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jmahall
John Mahall
Cotati, CA USA
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12/15/2014 12:20PM

Main British Car:
Lotus Seven (2) Lotus Elan S3 Coupe

Lotus Seven S3
Posted by: jmahall
Date: December 15, 2014 12:33PM

I'm looking for documentation, period rule book, anything that would prove the Series 3's were raced as production cars anytime up to 1971.

I'm sure they were, just need the proof.

Thanks

Jack


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Curtis Jacobson
Portland Oregon
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10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: Lotus Seven S3
Posted by: Moderator
Date: December 15, 2014 04:49PM

My first reaction was: "Who would possibly doubt that!"

Are you specifically looking for an SCCA classification, or could it be from any racing club? (overseas clubs, etc.)

Do you know Craig Chima? He's a friendly resource for Lotus racing questions. Wouldn't hurt to phone him.

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(Craig personally races an earlier Seven, and has swapped engines around to run it in different SVRA classes.)


jmahall
John Mahall
Cotati, CA USA
(2 posts)

Registered:
12/15/2014 12:20PM

Main British Car:
Lotus Seven (2) Lotus Elan S3 Coupe

Re: Lotus Seven S3
Posted by: jmahall
Date: December 15, 2014 05:59PM

We are in contact with Craig, Thanks

SCCA appartently didn't list (or allow) the S3 till sometime after 1971.

Our issue is to show the S3 running somewhere prior to 1972 with the Ford Rear end which had 8" rear brakes.


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