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ALBO |
UK |
1997 – Albo - designed in 1993 by Alan Beaumont – All aluminium Seven replica – Aluminium nose cone & wings too – space frame chassis put together with nickel bronze – very limited production – built to suit the individual customer – live axle – Ford engines |
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ALMAC SPORTS CARS |
NZ |
Started in 1982 with a Cobra replica Later on, the Almac Club Sprint was developed – this came as a basic kit – space frame and GRP body – donor car is the Escort MK2 – preferred engines are the X-flow and the 4AGE |
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APAL |
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Replica of the Lotus SIV – were some cars ever built by this Belgian Buggy specialist? |
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ARIES MOTORSPORT |
UK |
Aries Motorsport Ltd was created in 2007 in Derbyshire, and is distributor of the Stuart Taylor Locost. They deliver factory built cars, kits and parts. |
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ASP (ALPHA SPORTS PRODUCTIONS) |
AUS |
ASP Clubman 320 1960-1968 – they built the Bacchus Clubman (approx 25 made, mostly for racing) – BMC & Ford powered |
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ASPIDCARS |
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Modern Spanish evolution of the Seven concept. |
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BWE |
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1996 – BWE Hornet - Seven replica in plywood on a ladder chassis (the base was the T&J SPORTSCARS Locust) – BWE modified the Locust and made it wider – Ford Cortina donor car, and later the Ford Sierra – sold "as plan" or in kit form. |
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BIRKIN |
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1982 – Birkin S3 - South African replica of the Seven built in Pinetown - Durban – a small number of cars were allowed to have the Lotus badge next to the Birkin chassis plate – |
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BLAKELY BANTAM |
USA |
1974 - Blakely Bantam MK IV built by Blakely Motorworks in Redford (Illinois) – Ford engine |
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BOMAC COMPANY |
AUS |
Bomac Amaroo Two (also called the BAT) Bomac bought the moulds & jigs from KTW, and redesigned the chassis (it lacked strength) and suspension – powered by Toyota 4AGE, Mazda MX5 or Nissan 200SX engines |
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BRUNTON AUTOMOTIVE |
USA |
Stalker V6 – Florida – the space frame is elaborated around the GM V6 engine – it is aircraft grade chrome/moly and oxi-acetylene welded – Chevy S10/Blazer donor car – 1 piece bonnet / nose cone – sold in kit form or as rolling chassis |
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CANADIAN SPORTS CARS COMPANY |
CAN |
Company started as FEJER RACING CARS (2 brothers who built a Seven replica) 1980 – the name of the company changed into CHINOOK CLASSIC AUTOMOBILES – Super Seven |
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CAR CRAFT |
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Cyclone – updated design version of the Seven - built by Car Craft of Lytham – space frame – mid engined Seven |
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CATERHAM |
UK |
The "ORIGINAL" In 1959 they were a LOTUS CENTRE. They specialised in the Seven and formed Caterham Cars. In 1974 they decided to build the SIII with updated components. |
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CHAMPION MOTORCAR COMPANY |
USA |
2000 - Headquarters for the Locost – provides every bit required to build a Champion – they also offer kits and turnkey cars - |
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CHEVRON SPORTS CAR |
NZ |
1991 - Chevron Classic Lotus SIII was model for the Classic – wider nose, moulded integral with the bonnet – ladder frame chassis – most modifications till now involved performance upgrades – since 2003 IRS rear suspension – engine bay can accommodate with more than 20 different engines |
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CHINKARA |
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2003 – Indian Seven replica – built on a Triumph Herald chassis - 11 inch ground clearance – GRP body – longer and wider than the original Lotus – hardtop with gull wings available – Isuzu 1800 engine – Mc Pherson front and rear suspension |
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COLD (CANADIAN ONLINE LOCOST DISTRIBUTORS) |
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Canadian Locost version – Sevenesque Roadster – |
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COVELAND MOTORSPORTS |
USA |
Coveland 7IRS – Miata powered Locost model – based on the book “build your own sports car on a budget” - Also sells the Robin Hood Seven range |
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CRADLEY MOTOR WORKS |
UK |
Snake - Seven replica with Cobra rear section |
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DAKOTA |
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Dakota F1 Roadster - Based on the Rush – Cosworth 2 litres turbo engine 350HP – LSD – Borg Warner gearbox - … 1,9kg/HP – special looks with 4 headlamps |
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DALA |
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Dala7 – Swedish version of the Locost. Based on the Esther design, but made 16 cm wider and 12cm longer to suit taller persons. |
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DARE |
UK |
Dare TG – Seven look-alike – in kit form & turnkey cars - |
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DAYTONA MOTOR |
AUS |
Daytona X7 Roadster – space-frame chassis and GRP body – powered by a big 5700 V8 with +300HP … |
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DEANFIELD MOTORSPORT |
UK |
2002 – Deanfield T1 (live axle) and Deanfield T2 (IRS) – bought the jigs & tools from TRITON SPORTS CARS in 2002 – was originally involved in kit cars by assisting Locost builders – mostly uses Ford Cross flow engines – sold in kit form |
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DEMAN MOTORSPORT |
CAN |
Deman SR7 – Miata powered Locost |
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DJ SPORTSCARS INTERNATIONAL Ltd |
UK |
1991 – Dax Rush - Originally an UK version of the German Rush Mohr Seven – Dax had to redesign the chassis & body, due to legal problems with rival UK Seven manufacturers (the Rush chassis was too much look-alike to the Westfield chassis) – space frame chassis – live axle, de Dion or IRS rear suspension – Ford or V8 engines - motorcycle engines – they introduced the camber compensation and anti roll suspension system at the front |
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DONKERVOORT |
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Joop Donkervoort was selling Caterhams in Holland till 1976. 1978 – he introduced the type D, self designed longer, wider, stronger & safer than the original Seven, to meet Dutch regulations. Sold as kit & as turnkey car 1981 – Super 8S – new chassis designed by Dutch Technical University – roomier, stronger - … various Ford engines, and the typical radiator duct appeared in the nose cone – 400 D & 8S types were built in total 1985 – S8A – full automobile manufacturing status = end of the kits – only turnkey cars – used new lamination and gluing techniques – survived 2 crash tests – fully IRS rear suspension – Ford 2 litres & turbo engines (S8AT 170HP) 1988 – D10 = further evolution of the S8A… more aerodynamic since then the Donkervoort still evolves and actually uses Audi turbo engines |
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DOSJEBRO |
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Dosjebro Racing – it has its own space frame, closely modelled after the Lotus SIII – 13 cars were built by 2002 – the Locost was used as guide to simplify construction – mostly Ford Kent 1600cc engines + 4 speed gearbox – Triumph front suspension |
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DSK |
USA |
1978-1980 - DSK Seven – Massachusetts Caterham dealer – improved the Caterham chassis and then decided to build its own – space frame with reinforcement along transmission tunnel, under the seats and in the dash – live axle – disks front, drums rear – Ford X-flow with turbo 180HP – alloy body – a whole package of modifications was offered to the Seven or Caterham owners too – company ceased in 1980 Some info: www.simplesevens.org/dsk/history/dsk13.htm |
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DUTTON |
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1971-1989 – first there was the Dutton P1 (styling was based on the Lotus SIV, but more angular) |
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EAGLE CARS |
UK |
P21 & P25 – (= previously DUTTON Phaeton models) – updated versions of the Dutton |
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ELDON AUTOKITS |
UK |
1993-1999 - Eldon Roadster ( this is the previous Racecorp LA and LAR - see RACECORP WKG Ltd) – this car sold well in the Netherlands (SENS Auto) – the company ceased in 1999 and was sold in 2002 (Razer type E) |
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ELFIN |
AUS |
1961-1982 - Elfin Clubman with Ford, Climax or Fiat TC engines (14 cars built, mostly for racing – has won no less than 29 championships) 2000 – restart of the company with new frame & Toyota 4AGE engine – Elfin Clubman Type 3 |
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EVOLUTION I |
UK |
Evolution Roadster – space frame chassis – inboard suspension – built around the Rover V8 engine – split windscreen with GRP surround |
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FALCON |
UK |
Falcon - Citroën 2CV based Seven look-alike – body in timber and fibreglass – 2 + 2 seater – available as 3 or 4 wheeler – offered as set of plans or as kit |
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FRASER CARS LTD |
NZ |
Fraser Clubman – space frame chassis – GRP body - Toyota 4AGE engines – wide track & de Dion options – double wishbone front suspension or inboard rocker system – 283 cars built in 2002 (180 to Japan, 20 to Australia, 80 stayed in New Zealand) – sold as Locost in NZ |
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GILLET AUTOMOBILES |
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Gillet Vertigo – modern version of the Seven – started as Belgian Donkervoort dealer |
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GINETTA |
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1958-1960 – Ginetta G2 - Lotus SI look-alike – only 100 made |
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GRAF |
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CS2 Speedster – Speedster version of the Rush Mohr – modified and adapted by this Rush dealer |
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GTS TUNING |
UK |
Sells a couple of Seven replicas based on the Locost – GTS Panther – Locost derived Seven GTS Haynes Roadster – based on the book “build your own sports car on a budget” – MX5 based Seven |
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HAUSER |
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Hauser H1 – big Seven look-alike - built by an ex F1 engineer – space-frame with integral double roll bar – locking doors, inboard front suspension – Mercedes rigid axle - BMW 6 cylinder 24V mechanics – very heavy car – only sold as turnkey car |
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HAYNES SEVEN |
UK |
Locost with IRS – from 2010 on Ron Champion’s book to build the Locost was followed up in 2010 with the book “Build your own Sports Car on a budget”, written by Chris Gibbs. This new version has similar dimensions to the original Locost, but has independent rear suspension. It is designed using CAD software. Donor cars are Ford Sierra, BMW E36, Mazda MX-5 or Motorcyle engines. |
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HISPANO ALEMAN |
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Mallorca – 1975-?? – Spanish version of the Caterham SIV model – body and chassis were modified to accept Seat power plants – only few were made |
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HKT |
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1990 – started assembling and selling Seven replica's – 1993 – designed and build their own Seven, called HKT F20 (Ford Zetec engine), HKT T (Audi 18T 150HP), HKT TS (Audi 18T 180HP) & HKT GTS (Audi 18T 225HP) – space frame chassis, fully independent suspension – only sold as turnkey car |
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HS ENGINEERING |
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1974-1991 - Sabre Seven – California – a space frame slightly larger than the Lotus was designed – alloy and GRP bodywork – Ford Mustang donor car – live axle – Ford 2.3 and Mazda rotary engines – in kit form or turnkey – the company ceased in 1991 |
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IRMSCHER |
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VM with OPEL mechanics tuned by Irmscher – Irmscher VM Seventy Seven |
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JC SPORTSCARS (MOSS CARS??) |
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1988-1989 – fashioned a Seven look-alike with plywood tub, attached on a ladder frame – this car was called the Locust – first with Triumph components, later with Ford components – in 1989 T&J SPORTSCARS purchased the rights to the Locust. |
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JEFFREY |
UK |
1971-1973 – Jeffrey J4 – based on a Formula 1200 chassis very light chassis clothed in light alloy – GRP body - Lotus SIV looks – 30 built till 1972 Jeffrey J5 – smoother body shape (more Lotus SIII lookalike) with moulded in headlamps - mostly Ford powered – only 26 were made – in 1973 the company ceased Half a dozen more J5 were built afterwards by Dave Cox… |
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KAIPAN |
CZ |
1997 - Kaipan 47 - Seven made in the Czech Repubic Development started in 1992 – production ready after 5 years – wanted to incorporate the best of all 7 types of the UK – builds approx 19 cars/year – Fuel injected Sierra engine or Skoda Audi 1800 turbo engine – IRS suspension – also as kit from 2000 on www.kaipan.cz |
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KTW |
AUS |
KTW Amaroo – this project was sold to the BOMAC COMPANY |
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LAMINAR CONCEPTS |
USA |
Bought the VIKING Sport Roadster in 1995 – these Vikings evolved into using Mazda RX7 turbo rotary engines – 2003 – Viking SRX-7 – twin turbo Mazda rotary engine with 450 BHP – body work consists of 40 pieces of carbon fibre bonded onto the space frame – the cockpit is moulded in carbon fibre – several aerodynamic aids - rear axle is Mazda sourced – sold in turnkey form only – approx 12 cars / year some info: www.modified.com/features/0302scc_laminar_concepts_viking_srx7/photo_01.html |
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LE PATRON |
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1998 – Dutch version of the LOMAX, based on the Citroën 2CV |
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LEITCH CARS |
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Leitch Super Sprint – space frame & GRP bodywork – live axle or IRS – sold as rolling chassis only – mostly uses Toyota 3SGE and Supra engines |
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LOCOST |
UK |
1996 – Locost - Seven look-alike based on the book "Build your Sports Car for as little as 250£" by Ron Champion |
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LOMAX |
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Seven look-alike based on the Citroën 2CV (early 80's) Produced by Lomax Motor Co – Lincolnshire from 1982 on. www.burtoncar.com |
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LOTUS SEVEN |
UK |
In September 1957, Antony Bruce Colin Chapman launched the Lotus 7. This Lotus 7 SI was a real track car. It had a space frame chassis, covered with simple aluminium plating, aluminium nose cone and wings. The engine was a 948cc BMC A engine or a Ford 1172cc. In 1960, it evolutes to Lotus 7 SII. The car now has a simplified chassis to make it cheaper. Nose cone and wings became in polyester. The engines were mostly Ford engines (cheaper than the Coventry Climax engines) from 1000 to 1600cc. In 1966, Colin Chapman wanted to stop the Seven production. Graham Nearn, from Caterham Cars (Seven specialist), convinced Colin Chapman not to discontinue the Seven and became sole distributor. In 1967 the Lotus 7 SII registered KAR120C was Patrick McGoohan’s car in the cult series The Prisoner. The Lotus 7 SIII was the next step in 1968. The rear wings became wider and flatter, and it was powered by Ford 1300 or 1600cc engines or by a Lotus Twin Cam 1600. The production stopped in 1971. In 1970, the all polyester square bodied Lotus 7 SIV was launched. It was more comfortable than all previous versions. Even a hardtop was available. In 1973 Colin Chapman stopped production and sold the rights to Caterham Cars. |
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LOTUS SEVEN |
SA |
1969 - Lotus Seven built under licence in South America (Argentina) after an agreement with Warner, director of Lotus Components – used a Fiat engine with 75HP – only fully built cars were sold – quality was better than the UK Seven – 51 cars were built – after Warner left Lotus, licence fees and royalties were being increased and the production ceased. |
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LUCHENBROERS |
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Luchenbroers Seven (Emmen – the Netherlands) – 1990 – Sierra based Seven kit – very few built |
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LUEGO |
UK |
Locost based Seven – originally they first built space frame chassis and other components for Ron Champion (see LOCOST) – they have a complete list of components – from 2003 they sold a comprehensive kit as well, the Luego Locost (live axle) and the Luego Velocity (IRS) – |
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LUSO MOTORS |
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LM Sev-N Modern Seven version – near completion of development stage in oct 2011. |
