Subject to a no-expense-spared specialist rebuild by Dr Matt King's Motor Racing Medics Ltd
Prepared for HSCC race weekends and ideal for Circuits, Hillclimb and Sprints
Just 40 road miles driven since completion
Constructed around a replacement chassis by Arch Motors - the original supplier for Lotus 7 chassis in period
1600 cc 120E engine rebuilt by leading formula junior and twin cam engine builder George Wadsworth
New handmade aluminium bodywork
Road legal and exempt from road tax and MOT testing
The Appeal
Colin Chapman's Lotus Seven took a unique approach to the business of going faster. By cutting weight it didn't need a more power and created a very engaging driving experience. It is a formula that has endured, with the Seven concept still in production.
We're excited to present this rare opportunity to acquire a no expense spared, specially built S2 with an interesting backstory. Originally supplied as a self-build kit car in 1964, it was acquired in 2013 by a BRDC member as an unfinished S2 project, intended to be a third-string race car at HSCC race weekends, enabling an extra entry to the historic roads sports grid.
The original 1964 S2 Chassis complete with parts, was entrusted to Dr Matt King of Motor Racing Medics Ltd, the leading Formula Junior preparation. They were charged with a no-compromise rebuild, with no cost limits, and an emphasis on safety and performance being the only stipulation.
Following a detailed inspection early in the build, the original S2 chassis was considered beyond restoration on safety grounds. So, the decision was taken to rebuild the car around a replacement chassis supplied by Arch Motors of Huntingdon to period S2 specifications. Fittingly, Arch Motors supplied all of the original Lotus 7 chassis at the time. The bodywork was accurately recreated by hand in lightweight aluminium while the 1600 cc 120E engine was entrusted to George Wadsworth, leading formula junior and twin cam engine builder.
As the photographs attest, the whole car has been finished to a very high standard indeed.
Over time, the owner became involved in numerous other race series and championships, so although the original need for the car dissipated, the rebuild and preparation by Motor Race Medics continued with no limits on cost and with no deviation to outright performance and build quality.
It has covered a mere 40 miles since completion and would make a fine addition to any Lotus collection as a very competitive entry into historic road sports or, historic hill climbs and sprint championships. It's fully road legal, registered, complete with a current V5C and exempt from road tax and MOT testing.
The History and Paperwork
VIN # SB1922
Engine # RA1746
Registration # CHN195B
Recently completed and ready for action
Originally supplied as a self-build kit car in 1964
Acquired in 2013 by a BRDC member as an unfinished S2 project
Just 40 road miles covered since the completion of the rebuild
V5C present
Very high specification build throughout
MOT and road tax exempt
The Condition
Painted in glorious Lotus Racing Green and Black
Superb finish and detail
Built for action
Currently on road legal track tyres
No frills interior
Race prepared but also suitable for road use
Superb throughout with evidence of high quality restoration
Painted in glorious Lotus Racing Green and Black, this car is superbly finished in every detail.
A very beautiful silhouette, the Super Seven is among the sleekest and lightest cars ever made.
Everything has been completely updated and prepared to an incredibly high standard using only the very best components throughout. The black wheels, windscreen surround, anti-roll bars, and black running gear and lights give the car a real ‘I mean business” look about it, and it surely does.
As you can see from the photographs, the car has been finished to an exceptional high standard, complete with new aluminium panels. An unlimited budget ensured no concessions were made to outright performance and build quality.
The Mechanics
Brand new frame/skin fully rewired
Lightweight calliper mounts and lightweight Ford PCD hubs
Lotus Elan/2000E gearbox
1600 cc 120E Cosworth pre-crossflow powerplant
Twin Weber 40s and Derrington inlet manifolds
Engine rebuilt and prepared by George Wadsworth, leading formula junior and twin cam engine builder
The 120E engine was entrusted to George Wadsworth, leading formula junior and twin cam engine builder. All presents superbly under the bonnet and we're assured that it runs beautifully with immense performance available.
Ready for club racing with full harness seat belts and eligible for HSCC racing, what more do you need? BEFORE YOU BUY
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