCA
model. Frame number checks out with Lotus records. This is an
unmolested, unmodified, un-race prepared and very original
S2 Super Seven.
Specifics:
- 1498 cc (116) Ford Cortina GT
engine with Cosworth head; however, originally fitted to the
car in 1964 was a 1340 cc (109) Cosworth. The 1340
Cosworth cylinder head and the Webers are original.
- Left hand drive as all SCCA
Seven were LHD.
- Original front drum brakes with
racing linings.
- Original SCCA extra large oil
sump.
- Large capacity, 10 gallon fuel
tank.
- Original close ratio Ford Classic
transmission.
- Original unmodified Triumph
Standard rear axle and 4:11 differential.
- Full and original AC instrumentation
with original tach and speedo (tach and speedo do not work at
the moment).
- Springall wood rimmed Lotus
steering wheel.
- The car was delivered with 5
Dunlop racing tires of which I have one remaining and after 40
years it is like new.
- Original thin fiberglass (SCCA)
front wings. The right wing has a longitudinal crack and
the left has some cracks around the attachment points.
The rear wings have been replaced and are of S3 type. The
car is natural aluminum with the fiberglass parts painted a Mercedes
royal blue. Originally in 1964 the car came painted in
what Lotus called "French Blue" aka powder blue in
the US.
- Original Lotus "Competition"
roll bar. This bar will never pass inspection today, but
in 1964 it probably was state of the art. Today it is decorative
only.
- Wingard tail lamps and Lucas
turn indicators.
- The interior and tonneau cover
are in blue naugahyde with red piping.
- Black top and side curtains
with aluminum roof bows on the vehicle.
- There is no evidence of any
crash damage.
Basically the car is as original as possible except
for parts that deteriorate with time, such as the battery or
the "A" frame bushing, or are consumed through use
like oil and filters. I guess it is easier to list what
is on the car that is not original. Not original are: The
rear wings and blue paint and interior upholstery.
- Electric radiator fan.
- Lotus Elan wheels, hub
caps and trim rings, but I have the original Triumph wheels originally
fitted and one of the original hub caps.
- Interior vinyl trim.
- 3 inch competition lap
belt (This may have been originally fitted by the dealer
as it is certainly a vintage belt, but I can't be sure)
- Generally, I believe the
car was originally purchased with the intention using it
for SCCA racing but for some reason it was never campaigned.
Overall condition is well maintained
and excellent for a 40 year old car. It is not restored
or over restored. My emphasis for the 15 years that I have
owned the car was to maintain its originality as much as possible.
At one time I had intentions of returning the car to
its original specs regarding color and interior, but never did.
If you are looking for a pristine, better than new Lotus that
I often see, this is not the car. However, if you
value originality in the true British sense, and want a Lotus that
is original in most respects and can live with a blemish here
and there, this may the one. I've been told this is one
of the most original Lotus Sevens extant in the US.
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