It never occurred to me until now just how much a Lotus Seven is like a Jeep CJ. Both are simple to the point of austerity, but they are that way for a purpose, whether it be for off-road utility or for putting the driver in touch with road, as a sports car should. This 1962 Lotus, then, is the Kaiser-built CJ-5 of sports cars: unadorned and unburdened by unnecessary add-ons. From the seller’s description:
This is a great looking car that runs great and always starts. The car has a brushed aluminum body with red wings. It turns heads everywhere I drive it. The car appears very original in spite of many upgrades. I have not raced the car, although the previous owner did some vintage car racing. My wife and I have just enjoyed driving it around the neighborhood. It does have the steering wheel on the left, which is nice for the U.S. I had a 4″ matching red cushion made for the driver’s seat so that my wife can reach the pedals. I have not done anything to the car in the 13 years that I have owned it. The previous owner gave me a list of work he did to improve the car’s performance.
Drive shaft replaced
Fuel pump replaced
Shift linkage refreshed
1/2″ wheel studs installed front and rear
Steering rack boots replaced
Carburator rejetted and adjusted
Wing protectors and piping added
Master cut off switch added
SIMPSON 5 point harness added
Roll bar Additions- sides and center
Oil pan baffling added
Grade 8 suspension hardware added throughout
Front end alignment
Rev limiter added
Vented aluminum valve cover added
Catch tanks added
Rear shocks replaced with SPAX ADJUSTABLE
Oil cooler with remote filter added
Rear axle bearings replaced
Radiator rebuilt
Engine refreshed: new pistons & rings
Racing fuel cell
Panasport type wheels
The original speedometer is disconnected and shows 7.6 kilometers.
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