Vehicle Description
If you're a true driving enthusiast you might not be able to finish
reading this before giving us a call. You're looking at a 1972
Lotus Super Seven S4 that is tantalizingly all original with super
low miles.
This is not a replica or a rebuilt. This roadster is part of the
direct linage to one of the oldest and coolest elemental sports
cars ever made. The fourth and final series (S4) is arguably the
most desirable of them all. It's hard to talk about this legendary
Lotus as a practical car. After all the entire experience is about
getting back to the fundamentals of a light and quick sports car.
Still, the S4 was the longest of the true Sevens, and the larger
fenders are a real benefit on wet days. This particular one looks
like it hasn't been messed with since the day the components left
the factory on the English coast. The lightweight fiberglass body
is intact, and the resin is showing its version of patina. This
gets us a bit excited because the S4 was one of the most popular
original Sevens, but full production is often quoted as less than
1,000 cars (some estimates far less.)
The interior might not look like much, but Lotus people know this
is where the S4 is truly the best of the breed. It was the most
comfortable thanks to the extra foot of length, and the S4 was the
only one of the line to offer full bucket seats. But don't ever
accuse this roadster of being a coddler. The entire experience of
this Lotus is about taking driving back to its bare elements, and
so your left hand rests comfortably on the three-spoke sports
steering wheel, and the right one never leaves the wood ball on the
short throw gearbox. Your eyes are affixed on a superior view of
the road or the full set of Smiths gauges at all times. Every last
bit of this car from the seatbelts to the rear storage cover is
part of the original equipment package. So while any original Seven
is an attraction at a car show, this survivor is a cut above.
The reason why you want this Lotus is because you know the amazing
feeling it has on the road. Under the hood (ok, bonnet) this
thoroughly British machine has the 1600 cc Ford Kent engine. These
were a staple of European motoring, and so parts are plentiful.
Better yet, when setup with twin Weber carburetors and K&N air
filters, it's quite a performer. Remember, Lotus was about adding
lightness not overpowering their vehicles. This sprightly motor
works in conjunction with the featherweight body and perfect sports
car height to give you one of the rawest and most exciting driving
experiences around. Driving a Super Seven is about finding the
sweet spot while rowing through all four forward gears, leaving the
convertible top off and driving through the rain, and being the
person who can dart into corners faster than anyone else. Plus,
this one takes a quick cleanup, and it becomes the 17,300 original
mile survivor that steals the attention at every car show.
Rare, raw, and amazing - hurry up and get this Lotus Super Seven
before another true enthusiasts gets here. The black soft top and
doors are also included with his time-capsule Lotus!
