Equipment
Ford Kent crossflow engine, dual Weber carbs, 4-speed, rear-mounted spare, Brooklands aero screens, dual mirrors, Smiths gauges, Tonneau cover, roll bar (not currently fitted). Right-hand drive.
Condition
In the Petitjean collection since 2007. Showing 45,321 miles. Lots of detail scratching and minor blemishes in the paint. Carpets need refitting. Driver condition engine bay and underbody that would benefit from detailing, but no rust visible. At least one of the tires looks flat. In static collection for the past 13 years and needs full service at the very least to get it running, and then it will still just be in driver condition.
Market commentary
Charmingly rudimentary in its layout but intoxicating to drive, the Lotus Seven is second only to the Cobra in being aped by kit and replica manufacturers. Genuine, early S2 cars like this one are rare, but not so rare that its neglected condition and lack of history weren't a problem for bidders. This is a realistic if somewhat high price for the condition. For reference, this money could buy a perfectly good, lightly used Caterham Seven with the same looks and more performance, but minus the actual Lotus badge.