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Asking price

£22,950

Private seller

1972 Lotus Seven Series 4

  • Right Hand Drive
  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 1600cc
  • 1972
  • Orange
  • Private seller
  • IM
    Isle of Man, Isle of Man

Description

1972 Lotus Seven S4 Twin Cam Race Car
Prepared to HSCC 70s Roadsports Regulations with MSA papers
585 kg, standard size brakes, full windscreen and standard bodywork etc, raced most recently in 2023 and 2024 and professionally maintained
Dyno’d at a reliable 158 BHP, strong reliable engine with good oil pressure and compression , professionally built, twin 40 Webers, dry sump system, catch tank, high lift cams, double throttle cable linkage etc.
4 speed gearbox with steel internals, new complete competition clutch fitted start of 2024
Open rear differential with 4. 1 ratio, rebuilt with new bearing and polished competition spec CWP spring 2024
4 x 13 inch Revolutions with Yokohama AO52 tyres & spare wheel and tyre
Plumbed in fire extinguisher system fitted start 2023
Dry cell battery with connections for back up starter battery if needed
The car was fully rebuilt a few years ago with new wiring and paint etc, chassis straight with no damage, roll cage replaced recently so meets current regulations etc, fitted with 6 point harness
Competition alloy fuel tank with electric pump and regulator
A well known car that has been an HSCC race car for some years so well sorted and a straightforward setup with Ford Escort rear axle and brakes, Triumph GT6, Spitfire front uprights and brakes
Spares include a further 4 wheels with Yokohama AO 48s, front uprights, 4 race shock absorbers and springs, ignition electrics, hoses, throttle cables, clutch plates, etc. so more than sufficient race meeting spares
Ideal for circuit racing, sprints, hill climbs, track days etc.
Well sorted and ready to go, needs no work other than the extinguisher serviced and a harness, current 6 point harness included in the sale
Selling due to finishing racing and age!
I would take either a modern car, van or classic car in part exchange.
Also available a Brian James tilt bed twin axle trailer with new winch, all working and ready for use.
Potentially in date race suit, medium, HANS device, helmet etc so everything you need to go racing
Lotus Seven S4 race car £22, 950
Brian James trailer £2, 100
Race suit etc TBA
The car is UK registered but based in the Isle of Man, I can arrange delivery to either Heysham port or Liverpool port or delivery to your door either with or without the trailer.
Please contact me for more details or photos thanksThis has been and is a good well sorted race car ready to go, I have enjoyed but now moving on to other projects

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

No

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

1 listing since 2025

Vehicle location

Isle of Man, Isle of Man
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Country:
Isle of Man
Reference number:
C1985251
Listed on:
08/12/2025
Make:
Lotus
Model:
Seven
Year:
1972
Colour:
Orange
Seller type:
Private

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