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1971 Lotus Seven S4 (Twin-Cam) - Garage Find

1971 Lotus Seven S4 (Twin-Cam) Garage Find.-For Sale
1971 Lotus Seven S4 (Twin-Cam) Garage Find.-For Sale
1971 Lotus Seven S4 (Twin-Cam) Garage Find.-For Sale
1971 Lotus Seven S4 (Twin-Cam) Garage Find.-For Sale
1971 Lotus Seven S4 (Twin-Cam) Garage Find.-For Sale
1971 Lotus Seven S4 (Twin-Cam) Garage Find.-For Sale
1971 Lotus Seven S4 (Twin-Cam) Garage Find.-For Sale

Lot Number: 156

1971 Lotus Seven S4 (Twin-Cam) - Garage Find

Twin Cam-powered fourth generation Lotus Seven from very long term ownership, now ready to be returned to active duty and offered without Reserve.

  • ESTIMATE: £8,000 - £12,000

+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 22nd March, 2025 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Lotus Yellow

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    DNY 7J

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    72561 Miles

SUMMARY

Twin Cam-powered fourth generation Lotus Seven from very long term ownership, now ready to be returned to active duty and offered without Reserve.

DESCRIPTION

  • Finished in Lotus Yellow and in fast road-spec, this Lotus Seven Series 4 was acquired in 1982 by our vendor’s late husband who cherished and enjoyed it for over three decades
  • At some point during this period, the Kent 1.6-litre cross-flow unit was replaced with a Lotus Twin-Cam with appropriate clutch and gearbox
  • We understand that it competed mainly in Championships run by the HSCC, latterly the 1970s Road Sports Championship and remarkably took part in a number of Holly-Birkett 6-Hour team relay races
  • The original engine and gearbox etc. will be supplied as will numerous other spares, tools, workshop equipment, roll-hoop, wheels, tyres etc., basically the entire useable contents of his garage
  • The car has not run since 2018 so will obviously need to be fully recommissioned. It's basically a 'Garage Find' and consequently offered without Reserve
  • This yellow Lotus and its late owner enjoyed years and years of fun together and now seems a great time to set it free it from storage, return it to top form and hopefully we will see this little Seven back on the hills or bashing round Snetterton as part of a relay team once again

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
156
Make
LOTUS
Model
SEVEN
Variant
S4
Registration Number
DNY 7J
Chassis Number
542953GT
Engine Number
831C6015R34
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Lotus Yellow

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About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th March. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.

Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.

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If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 24th February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.

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