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1965 Lotus Super Seven

This Superformance S-1 is a Lotus Seven style car which was factory built in South Africa by SuperFormance in 2002. #30 of 56 cars make this a very rare car. Subsequent work includeda modified 2.0-liter inline-four from a Ford Focus SVT, (see mods in pictures-now revs freely to 8K plus and makes approx. 220HP) a strengthened and re-geared Ford T9 five-speed manual transmission, a Quaife limited-slip differential has been added, brake and suspension upgrades, MegaSquirt 3 engine management with Bluetooth, a stainless steel exhaust system with a catalytic converter, and more. This S-1shows 18,xxx miles and is offered with service records, design documents, a build list, spare parts and tools, a soft top and side curtains with rollup windows,adjustable pedals for taller drivers and a clear title showing the car as a 1965 Lotus Seven S1.

The car is finished in yellow and comes with a black soft top, rear cockpit cover, and side curtains with rollup windows (very similar to the
Caterham version). I have fitted fitted new carbon fiber front fenders with custom mounts as well as lining and repainting the rear fenders and new 200TW Falken RT660 tires purchased this year with less than 200 miles on them. Stripes are not painted on and can removed if desired,sale includes original steering wheel and new Momo suede wheel also.

Silver 17? Kosei K1-TS wheels are wrapped in 205/40 Falken RT660 tires. Six-piston Wilwood brake calipers and larger rotors (upgraded from factory 4-piston) with aluminum-hat rotors are fitted up front, while four-piston Wilwood calipers and vented rotors can be found at the rear. The previous owner replaced the brake pads and changed the brake fluid approx. 2k miles ago.

The interior is trimmed in black vinyl and features bucket seats, race harnesses, a removable steering wheel, diamond-plate aluminum floor panels, and a fire extinguisher. Mounts have been made for a cellphone in the cabin and for a camera between the roll hoops. USB and trickle charger ports have also been added.

The carbon fiber dash panel houses rewired VDO instrumentation including a speedometer, a rotated tachometer, and gauges for oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, and fuel level and a clock. The digital odometer shows 18,xxx miles.

The original engine has been replaced by a 2.0-liter inline-four Ford Focus SVT and wears a custom yellow and green cam cover. The new engine features a forged crank, SVT forged rods, and SVT hypereutectic pistons as well as a ported and polished SVT cylinder head with 10.8:1 compression and upgraded valve springs, a reground SVT cam, and adjustable gears. Engine management is via a Bluetooth-equipped sequentially-firing MegaSquirt 3 system that feeds a custom intake and exhaust system. A lighter aluminum flywheel and a heavy-duty clutch pressure plate have also been fitted,horsepower is approximated at 220HP.

The five-speed Ford Type 9 manual transmission has been re-geared and strengthened with components from BGH Gear Tech. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a custom driveshaft and a 3.91:1 rear end with aQuaife limited-slip differential. The rear suspension has been upgraded with new steel trailing arms and independent urethane bushings, a Mumford link with rod ends, and reinforced chassis mount points. A stainless steel exhaust system with a catalytic converter has also been installed. Custom mirrors were also added along with a custom grill and new black headlights that are now LED,rear tail lights are now also LED.

The car is supplied with design and service records, spare parts and fluids, MegaSquirt system, tuning cables,special tools and stock wheels.

I will be adding to this ad as time allows. There is a small chip in the rear fender (see pic) that was done by previous owner-it only goes thru the gel coat,I put the sticker over it (I know,not the best fix),also,there is a crack in the paint on the passenger side front of hood,hard to see in pics,just going for full disclosure. The car runs great,handles awesome and is one of the best tributes to the original I have come across.Hereis the camera mount that is included with the sale.As youcan see,I am on the larger size for a 7 ( 5'8, 250 lbs) and fitfine....SuperFormance did a great job on the dimensions (a littlelongerandwiderthan a standardCaterham and alittle shorter than an SV)assuring mostdriverswillfitonthecar.

• Condition: Used
• Make: Lotus
• Model: Super Seven
• Year: 1965
• Mileage: 18756
• VIN: DRMVB0000155493MO
• Color: Yellow
• Engine size: 2 Liter SVT 220HP
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: RWD
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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