November 2013:
These pictures show the car in its current state, which (after over 20 years), is fully-restored and roadworthy.

1967 Lotus Super Seven S2 - SOLD! with break-in miles only on full restoration

Chassis number SB2245 was first registered for the road in Great Britain on 1 January, 1968 with the number plate MKM353F. Sometime in 1987 it was exported to the US. I acquired the car as a rolling, non-running project in 1990. After corresponding with John Watson of the Lotus Seven Register, I discovered that the Lotus factory build records for the car were lost. However, he did say that the frame number (B2###) on the car correlated with the chassis number. According to the vehicle registration records in the UK, the car was originally equipped with a "1498 cc" engine, with no further information. There is no engine number stamped on the Lotus Components (Norwich) ID plate on the car, so perhaps it was sold in kit form. There is no engine number stamped on the 1498cc non-crossflow Ford engine which came with the car (and which now powers it), but it may well be the original unit, as it is a later "lip seal" type with "2731" cast into it (rather than 120E), which identifies it as a 1967 or later non-crossflow block.

The car currently sports twin 40DCOE Webers, a hot cam and Cosworth rocker cover. I did my best to build it to "Super Seven 1500 Cosworth" specs, which it may have had when new. The complete stripping of the chassis made it convenient to add some extra bracing, along the guidelines shown in Dennis Ortenburger's book. I also replaced the "stegosaurus plate" on the Standard 10 rear housing with a lighter, tubular brace. Aside from these mods, I tried as best as I could to restore the car to original specs and appearance.

In addition to a full strip-down and re-skinning of the chassis, all mechanical components (including the gearbox) have been rebuilt. All of the gauges have been rebuilt and a complete new wire loom installed. Rounding things out are new upholstery, top and side curtains. The car rolls on correct Elan-type 13" wheels with replica Lotus wheel covers.

The car is located in southern New York state, only two hours from New York City. Transportation of the car to New York or New Jersey shipping ports is available for an additional fee.

April 2006:
I own a 1967 Lotus 7 S2, with a 1500 non-crossflow and twin side-draught Webers. The chassis number is SB2245. The car was first registered in England on January 1, 1968. John Watson was able to tell me who the origianl owner was from the British registration mark that was on the car: MKM 353F. Unfortunately, he said that the Lotus factory records no longer exist for my car. Anyhow, I've owned the car for over 15 years and it's almost (finally!) done and ready to drive. I'll send some photos and more info, so that you can have a entry in your SimpleSevens registry.