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Message 881116 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 2:49:56 UTC
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Was it out for a run earlier and came across this. Don’t know if it is real or just a kit-car, but it is kind of cool.







Random Question: is it bad that I generally lug around 5 lb of camera gear when I go for a run. Hey, I never know what I am going to see!
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Message 881118 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 2:51:18 UTC - in response to Message 881116.  

Random Question: is it bad that I generally lug around 5 lb of camera gear when I go for a run. Hey, you never know what I am going to see!


Woot! Nice car!!

As the Photo Dept folks at my college used to say, "Us Clicky-Windy people can never have too much gear on us."


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Message 881137 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 3:27:53 UTC - in response to Message 881118.  
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Random Question: is it bad that I generally lug around 5 lb of camera gear when I go for a run. Hey, you never know what I am going to see!


Woot! Nice car!!

As the Photo Dept folks at my college used to say, "Us Clicky-Windy people can never have too much gear on us."


LOL. But I am a marathoner by inclination. Trained to trim all the excess.

Was just wondering if anyone konws: is this a real Lotus or a kit-car copy. Either way, it is very pretty.
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Message 881144 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 3:39:17 UTC

I believe, but am not quite certain, that it is a replica of a Lotus Type 7. The original had the ehaust pipes outside the frame with the mufflers, one per side) below the passenger door and drivers door (seems like a good way of scorching a leg).


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Message 881147 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 3:47:21 UTC - in response to Message 881144.  
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I believe, but am not quite certain, that it is a replica of a Lotus Type 7. The original had the ehaust pipes outside the frame with the mufflers, one per side) below the passenger door and drivers door (seems like a good way of scorching a leg).

The gas tank is located in the passenger compartment between the driver and passneger. (Sorry, I didn't take a picture of that bit.) So my guess is that the original engineers were not terribly concented about safety!

I didn't really take note of where the exhaust pipe ran on this one. I just assumed underneath somewhere. (Oops, my bad).
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Message 881150 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 4:01:46 UTC - in response to Message 881147.  

I believe, but am not quite certain, that it is a replica of a Lotus Type 7. The original had the ehaust pipes outside the frame with the mufflers, one per side) below the passenger door and drivers door (seems like a good way of scorching a leg).

The gas tank is located in the passenger compartment between the driver and passneger. (Sorry, I didn't take a picture of that bit.) So my guess is that the original engineers were not terribly concented about safety!

I didn't really take note of where the exhaust pipe ran on this one. I just assumed underneath somewhere. (Oops, my bad).

Found some more pictures. Not all of them had the exhaust on the right side of the car. Which removes that from the list. However, I see a body pannel joint bethind the front wheel. I am trying to see if I can find that in any of the pictures I find.

There is definately a kit car available. That is one of the sites I have found, but I have ignored the pictures on that site.


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Message 881152 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 4:03:40 UTC

Kit Car. End of story....
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Message 881153 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 4:04:17 UTC
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Yup, John I agree... Lotus Super Seven Series IV to be exact, I believe (from the early '70's). **pardon me while I drool a moment....

There are a crudload of kit cars available for this model for sure, but I don't believe this is a kit car. AJ why do you think this is, and what make of kit would it be?

Kenzie, thanks for sharing this!

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Message 881154 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 4:08:51 UTC - in response to Message 881153.  
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Yup, John I agree... Lotus Super Seven Series IV to be exact, I believe (from the early '70's). **pardon me while I drool a moment....

There are a crudload of kit cars available for this model for sure, but I don't believe this is a kit car. AJ why do you think this is, and what make of kit would it be?

Thanks for sharing this!


Fit and finish does not look up to spec..... it is just a quick first impression, but I am sticking with it.

BTW: I'm honoured to have my name mentioned in your first post ever !!
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Message 881157 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 4:17:47 UTC - in response to Message 881154.  
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Fit and finish does not look up to spec..... it is just a quick first impression, but I am sticking with it.


If I could touch it I could tell better (and I SO want to touch it! LOL).

Most "upgrade" kits seem to use exterior plywood skinned with aluminum sheet. If I remember correctly Lotus Seven S4 was fiberglass. The pic looks more fiberglass to me, but I could just be wishful thinking, heh.

I'm gonna be dreaming of this vehicle tonight, I just know it.

BTW: I'm honoured to have my name mentioned in your first post ever !!


LOL The pleasure was all mine! I'm mostly a lurker, but I couldn't resist posting when I saw these pics. I'm a bit of a car freak...

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Message 881160 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 4:26:49 UTC

Here's a link to a real Lotus. KAR 120C used in The Prisoner.

KAR 120C

However; this still does not help us decide whether or not Kenzie's picture is of a replica/kit car or the real thing.


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Message 881164 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 4:30:40 UTC - in response to Message 881157.  


LOL The pleasure was all mine! I'm mostly a lurker, but I couldn't resist posting when I saw these pics. I'm a bit of a car freak...


Well, you are no longer a "lurker" and must now post all the time. Welcome.

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Message 881166 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 4:34:14 UTC

Someone get a fly swatter or some Bug spray , as some kit cars for a while rolled around on a VW Bug(Beetle) chassis.
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Message 881167 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 4:34:18 UTC - in response to Message 881157.  
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Fit and finish does not look up to spec..... it is just a quick first impression, but I am sticking with it.


If I could touch it I could tell better (and I SO want to touch it! LOL).

Most "upgrade" kits seem to use exterior plywood skinned with aluminum sheet. If I remember correctly Lotus Seven S4 was fiberglass. The pic looks more fiberglass to me, but I could just be wishful thinking, heh.

I'm gonna be dreaming of this vehicle tonight, I just know it.

BTW: I'm honoured to have my name mentioned in your first post ever !!


LOL The pleasure was all mine! I'm mostly a lurker, but I couldn't resist posting when I saw these pics. I'm a bit of a car freak...


LOL! Main Street and 20th Ave, Vancouver was where it was about 9 hours ago. Where it is now, I haven’t a clue.

But I am happy that it was enough to cause a 10 year cruncher to finally post. LOL.

Personally, I want it to be real, but am hedging my bets, Damn, now I wish I had hung around until the owner showed up!
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Message 881169 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 4:35:04 UTC

Kit kar. Look at the wheels. They are 4 lug VW type wheels. The Lotus used a 5 lug pattern.
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Message 881170 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 4:36:29 UTC - in response to Message 881169.  

Kit kar. Look at the wheels. They are 4 lug VW type wheels. The Lotus used a 5 lug pattern.

So true, Bugs were of the 4 lug type.
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Message 881172 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 4:36:42 UTC - in response to Message 881167.  


Personally, I want it to be real


Hi K. I'm real, will I do? :)

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Message 881173 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 4:38:38 UTC - in response to Message 881172.  


Personally, I want it to be real


Hi K. I'm real, will I do? :)

Ho aj. Yeah, you'll definitely do. But your on the island and I am negotiating a picture deal at the momebnt. LOL!
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Message 881174 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 4:39:24 UTC - in response to Message 881167.  

Well, you are no longer a "lurker" and must now post all the time. Welcome.


LOL! Main Street and 20th Ave, Vancouver was where it was about 9 hours ago. Where it is now, I haven’t a clue.

But I am happy that it was enough to cause a 10 year cruncher to finally post. LOL.

Personally, I want it to be real, but am hedging my bets, Damn, now I wish I had hung around until the owner showed up!


LOL and thank you for the welcome! Ok, since I am now required to post all the time I will try...as long as kenzie is now required to stand at Main and 20th until that vehicle returns so we can get a straight answer from the owner! ;)


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Message 881175 - Posted: 1 Apr 2009, 4:43:09 UTC - in response to Message 881174.  

Well, you are no longer a "lurker" and must now post all the time. Welcome.


LOL! Main Street and 20th Ave, Vancouver was where it was about 9 hours ago. Where it is now, I haven’t a clue.

But I am happy that it was enough to cause a 10 year cruncher to finally post. LOL.

Personally, I want it to be real, but am hedging my bets, Damn, now I wish I had hung around until the owner showed up!


LOL and thank you for the welcome! Ok, since I am now required to post all the time I will try...as long as kenzie is now required to stand at Main and 20th until that vehicle returns so we can get a straight answer from the owner! ;)


LOL. This location is on my regular run-route but about 3k from home. I promise to lug the camera along daily and if I see it again will snap many more photos for you to drool over.

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