Highlights

Notable racing provenance, previously campaigned with success over approximately 25 years
Only one 25-minute race since full engine refresh by the late great Stuart Rolt, where it won its class
Stored in an underfloor heated secure garage
In-date race harness and plumbed-in fire extinguisher system fitted
Parts supplied to facilitate conversion to road use

The Appeal

Few cars distil the essence of motorsport quite like a race-prepared Lotus Super 7. Arguably the only production road car designed purely by Colin Chapman himself, stripped of all superfluity and built around Chapman's philosophy of performance through lightness, the Super 7 in competition trim is a formidable machine, and this 1968 example arrives with the history to back that up.

Previously campaigned by John Rees over a period of approximately 25 years, this car has been comprehensively uprated for serious competition use. The vendor describes the car as fabulous to drive, with great handling and power delivery.

Since acquisition from Rees, the car has been kept in an underfloor heated secure garage. The vendor states that it has been maintained to a high standard. For those with ambitions beyond the circuit, a V5 and the parts necessary to convert the car for road use are included.

Key Information

Mileage: 3,965 miles indicated; the odometer is inoperative and the estimated actual mileage is approximately 22,000 miles
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: original Ford crossflow engine replaced with a Craig Beck-built race-focused twin-cam unit (175 bhp, only one 25-minute race since full engine refresh by Stuart Rolt), four-speed Quaife straight-cut Bullet gearbox and limited slip differential
Paperwork: V5 present; plus a comprehensive history file including all receipts, engine dyno sheets and necessary information the new owner might require

The Detail

Craig Beck built all-steel dry sump 1,600cc Lotus twin-cam race engine producing 175 bhp
Only one 25-minute race since engine rebuild by the late Stuart Rolt
Quaife ultra close-ratio, straight-cut four-speed Bullet gearbox in all-alloy casings, built by Phil Jones
Limited slip differential with 3.9:1 ratio, plus 4.1:1 spare differential included
New Nitron race dampers fitted all round
Dual braking system with braided lines throughout
Yokohama A048 tyres on 6" x 13" Supalite alloy wheels, with only one 25-minute race of use
In-date Willans 6-point race harness fitted
Newly-serviced, in-date Firesense plumbed-in fire extinguisher system
Interior battery master switch fitted
Rollcentre Racing T100 lap timer fitted
Interior stripped for racing with a single GRP race seat
Special ultra-lightweight GRP mudguards and nose cone
The vendor describes the space-frame chassis with aluminium panelling as being in very good condition
The vendor states all switchgear, lighting, indicators and cooling fan work correctly
Parts supplied to facilitate conversion to road use, including V5
Eligible for CSCC Swinging Sixties series; also suitable for hillclimbs, sprints and track days
In date Firesense plumbed in fire extinguisher system
Special ultra lightweight GRP mudguards and nose cone
The vendor describes the space frame chassis and aluminium bodywork as being in excellent condition
The vendor states that the engine starts and runs perfectly with good oil pressure and no leaks

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Comments

Johnny••••

Seller

4 weeks ago

Under ‘Highlights’. Only one 25-minute race since full engine ‘refresh’ by the late ‘great’ Stuart Rolt ‘and where it won its class’. Under ‘Auction details’ Year ‘1968’ Under ‘The Appeal Add that ‘the Lotus 7 is arguably the only production road car designed purely by Colin Chapman himself’. Please delete ‘The original Ford crossflow engine has been replaced by a Craig Beck built etc.’ Under ‘Key Info’ (Craig Beck ‘full’ race…etc. Only one 25-minute race since full engine ‘refresh’ by the late ‘great’ Stuart Rolt. Under ‘The Detail’. ‘In date’ Firesense plumbed in fire extinguisher system. ‘Special ultra lightweight’ GRP mudguards and nose cone. The vendor describes the space frame chassis and aluminium bodywork as being in ‘excellent’ condition. The vendor states that the engine starts and runs ‘superbly’. Under ‘Paperwork’ V5 ‘plus a comprehensive history file including all receipts, engine dyno sheets and necessary information’.

1 month ago

Most would rate the car and chassis as in excellent condition throughout rather than very good. If you require further photos of the cars underside or engine bay please confirm. The highly polished aluminium bodywork is in excellent condition as are the specially lightweight white painted GRP wings and nose cone. Also there is a photo of descriptive text missing which begins ‘Full race, all steel, dry sump Craig Beck built 1600 Lotus twin cam engine …….’ to include. Perhaps this could be used to provide more detail to your descriptive text? The car was last raced in November 2025 by the current owner at Silverstone where it won its class.