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rob_lewis GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
1/12/15 5:00 p.m.

-Rob

Mike GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
1/12/15 5:37 p.m.

"Almost rolling." It's probably priced about right.

It could be a fun place to dump a bunch of Miata or RX7 running gear. I wonder what the engine compartment is like. Do these have a fiberglass monocoque, or a tube frame?

I should probably stop asking questions.

MrJoshua PowerDork
1/12/15 5:38 p.m.

Lol-on this forum that's overpriced.

markwemple HalfDork
1/12/15 5:40 p.m.

Sad to see a lotus like that

petegossett GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
1/12/15 5:43 p.m.

That plus all Woody's spare parts would come close to making a complete car!

Sine_Qua_Non Dork
1/12/15 5:46 p.m.

I spy a wagon next to it

Kenny_McCormic PowerDork
1/12/15 6:13 p.m.

Glass alone will probably put you over budget if that windshield isn't shared with something common.

HappyAndy UltraDork
1/12/15 9:46 p.m.

Wikipedia says it has a 98" wheelbase. What chassis can it be dropped onto? I'm picturing this like a full scale lexan RC car body. LOL. Too bad it can't be painted from the inside.

spitfirebill PowerDork
1/13/15 6:54 a.m.

Hey, it has a title! You can tell its not in GA.

RossD PowerDork
1/13/15 8:38 a.m.

I've got a Zetec and a rwd 4 speed itchin' for that thing. Anyone want to buy it, drag it to Wisconsin, and then store it for me locally? I've got the hundred bucks.

NOHOME UltraDork
1/13/15 1:59 p.m.

HappyAndy wrote: Wikipedia says it has a 98" wheelbase. What chassis can it be dropped onto? I'm picturing this like a full scale lexan RC car body. LOL. Too bad it can't be painted from the inside.

Miata if you squint a bit. Then 302 low-buck swap and you are in FL this fall.

Edit..take that back. Damn dyslexia and poor memory. Miata is 89" wheelbase. 10" would be hard to make up.

SVreX MegaDork
1/13/15 2:11 p.m.

It will almost drop on a C4 chassis.

Engine bay is big enough for a V8. Lotus built some with a rover V8.

If the windshield has been removed, the shell is destroyed. It is bonded to the moncoque body, and part of the structure.

And if you want one, I have a better one.

chance91 New Reader
1/15/15 10:40 a.m.

Bill Caswell apparently just bought it, on his facebook. Lets hope for good things!

850Combat New Reader
1/15/15 11:59 a.m.

I gave a running car away.

They have the usual Lotus center sheet metal box chassis similar to an Elan, Europs, early Esprit, or Delorean. The motors were very prone to head gasket oil leaks until a while later. The light weight sheet metal chassis is prone to rust and damage. They ride and drive super well, but power is down (not compared to a Miata), and they are not very fast by today's standards. BOP/Rover V8 is an option Its been done a lot.