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![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 16 Mar 07 Posts: 3949 Credit: 1,604,668 RAC: 0 ![]() |
Was it out for a run earlier and came across this. Don’t know if it is real or just a kit-car, but it is kind of cool. ![]() ![]() ![]() Random Question: is it bad that I generally lug around 5 lb of camera gear when I go for a run. Hey, I never know what I am going to see! Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas. Albert Einstein |
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Random Question: is it bad that I generally lug around 5 lb of camera gear when I go for a run. Hey, you never know what I am going to see! Woot! Nice car!! As the Photo Dept folks at my college used to say, "Us Clicky-Windy people can never have too much gear on us." ![]() ![]() |
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Random Question: is it bad that I generally lug around 5 lb of camera gear when I go for a run. Hey, you never know what I am going to see! LOL. But I am a marathoner by inclination. Trained to trim all the excess. Was just wondering if anyone konws: is this a real Lotus or a kit-car copy. Either way, it is very pretty. Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas. Albert Einstein |
John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 ![]() |
I believe, but am not quite certain, that it is a replica of a Lotus Type 7. The original had the ehaust pipes outside the frame with the mufflers, one per side) below the passenger door and drivers door (seems like a good way of scorching a leg). ![]() ![]() BOINC WIKI |
![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 16 Mar 07 Posts: 3949 Credit: 1,604,668 RAC: 0 ![]() |
I believe, but am not quite certain, that it is a replica of a Lotus Type 7. The original had the ehaust pipes outside the frame with the mufflers, one per side) below the passenger door and drivers door (seems like a good way of scorching a leg). The gas tank is located in the passenger compartment between the driver and passneger. (Sorry, I didn't take a picture of that bit.) So my guess is that the original engineers were not terribly concented about safety! I didn't really take note of where the exhaust pipe ran on this one. I just assumed underneath somewhere. (Oops, my bad). Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas. Albert Einstein |
John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 ![]() |
I believe, but am not quite certain, that it is a replica of a Lotus Type 7. The original had the ehaust pipes outside the frame with the mufflers, one per side) below the passenger door and drivers door (seems like a good way of scorching a leg). Found some more pictures. Not all of them had the exhaust on the right side of the car. Which removes that from the list. However, I see a body pannel joint bethind the front wheel. I am trying to see if I can find that in any of the pictures I find. There is definately a kit car available. That is one of the sites I have found, but I have ignored the pictures on that site. ![]() ![]() BOINC WIKI |
![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 15 Mar 06 Posts: 484 Credit: 318,444 RAC: 0 ![]() |
Kit Car. End of story.... |
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Yup, John I agree... Lotus Super Seven Series IV to be exact, I believe (from the early '70's). **pardon me while I drool a moment.... There are a crudload of kit cars available for this model for sure, but I don't believe this is a kit car. AJ why do you think this is, and what make of kit would it be? Kenzie, thanks for sharing this! ![]() Team SETI.USA Forums Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. ~~Carl Sagan |
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Yup, John I agree... Lotus Super Seven Series IV to be exact, I believe (from the early '70's). **pardon me while I drool a moment.... Fit and finish does not look up to spec..... it is just a quick first impression, but I am sticking with it. BTW: I'm honoured to have my name mentioned in your first post ever !! |
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Fit and finish does not look up to spec..... it is just a quick first impression, but I am sticking with it. If I could touch it I could tell better (and I SO want to touch it! LOL). Most "upgrade" kits seem to use exterior plywood skinned with aluminum sheet. If I remember correctly Lotus Seven S4 was fiberglass. The pic looks more fiberglass to me, but I could just be wishful thinking, heh. I'm gonna be dreaming of this vehicle tonight, I just know it. BTW: I'm honoured to have my name mentioned in your first post ever !! LOL The pleasure was all mine! I'm mostly a lurker, but I couldn't resist posting when I saw these pics. I'm a bit of a car freak... ![]() Team SETI.USA Forums Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. ~~Carl Sagan |
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Here's a link to a real Lotus. KAR 120C used in The Prisoner. KAR 120C However; this still does not help us decide whether or not Kenzie's picture is of a replica/kit car or the real thing. TimeLord04 Have TARDIS, will travel... Come along K-9! Join Calm Chaos |
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Well, you are no longer a "lurker" and must now post all the time. Welcome. |
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Someone get a fly swatter or some Bug spray ![]() ![]() The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's ![]() |
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Fit and finish does not look up to spec..... it is just a quick first impression, but I am sticking with it. LOL! Main Street and 20th Ave, Vancouver was where it was about 9 hours ago. Where it is now, I haven’t a clue. But I am happy that it was enough to cause a 10 year cruncher to finally post. LOL. Personally, I want it to be real, but am hedging my bets, Damn, now I wish I had hung around until the owner showed up! \ [edit} I also have high rez versions of these photos. Won't cost you much. . .[/edit] Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas. Albert Einstein |
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Kit kar. Look at the wheels. They are 4 lug VW type wheels. The Lotus used a 5 lug pattern. |
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Kit kar. Look at the wheels. They are 4 lug VW type wheels. The Lotus used a 5 lug pattern. So true, Bugs were of the 4 lug type. ![]() The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's ![]() |
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Hi K. I'm real, will I do? :) |
![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 16 Mar 07 Posts: 3949 Credit: 1,604,668 RAC: 0 ![]() |
Ho aj. Yeah, you'll definitely do. But your on the island and I am negotiating a picture deal at the momebnt. LOL! Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas. Albert Einstein |
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Well, you are no longer a "lurker" and must now post all the time. Welcome. LOL! Main Street and 20th Ave, Vancouver was where it was about 9 hours ago. Where it is now, I haven’t a clue. LOL and thank you for the welcome! Ok, since I am now required to post all the time I will try...as long as kenzie is now required to stand at Main and 20th until that vehicle returns so we can get a straight answer from the owner! ;) ![]() Team SETI.USA Forums Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. ~~Carl Sagan |
![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 16 Mar 07 Posts: 3949 Credit: 1,604,668 RAC: 0 ![]() |
Well, you are no longer a "lurker" and must now post all the time. Welcome. LOL. This location is on my regular run-route but about 3k from home. I promise to lug the camera along daily and if I see it again will snap many more photos for you to drool over. Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas. Albert Einstein |
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