Just for the record,
My Lotus Seven was shipped assembled from Lotus,
and the identification plate says Lotus Components.
Other, contemporary cars like the Lotus Elites have
plates saying Lotus Cars.
-- Flemming Larsen, SB1825/B1644
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-chapman-era@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-chapman-era@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> gene.carter@grassvalleygroup.com
> Sent: Friday, August 04, 2000 13:01
> To: chapman-era@autox.team.net
> Subject: re: Early Seven
>
>
> John,
>
> I think Steven and Fleming are right on the mark about this
> particular car -
> an original Lotus Seven with updated parts. In regard to the
> Lotus chassis
> (VIN) plate, if the car shipped from Lotus as a kit, the plate said Lotus
> Components. If it shipped as an assembled car, the plate said Lotus Cars.
> Dave Bean Engineering sells blank replica plates that say Lotus
> Components.
> Perhaps John Watson can find the original specifications on frame 1135 to
> see if it shipped as a kit or assembled. Still I think the chassis plate
> question hurts the value of this car. If you've driven the car and really
> like it, then make an offer on the low end of the scale - perhaps
> $9-11,000
> (assuming that's less than the dealer is asking). Otherwise, if you have
> the money to spend and want a faster, nicer car then look for a 1500cc
> Series 2. With the correct chassis plate, you'll have fewer worries about
> future value. As Keith Gustafson said, prices here could range
> from $17,000
> to $24,000 if the car is in good to excellent condition. Any way you go,
> they are fun cars that always attract attention!
>
> Gene
>
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