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MAC#1 |
UK |
Locost based Seven – Mac#1 ZR (with Pinto or Zetec engine) Mac#1 9R (Fireblade engine) |
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MADGWICK CARS Ltd |
UK |
2001 - Locost based Seven, but wider – Madgwick Roadster – space frame with alloy panels – GRP wings and nose – Ford or Vauxhall engines – IRS rear suspension - only in kit form - |
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MARC NORDON RACING – MNR |
UK |
MNR Vortx RT and MNR Vortx RT Super (from 2003 on) Company formed in 2000 as racing car rental business. |
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MARTIN AUTOMOBILES |
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1986-1996 – Martin GMO - French version of the Seven, originally copied from a Donkervoort chassis – had to undergo a crash test (with flying colours) to get French homologation - |
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MARCADIER |
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1987-1991 – Seven sold by Fournier Marcadier – small body (90cm) from 1987 to 1989 – wide body (100cm) from 1989 to 1991 – Fiat Twin Cam engines – approx 50 built |
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MCC (MOTOR CARRIAGE CONCEPTS INC) |
CAN |
1990 – MCC Super Seven – Seven based on the Fejer Racing project (CANADIAN SPORTS CARS COMPANY) – the car became wider and longer and was powered by a Toyota TC engine – sold in component form from 2003 on |
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Mc GREGOR MOTORSPORT |
NZ |
Mc Gregor Clubman (Clubman V8) - Space frame chassis, fully triangulated and welded by certified welders – GRP body – Escort, Sierra or Toyota based Seven replica – a V8 version is available – live axle – as kit & turnkey cars |
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MG MOTOR COMPANY EMPORDA |
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Garbi – Seven replica sold as kit – Ford Sierra engine – prepared by Formula 27 and modified in Gerona for use on Spanish roads – the Company ceased |
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MIRACH SPORTSCARS |
UK |
1988 – Mirach Roadster - futuristically Seven – V8 Rover engine – 10 cars built (company then closed, but reopened later) |
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MITSUOKA |
JAP |
1994-1996 - Mitsuoka ZERO-1 - Japanese Seven lookalike – space frame chassis – independent suspension front and rear - very complete car with airbags, etc..- exhibited at Tokyo Motor show in 2003 again |
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MK |
UK |
2000 – MK Indy (IRS suspension) - Locost based Seven – space frame chassis – GRP body – automobile and motorcycle engines - also supplies pieces for the Locost builder – in kit or as turnkey |
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NOVA IMPORT |
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Dutch Rush Mohr version – Nova Seven |
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OMATIC |
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Omatic built cars in Spain and exported them to the UK – chassis was aluminium and honeycomb – bodywork in carbon fibre – aerodynamic spoilers front and rear on the top models – 5 models: Verde, Azul, Amarillo, Anaranjado, Rojo – Daewoo 1600 and Honda 2 litres VTEC engines – 2 years unlimited mileage warranty – the company suddenly ceased |
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PANOZ |
USA |
Panoz Roadster – bought the TMC company and developed the TMC Costin's chassis to build the Panoz - Ford V8 engine – only sold as turney car |
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PHOENIX AUTOMOTIVE |
UK |
1998 – Avon Sprint - built by Phoenix Automotive –space frame chassis – IRS – GRP body – Rover K-series engine – this project was sold to TIGER cars in 2001, who continued it |
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PRB |
AUS |
1978 – the PRB Clubman was mostly used as a racer – won a lot of titles between 1987 & 1991. Later on they made use of honeycomb panels for floor board and other places – 40 of these "hybrid" types were built |
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QUANTUM |
UK |
Quantum Xtreme - Modern version of the Seven – Stainless steel monocoque chassis (stress resistant Nyrosta) – independent front suspension with inboard coil over shocks – IRS rear suspension – bodywork in GRP – Ford engines and even a V8 Rover powered version – sold in kit form |
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RACECORP WKG Ltd |
UK |
1990-1992 – Racecorp LAR (Light Auto Roadster) – space frame – there was a later IRS version and even a V8 version – only available as kit. The company was sold to ELDON AUTOKITS in 1992 |
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RACETECH LTD |
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2001 - ESTfield - Locost based Seven Space-frame with GRP body - Lada as preferred donor car – engines are Audi, Alfa, Toyota, Lada, BMW, Moskovitch, ..- sold in kit form |
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RAW ENGINEERING |
UK |
2002 – Raw Striker - bought the rights from SYLVA AUTOKITS - Evolution of the Sylva Striker with Toyota 4AGE engines – in 1999 they also introduced the Raw Rage (bodywork and chassis are supplied by STUART TAYLOR MOTORSPORT) – engines are mostly Toyota 4AGE. |
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RAZER |
UK |
2002 - Razer type E this is the previous Eldon Roadster (see ELDON AUTOKITS) |
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RCB 7 |
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RCB Seventy Seven – kits & turnkey cars are built from new parts – spaceframe chassis – Zetec engines and Opel engines – IRS or rigid rear axle at the rear – also has a "chopped top" version with wrap around windscreen and rigid doors |
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RM CLASSICS |
ZA |
In 1990 they claimed to be the largest Seven manufacturer in the world – in the 80's they started by building a Countach replica – Then they offered the Seven in 2 versions, the RM7 (standard version with clamshells) and the RM8 (more luxurious, longer & wider with cycle wings) – cars were sold as turnkey only, completely built with new parts and tested– they were equipped with a Stainless Steel front and rear bumper – in 1990 RM had 45 staff employees and built 20 cars per month – court problems with Caterham & Westfield in 1990 meant the end of RM – TIGER tried to import RM in the UK |
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R MOTORSPORT COMPANY |
USA |
Diva Brutus Roadster – New York Smooth version of the Lotus Seven – a combination of the curves of a Cobra and the classic lines of a Seven – space frame chassis – GRP bodywork – Ford or Chevy V8 small bock – 5 speed or auto gearbox – live axle – approx 1000 kg – as kit or as turnkey car |
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RT |
UK |
1998 – RT Blaze – Locust type Seven – four rail ladder frame and MDF body tub. |
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RUITER |
NL |
Ruiter - Launched in 1992 – wider, longer version of the Seven – complicated suspension elaborated with Koni – Rover V8 engine – sold only 30 kits and 10 turnkey cars |
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RUSH MOHR |
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Rush Mohr - The German version of the Seven – the first German Seven replica builder - the chassis is very Westfield look-alike – Rush was the German agent for the Dax Tojeiro Cobra replica, Rush did a part exchange with Dax UK – they provided the Seven kit to Dax, and Dax provided the Cobra kit to Rush. |
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ROBIN HOOD |
UK |
Cheap Seven replica – the aim of the Company was to offer the cheapest Seven. 1989 – RS TR7 – had a kind of space frame chassis with a separate sub-frame supporting the donor car’s suspension and radiator, polished steel panelling & TR7 mechanics (kit price was 995£) As the chassis was too expensive to manufacture, in |
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ROTUS LIMITED |
USA |
1981 – Rotus Seven – Maryland - with help of an engineer, they built a chassis based on the measurements taken from the most competitive Formula Ford racers for wheelbase and track width – the chassis was roomier and fully triangulated – bodywork in GRP – inboard front suspension that eliminated bump steer – live rear axle – Toyota & Mazda engines – some GM V6 cars and even V8’s (Rotus Eight) – offered as kit or turnkey |
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RUDOLPH PERFECT ROADSTER |
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Modern version of the Seven, the Rudolph Diardi – Basic model with 120 or 145 BHP Abarth engine (approx 30.000€) or with BMW 6 cylinder engines (2 litres 150BHP or M3 3300cc 343BHP) (from 39.000e on) – turnkey only |
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SPD (SPORTS POWER DRIVE) |
UK |
SPD Super Sport – steel tube space frame with integral roll bar – carbon fibre body work – independent suspension front and rear – Ford Sierra donor car – from starter kit to turnkey car – |
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SPEEDEX CASTINGS AND ACCESSORIES Ltd |
UK |
1959-1961 - Speedex 750, Speedex Seven, Speedex Austin Seven – built solely for the 750 Motor Club races – space frame chassis, alloy bodywork, inspired by the Lotus – approx 200 kits were sold – after that, in 1961, they started the company MARCOS |
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SPYDER ENGINEERING |
UK |
1985-1988 – Spyder Silverstone – the company started by offering a better replacement chassis for Mallock and Lotus - Vindicator looking Sevens – special chassis – the back module with IRS was sold to special builders as replacement for aging Sevens – bodywork in GRP – alu doors – optional hard top - only 40 made – Ford & Toyota Twin Cam engines – the car was too expensive to build and ceased the Silverstone in 1988 |
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STEEL BROTHERS |
NZ |
Lotus sold a part of the remaining SIV models to Caterham cars + a set of jigs. Steel Brothers bought the remaining cars, bits, moulds and the second set of jigs – once all SIV cars were built, the new cars had to change name – their cars were reinforced and they built their own, more curvaceous body – the Steel Brothers Series 4 was sold as turnkey car only – the project was abandoned when Twin Cam engines were no more available, and by the new safety legislation in New Zealand, witch rendered the car illegal for registration – the NZ Lotus Club acquired all jigs, tools and moulds… |
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STERKENDRIES |
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Sniper Seven - VM based Seven replica made by Sterkendries |
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STERLING AUTOPARTS (FORMULA 27) |
UK |
1994-2002 – Formula 27 - originally only sold the Seven plans for DIY for 80£ - later, the car was available in kit form too – the jigs, tools and design were sold to YKC SPORTS CARS Ltd in 2002 Some info: http://kitcarf27.canaryventura.com |
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STIMULATOR |
UK |
Stimulator - Longer, wider and bigger Seven look-alike – Alfa 2 litres turbo or Rover V8 engined – only a couple made |
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STUART TAYLOR MOTORSPORT |
UK |
One of the first Locost builders – builds the “Loco” range of cars, and offers an exhaustive list of components for the Locost industry. |
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SUPER8 |
USA |
Super 8 - The only trace of these was on ebay – 2001 – Jaguar rear suspension – Ford 5.0 V8 engine – auto or manual transmission - … only trace of 3 cars |
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SUPERFORMANCE - HIGH TECH AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY |
ZA |
S1 Seven replica Tubular space frame – GRP, carbon or Kevlar bodywork – heated front windscreen – fibreglass doors with opening windows – live axle is located and sprung in a different manner – curved windscreen – fully enclosed under tray – rear diffuser – constructed with all new parts and sold as turnkey car only |
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SYLVA AUTOKITS |
UK |
1985 – Sylva Striker - an original Seven model – more race orientated – very light space frame – GRP bodywork – Ford engines and even Mazda rotary engines – approx 400 kits were produced - the Company started in 1982 (Sylva Star) – the Striker scored 750 Motor Club Championships in 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997 and 1999! – the jigs and tools were sold to RAW ENGINEERING in 2002 |
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TMC |
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1983 - TMC Costin – strange looking Seven – curved front (even the windscreen with built in roll over bar) and a harsh back – ultra stiff space frame – GRP floor – targa top available – the car's sophistication and Irish taxes killed the TMC Costin in 1987 - only 26 built |
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TIGER SPORTS CARS |
UK |
1990 - Originally, they imported the South African RM Seven into the UK – but due to copyright problems with Westfield (chassis) and Caterham (styling), they decided to build their own models. The 6 imported RM's (less engine) went to Caterham Cars – they decided to build their own Seven |
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T&J SPORTSCARS |
UK |
Locust model - Seven replica in plywood on a ladder chassis – they bought the original JC SPORTSCARS Locust and modified it to accept the Ford X-flow engine and rear axle – WHITE ROSE VEHICLES became the Locust’s sole agent – in 2000 the Locust was passed on to BWE SPORTSCARS T&J also built the Hornet model – a somewhat upmarket version of the Locust (more interior space and takes Ford Cortina as donor car) |
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TONIQ Ltd |
UK |
2006 – Toniq R - modern version of the Seven – spaceframe chassis (STUART TAYLOR MOTORSPORT) and GRP body – Zetec or Fireblade engine |
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TORNADO SPORTS CARS |
UK |
1999 – Tornado Raptor V8 - Seven look-alike completely built around the Rover V8 engine – larger than the usual Seven – independent suspension front and rear – sold in kit form |
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TRIPOS |
UK |
1984-1992 – Tripos R8I – very rounded body – curved windscreen – first car had an Alfa Twin Cam engine, later cars were with Ford X-flow engine – only 6 cars built |
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TRITON SPORTS CARS |
UK |
XX-2002 – Triton - space frame chassis – live axle or IRS – sold the jigs & tools to DEANFIELD MOTORSPORT in 2002 |
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VICTOR MOTOR CARS |
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VMC Seven replica from Slovenia on VW Beetle basis |
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VIDICAR |
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VIDI GTS – VIDI GTR Modern Spanish version of the Seven – Lombardini 505cc rear engine with Variomatic transmission. |
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VM77 |
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VM Seventy seven - Evolution of the Rush – IRS or rigid rear axle – space frame – GRP bodywork – Ford Zetec or Opel Ecotec engines |
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VIKING SPORT |
USA |
1980-1995 - Viking Sport Roadster – fashioned after the Lotus Seven with good build quality – sold to LAMINAR CONCEPTS in 1995 |
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VINDICATOR |
UK |
1990 – Vindicator SR (Sport Roadster) |
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WORLD CLASS MOTORSPORT |
USA |
WCM Ultralite – first built Seven replicas for a dealer – decided to build it’s own Seven – had to accommodate larger drivers – space frame chassis – GRP or Carbon fibre bonnet – alloy bodywork – Honda S2000 engine (S2K) or Hayabusa engine (Ultrabusa) - RX7 rear axle – foam filled fuel tank – integral roll bar – as rolling chassis or turnkey car |
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WESTFIELD |
UK |
1983 – their first model was a Seven Replica with Lotus S1 looks. (100 were made) 1986 – Seven SE (Lotus S3 look) – some were all aluminium bodied Sevens, other with GRP body (450 cars were built before the legal problems with Caterham – this is called the pré lit model) |
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WHITE ROSE VEHICULES |
UK |
Locust model – Seven replica in plywood on a ladder chassis – (was previously the T&J SPORTSCARS) |
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WIBA |
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1997 – Wiba - one Seven replica built – close copy of the Lotus SIII – Sierra engine & gearbox, escort live axle – used as showcase for their abilities at prototype construction |
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YKC SPORTS CARS Ltd |
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2002 – they purchased the design, jigs and tools from FORMULA 27 – space frame – fully independent front suspension with inboard coil over shocks – IRS rear suspension – automobile engines (F27 Clubman) or motorbike engines (F27 MBE & F27 MBEW) |
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Z CARS |
UK |
Tiger Z-100 - Z-car - Extreme twin motorcycle powered Sevens on Westfield or Tiger bases. |
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ONE OFFS |
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ONE OFFS …… ONE OFFS …… |
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ASA |
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CENTAUR |
USA |
1986 - Centaur Seven – California – the car consisted of spot welded sheet metal panels attached to a tubular sub-frame – Mazda rotary engine and transmission – one single car built? – Quality seemed amateurish and even dangerous |
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CONDOR |
NL |
Condor ??? |
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ESTHER |
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EWM |
UK |
EWM Buccaneer & EWM Brigand – 1984 – rudimentary ladder frame – poor bodywork without any curve – reappeared in 1988 as BS Sports Cars, but disappeared at once www.deautogids.nl/auto/merk.asp?merk=9034&desc=EWM&reacties=show |
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GARBI |
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Spanish version of the Locost with Yamaha R1 engine?? http://autoconsultorio.com/coches-clasicos/lotus-super-seven-a-la-espanola/ http://autoconsultorio.com/asesoria/comprar-un-garbi-usado-es-posible/ |
