Highlights
- Very high specification including Honda 929cc Fireblade engine
- Purpose-built for Northern Ireland Se7ens Championship racing
- Race winner at Kirkistown, Bishopscourt, and Mondello Park circuits
- Professionally rebuilt twice with a focus on weight reduction and reliability
- Full carbon fibre interior panels for lightweight performance
- Two spare Honda Fireblade engines included
The Appeal
Here’s the perfect car to fulfil your New Year's resolutions. If your plan involves indulging in some track day, hill climb, spring or even championship action, let this Locust Se7en take you there.
This Championship-proven car is based on the well-regarded Locust kit and fitted with a revvy 929cc Honda Fireblade engine. Two spare motors and various spares come with the car. The car was purpose-built for the Northern Ireland Se7en Championship. It was raced for two seats and, thanks to its high specification, it delivered wins at several circuits.
We’re told that during its life, it has been professionally rebuilt twice by a rally car builder, each time focusing on maximising performance at the lowest weight, in true Chapman style. Features include carbon fibre components and professional wiring modifications.
Currently finished in a distinctive grey and purple colour scheme, this well-kept and diminutive yet highly capable Locust looks huge, huge fun.
The vendor says:
“NI Se7ens Championship Proven. This car is built on a Locust chassis (not Westfield, Caterham, etc.) and was originally constructed specifically to race in the Northern Ireland Se7ens Championship. The previous owner raced against this car for a couple of seasons before purchasing it and during their ownership, the car was stripped and rebuilt twice. The previous owner builds rally cars professionally, and on the final rebuild the car was reassembled with no expense spared, with a strong focus on weight reduction, reliability, and ease of maintenance.
“Widely regarded as a brilliant and confidence-inspiring car to drive.”
History and Paperwork
- Built on a Locust chassis specifically for the Northern Ireland Se7ens Championship
- Previous owner raced against this car before purchasing it
- Stripped and rebuilt twice by previous owner who builds rally cars professionally
- Final rebuild focused on weight reduction, reliability, and ease of maintenance
- Very competitive package during previous owner's tenure
- At least one race win at every circuit competed on: Kirkistown, Bishopscourt, and Mondello Park
- Successfully competed in sprints and hillclimbs
- Widely regarded as a confidence-inspiring car to drive
Specification:
Engine & Exhaust
- Honda Fireblade 929 fuel-injected engine fitted
- 4-into-1 exhaust system
- Two spare Honda Fireblade 929 fuel-injected engines included
- Spare engines will require servicing and recommissioning
Brakes, Wheels & Tyres:
- Willans brakes all round
- Two sets of wheels
- Toyo Proxes R888 tyres
Cooling & Safety:
- I.C. water spray radiator cooling system
- Lightweight STR race seat
- Six-point harness
- Detachable steering wheel
- Battery with box and Anderson lead
- Plumbed-in fire extinguisher system covering:
- Full cockpit
- Engine bay
The vendor comments on the car’s competition history:
“This was a very competitive package during the previous owner’s tenure. At least one race win at every circuit competed on: Kirkistown, Bishopscourt and Mondello Park. Also competed successfully in sprints and hillclimbs.”
The Condition
- Well regarded lightweight Locust chassis
- Original steel internal panels replaced with full carbon fibre panels
- Specification summarised below
- Painted grey with decals and purple metallic roll cage
- Bodywork and roll cage in good order
- Aluminium seat and carbon fibre dashboard
- Wiring and other electrical alterations designed to make the car easier to work on
Specification summary:
- Locust chassis
- Carbon fibre panels
- Carbon fibre dashboard
- SPA digital clocks
- Lightweight wiring loom constructed with only essential circuits
- Engine loom professionally reworked in England
- Any unnecessary wiring removed to reduce weight and improve reliability
The Mechanics
- 929cc Honda Fireblade fuel-injected engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Fully rebuilt by a well-regarded specialist as above
- 4-into-1 exhaust system
- Two spare Honda Fireblade 929 fuel-injected engines included
- Spare engines require servicing and recommissioning
- Four brand new Protech single-adjustable shocks and springs
- Fully rebuilt rear differential with new crown wheel and pinion and new bearings throughout
- Willans brakes all round
- I.C. water spray radiator cooling system
- Plumbed-in fire extinguisher system covering full cockpit and engine bay
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