In the Lotus Seven Owners Manual (my copy post August 1965) in Section ‘M’, page ‘M 2” under ‘2 – Maintenance Attention’, Lotus advises the following: “With the introduction of the “Super 1500” models an improved water filler pipe has been fitted, this is called a Swirl Pot and acts as a centrifuge thus expelling any air that may be present in the water. The normal water level on the Swirl...
Out of interest, I have recently been checking the internet for Lotus Sevens that are listed for sale, or were listed and are now sold. I have recorded the Lotus Factory assigned chassis numbers along with descriptions of each vehicle. For some clarity, Wikipedia provides the following information: “A vehicle frame also historically known as its chassis, is the main load bearing supporting...
I received these 2 parts lists many years ago after ordering items from Holbay for my Ford Crossflow engine. John Read – one of the owners of the company – was always very helpful with advice regarding the tuning parts he supplied. Paul Dunnell – who is the son of the other owner of Holbay – Roger Dunnell, provided further information on the company, and is...
Although this engine was not an original fitment by Lotus, it was fitted to a number of Caterham built 7s, and may be of interest to the nearly 500 owners of cars fitted with this engine.
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Another favourite car of mine is the Lotus Components Limited - Type 37, variously known as the ‘Three Seven’, and ‘Three 7’
How the Seven came to be?
Did Lotus accomplish this feat years before they officially stated that it couldn’t be done, or is there a reasonable explanation why it didn’t actually happen at this time?
Needing some new dampers and springs for my Series 3 Seven, I checked on-line for options and this is what I found.
Specifications And Assembly Advice.
Suitable for Repair on your Lotus
Colin Chapman B.Sc. Chairman
F.R. Bushel A.C.A. Managing Director -- The Board of Directors -- Lotus in Export Markets -- Lotus factories
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The story as told by John Robinson
History and Restoration
August 2017: The 7X on Public Show!
As gleaned from Barry Foley and John Robinson.
As told by Barry Flegg and Dave Walden and currently under restoration by Richard McArthur
Something to learn from?
Where in the world to find Lotus Seven Parts!
An interview with the Founder's Son
Welcome to the Anglo Canadian site for information on the Lotus Seven and the racing derivatives. My interest in this quirky little car began during high school in England, and has continued to this day. With the purchase of a Series 3 - too long ago than I care to remember - I have collected as much information as I could from the always very helpful owners, companies, racers, and mechanics who dedicated so much of their time to this fascinating little car. A number of Formula1 drivers started their careers racing a Seven. Gordon Murray, the exceptional designer and engineer originally with Brabham/MRD Formula 1 and designer of the McLaren Formula 1 road car, includes it in his list of favourites. If you have any stories or advice on maintaining the Lotus Seven, please drop me a line.