Description
Book SynopsisPacked with good advice on how to find and maintain a Lotus Seven, Caterham Seven or a Seven replica. From running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, and valuation, this book shows you exactly what to look for when examining one of these cars as a potential purchase. Includes detailed descriptions of all the individual models and foibles to be aware of, a comprehensive condition checklist including photos of key areas to check. Also includes info on key specifications and useful upgrades that will enable one of these classic machines to be used on a regular basis, plus details of the Seven community – in fact, everything you need to buy the car of your dreams. Rob Hawkins has owned, built and driven a large number of kit cars, and draws on his own knowledge and experience in this book; he also interviewed almost one hundred specialists, manufacturers, and owners of Seven-styled kit cars.
Trade Reviewan interesting and handy little guide to arguably the world's most iconic sportscar ... for the money, this is informative and well , rather handy ... tic (Totalkitcar)
Table of ContentsIntroduction & Foreword Contents 1.Is a Lotus/Caterham 7 right for you? 2.Cost considerations 3.Living with a Lotus/Caterham 7 4.Relative values 5.Before you view 6.Inspection equipment 7.Fifteen minute evaluation 8.Key points 9.Serious evaluation 10.Auctions 11.Paperwork 12.What's it worth? 13.Do you really want to restore? 14.Paint problems 15.Lack of use problems 16.The Lotus/Caterham 7 community 17.Vital statistics Index
