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1959 LOTUS 7 Series 1 - Chassis No. 791 A well known car in the VSCCA since its importation in 1988 by Dick Miller, and then passed to Joseph Ware, Forbes L. Anderson before it was acquired by its current owner. Engine
Running an 1100cc BMC built by Arjay Racing Engines (Dyno sheet available)
Has steel center main cap, magged stock crankshaft, and rods
Custom built JE race pistons, 12:1 comp ratio
New oil pump, water pump, lightened timing gears
New SPVP4 race cam timed 100 degrees after top dead center
Custom built headers added in 2012, with GMT Manifold andndash; alloy twin SU 1 andfrac14; carburetors ported to match carbs and head and increase flow.
Has air-horns, inside high flow Kandamp;N air filters
Lightened flywheel with 71/4 racing clutch
Ignition andndash; Brand new Aldon race distributor Gearbox
Jack Knight 4 speed Dog Box andndash; has tall first gear andndash; shifts like a dream
No provision for speedo drive
Front End
New 9 Brembo aluminum finned brake drums
Kevlar lined twin leading shoes, alloy backing plate
Lotus Elite lower wishbones
GMT racing andndash; adjustable upper control arms
New shocks and springs
New steering rack assy andndash; bump steered
New Borgeson steering universal joint
Steering column rebuilt with quick release steering hub
Rear Axle
Spridget rear axle 4.88 CWP w/ TranX limited slip differential
Billet racing axles
Double bearing hubs
Kevlar lined racing shoes Chassis
Cooling system plumbing revised
New custom built aluminum radiator
New expansion tank
Brake and clutch pedal assembly rebuilt
New duplex braking system w/twin circuit master cylinder
New electrical cooling fan w/ switch
Electric system totally redone
New alternator andndash; modified for smaller belt
New cut-off switch
Modified remote oil filter
Exhaust gas temperature gauge
New fuel pump
New fuel filter
New fuel cell
New sealed racing battery (should last many years)
New seat belts
Everything works for inspection except speedometer
Includes racing screen and original screen and frame
Original driving/fog light set-up Car maintained by GMT Racing of Newtown Connecticut. Also fitted with new wheels and tires, with low use since installation.
The car is registered for street usage w/ antique plates. Included in the sale is the Lotus 7 Booklet with full History of Paperwork and photographs including some vintage photographs.
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