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adwell Park is arguably the most also have to change gear in the middle of Mark is the challenging circuit left in Britain. While the bend. C other tracks have lost their character Choosing the correct approach for the 1996 K-Series due to increased safety demands, Cadwell Gooseneck always causes much debate still retains it's dramatic changes in amongst drivers. I prefer braking in a elevations combined with very tight twisting straight line to slow and settle the car, Championship turns. changing down to third before flicking the If you like the sort of entertainment that car right and then another dab on the winner and has Alton Towers provides, then don't miss any brakes before the downward left bend. opportunity to drive the 'Mini Nurburgring'! A lot of effort is required to slow the car My first visit to Cadwell Park was over ten for Mansfield corner because of the downhill very kindly put years ago in a Mini Miglia. I have since momentum. Power should be fed in raced Rover Vitesse's side by side into the gradually from the apex so as not to let the Hall bends and swarmed around in a car run wide at the exit. The approach to together this quick buzzing pack of Rover Gti's. But by far the the Mountain is again fast so the car must most suitable car is the Seven, with it's be slowed down considerably before lap of Cadwell nimble chassis the Caterham just flows negotiating the left hander, keeping to the through the mixture of wooded and open left after the apex so that you can attack the Lincolnshire countryside. right handed uphill section. No sooner have Park, which The first corner you approach after the you crested the Mountain and you are into Start is the left hand Coppice bend. It is the series of Hall Bends. The first right is hopefully will taken virtually flat, but it's important that you very quick, then braking for the left and then keep the car to the left of the track after the right. You must then brake hard for the apex, so as not to compromise your line of Hairpin. A slow entry is a must if you are to entice more of our entry into the following corner. It may be avoid understeering into the trackside tyre necessary to feather the throttle a little and barrier. members onto the a quick downshift is needed to control the Accelerating out of the Hairpin to the car into and through Charlies. A clean exit downhill Barn should be controlled, as a fast is important as it leads onto the long uphill entry speed will lead to over or understeer Lotus Seven Club Park straight and any momentum lost out of at the exit, thereby robbing you of speed the right hand corner will cost you dearly in over the Start/Finish line. Track Day. Many speed and lap time. That was a quick lap around one of my Braking for Park is at about 150M, favourite circuits. But please remember it's dropping down to third gear. The apex kerb important that when you drive a circuit for thanks Mark and is high so avoid using it. You can however the first time that you build up speed and use the exit kerb, but you may find it confidence gradually, giving you and your good luck in this unsettles the car as it is a little rough. After car better odds of leaving the circuit happy turning into Chris Curve accelerate gently or and in one piece! years racing. the car will drift out left too early. You will

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long memories said they'd had the best food they could recall on WEST HAMPSHIRE a Club Christmas do. Some of us thought the function had been combined with the treasure hunt, such is the rural isolation of BLURB this fine hostelry. Peaslake, incidentally, has an entry in Douglas The ever popular Christmas Adams' seminal The Meaning of Lift.?? To save you looking it bash at the Old Beams up, it's a sort of vegetarian Hoylake. The entertainment had a rounded off the year in West familiar brain-taxing content, but our 'quiz' entered the Hampshire. The turnout was multimedia age this time. The 'Audition for Murray Walker's Job the biggest ever, with a record in the style of....' unearthed a richer vein of unselfconsciousness breaking 39 Seveners and than might be supposed. The 'Gargle that Tune' contest had better halves! A good way to less takers, but 'Build a Seven out of your Dinner' (really just a sign off '96 with more regulars joke to see if anyone was daft enough) was very popular; many than ever, many new members diners 'going without' to provide that vital component. Models having joined over the year. featured much fine detailing, with grills, badges, windscreen Here's hoping for even more in wipers and goodness knows what else. Aside from games, the '97! level of comfort and post-prandial well being was enough to prompt a detailed study of the vintage port. The highlight of the occasion was the raffle which raised £60 The first get together of the year saw us in our new monthly for Nuke the Leuk. Many venue. In the wake of our departure from The Arkle we are thanks to Simon (Regalia) claiming a Club 'first' as we were evicted as a result of a local Piercy and Caterham Cars for petition. We hope we may be able to obtain a copy of this the prizes and to the Bohams historically important document to enter into the Club's archives. for extorting all the cash! The Being banned from a Harvester is, in itself, a notable 'low' on the pic shows James Hardy, who won first prize, proudly sporting his scale of social mores, but the nature of our expulsion is a proud purple Caterham sweatshirt. That should help to keep the chill and robust achievement. Look out for our new Area T-shirt out on the rig James, whilst reminding you of your favourite bearing the legend: Too fast to race, too wild to party. White or pastime?! Other prizes donated by Simon's Regalia included green, all sizes £8.50. such wonderful things as a key fob, T-shirt, pens, badges and a So, for the foreseeable future we'll be gathering at The Wotton cap. Hatch, same day, still on the south side of the A25, but just West Just as a reminder (or to those of you who don't already of Dorking - about 3_ miles from the A24/A25 junction. The know!) the New Year brings a change in our regular venue. Manager here is the former Senior Clinician of the Arkle Secure We've moved to the 'Green Dragon' at Brook on the B3079 just Unit, that kind, understanding soul who roped off the car park for 1 mile from junction 1 off the M27 (Cadnam). Look forward to us, fed us with bowls of chips (free) and turned a blind ear when seeing you there! Rupert Short. we staged our comparative noise tests outside the restaurant window all those years ago. The new venue isn't quite 'home' yet but we're getting there WEST SUSSEX AREA - FEBRUARY and the food's ok. A WORD OF CAUTION: if you're approaching the Wotton Horrendous news I'm afraid. Jan from The Crown, Dial Post has Hatch along the A25 from Dorking, as you turn left off the road been diagnosed with cancer. I'm sure every one of you who you are actually crossing an almost hidden side road, so be very knows her will join me in wishing her, Bob and the girls all our careful. I'm told that the sleeping policemen are negotiable. support and strength for the fight ahead. And please, please, please be quiet at turning out time. The car Happy Birthday wishes to the West Sussex Area Mascot Jack park in January, despite the bitter cold and icy conditions, Sweeney on the 27th February 1996 - only 16 years to go before sported half-a-dozen Sevens, a 21 and an Elise. he gets his hands on Dad's Seven! I've been trying hard to refute the vicious rumour that Area Congrats to Grim and Evette Harvey, a brother to Beth called Organiser Denny has absconded to Perth, Australia with details Max (I ams assured he has nothing to do with Roy Ed's dog) of the Club's Swiss numbered account. There is no truth in this born would you believe on the 27th February 1997 - only 17 at all. Allegedly. Pending appeal, Angus has been removed years before he gets his hands on dad's Sevens (or even the from society for his own safety and, for the time being, Shark Nose). See you next meeting at The Crown, Dial Post. organising duties have been dumped on Matt Deakin who is Steve Ritchie - 01903 892054. quickly acquiring the subtle skills of delegation. Our diary of events for the coming year is taking shape: SURREY AREA - EARLY '97 April 20: A run to Brands to see the Lotus Seven Club Challenge. It seems a long time ago now, but our Christmas Dinner was voted a great success. The elegant dining room at The April 27: Brooklands revisited. A re-run of last year's popular Hurtwood Inn in Peaslake survived the incident in a sufficiently fun driving day. Pray for a little rain! good order that we're hoping to go back this year. Those with May ?: Our soon-to-be-traditional Treasure Hunt. A gentle

Low Flying April 1997 day of detective work spent in the Surrey countryside, while Tony tries to find his way out of EMBARRASSING COCK-UP DEPT the car park. Last issue of Surrey Area's sporadic drivel gave the dates for The June/July: Possibly a clay pigeon shoot. Loseley Park Show as Aug 16-17. Oh dear! Those, of course, are the dates for the Club's International Event. The correct Aug 2-3: There's a good chance we'll return to Loseley dates for Loseley are August 2-3. Sorry for any confusion or (where we won Best Stand at our first attempt). inconvenience. Thank you for your unending patience, Feature this year may be building a car from scratch understanding etc., grovel grovel mumble humble during the show - a real one, not one made out of someone's sandwiches. Despite, or possibly because of, his experience, Tony did not volunteer his head as an axle stand. PENNINE AREA-MARCH Over sixty people in the bar and Sevens galore in the car park!!! Oct: Hopefully, a trip to a Skid School at Thruxton. No, not a lie this time, just the plain old truth. Hopefully Tom Nov 2: The get together for breakfast and the London- Allen will have an explanation somewhere in Low Flying. Brighton run may happen again if there's enough Good luck to Paul who is competing in his first hill climb at interest. It was v. cold last time, so a change of Harewood this month. Don't worry Anita, Sevens are inexpensive date and venue was proposed; e.g.: Dorset in to repair. Aren't they? August. However it was recognised that this would Quote of the year is from one of our local heroes, or is it a present certain practical difficulties. heroin, who advised me that one of their ambitions in life is 'to have the airbag go off on them'. There is a small prize for Dec: Christmas Dinner. Same venue is proposed. It was anyone naming this person. intended to lay the quiz to rest this time, but it This is deliberately short so Tom can have some space for his write seems some of you still enjoy it. Whatever, we up on the evening. So on behalf of all those who were there I would hope to have a new twist to the entertainment. like to thank him and Diane for one of the most entertaining and well That's I. Ha enoug. I gettin bore so sig of h Tony attended Club nights to date. Well done. Lots of Love Mad Male. Pashley, (Deputy locum area organisers clerical sum-minion) Don't go looking for Tom's write up - it'll be in next month! Ed. PRB«EB SIEVE LEICS, NOTTS, DERBY AND STAFES 1ST QUARTER 1997 Weather has conspired against us during January and February LOTUS and SPECIALISTS resulting in a low turn out, although in February we did see two All Seven work undertaken new members and one prospective new member in the shape of Simon Hodgkinson, Steve Cody and Chris Soul respectively. including kit builds, accident Simon and Steve are building a Classic as a joint project, repairs, repaints and restorations. whereas Chris Soul is building a 1600cc SuperSport. Chris is a regular marshall at Donington and he informs us that at least • ROAD and RACE ENGINES - three other marshalls have Seven's. So where are you? REBUILDS, UPGRADES etc. March saw a much improved turnout with twenty-five members. • SUSPENSION SET UP for ROAD I don't know how many Sevens in the Car Park! and TRACK. Andy Toone was telling us about his day at Silverstone as he is taking part in this years Caterham Scholarship and on the day I SEVEN SERVICING understand there was some confusion between the apple juice and urine samples during the medical - but we won't go into that! SERVICE X/FLOW COSWORTH VAUXHALL Seems as though everyone is going to Le Mans this year and 3000 £45.00 £40.00 £40.00 there probably won't be a Seven left in this county. Are you going? 6000 £120.00 £120.00 £120.00 John Shaw was encouraging members to join the Coast to Coast 12000 £150.00 £150.00 £150.00 Run from Robin Hood's Bay to St Bees which is on the 18th May ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO VAT. 1997, please contact John or Mai Page if you need any help with Telephone for more details suggestions for accommodation. Last years run was a great success, let us make this one even better and help Nuke the Leuk in the process. (workshop) 01279 647261 I understand accommodation could be difficult as from 9th -19th 0860 443704 (h ome) May Captain Cook's Endeavour is returning to Whitby and a big Festival is planned from 16th-18th May 1997 which will include We are situated 5 minutes from junc. 8 Ml 1 traditional music, song and dance events being held. So go on, 3 PARSONAGE EST., STANSTED, ESSEX make a weekend of it. Here's hoping for a good summer. Cheers Terry Dutton

April 1997 Low Flying 5 Noise limits Reduced noise levels for car races in 1998

This document was issued by Colin Wilson, Communications Manager at 'le Sept' RACMSA in Colnbrook. At the request of the Association of Motor Racing Circuit Owners - Bonus the organisation which represents 14 permanent race circuits in Britain and Ireland, the RAC Motor Sports Council has approved I have managed to arrange an exclusive track day new noise limits to apply from 1 January 1998. agreement with RMA for the Monday and Tuesday 28th Noise limits: For single seat and sports racing cars will be and 29th of July for those persons booked on 'Le Sept' who lowered from 110 dBa to 108 dBa. For saloon cars and wish to join RMA at the fabulous 'Ma Du Clos Circuit, sports cars, the limit will drop from 110 dBa to 105 dBa. after our event. The cost is as follows: The Council also approved tougher penalties on competitors who fail noise tests, especially those failing on more than one Track time only will only cost £100. occasion. Track time and lunch, plus entrance to Monsieur Bardinons The RAC Motor Sports Association will appoint and train fabulous Ferrari collection and cinema, showing footage of the additional Noise Inspectors and each circuit will have a small display cars racing, will cost £130 per person. panel of officials to carry out noise tests at all meetings at that This was a bloody difficult deal to arrange and only Lotus Seven circuit. Club members in receipt of current membership will be accepted, Race championship organisers have been asked to provide provided they are booked on 'Le Sept'. engine speed data, so that a fixed noise test rpm can be established to achieve consistency within individual Please make your cheque payable to RMA for the full categories. amount and send to Lol Pilfold, South Norris, 125 North Dennis Carter, Chairman of the Association of Motor Racing Lane, East Preston, West Sussex, BN16 1HB. Circuit Owners, said: "We at the AMRCO remain committed to the firm control and reduction of noise emissions. With the assistance of our colleagues at the RACMSA, we are pleased to be able to make these significant reductions for the 1998 TRACK DAY Invite season". Meanwhile, for the forthcoming 1997 season, AMRCO The 7 & Club Belgium have sent members have invested in improved facilities for noise testing, us this kind invitation: including noise meters of identical specification and dedicated On the 22nd June, our club will have his first Track Day, together with test compounds. the Donkervoort Club, the Alpine Club of Belgium and the TVR Club. They also plan to apply the same noise limits at general test The event will take place on the circuit of "Croix en Ternois" (North of days as would apply for equivalent race days. France, approx. 50 miles from Calais). This short circuit is very technical and therefore ideal for Sevens. This is in no way a race event, but a day where everyone can enjoy circuit driving at its own pace. The cars need to be in technical good condition, and to be lamongerie equipped with safety belts, fire extinguisher and roll bar. The driver has to wear a safety helmet and enveloping clothing (arms and legs Following an invitation to the Club last year by the Mayor covered). There is no restriction of exhaust noise (but please, keep it Michel Lautrette, Barbara and I together with a small but within normal limits). intrepid group of members visited the French hamlet of Each participant will be able to drive for approx. two hours on the track Lamongerie in the Correze south of Limoges for a weekend. (4 sessions of 30 min?) and as he wishes, drive along as a passenger We must have behaved ourselves and not given the Club a with members of other Clubs (Alpine or TVR for example). "bad" name because the invitation has been repeated this We like to invite some members of your "Lotus Seven Club of GB" to year and will take place on the weekend of 7/8th June. The the event. If any are interested, they can send the entry form with a format is as yet a little sketchy but more information should be cheque of 2800 Bef. (approx. E50) to our Club address before the end forthcoming soon. of April. The 2nd driver of one car pays 1000 Bef. (approx. £18). The number of competitors for each Club is limited to 25, so who If any members would like to participate please contact Barbara Swift replies first is in! More detailed information will be sent to each on 01283 791877 or our Englishman in Lamongerie Martin Madders participant individually. Kind regards. Bruno Verbrugghen, on 00 33 55 73 46 61 who are jointly co-ordinating the trip. Chairman. As a courtesy to Lamongerie please don't leave your decision Interested? Then call our General Secretary Roger Swift on 01283 until the last minute as they really do need to know numbers 791877 for a copy of the application form. in good time! Roger Swift, Club Sec.

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On to the lolly for Nuke The Leuk '97. SERVICING (Labour only). 5 speed gearbox £75.00 Received to date, plus: £25 4 speed gearbox £65.00 Mr & Mrs Toplis, New Maiden, '97 membership top up'. £10 Live axles £80.00 Gary Goodger, Nottingham, '97 membership top up'. £20 National collection and delivery. We are off to a fine start. £55 Stockists of SILKOLENE competition oils.

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8 Low Flying April 1997 1997 upcoming events

DATE EVENT VENUE

20th April Gold Arts Lotus Seven Club Challenge Brands Hatch

24-25th April Wheeltorque Nurburgring Festival Nurburgring

2nd May Lotus Seven Club Track Day Cadwell Park

3-5th May Stoneleigh Kit Car Show - Club Stand Stoneleigh

4th May Gold Arts Lotus Seven Club Challenge Cadwell Park

17th May Gold Arts Lotus Seven Club Challenge Lydden

18th May Coast-to-Coast Run, Scarborough/Morecambe North Yorks/Lancs

1st June Gold Arts Lotus Seven Club Challenge Mallory Park

14-15th June Le Mans Invasion Le Mans

14th June Gold Arts Lotus Seven Club Challenge Oulton Park

20-22nd June Goodwood Festival of Speed Goodwood

21-22nd June Newark Kit Car Show Newark, Notts.

28-29th June Wheeltorque Spectacular Spa Spa Francorchamps

29th June Gold Arts Lotus Seven Club Challenge Donington Park

5-Bth July Swiss Seven Club Meeting Switzerland

20th July Gold Arts Lotus Seven Club Challenge Snetterton

20th July Uxbridge Auto Show Uxbridge, Middx

25-27th July Coys Weekend Silverstone

20-26th July Le Sept - Lotus Seven Club French Experience France

28-29th July RMA Track Day - Mas du Clos France

2-3rd August The Loseley Park Show Loseley, Surrey

10th August Gold Arts Lotus Seven Club Challenge Cadwell Park

16-17th August 40th Anniversary International Event Tunbridge Wells, Kent

24th August Curborough Sprint Curborough

30th August Gold Arts Lotus Seven Club Challenge Brands Hatch

13-16th Sept Les Circuits VI - Issoire, Mas du Clos, Charade France

20th Sept Gold Arts Lotus Seven Club Challenge Pembrey

11th October Gold Arts Lotus Seven Club Challenge Silverstone

26th October Birkett 6 x Hour Race Snetterton

15-16th Nov National Classic Car Show - Club Stand NEC - Birmingham

14-30th Nov Wheeltorque New Zealand New Zealand

April 1997 Low Flying 9 and

Do you remember back in the November issue when parts necessary for a restoration, but now I guess I am in the market for a pair of cycle wings and a Ford/SU manifold Michael Walsh asked if anyone had news of two Sevens that - any offers? he owned many years ago? Well, now look what's turned Thanking you for a worthwhile read every month. up...! Yours sincerely, Malcolm Hunter.

It was with great surprise that I recognised the Reg. No. LBF 600 in Thanks Malcolm, it's letters such as yours that make our Club Michael Walsh's letter in the November '96 issue of Low Flying. The Archivist John Watson a very happy man. Ed. Series II mentioned is alive and well and living in NW London, although up to 1996 it had been hiding in a Manchester garage and not turned a wheel for 18 years! ABBEY SPORTS The rest of its history is fairly unknown to me, mainly due to a Monks Cottage Court Lane replacement log book being issued in 1973. However, I do know Offenham WORCS WR11 5RP that previous to this it spent some time as a victim of fashion FOLDING CHAIRS TEL 01 386 45304 resplendent in dark green suede (grass effect paint), set off with a Ideal for Sprint, Track Days, club events or when you're simply out and pink chassis. "A blooming Lotus, or real flower power?" It has also about; unfolding in a single movement, they are strong and offer superb comfort and support. Each chair i» supplied with it's own matching nylon been upgraded to Series III spec, by way of fitting wide wings, bag complete with shoulder strap and measuring just 29" x 4" (Approx). Fits easily into the boot of all 2-seater sports cars. Choose from two 1500GT engine and box, and a black interior. attractive colours - Red or Blue, price £24.95 each ( + P & P).

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Low Flying February 1997 John Thome

NAME: John Thome

LIVES: Hampton, Middlesex

CAR: Caterham - De Dion Axle

ENGINE: Roger King 1700 Crossflow

YEAR: 1992

COLOUR: Day-Glow Yellow

MEMBER SINCE: Mid-1996

ohn bought his Seven in early January from the previous owner Jwho lives in the New Forest. John says, "I asked him if he'd got any documentation, so he pulls out this colour co-ordinated ring binder with everything filed in neat sections; he'd only done 500 miles last year, I just knew it was the car before we even got outside to look at it". Finding the car was a bit of luck, John telephoned a chap who'd had a 'Wanted' ad in Low Flying a couple of months previously, to see if he'd bought a car yet, he hadn't - for family reasons - but passed on the details of this very nice car he'd looked at in the New Forest. "It had five of the ten features I was looking for, which was close enough" said John. The five features were; a fully painted, five speed de Dion car with full weather equipment and an FIA roll bar. The first four because his Seven's not a pure second car, only for high days and holidays. It gets used whatever the weather as Esme, his LOTUS wife, takes their first car to work with her. "Yes E..S..M..E is the correct spelling". NEW & USED And the FIA roll bar, because John would like to do a few track days. He loves speed, his other mount's a Honda Fire Blade LOTUS Main Dealer which is used for the daily commute into London, and John can often be seen hanging around Box Hill on the odd Sunday afternoon. GUY MUNDAY WISHES TO Why a Caterham Seven? Like many owners, "it was a PURCHASE YOUR SUPER 7 NOW ! childhood ambition which got re-kindled a couple of years ago" says John, "when a friend built himself a Seven, the green-eyed • Outright Cash Purchase monster meant I had to finally get one". He also thinks it's a • Commission Sales Undertaken very practical mode of transport, well, in relative terms to a • Part Exchange Your Seven for a New or motor bike that is. Used Lotus, Mitsubishi or Alfa Romeo The only change to the car that John's contemplating in the short term is to fit narrower wheels than the HPC's it currently ALL SEVENS REQUIRED wears. "I think it's over tyred, in the dry it's great, but in the wet - DISTANCE NO PROBLEM - PLEASE CALL TODAY ! phew!" he says, rocking his hand from side to side. He goes on "In a couple of years I may fit a Zetec to try and get the fuel bills down a bit". Before I leave he's changed his mind on the HPC's and decided to keep them after all - "they just look so good". John's already planning a little trip for his Seven, "I'd like to do France and Spain this summer". I wasn't sure from the conversation whether Esme was in on this scheme yet or would it be a pleasant surprise. "She's sat behind the wheel, propped MITSUBISHI up on a cushion, but hasn't actually driven it yet" he says. I MOTORS imagine the problem's getting John out of the drivers seat for long enough. Station Road Taplow Maidenhead Berks A shorter, and more regular trip on the cards is down to the Telephone 01628 - 605353 Surrey area meeting, where they're all hoping that John's 01628-663467 Evenings 01483-232578 5 mins. M4 June. 7 ^ hobbies include buying beer for other people! E-MAIL: sgtemmresearch.co.uk http^/www.mmresearch.co.uk/sgt Andrew Walker

February 1997 Low Flying The company history so far...

For those of you not familiar with the history of the Seven, here's a brief summary of the milestone achievements in this unique association with Caterham:

1957: Introduction of Lotus Seven at London Motor Show. 1987: Caterham Cars moves production operation to Car offered with choice of Ford or Climax engines. spacious new factory at Crayford. Original site at Caterham redeveloped to house sales and marketing 1959: Caterham Cars established as one of the first Lotus division. Five speed gearbox are offered for the first centres in premises on Caterham Hill, Surrey, selling time. Sevens and Elites. Introduction of Lotus Seven 'A' using BMC A-Series engine from Sprite or A35. 1988: Introduction of four-wheel disk brakes and revised suspension settings plus improved chassis corrosion 1960: Caterham Cars exhibits Seven at first Racing Car Show. protection.

1961: Caterham Cars pioneers fitting of Ford 105E engine 1989: Improved front suspension replaces original Lotus into Seven. 'Super Seven' fitted with Cosworth- design. Establishment of Caterham Seven one-make modified 1340cc Ford engine. race series in France.

1965: Caterham Cars supplies Seven registered KAR 120C 1990: Introduction of new Vauxhall Seven with 2-litre Vauxhall for the Prisoner TV series. multi-valve engine. Race series instigated for this new model. Production facility expands into adjacent 1967: Caterham Cars becomes the sole concessionaire for 13,000sq ft unit at Crayford. the Seven. 1991: First year of Caterham Vauxhall race series. 1968: Introduction of S3 Seven with 1600cc Ford crossflow Introduction of Caterham Seven K-Series with multi• engine by Caterham Cars. point fuel injection.

1969: Seven SS introduced with Lotus Twin Cam engine. 1992: New, budget-priced model the GTS introduced. 35th anniversary of the Seven - Anniversary model 1970: Series 4 Seven introduced with redesigned body in introduced. The Classic, low cost entry model glassfibre. introduced. JPE - Jonathan Palmer Evolution launched at Motor Show. 0-60 in 3.46 seconds, breaks the world 1973: Caterham Cars takes over exclusive production rights record for a production car. One make Caterham or Seven from Lotus. Vauxhall racing introduced in Japan - first non- Japanese race series. 1974: Caterham Cars reintroduces Series 3 using Lotus Big Valve Twin Cam unit. 1993: Caterham Seven K-Series introduced to Australia. Caterham Cars wins Queen's Award for Export. 1978: Caterham Cars introduces Seven Sprint using uprated Caterham Cars launches six-speed gearbox. Fully-built version of Ford Kent engine. K-Series for UK market launched. Fully-built Vauxhall engined car launched. 1980: Production cars employ BL-sourced axles rather than Ford. Long cockpit Seven offered as option. 1994: Caterham 21 launched at British Motor Show.

1982: Caterham Cars celebrates 25th year of Seven with 1995: New racing Scholarship for novices. Full production of Silver Jubilee model. six-speed gearbox.

1985: Introduction of de Dion rear suspension as alternative 1996: Caterham Road Sport Special Edition. Caterham to live axle. Superlight introduced. Caterham 21 deliveries commence. 40th Anniversary Ruby model. New 1986: Introduction of road-going Super Seven race series showroom and service department opened in after the success of a trial race at the Caterham town centre. memorial meeting. Introduction of HPC Seven with most powerful engine option ever; 170bhp Cosworth BDR. Innovative driving course made a requirement for under 25's.

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April 1997 Low Flying 13 Lotunternationas Seven Club of Great Britailn Event 16-17th August Tunbridge Wells, Kent We need your cars...! To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Seven we plan to have members cars on display at our 5 International Event, with one car for each year that the Seven has been in production. Over the coming months our event organisers will be deciding on a method of selection that will allocate specific cars to each of the relevant CPQNQ fl^jfcfl ft?^^fl ff^^Q years of production. The logos opposite will then be completed with the name of each Club member who has agreed to represent that year. Pretty good, eh? fEo2fl fi<&0 fli^Q So, you'd better start polishing up those shiny bits in the anticipation that your Seven is chosen flggfl QfefeQ to represent one of the years. As they say, GS^l fSraft C^**^j flS&fi watch these spaces Next month we hope to bring you the full ffi&O fl^Q fli^fefl flg^jfl details of this year's International Event, with news of the venue, daytime events and evening ftraO f£S8 fl^O O&Sj] entertainment. It's gonna be a cracker!

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THE LOTUS SEVEN CLUB Coast to Coast Run Scarborough to Morecambe Sunday 18th May 1997

Mai Page and John Shaw are organising the second edition of this popular run from Scarborough to Morecambe, giving Club members another opportunity to drive along some cracking roads in the company of other Sevens. Not only that, but with a bit of luck you can also help them try and beat the £722 raised for Nuke the Leuk last year.

The route itself comes courtesy of Malcolm Parker of the Pre-War Austin Seven Club and is ideal for Seven driving. So use the booking form enclosed in this issue and send it off now to either John Shaw or Mai Page. Hurry, it might be the last chance you get!

Lotus Seven Club Track Day Cadwell Park 2nd May, 1997 There's only one chance to book it Do it now!

April 1997 Low Flying THE SPRINGBOK SERIES OF 1962 motor racing was very strong in South Africa in the early I960's. There was a colossal entry for the two races prior to the South African Grand Prix of 1962. The races were the Rand Grand Prix at the Kyalami Circuit on December 15th and the Natal Grand Prix at Westmead on December 22nd. So popular were they that there was not enough room for everyone who entered and so the organisers ruled that there would be a qualifying time. At Kyalami it was 1 min 45 sees.

THE RAND GRAND PRIX: (15th December, 1962) The entrants for the Rand Grand Prix included the usual Lotus and BRM teams as well as others from England. There were also Coopers, other older Lotuses, a Lola and specials of South African build like the LDS, the Assegai and the Netuar. However, by far the most unusual Clark led all the way and won the race itself, followed closely by entrant was the much modified 1958 Lotus Seven Series One of Cape Taylor, Surtees and Hocking with the Seven finishing in a respectable Towner. Brausch Niemann. Brausch. as well as being a very useful 10th place having beaten three of the many Climax powered Lotuses. driver, worked as a mechanic for Willie Meissner, a well known South Through the speed trap Niemann was timed at an astounding 127 mph. African engine tuner. In fact, so fast was the car that Chapman was heard to remark that it must Niemann's car had a Ford 109E all steel engine bored out to 1475cc be the quickest Lotus Seven in the world when he saw it howling down with four Amal carbs.. special cam shaft and head. The chassis was the long Kyalami straight 'stuck' to the rear of 's ! halved, length wise, and reduced by two inches to comply with Formula One regs. The front brakes were 1958 Mercedes 180 with RESULTS: finned drums. The rear axle was changed to Austin due to the wider I Clark Lotus-Climax 1:20-47.4 95.70 mph choice of ratios and free floating hubs were incorporated as a safety 2 Taylor Lotus-Climax 1:20-47.7 feature. There was no limited slip differential so a fiddle handbrake 3 Surtees Lola-Climax 1:21-11.1 4 Hocking Lotus-Climax 49 laps was used on the drivers side to stop wheel spin in the corners. The car 5 Lederle Lotus-Climax 49 laps was painted red, had steel wheels and the cycle wings were removed. (i Serrurier LDS-Alfa Romeo48 laps To everyones astonishment the Seven easily qualified for a place on 7 de Klerk Alfa Special 47 laps the start line. Non starters included eight Coopers, a BRM, the 8 Tingle LDS-Alfa Romeo47 laps Assegai, the Netuar, one LDS, four 's and two 's. 9 Viljoen LDS-Climax 46 laps THE GRID: 10 Niemann Lotus-Ford 46 laps NO. DRIVER CAR YEAR ENGINE TIME 11 Pieterse Lotus-Climax 46 laps 12 Podmore Lotus-Climax 44 laps 1 Jim Clark Lotus 25 1962 Climax V8 1-35.0 13 Bosman LDS-Alfa Romeo43 laps 2 Trevor Taylor Lotus 25 1962 Climax V8 1-35.2 14 van Niekerk Lotus-Climax 40 laps 3 BRM 57 1961 BRM V8 1-35.4 15 Ginther BRM 36 laps 4 Ritchie Ginther BRM 57 1961 BRM V8 1-36.4 5 Lotus 24 1962 Climax V8 1-36.9 FASTEST LAP: 6 Lotus 24 1962 Climax V8 1-39.3 Clark - Lotus-Climax 1 min. 35.3 sees. - 96.90 mph 7 Ernest Pieterse 1961 Climax 4 1-40.0 g Lola 4 1962 Climax V8 1-36.3 9 Neville Lederle Lotus 21 1961 Climax 4 1-38.8 THE NATAL GRAND PRIX 10 Sam Tingle LDS 1960 Alfa Romeo 4 1-43.0 (22nd December, 1962) 11 Doug Serrier LDS 1962 Alfa Romeo 4 1-39.1 12 Piet de Klerk Alpha Special 1962 Alfa Romeo 4 1-40.6 The following weekend saw Brausch qualify at Westmead in 21st 14 Syd van der Vyver Lotus 24 1962 Climax V8 1-38.1 position for the Natal Grand Prix. The entrants were virtually identical 15 Tony Maggs Cooper 55 1961 Climax 4 1-39.2 to those in the previous race, however because of the numbers there 16 Mike Harris Cooper 53 1960 Alfa Romeo 4 1-44.3 were two 22 lap heats and a 33 lap final. This meant that the Seven 17 Bernard Podmore Lotus 20 1961 Climax 4 1-42.9 started 12th on the grid in Heat One. Non starters included three 18 Fanie Viljoen LDS 1960 Climax 4 1-42.1 Coopers, two Lotuses, the Assegai and a Heron. Tragically Gary 21 Bob van Niekerk 1962 Climax 4 1-41.6 24 Adrian Phieffer Cooper 52 1959 Alfa Romeo 4 1-42.8 Hocking was killed in the last practice session when the Lotus 24 he 25 Gene Bosman LDS 1962 Alfa Romeo 4 1-43.3 was driving went straight on at a fast bend and somersaulted into a 32 Brausch Niemann Lotus 7 1958 Ford 4 1-44.5 ditch. He died of head injuries on his way to hospital.

I Low Flying Aptil 1997 I would be most grateful to hear from anyone with further stories were 2nd and 3rd, respectively, by the end of the first lap. Clark, involving the racing of Lotus Sevens during the period of 1957 to meanwhile, was already placed 7th and was 4th by the end of lap 2. 1965. John Watson, Lotus Seven Club Archives Lap 4 had him overtake Johnstone, who was later to retire with an oil leak. By lap 12 it was Lotuses one and two and Taylor then slowed, allowing Clark to catch up. but by the end the latters car was smoking badly and there was still quite a gap between the two of them.

RESULTS: 1 Ta\ Kir Lotus-Climax 48-08.7 2 Clark Lotus-Climax 48-14.8 3 Ginther BRM 48-30.8 4 Lederle Lotus-Climax 32 laps 5 Pieterse Lotus-Climax 32 laps (i Love Cooper-Climax 32 laps 7 de Klerk Alfa Special 32 laps g Tingle LDS-Climax 31 laps 9 Bosnian LDS-Climax 10 Serrurier LDS-Climax ! 1 B. van Niekerk Lotus-Climax 12 Viljoen LDS-Climax 13 Trundell Cooper-Maserati 14 Holme Lotus-Climax 15 Hill BRM 16 Cresp Cooper-Alfa Romeo

FASTEST LAP: Taylor - Lotus-Climax - 01-24.2 - 96.79 mph

This article would not have been possible without the generous help of Jannie van Aswegen and Howard Robinson who are Historic Lotus Register Members living in South Africa. Another invaluable source of reference was Bernard Cowdrey's book "The Half Ton Formula - Grand Prix & Formula One Motor Racing 1961 to 1965" which details the specifications of all the cars concerned.

THE GRID: NO. DRIVER CAR YEAR ENGINE TIME HT 1 Jim Clark Lotus 25 1962 Climax V8 1-22.1 HI 2 Trevor Taylor Lotus 25 1962 Climax V8 1-22.8 H2 3 Graham Hill BRM 57 1961 BRM V8 1-22.7 H2 4 Ritchie Ginther BRM 57 1961 BRM V8 1-24.1 HI Cosset Your Seven 5 Bill Scheepers Lotus 18 1960 Alfa Romeo 4 1-37.2 H2 7 Ernest Pieterse Lotus 21 1961 Climax 4 1-28.0 112 This Winter! 9 Neville Lederle Lotus 21 1961 Climax 4 1-26.2 H2 10 Sam Tingle LDS 1960 Alfa Romeo 4 1-30.2 111 11 Doug Serrier LDS 1962 Alfa Romeo 4 1-28.9 HI 12 Piet de Klerk Alfa Special 1962 Alfa Romeo 4 1-27.9 112 Protect your investment with CARCOON 14 Syd van der Vyver Lotus 24 1962 Climax V8 1-26.6 HI 1? John Love Cooper 55 1961 Climax 4 1-27.3 HI Quick & simple to use. Only a few 16 Mike Harris Cooper 53 1960 Alfa Romeo 4 1-31.4 H2 minutes to get the car in or out. 17 Bernard Podmore Lotus 20 1961 Climax 4 1-29.3 HI 18 Fanie Viljoen LDS 1960 Climax 4 1-30.2 HI 19 Trevor Blokdyke Cooper 59 1962 Alia Romeo 4 1-33.8 H2 Continuous airflow 2(1 Ray Cresp Cooper 59 1962 Alfa Romeo 4 1-37.9 H2 21 Bob van Niekerk Lotus 22 1962 Climax 4 1-30.3 112 AIRFLOW SYSTEM Filtered air reduces build up of dust, 24 Tony Neave Cooper 52 1959 Alfa Romeo 4 1-45.8 112 25 Gene Bosman LDS 1962 Alfa Romeo 4 1-31.4 H: condensation & rust. 26 Bruce Johnstone BRM 48/57 1961 BRM V8 1-26.0 HI Size 3 - Fits all Sevens 27 Bill Dunlop Cooper 45 1958 Alfa Romeo 4 1-37.1 in Affords protection against £351.32 29 Gordon Henderson Scorpion 1962 Alfa Romeo 4 1-34.3 H: Carriage £11.75 to accidental scratches & dents. 30 Vein McWilliams Lotus 18 1960 Borgward 4 1-36.4 HI UK Mainland 31 Peter van Niekerk Lotus 18 1960 Ford 4 1-32.6 HI Other sizes available 32 Brausch Niemann Lotus 7 1958 Ford 4 1-33.6 H1 •3° Low running costs (approx. £5.00 33 Errol Hammon LDS 1960 Ford 4 Write or phone for 1-36.6 H2 per year when run continuously.) 35 Clive Trundell Cooper 51 1959 Maserati 4 1-33.5 HI details 36 Dave Charlton Lotus 20 1961 Ford 4 1-36.8 H2 37 Dave Riley Cooper 59 1962 BMC 4 1-35.0 H2 ALL SIZES NOW 10% OFF 38 Eric Glasby Cooper 44 1957 Alfa Romeo 4 1-40.3 III 39 Jack Holme Lotus 18 1960 Climax 4 1-36.5 HI (SIZE 3 ONLY £316.19)

Niemann retired in Heat 1 which was won by Ginther in a BRM. Clark also retired with a misfire, having had a good dice with Ginther L.J. Car Care for much of the race. Heat 2 was closely contested between Taylor and Hill with Taylor pulling away towards the end of the race. 20 Hillside, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hants SP11 7DF The 33 lap final was very exciting. Clark, because of his retirement Tel. 01264 710130 in Heat 1 had to start at the back of the grid. Taylor, on pole, went off like a scolded cat closely followed by Johnstone but Hill and Ginther

April 1997 Low Flying I iwiii^jii to sprintinicnog n Whilst we struggle with getting our competition side organised, here's a copy of a useful guide for those new to sprinting and hillclimbs. This document has been prepared by the Shenstone and District Car Club who run such events at Curborough and who have very kindly allowed us to reproduce it in Low Flying.

printing is a race against the clock held mostly on race circuits and Sspecialised sprint tracks such as Curborough. Cars start singly and are timed by electronic equipment accurate to 100th of a second. Cars compete in classes relative to their design, engine capacity and any modifications. Classes start with standard saloon cars and go through to Formula 1 type racing cars. This allows you to compete against cars of equal standing, so everyone has a chance of winning their class, with a special trophy for the overall fastest time of the day. In order to compete in sprints there are certain requirements laid down by the RAC Motor Sports Association (RACMSA) who govern all motorsport in this country. Firstly you will need to join an RACMSA affiliated car club (preferably Shenstone & District Car Club Ltd.), you can then apply for an RACMSA Competition Licence, which is required in order to compete. Mandatory safety measures include the need for a crash helmet and fire resistant overalls, both to minimum requirements. The next stage is to get your car prepared to the minimum standards in order to pass scrutineering. A scrutineer will check your car over at the beginning of every meeting to ensure that it complies with the necessary safety regulations. In the following pages we will endeavour to provide all the necessary information to prepare yourself and your car for a Sprint Meeting.

PREPARING YOUR CAR All cars competing in Hill climbs or Sprints must have a valid Timing Strut To enable your car to be timed it is mandatory for you RACMSA Log Book unless the car is currently licensed for use on the to fit a timing strut (more commonly known as a beam breaker) to the public highway and competing on the event in a road legal condition. front of your car. • He will also be checking many other points such as: • The beam breaker must be mounted vertically, on the front of your « Drivers seat must be securely fixed. car making sure that its leading edge is now the furthest point forward. It must be made from solid material (i.e. metal or wood) • Battery earth lead must be indicated by yellow tape. and it must be painted matt black. * A sticker showing clearly which direction the ignition turns off (this • Your beam breaker must be in place when you present your car for must be positioned close to the ignition switch). scrutineering. • Competition numbers (black or white) must be displayed clearly on • Beam breaker Blue Book reference L 10.12.1 a contrasting background on both sides of the car. Ref. E 12.3.11. • Greater technical specification is given in section E & L of the Blue SCRUTINEERING Book. It would be impossible for us to list every detail necessary to get • It would be prudent to have your car inspected by a scrutineer your car through scrutineering, we shall however list the main points before your first event in time for you to rectify any problems that which will help you to prepare your car to the necessary standards. might arise. The first thing to remember is that the scrutineers job is to check your car for anything that might make it unsafe for motorsport, i.e. ALL OF THE ABOVE IS ONLY A GUIDELINE AND MUST BE loose wheel bearings, worn steering or suspension etc. (very similar to USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CURRENT RACMSA an MoT test). YEARBOOK.

18 Low Flying April 1997 When you receive your licence you will also get a copy of the RACMSA YEARBOOK which gives the technical specifications for all types of motorsport. This book is often called the BLUE BOOK and we will be referring to some of the relevant sections as appropriate.

HELMETS A crash helmet must be worn during competition and it must conform to certain criteria:

• The helmet must bear one of the following standards:

BS 6658-85A (Type 'B' not acceptable) BS 6658 Type A/FR Snell SA90 Snell SA95 SFi Foundation 31.1, 31.2

The helmet must be a good fit and in good condition with no damage to the shell or securing straps.

The helmet must also carry the current RACMSA approval sticker which, if the helmet conforms to all of the above, is available at a nominal cost from an RACMSA Scrutineer.

OVERALLS Clean, flame resistant overalls are required, they may be manufactured to a standard of BS 6249 part 1 index A or B, but not C, pr EN533:1995 INDEX 3 or FIA standard. These standards will be clearly marked on the overalls. Although not yet mandatory, flame resistant gloves, socks, balaclavas and underwear are STRONGLY recommended. More details on Helmet and Overall requirements can be found in Sections Q.9 & 10 of the Blue Book.

HOW TO ENTER AN EVENT After deciding which event you want to enter, and ensuring that your car club is invited, you must obtain a set of Entry Regulations. These can be obtained from either your own, or the organising club's HOW TO GET AN RACMSA Competition Secretary. COMPETITION LICENCE Having filled in the entry form and sent it off with the appropriate Having already joined an RACMSA affiliated Car Club, you can fee, assuming that your entry is accepted, you will normally receive obtain a licence application form from the address below. final instructions in the week prior to the event. The final instructions usually give details of all of the entries in class and number order, THE RAC MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION LIMITED which enables you to purchase your competition numbers ready for the MOTOR SPORTS HOUSE day. They also detail the timetable for the day and where you should RIVERSIDE PARK park on arrival etc. COLNBROOK SLOUGH, SL3 OHG Tel. No.: 01753 681736 ON THE DAY There are basically two types of licence applicable to sprinting. On arrival, park your car in the appropriate area and proceed to the National B Non Race costing £26.00 signing on hut with your appropriate documents (RACMSA licence, Club card etc.). After signing on you must then have your car checked This will allow you to enter most sprints and hill climbs with the by a scrutineer and walk the course before the first practice runs exception of the higher grade National A events. commence. It is therefore advisable to arrive early enough to allow for National A Non Race queues and any minor adjustments that may be necessary. This allows you to enter all types of sprints and hill climbs but cannot You are now ready to compete and just have to wait for your practice be applied for straight away. You must upgrade from a National B. runs to be called before proceeding to the start. It is most important that you listen to and obey all marshals and officials on the day. NOTE: For a driver to compete in a Racing or Sports Libre car manufactured after 31/12/60 of more than 2000cc he must hold a Once on the start line it is up to you, so put your National A Speed or Race Licence. foot down and go for it!

Low Flying April 1997 _Plasfic shims X\ inserted here

Rob Key wood I^H^^^I^^

With the Club now beginning to promote sprints and racing I thought a few ideas for competition preparation may be useful. I can't make any great claims about the benefits as I don't have the ability at the wheel to prove whether the theory works in practice. If other members can be encouraged to pool their ideas/experiences perhaps we can learn from each other.

All comments relate to live axle cars (the nice cheap, light x-'Mefal/rubber/metal bush repairable things!). Let's start the ball rolling with suspension:

Little Plastic Shims 80's Cars Metal/rubber/metal suspension bushes allow movement in more than one Caterham's extra top link that triangulates the front suspension (along plane. When suspension is stiffened and travel limited for competition with a new anti-roll bar) is a good buy and easy to fit - big use the unwanted movement can be reduced by inserting plastic shims improvement in stability and tyre wear. (washers) to make up the difference in length between the inner and Well that's my contribution for starters - how about other outer sections (see sketch). The shims cost a few quid from Caterham. members with experience adding their twopenneth? Springs Incidentally Peter Herbert's article (January issue) contained one Competition use almost certainly involves fitting stiffer springs. You can buy springs for Spax dampers cheaply (£60 per set) from any race glaring error - member's be warned, French beer does in fact taste supplier but you need to know what works. The one big advantage that worse than diesel! Rob Key wood professional teams have is that they can effectively test different set ups. I got a set from SPR and paid the premium for their knowledge - I would be delighted to publish any other contributions on the the fronts were 2651b/8.5 in and the rears 1151b/13.5 in. I later subject of preparing Sevens for competitive use. So please, changed the rears to 901b on the advice of Caterham to improve let's hear from you! Ed. traction out of slow corners. What are other members using on live axle and other models?

Spax Adjustable Dampers Not the most reliable or long lasting if used heavily. Finding a local race preparation shop who are able to test dampers can be useful. After testing AKE COVER! the dampers can be set to compensate CAR COVERS by COVER SYSTEMS for any differences found. Mark I our covers have settings on dampers with Tippex, two protected front particularly if different settings are door zips. used for road and track (it's easy to All are supplied forget where you are!). I've found with a carrying minus 8 clicks on rears and minus 6 on bag. fronts about right - any other ideas? We cover cars from 8'to22'-all A-Frame Bushes shapes and sizes! These little sods tend to give up the COVER SYSTEMS Outdoor: Polyester woven textile with anti-UV treatment, In-Garage: Dustproofed nylon lightweight, smooth, high water resistance, breathable, elasticated textile, breathable, elasticated ghost when given some stick. A rose (L7) all-round hem, underbody straps. both ends. joint conversion sorts things for the 113 HIGH track but brings it's own problems on Outdoor In-Garage STREET SOUTH, the road. With a little care they can be Seven, except series 4 £80 £57 RUSHDEN, Seven series 4 £82 £58 made to last - I've managed 6 months Other Lotus models: race/testing and road use with little NORTHANTS Elan 62/73, £82 £58 deterioration. Shim to take out all side NN10 0RB. Elan 89/92. Sunbeam £84 £59 movement. Try hard to correctly align Tel: 01933 410851 Elan 2+2. Esprit. Excel. Cortina £86 £60 Eclat, Elite £88 £61 the axle - a 4 wheel alignment check Lotus 51, 61. 69, (Form. Ford) £168 £89 may be worthwhile. Torque the bolt to Lotus 20. 22. 27. (Form. Jnr.) £168 £89 factory setting. Axle oil screws the rubber up quicker than anything - fix All prices include any leaks! VAT & UK delivery. ...protect your Seven!

20 Low Flying April 1997 Gold Arts

Silverstone 8th March CHALLENG E

nd they're off! A damp and grey Silverstone greeted the honours, it was a shame that this battle was A intrepid Gold Arts Sevens as the competitors rolled up for decided in the stewards room after the race, what promises to be the most exciting season yet for this watch the flags boys. Martin Stewart burgeoning series. 32 drivers rolled through scrutineering early in gradually eked out a six second lead with the morning which is some kind of record, with at least 9 his trademark smooth style and duly took competitors failing to have their cars ready on time. Tut tut, the the flag with a typical extravagant show of grids will be bursting this year. excitement. Keith Dunn never gave up With last years champion John Milicevic sampling the delights of hope however and continued his chase a McLaren (Baby buggy, Congrats John and Mary) and a few of the until the flag for second. Mika held off front runners as yet not ready, the smart money was backing Martin Mark Turner to take third, and Tony Stewart to take pole, complete with new streamlined hairstyle. Butler followed Mark home for fifth. Class Martin didn't disappoint and grabbed pole with a 1.06.53 lap E initially went to Matthew Marsh debuting round the newly revised Silverstone. (Is it me or does this circuit in his Ratrace prepared car with Bruce change every year?) Martin was pushed however by 'reinmaster' White in second and Tim Miller third, the Gary Furst, series sponsor Doug (what flag) Newman, freshly fastest lap however went to Ian Brown with a lap renamed Mika Turnball, Andy Tidy and Keith Dunn. The battle for of 1.09.10 fully a second quicker than the rest of Class Class E pole was just as fraught with new arrivals Bruce (the E, consistency needed here me thinks. Paul Bailey won the Class cage) White, Ratrace's Matthew Marsh, Neil Turner and Tim Miller G battle on the road with James Harvey 2nd but this was not how battling it out. The newly formed Class G for the Classics also the final results read. Like the first day back at school, a number provided close battles for pole with country lad James Harvey, new of flag infringements had been noticed and these affected the boy Laurence Finlay and old stager Paul Bailey fighting it out on results considerably. the greasy track. 'Bad Boys' of the day were Doug Newman (who could consider With the freshly stickered cars forming up for the race the himself a little unlucky as he was approaching the green flag when strength of this series was visible to all, with the cars stretching he powered past a Class G competitor), Matthew Marsh, Matthew back from the line towards Luffield. The track had dried and the Bailey, Paul Bailey and James Harvey also incurred the wrath of expectation built as the lights flashed from red to green. Doug got the Clerk of the Course and were all excluded from the results and the jump on Martin who abused his rev limiter in an attempt to get had their licenses endorsed. level. As the front three of Martin, Doug and Gary approached This aside, everyone seemed to enjoy the race and turned up at Copse it was obvious that something had to give. No chance. the Lotus Seven Club bus 'Beryl' for a much deserved hot drink Doug gave Martin room, but Gary was left with none and nudged and the presentation of awards. After a delay while we waited for Doug into a slight spin. As Doug caught his sideways moment the the amended results, competitors got to know their fellow drivers two touched again with Gary's radiator gaining a slight hole. This and put names to faces. The awards were doled out by Club scramble allowed Martin through and he was followed by Keith Chairman Lol who looks a lot slimmer than when I last saw him, Dunn, Mika Turnbull, Tony Butler and Mark Turner up from his must be taking the 600 kilos seriously then, eh Lol? (the 600 eighth on the grid. Meanwhile back in the pack slow starting actually includes the car though!). Michael Jones got caught up in the Class G cars and unfortunately nudged Class G rep Mark Giles into the gravel, oops! The final results were:

Martin Stewart crossed the line first on this lap closely hounded 1st 2nd 3rd by Keith Dunn, Gary Furst and then Tony Butler who had a battle on his hands with no rev limiter and Mike Turnball and Mark Turner Class E: Bruce White Neil Turner Tim Miller in close pursuit. Tony conceded the place on the next lap but Class F: Martin Stewart Keith Dunn Mike Turnball continued his battle throughout the ten laps eventually crossing Class G: Laurence Finlay Malcolm Cook John Killick the line three tenths down on Mark Turner. Doug Newman battled his way back up the order only to spin down again just in time to Fastest laps to Martin Stewart, Ian Brown and Paul Bailey. battle back again - makes for an interesting race that way. Gary Furst, unaware of his holed radiator, battled valiantly until he spun The 'Driver of the Day' award sponsored by Road & Race at Luffield, possibly as a result of his own fluids, nasty! Transmissions goes to Mark Turner, who had a great race fighting This caused a yellow flag at this corner which caught many of his way up from eighth on the grid, well done Mark. Best hat of the drivers out (see later). Roger Nunns was embroiled with the the day went to engine/preparation ace John Schneider who Class E battle between Matthew Marsh and Bruce White. paraded around the paddock with what looked like a bright Matthew Bailey, debuting his brand new K-Series racer, showed teacosy on his head. Congratulations then to all the competitors, some of the sparkling car control he displayed last year in his especially the newcomers to our series. Next up is Mallory Park Classic and did well on his first outing. on the 23rd March, see you there. Paul Gascoyne. James Harvey had a great race with Paul Bailey for the Class G

April 1997 Low Flying 21 . 10s.m UXBRIDGE Sunday JULY 20 to 5.30 p.m. ST0NELEIGH AUTO SHOW KIT CAR SHOW Sunday 20th July 1997 * LOTUS SEVEN CLUB 2nd to 5th May 1997 IN ATTENDANCE * MIDDLESEX SHOWGROUND UXBRIDGE off A40 Three whole days of fun! John Watson and Paul Fleetwood are putting on a Well, this report is being written great show for the Lotus Seven Club at the Uxbridge Auto Show this year. in Tenerife (76°F), having hopped

The show is organised by the Rotary Club of Uxbridge and on a last minute flight - you've provides a congenial atmosphere for Club members to meet their got to do it! friends and others who share their interest in motoring. 1997 will see, amongst other things, an American style car However, Good News! The Stoneleigh Kit Car Show spectacular, a massive autojumble, car parades, marching is happening on Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th May this bands, arena events, craft and antiques marquees, plus many other activities. year - yes, three whole days of fun and Beryl will be in John and Paul will be managing our own Club stand and would attendance once more. love you to go along and give the Club some support. If you need to know more then give one of them a call. It looks like it could be a long weekend, so I would Paul Fleetwood on 01923 265818 or John Watson on 01923 824376. recommend the following:-

1. Thursday night - Drive to Cadwell Park.

L0SELEY 2. Friday - CLASSIC CAR SHOW Sevens Galore Track Day. 2nd to 3rd August 1997 3. Saturday - Last year saw the Lotus Seven Club put on our first Stoneleigh (get site ready). appearance at this wonderful show, ably organised by that Surrey stalwart, Angus Denny and we 4. Sunday - managed to walk off with a superb prize into the Stoneleigh (enjoy all those Sevens). bargain.

This year we plan to do even better and here's a couple of 5. Monday - ideas that will hopefully have you reaching for your diaries to Stoneleigh (yet even more Sevens). book the weekend with us:

• To have Beryl in attendance Entry is free if you drive your Seven to the show and camping is available on the site, with barbecue « Some competitions to keep us amused in the sunshine facilities - just bring food and drink. There will also « To Build a Seven over the two days and drive it into the be a disco and some top bands for the evening arena on the Sunday afternoon - we hope! entertainment. • Our own barbecue on the Saturday night for a bit of Not only that, but we've also been promised a "21" socialising and a for you to look at this year. Sorry, ... and to get 100 Sevens in attendance. but I have to go now and fax this to Roy in the UK

If you feel that you can help out with the show then call Matt otherwise we'll miss the mag! Deakin on 01737 763330, or just turn up for the weekend and By the way, the weather in the UK for Stoneleigh is enjoy yourselves! looking good! Meanwhile, watch this space for more details as the plans unfold. Ken and Kay Puttock.

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Dear Ed, Found on the Sevens List on the internet: Quite frankly, the state the bus is in, it is not worthy of having the name of our Club on the side of it - albeit peeling Subj: Disaster struck off! I wouldn't even consider giving £2,673 for the bus and Date: 05/03/97 08:34:55 rusty old trailer, let alone spend that sort of money in one From: [email protected] (Klaus Loske) year for repairs. Resent from: [email protected] 'Event Support Vehicle' - there are plenty of people Reply-to: [email protected] around who will see to an event organisers every dream. To: [email protected] Arrive, the marquee is already up, seats and tables out, all there is to do is to fill the kettle and have a brew, safe in the Hi list! knowledge that at the end of the event, you can just drive away and somebody else is going to pack everything away. After flying high with my new engine, I drove up to my Now I know the pro-bus lobby will say that's too garage where my beloved is sleeping to find that over the expensive. But how much are the running costs of the bus wintertime a mouse family has misused her for a winter plus the inevitable repair bills plus the cost of doing it up quarters!!! (which it desperately needs) - set against hiring a hassle After opening the tonneau, three mice were rushing out!!! free professional look, when we need it. Opening the boot cover also woke up three of those little Let's open this up to debate. What does the rank and file buggers!! No joking!!! think? It is all very well a couple of people saying we need After I removed all the mess they made (I expected the this bus and giving it a cute' name, but what real benefit is worst) I found to my relieve that they had only destroyed the it to us all - the members. under seat carpets, the gearshift knob and the drivers seat Let the Area Organisers gather feelings on the matter and belt (how handy that I just bought the 6pt!). They also report back to the 'Team'. But whatever happens, if we are nibbled a bit on the bottom of the pax seat, on the seat going to ditch Beryl, then let's do it quickly, let's do it NOW fenders and on the hood and door edges. because this useless relic is costing me and you money!! So I was really lucky I guess! Looking forward to seeing reader's reactions. Regards, Only remaining problem is the disgusting smell! My Mark Giles. friend is a dentist so I will borrow some of his disinfection stuff. Hopefully this helps. BEWARE OF THE MICE!!!!! Thanks for your views Mark and I'll keep you posted with any Bye, Klaus. response from other members. Ed. Regards, Charles Ogelthorpe.

Dear Ed, Just thought we'd like to thank Brian and Claire and everyone at the Oxford Area's "Indian Summer" bash Dear Ed, I have a 1996 K-Series SuperSport and I am back in February, for making us both very welcome. delighted by the car except I find the Wipac headlights insufficiently bright. Caterham say there is no alternative It was our first time to any area Club event, which we included in a weekend trip (from North Devon) to Oxford unit that can be fitted and cannot confirm that the wiring (lovely city, well worth a visit!). etc. can cope with upgrading from the 60/55 to 100/80 bulbs. We spent the afternoon chatting about, looking at, I would be most grateful for any technical advice that Seven's and a very nice Lotus Elise. The "Ruby Murray" members could give. and the "Tea and Tarts" went down a treat also. Thanks Yours sincerely, Tony Gibbens (Tel: 01279 730213) once again, John and Jean Strange.

I know that brighter headlights have always been in demand P.S. Safe Super Sevening to all!! over the years, but the problem is obviously still there. Any news from other members would be appreciated. Ed. Dear Ed, In December what started as a few simple jobs Dear Ed, I feel compelled to write in. Let me first start by turned into a virtual re-build - a familiar story to other saying I'm not a whinger or moan at anything the Club gets members I bet! A note of thanks is due because without the up to. In fact I read Low Flying cover to cover before it hits help and advice from the Club's Technical Advisers James the doormat - if I can catch it in time, and attend every area & Ruth Whiting of Exclusively Seven, completion would not meet I can, shifts allowing. I race my car in the Gold Arts only be a long way off but considerably more expensive. Challenge, use it daily (during the summer), drop off and In particular thanks to Jim for advice on springs and pick up my little girl, Hannah, from nursery in it, do the dampers, suspension set up, hydraulic clutch replacement, shopping - well, OK bits of it... anyway you get the picture. engine mountings, re-spraying, rear anti-roll bar, wing Having seen the 'bus' for the first time last weekend fixings and dry sump modification. (Silverstone, March 9th), and then reading the Report and Jim is a mine of knowledge and experience, but most Accounts for 1995 and the plea for more money (February outstanding of all is his approach to problem solving and '97), I think it is time to stop and think whether this is our design. You're both a huge asset to all Club members. money well spent. Many thanks, Mike Reade.

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Dear Ed, Help! We need extra leg room in a Seven. We are one wouldn't look out of place on a Caterham dashboard, trying to find ways to increase the driver side leg room in a although I admit the air brake plumbing might cause Jez Seven. We need to accommodate two drivers - one with a Coates a few nightmares! 38" inside leg and the other with a 31" inside leg. Other I couldn't agree more about the lack of visibility, NEVER than fitting the thinnest possible adjustable seats, we will place yourself alongside the passenger door of an artic as have to find a way to move the pedals forwards a minimum the driver cannot see you at all (particularly in a Seven). of three inches from the maximum adjustment normally The comments about roundabouts are true, and the available. If anyone can help with a solution, we would be Constabulary have little sympathy with car drivers who eternally grateful. Please contact Frank Michaux anytime on tangle with artics on roundabouts. 01342 842655. Many thanks in advance. Keep up the good Without a trailer on, a tractor unit is surprisingly work. Yours sincerely, Frank Michaux. 'sporting'. Power/weight ratio can be 80 bhp/ton with unbelievable torque and far more wheel spin than I have had in any Seven! I wouldn't recommend Si's tail out Dear Ed, Thanks for the article by Si Lambert in March Low driving technique as they are notoriously difficult to 'catch' Flying regarding artics. I drive artics and Sevens regularly when you have 'power on' oversteer. 'Red line' is a modest and would agree it is difficult to think of a larger contrast 2,300 RPM, and for you speed merchants I would between vehicles. recommend an 'E' reg. or older truck as they don't have The brakes on an Artie, considering its weight, work better electronic speed limiters, and will often do over 80. (That's than they have any right to - they generate about 40,000 why they started to fit them!) However I have yet to see a horsepower when 'stamped on' hard, and can stop an artic in soft top, so I will be sticking to Sevens for my kicks for about twice the distance of a fully laden car, assuming both many years to come. Yours faithfully, Graham Perry. tractor and trailer have linked ABS - now quite common. I would however recommend you keep at least five truck lengths ahead Glad you liked Si's article Graham, I'm working on another idea of them on motorways as some are definitely better than others. for our roving reporter as we speak. As far as trucks (and cars) Trucks have a handbrake that is Caterham sized' about are concerned, I always work on the basis that, if you cannot three inches long and makes car ones look antiquated, as it see the drivers eyes either directly or in his/her mirror, then incorporates full secondary emergency braking. Honestly, assume they don't know you're there. Safe driving. Ed.

X/FLOW - BDR - LOTUS T/C - K Series - VAUXHALL

Specialist engine building, modification and rebuilding for both Don't forget that I also work on all other engine types fitted to road and track. Full parts and machining service, cylinder head Sevens (lots of BDR's recently), as well as supplying new and used work, tuff riding, camshaft timing, one-off components, etc., I engine parts, unleaded conversions, free advice etc., provide a personal service backed by 16 years experience with all Export enquiries welcome, both personal and commercial. types of engine. If you want to rebuild for next season, whether for fun, or for a serious campaign, give me a call and we can Plus club talks happily given. discuss your options. Three easy steps to upgrading aX/flow: Currently under development and scheduled to be available in early '96 is a 3D mapped ignition system for cars running on Weber carbs. 1) FORGED PISTON CONVERSION Target price is around £400 + VAT for the complete system consisting Same price for either 1700 or 1800 cc. This eliminates the origi• of: Ignition box, throttle sensor and mounting bracket, wiring harness, nal cast pistons, and replaces them with much stronger forged mapping softwear, etc.,Facilities will include a rev limiter, maximum rev items which are lighter and have a lower friction ringpack, giving memory (useful if you lend the car to junior!), and a shift light which up to 8 bhp improvement and a much greater willingness to rev. can be set to suit the rev limit of your engine. Also includes heavy duty head gasket, new big-end bolts, new Not only can you now map your ignition to allow your engine to give it's best possible performance throughout the rev range on full throttle, flywheel bolts and all labour. £930 + VAT. but throttle response can be much crisper and fuel economy improved, sometimes dramatically. How? - well, for best efficiency on small throttle 2) UPRATE PACK openings an engine requires far more ignition advance than at the same Cosworth big-end bolts, dowel flywheel to crank, duplex set, revs on full throttle. This used to be crudely provided by a vacuum bronze valve guides, steel rocker posts, uprated valve springs, advance mechanism which cannot be fitted to Weber equipped engines. porting improvements. £340 + VAT (in conjunction with step 1) But now the same function can be fulfilled (and far more precisely), by providing the ignition electronics with a throttle position sensor; 3) WHERE NOW? ignition timing now varies with both revs and throttle opening. The two packages above will make a dramatic improvement to To discuss the possibilities, please ring for a chat. performance and allow a safe rev limit of 7000 rpm. But it is easy to improve a X/flow up to 170 bhp and still retain road useable tractability (more for racing). This is generally a lot less money than changing the engine type and keeps the car original. Z/L^ WV* ROGER KING I like a chat so please ring for more details. ENGINES Please note that the above prices assume that the 37 Ross Close, Saffron Walden, engine is in a suitable condition for up-rating. Essex CB11 4AY Tel/Fax: 01799 524916

Low Flying April 1997 FOR SALE: Set of alloy front and rear wings (good condition) £650. 4 x KN Starmags 7x13 Ford fitting fitted with Avon 7.5/21-13 wets (good condition) £300. Pipercross KK650 air filter and blank baseplate (new) £50. Pipercross KK600 air filter and DCOE baseplate £25. Alpha 270mm black suede race wheel and alloy boss £50. Vauxhall race clutch drive plate (new) £100. AP 7_ Twin plate clutch 11" x 23 drive plates (new) £300. Vauxhall race front anti roll bar £10. Vauxhall race rear anti roll bar £10. De Dion chassis cockpit brace £50. Vauxhall 16V Please remember, ads in writing to The Editor, enclosing standard internals:- pistons, cams, followers, valve springs £50. payment where appropriate. Parts & Wanted - FOC. Cars Call Dave Kimberley on 01948 667418 after 6.00 p.m. for Sale - £7.50 (Non-Members • £10) payable to Lotus FOR SALE: Seven Club, quoting your membership number. Thanks. Super Seven: "Quicker than Arnie Webbs car". As tested by Cars & Car Conversions at Santa Pod, FOR SALE: Caterham 1700 SuperSprint, August 1993, (L Dec. '95 (0-60 in 3.88 sees.) as they say "when the racing Reg). De Dion, 5 x speed, s/s competition side exhaust, full vis starts - the b*llsh*t stops!!" 1995 (N) de Dion, 2 litre 215bhp weather equipment including tonneau, heated screen. Prisoner injected Dunnell Zetec, alloy case gear box, Quaife diff, alloys, Cibie halogen lights, black leather adjustable seats and Minilite magnesium wheels, Leda suspension (fully headrests, Motolita steering wheel. Polished aluminium body, adjustable), 4 x pot brakes, S' type trim, lots of carbon & yellow nose and BRG cycle wings, tax and MoT. 4,700 dry road alloy, Vecta, extras include: Willans harnesses, heater, miles only, one owner, £12,500. Call Rob Stevens on 0115 948 Momo, hood, tonneau, FIA roll bar etc., factory yellow 0732 (Nottingham). paintwork. Built and serviced by James Whiting with no expense spared. Immaculate condition. Offers around FOR SALE: Are you A 7 MUG? You can be by buying my £23,500 (cost to build - if you could get the bits: £30,000 Caterham Seven SuperSport! First registered in June 1996 plus). Call Steve Davidson on 01603 700400 or fax 01603 on an N plate (built from all new parts) my Seven now 700301. sports the registration plate 'A 7 MUG' - well I must be, to keep having Seven's! Full 1996 spec, with hand brake on FOR SALE: Caterham Seven SuperSprint, 1993 "K" reg., tunnel-yes, it does work and it keeps the rear brakes immaculate, FSH, 6500 miles, Midnight blue, SPR bore from adjusted. 1.6 K-Series with 140bhp upgrade. Rev limiter, 1700 - 1760cc, 5 x speed, de Dion, Prisoner alloys, cycle wings, side exit SS exhaust, immobiliser, Caterham 6 x speed leather seats/wheel, oil cooler, luggage rack, tonneau, heated gearbox, de Dion, limited slip diff., new type lightweight screen etc.. Full 12 x months MoT & Tax. Call Mike Brown on leather seats and head restraints, black suede Momo 01256 723424 (day) or 0171 630 8610 (eves.). steering wheel, Luke 4 x point harnesses, with standard seat belts retained for convenience. Tonneau cover, wind FOR SALE: 1989 Q Reg. Caterham, 1700 X/flow, 9000 deflectors, heater, full weather equipment, finished in miles, live axle, long cockpit, heater, heated screen, polished aluminium with yellow fibre glass, cycle wings, Revolution wheels, full weather equipment, BRG/Ally. £8,500 only 1,000 miles. Selling to finance house building venture, ONO. Call Nora Long on 01707 355000 (day). £17,995. Call Noel MacDonnell on 0191 285 1920 (Newcastle upon Tyne). FOR SALE: 1992 (Q) 1700 SuperSprint, 1990 spec, 4500 miles, yellow/ali, 5 x speed de Dion, oil cooler, electric ignition, FOR SALE: From Caterham SuperSport: 2 x British Racing Prisoner wheels, competition exhaust, adjustable leather seats, Green cycle wings as new, 2 x Lotus yellow rear wings in good adjustable shock absorbers and spring platform, FIA roll bar, condition, 1 x Lotus yellow nose cone and grille, excellent, 1 x tonneau cover, heater, master switch. All receipts, one owner, suede Racetech steering wheel. Open to sensible offers or road use only, £12,000 ONO. Call John Snook on 01705 WHY. Call Paul Coombs on 01722 329414 or 0374 287713. 643869. FOR SALE: Caterham HPC, 1990, one owner from new, FOR SALE: December 1992 Caterham Vauxhall with twin 4,300 miles guaranteed, one of the last of the Cosworth 45 DCOE's. S-type leather, adjustable seats, Vecta alarm, BDR's. British Racing Green, cycle wings, roll bar, dry heater, hood bag, air horns etc., Calypso red, 7700 miles sump, close ratio box, LSD and much more. Reg. No. LTS only. £18,500 to include cherished number plate HI 7 HPC, 7P. On 13" wheels with A021R Yokohamas. Sunday use or £17,950 without registration plate. Call Roy Sang on only. OIRO £15,000. Call Bodo Linnhoff on 0161 904 8081. 0151 486 7120 (work) or 0151 722 9813 (home).

FOR SALE: Caterham 1700 SuperSprint 1990. Metallic FOR SALE: 1995 'N' Reg. Caterham Super Seven (1990 British Racing Green, live axle, long cockpit, Quaife 3.9 limited kit). De Dion, 1700 X-flow 'Rally Tune' engine, 5 x speed XR4i slip, 4 x speed box, 4:1 side exit exhaust, Luke harnesses, FIA gear box, BRG paintwork, FIA roll bar, 5 x Yokohama tyres, 4:1 rollover bar, 13" Superlites, tonneau cover, only 12,000 miles, always garaged and in great condition, £10,500. Call Tom Scott side exit exhaust, Willans 4 x point harnesses, black leather on 0171 386 7175 (H) or 0468 877010 (Mobile). interior. 500 mile rolling road service, only 584 miles on the clock. As new. All receipts available, £15,000 ONO. For details FOR SALE: TUF 7X registration number, £395. Call Evan or to view call Elaine McGonigle on 01703 667402 Douce on 01502 717151. (Southampton).

April 1997 Low Flying 31 FOR SALE: 1990, 1700 SuperSprint, 5 x speed live axle, WANTED: 4 x 13" x 6" Superlites or Minilites. Call Paul green/yellow. 'Reliable' (guaranteed to break down at least Coombs on 01722 329414 or 0374 287713. once a month), used daily, stupid mileage, a little tired but much loved, £9,000 ish. Call Simon Tidmus on 0121 707 WANTED: Tonneau for 1990 de Dion with standard roll bar. 7111 Ext. 5309 or 0121 444 2103 ask for Simon. Call David Long on 0181 998 7602 or 01590 671769 (Hants).

FOR SALE: New SuperSprint 1700cc, 1997 (P) de Dion, 5 x WANTED: K-Series Seven, anything considered to replace speed, heater, Luke harness', Anniversary colours; green with my tired 1700 SuperSprint, must be cheap, I've spent all my yellow stripe, green seats piped in yellow, competition exhaust, money keeping my 1700 going. Call Simon Tidmus on 0121 Yokohama's, Superlites, cycle wings, increased vis, tonneau, roll 707 7111 Ext. 5309 or 0121 444 2103 ask for Simon. bar, just registered, business venture forces very reluctant sale. £15,000. Call Mr Fells on 01279 757049 evenings and WANTED: Super Seven, Series 3. Long cockpit. We need as weekends. much leg room as possible (6'4" driver). Kent engine - preferably 125+ flywheel horsepower, well built and looked after, FOR SALE: Caterham Seven, 1989, long cockpit, live not raced, cash waiting for the right car. Call Frank Michaux on axle, 1600cc, 16-valve twin cam Toyota engine with high lift 01342 842655 (Gatwick Airport area). cams, twin 45 DCOE Webers and Toyota 5 x speed gearbox. Very rare and very quick. Pearlescent white and aluminium WANTED: Windscreen, wiper assembly, hood, side bonnet, Brooklands shields with bullet mirror plus full screens, Smiths 8000 rev counter and new 1600/1700 AX screen, hood and tonneau. Immaculate, only 7,000 miles complete crossflow. Call Chris on 01856 741318. £10,650. Call Simon Stoner on 01273 453648. WANTED: YOUR PETROL VOUCHERS. LRF have raised FOR SALE: Caterham Super Seven, '94 (L Reg.) fitted with over £120,000 with them so far!! Any of the following will help Dunnell 165bhp 2.0L Zetec. BRG, cycle wings, de Dion, 5 x support the charity: Air Miles, BP Vouchers, Blue Chip, Esso speed, leather adjustable seats, full harness belts, FIA roll bar, Tiger Tokens, Green Shield Stamps, Gulf, Mobil Points, Q8, full weather equipment plus tonneau. Vecta anti-theft system. Shell, Texaco Stars. Please send to LRF at 43 Great Ormond Regularly serviced and maintained by James Whiting. Choice of Street, London, WC1N 3JJ. Many thanks. 13 or 14 inch alloys. £15,950. Call Andy Graham on 01494 432483.

FOR SALE: 1984 Caterham twin cam SuperSprint, red & ali. Two owners and 23,000 miles from new. Full weather equipment including tonneau, Compomotives, Motolita, heater, etc. Engine totally rebuilt within last 2,000 miles by Arrowstar at huge expense to big valve spec, with forged pistons, Lumenition etc.. All documentation/receipts from new. Road use only. Excellent condition £9,950. Call Andrew Jackson on 0181 948 1138 (evenings).

FOR SALE: Caterham 1.4 SuperSport N Reg. and only 2,900 miles. RAC sealed upgrade to 130 BHP. This beautiful and lavishly equipped special Anniversary edition has everything you may need for road or circuits inc: leather seats, restraints and Motolita wheel, quick rack steering, heater and cockpit lighting, full weather equipment plus tonneau, wind deflectors and heated screen, with upgraded suspension for tenacious grip and Vecta immobilisor for ultra low cost insurance, £15,500. Also available roll cage, side impact bar, race seat, Caterham FIA overalls, helmet, boots and gloves etc. and spare bonnet, nose and wings. Call Vernon Morley on 01344 25677 daytime or evening. SERVICING 9fe WANTED: Two head rests, Caterham part no. 77657 for REPAIRING 7% individual (non S-type) seats. Preferably black/leather. Call MAINTAINING fS Howard Smith on (H) 01753 885358 or (W) 01895 836637 South Bucks. Se*t4iMe noted. £oi Se*t4atCo*t

32 Low Flying April 1997 KENT SPORTS CARS

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New and rare original parts available. Please fax or phone. Wanted: Lotus memorabilia, early Lotus steering wheels, early badges, unusual branded items, books, garage clearance, etc. Top prices paid. Immediate collection. HERITAGE APPROVED Tel: 01227 832200 Fax: 01227 832201 Bridge, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5HH. Viewing by appointment please CATERHAM CARS SALES: Station Avenue, Caterham, Surrey Tek 07000 000077 FACTORY: Kennet Road, Dartford, Kent. Tel: Service 01322 559124 Parts 01322 559122