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Any Kit Car Builders? Locost/Caterham/Lotus 7 Specifically
November 04, 2020, 04:24 PM
StlheadAny Kit Car Builders? Locost/Caterham/Lotus 7 Specifically
If you are serious about a Caterham I would suggest you find one to sit in and test drive before you jump in.
November 04, 2020, 06:06 PM
220-9erIf you really want one, find a divorce or estate and buy it completed or close.
A project like that isn't for an amateur and I don't know your level of expertise.
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November 05, 2020, 06:59 AM
tacfoleyquote:
Originally posted by Stlhead:
If you are serious about a Caterham I would suggest you find one to sit in and test drive before you jump in.
Best advice here.
Especially if you are over 5ft 8in and 140#.
Sure, the 6ft 4in Clarkson did it, but he's got paid half a mil a year to do stupid things.
November 05, 2020, 10:36 AM
PykerBuilt a Dutton kit car (a cheaper version of the Caterham 7) 30 years ago. It was an absolute flying machine, PWR was phenomenal. Good fun but a young man's car - my back and knees wouldn't take it now.
Best advice? Make sure you have all the donor parts before you start - and take your time.
November 05, 2020, 01:12 PM
quattro_joequote:
Originally posted by Stlhead:
620r with a full cage is a bold choice. You must be limber, and live close to a nice track. Certainly no compromise there. If you do build it report back when it is done, my guess is that it will be a handful, but rewarding. Unfortunately to get that car to the states and built you will certainly be north of 100k not counting your labor.
Well the Ridge Motorsport Park is an hour and a half from me, and Oregon Raceway Park is 5 hours away. My goal was to sit in one at the SOVREN Historics this summer, but COVID put a damper on that. $100k for a car with no roof also puts a damper considering there are a lot of other cars on the list that are ≤ $100k
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November 05, 2020, 02:35 PM
rbert0005I will date myself.
When I was overseas a Lotus7 could be had assembled for 2700 bucks.
Shipping back to the States was &250.
My buddy had one and I could have bought it by just picking up his payments.
Bob
I am no expert, but think I am sometimes.
November 05, 2020, 07:44 PM
DJ_Bostonquote:
Originally posted by Vanwall:
Here is one based on Miata mechanicals
http://manikllc.com/sport_miata.htmlNo experience with company. Westfield kits used to be sold by Flying Miata.
Their classifieds has some amazing cars - the XI and 15 are what I would love to build. they are sold, with no indication of price.
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November 06, 2020, 10:19 AM
P250UA5Somewhat surprisingly, the wife is at least partially onboard with the idea.
Now to find a complete car to test fit...
The Enemy's gate is down. November 06, 2020, 10:28 AM
StlheadThere has to be one closer to you than mine, but you are welcome to come sit in it and even drive it if the weather permits. It is not such a good choice in the snow and ice. The heater is outstanding, but the rest is lacking.
November 06, 2020, 10:55 AM
P250UA5quote:
Originally posted by Stlhead:
There has to be one closer to you than mine, but you are welcome to come sit in it and even drive it if the weather permits. It is not such a good choice in the snow and ice. The heater is outstanding, but the rest is lacking.
Yeah, maybe a little far.
I'm sure there's a few in Houston. Will have to start checking some of the Caterham/Locost forums.
The Enemy's gate is down. December 25, 2020, 02:22 PM
P250UA5Might have a line on a partially complete Locost in Baton Rouge. Looks to be about 60-70% done & needs a new engine.
Currently set up for a dry sump rotary.
Being offered for about 1/2 what some of the parts are worth.
The Enemy's gate is down.