Wharton Roadster Lotus Super Seven (Locost)
1978 Lotus Super Seven for sale in Melbourne, Florida, United States
Condition: | Used |
Item location: | Melbourne, Florida, United States |
Make: | Lotus |
Model: | Super Seven |
Type: | Convertible |
Year: | 1978 |
Mileage: | 19,000 |
VIN: | 1Z37A8D435383 |
Color: | Blue |
Engine size: | V6 |
Number of cylinders: | 6 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Want to buy? | Contact seller! |
Description for Lotus Super Seven 1978
Built by Eric Wharton, This car is one of four of this type that Eric made. Eric passed away last year after a battle with cancer. He left this car to his wife - Juliet. This car must be sold to cover expenses.
This car is a kit car. It is registered as a 1978 Chevy Nova because the suspension and many salvageable parts were taken from this vehicle. Therefore is has a vintage license plate (these are much cheaper than a regular plate)
Engine - 1978 Buick V6 3.8 liter, 265 bhp
with Edelbrock manifold and Eledbrock four barrel carburetor.
Automatic Transmission - GM Turbo 350 with a B&M shifter.
The space frame is 1"square tubing with a Jaguar rear suspension and GM spindle with stainless steel "A" arms on the front suspension. Completely documented.
Everything has been overhauled or is new.