Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 32
1963 Lotus Super Seven 1500 Series 2 Chassis no. SB 1732 Engine no. 116E 134567
Sold for US$30,240 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 32
From the Estate of James Messenger
1963 Lotus Super Seven 1500 Series 2
1963 Lotus Super Seven 1500 Series 2
Audrain Concours Auction|29 September 2023, 16:00 EDT|Newport, Rhode Island, International Tennis Hall of Fame
1963 Lotus Super Seven 1500 Series 2
Chassis no. SB 1732
Engine no. 116E 134567
Chassis no. SB 1732
Engine no. 116E 134567
1,498cc Ford-Cosworth OHV Inline Four Cylinder
Twin Weber DCOE Carburetors
Est. 100-125bhp
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front, Solid Axle Rear Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*One of just 1,310 Series 2 models produced
*Ultra-light weight at barely over 1,000 pounds
*Punchy Cosworth-tuned Ford 116E engine
*Fully restored and sparingly used, never raced
THE LOTUS SEVEN
When introduced in 1957, the lithe and spindly Lotus Seven took the sportscar world by storm. Based on a bespoke tubular frame built by Progress Chassis Company, with off-the-shelf suspension, steering, and driveline components from Standard-Triumph, BMC, Ford, and others, the Lotus Seven embodied driving pleasure in its purest form.
The Seven Series 2 of 1961-1968 followed Colin Chapman's ethos of "simplify, add lightness," by replacing certain chassis tubes with stressed sheet metal panels. The distinct torpedo body featured a one-piece fiberglass nose cone and cycle wings for standard cars, with clamshell wings for the Super Seven. Power output was up substantially across the range, with primarily Ford-based engines delivering upward of 100bhp for the street and 125bhp for racing. Regardless of engine choice, the featherweight Seven was an absolute joy, delivering a direct, seemingly telepathic "seat of the pants" driving experience that continues to inspire numerous copies and tributes.
THE CAR OFFERED
The 1963 Super Seven offered here is one of approximately 1,300 Series 2 cars produced and features the optional Cosworth-tuned Ford 116E engine, fed by a pair of Weber DCOE carbs. Finished in the iconic livery of British Racing Green with a yellow-banded nosecone, this Super Seven has seen limited use since it was restored and is yet to be raced. Equipment includes a roll bar, Fuel Safe Racing fuel cell, harnesses, and requisite emergency shut off switch, yet it retains a dual-purpose character with lights, signals, mirrors and two seats.
Featherlight and with punchy Ford-Cosworth power, this marvelous little Super Seven is about as close as you can get to a racing kart for two.
Twin Weber DCOE Carburetors
Est. 100-125bhp
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front, Solid Axle Rear Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*One of just 1,310 Series 2 models produced
*Ultra-light weight at barely over 1,000 pounds
*Punchy Cosworth-tuned Ford 116E engine
*Fully restored and sparingly used, never raced
THE LOTUS SEVEN
When introduced in 1957, the lithe and spindly Lotus Seven took the sportscar world by storm. Based on a bespoke tubular frame built by Progress Chassis Company, with off-the-shelf suspension, steering, and driveline components from Standard-Triumph, BMC, Ford, and others, the Lotus Seven embodied driving pleasure in its purest form.
The Seven Series 2 of 1961-1968 followed Colin Chapman's ethos of "simplify, add lightness," by replacing certain chassis tubes with stressed sheet metal panels. The distinct torpedo body featured a one-piece fiberglass nose cone and cycle wings for standard cars, with clamshell wings for the Super Seven. Power output was up substantially across the range, with primarily Ford-based engines delivering upward of 100bhp for the street and 125bhp for racing. Regardless of engine choice, the featherweight Seven was an absolute joy, delivering a direct, seemingly telepathic "seat of the pants" driving experience that continues to inspire numerous copies and tributes.
THE CAR OFFERED
The 1963 Super Seven offered here is one of approximately 1,300 Series 2 cars produced and features the optional Cosworth-tuned Ford 116E engine, fed by a pair of Weber DCOE carbs. Finished in the iconic livery of British Racing Green with a yellow-banded nosecone, this Super Seven has seen limited use since it was restored and is yet to be raced. Equipment includes a roll bar, Fuel Safe Racing fuel cell, harnesses, and requisite emergency shut off switch, yet it retains a dual-purpose character with lights, signals, mirrors and two seats.
Featherlight and with punchy Ford-Cosworth power, this marvelous little Super Seven is about as close as you can get to a racing kart for two.
Saleroom notices
We are advised that this car may have been delivered as a standard rather than Super Seven model. Title in transit.
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