Description
The Millbrook Sale | Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire
Viewing: Saturday 9th May 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Sunday 10th May 2026
Location: Millbrook Proving Ground, Station Lane, Bedford MK45 2JH
2015 Suttol 7
A one-off creation by a master craftsman
Estimate
£10, 000 - £15, 000
Registration No: Q708 OAL
Chassis No: SDVLASWAthe details below
MOT: May 2027
A one-off creation by master craftsman Paul Gooderham featuring a TIG welded stainless steel chassis and hand formed aluminium bodywork
Powered by a 2-litre Lotus 907 DOHC slant-four engine allied to Getrag five-speed manual transmission
Inspired by 750 Motor Club stalwart Ron Champion's book 'How To Build Your Own Sports Car'
Fully SVA tested and road legal having covered some 1, 500 post-completion miles
Just treated to a cambelt change and due to be freshly MOT tested
This amazing one-off was created by master craftsman Paul Gooderham using 750 Motor Club stalwart Ron Champion’s book ‘How to Build a Sports Car’ as a template. Resembling a slightly scaled-up Lotus 7 (Sottul is a subtle distortion of Lotus spelt backwards), the resultant machine has been built to a standard that would shame many an OEM and is ridiculously OTT in some respects. For example, the spaceframe chassis comprises square section stainless steel 304 tubes that have been beautifully TIG welded together. The proprietor of a custom exhaust business, Mr Gooderham not only fabricated his own wishbones, engine mounts and carburettor trumpets but also made an English Wheel with which to form the polished aluminium bodywork! The slight peak to the nosecone was inspired by Ferrari’s first mid-engined GP car, the 156, while its grille slats are titanium. Powered by a Lotus 907 2-litre DOHC ‘slant four’ allied to Getrag five-speed manual transmission, the Suttol was rolling road tuned to 180bhp @ 5, 500rpm. The independent rear suspension incorporates a Ford Sierra back axle with the front disc brakes and all-round coil-over units being sourced from Wilwood and Spax respectively. Just treated to a cambelt change, the Suttol is due to be freshly MOT tested. Exceptional!
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