Yep, Sevens are still around. Now they're being made by Caterham, having acquired the rights from Lotus some 30 years ago. They were originally designed as an auto-crosser for those who couldn't afford to trailer them, so they were street legal, and could be driven to and from the events.
Caterham has improved them a bit. Many more engine options. De Dion rear suspension. Actual seats that slide forward and backward to adjust for different sized drivers.
But, they're still pretty basic, elemental things, that go like stink.
I know that when Lotus made them you could get the motorcycle fenders, or "clamshell" ones. I always thought the clamshells looked cooler, but apparently they caused lift at high speeds, so that's likely why they aren't made anymore.
One day, if I win the lottery...
cheers, frank
"The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
From: graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: If Pentax were like an automobile company ... Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2003 21:34:02 -0400
Gee, the Super 7 still lives. I really wanted one of those when I was a tad. Tell's you how long those things have been around, they had cycle type front fenders back then.
frank theriault wrote:
I'd give my left - well, my left something <g> - for a Caterham Super Seven. With the most powerful engine option, they'll do, what, like a 4.1 second 0-100kmph? That's ultra-exotic territory, for a small fraction of the price. Even cheaper, if you assemble it yourself! <g>
Do they still have a few of the eccentricities of the old Lotii? Like the outside exhaust pipe, that would burn your leg when getting out of the car if you weren't careful? I'm sure that with the roof up, you have to do the "Seven Scissors Entry" technique; what would any Super Seven be without that? <g>
BTW, Collin, Jags are quite reliable these days, ever since being bought out by Ford. This weekend, in fact, I'm going on a little road trip with my only rich friend, in his XK8. He bought it when they first came out, what, around 6 years ago? Hasn't had a problem with it yet.
I don't get to ride in a Jag very often. It's a wonderful feeling. You ~know~ all the young ladies aren't looking at you, it's the car. But, you don't care a whit! <vbg>
cheers, frank
"The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
From: mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: If Pentax were like an automobile company ... Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2003 21:06:49 +0100
Caterham - small, nippy and bloody good fun.
In fact, more like a motorcycle than a car.......
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Robert Gonzalez wrote:
>
> How bout:
>
> Toyota - good value, reliable, nothing in the high end
> Chevy - inexpensive, gets you there, conservative not innovative
> Chrysler - never the leader, good mix of features but never outstanding
>
> Collin Brendemuehl wrote:
> > ... which one would it be more like?
> >
> > Jaguar -- Small, sleek, but not very reliable.
> > GM -- A clumsy juggernaut with a mediocre product.
> > Accura -- Not a Mercedes, but really nice for the price.
> >
> > ... or some other copmany ... and why?
> >
> > Collin
> > KC8TKA
> >
> >
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