I didn't want to mention what the id plates mean. My car,
SB2080 is a factory car with a Lotus Cars plate. One of
the books, Jeremy Coulters? mentions that some were assembled
by the race shop and can have a third type of plate. (I think)
Steve Shipley
Flemming Larsen wrote:
>
> 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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