vtecmike
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| posted on 7/11/11 at 07:17 PM |
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rickman kitcar
Hi everybody ,
need some advice about a kitcar ive seen for sale, its a Rickman lotus 7 replica, does anyone know anything about them ?
it seems like a good price , so was looking to buy it as a toy till my one is finished
thanks mike
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owelly
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| posted on 7/11/11 at 07:31 PM |
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I've never seen a Rickman 7 replica so I'd guess that a Rickman Ranger, or similar has had it's ID stuck to a Locost/se7eny type
car. If that's the case, avoid at all costs unless you're prepared to sort out the paperwork/IVA re-reg etc
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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owelly
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| posted on 7/11/11 at 07:44 PM |
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If it's this car, Rickman Kit Car - Westfield Cateram type Lotus 7 copy | eBay
The VRM belongs to a Red Rickman Ranger...... caveat emptor,
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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designer
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| posted on 7/11/11 at 07:47 PM |
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Agree, it's a ringer.
The Rickman was a Vitara type thingy.
It's probably a Locust.
[Edited on 7-11-11 by designer]
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vtecmike
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| posted on 7/11/11 at 07:51 PM |
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yeah, thats the 1 , i thought that was the case as when i researched rickmans i couldnt find any reference to a 7 replica!
thanks for the quick advice
what do you guys think it is then?
thanks mike
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owelly
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| posted on 7/11/11 at 07:59 PM |
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I'm aklso thinking it could be a Locust. The sides look thin enough to be plywood covered in ally and the rear end looks a bit Locusty. It could
just be a home brew se7en?
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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vtecmike
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| posted on 7/11/11 at 08:24 PM |
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ok, what are they like these locusts ? any good or not?
thanks mike
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DixieTheKid
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| posted on 7/11/11 at 08:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by owelly
It could just be a home brew se7en?
LOL! Love the termanology!
COS IT'S Worth IT
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D Beddows
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| posted on 7/11/11 at 08:32 PM |
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It's a Locust - overpriced tbh especialy as it is incorrectly registered. It looks quite well done (apart from the back  ) and with the
correct V5 I'd say it was worth 1500ish quid. I had one which was still a Ford Escort - never drove it before anyone starts - and I sold it for
just under a grand which was about what the Escort parts were worth.
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scootz
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| posted on 7/11/11 at 08:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by vtecmike
ok, what are they like these locusts ? any good or not?
In all honesty... ???
They're at the arse-end of the seven-alike market.
It's Evolution Baby!
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vtecmike
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| posted on 7/11/11 at 08:51 PM |
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thats what i thought , scootz i should just buy yours then ?! im still undecided though!
thanks mike
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scootz
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| posted on 7/11/11 at 09:00 PM |
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Lol... not suggesting that for a second. I would steer clear of that Rickman though - there's a lot better out there.
It's Evolution Baby!
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deltron63
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| posted on 7/11/11 at 09:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
quote:
Originally posted by vtecmike
ok, what are they like these locusts ? any good or not?
In all honesty... ???
They're at the arse-end of the seven-alike market.
They're not all the same. Look to the left
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vtecmike
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| posted on 7/11/11 at 09:24 PM |
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yeah , i know you didnt mean it that way scootz!
thanks mike
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alfas
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| posted on 8/11/11 at 07:51 PM |
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doesnt look like a "real" Locust evn it could have a plywood/ally body
Locust´s never came with triumph front suspension or triumph brakes/clutch hydraulics, triumph engine?
could be a homemade body, put on top of a spitfire or a robinhood s7 (which was based on a dolomite).
[Edited on 8/11/11 by alfas]
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alfas
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| posted on 8/11/11 at 09:09 PM |
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same car, same location but "new" seller with 0-feedback
RICKMAN CHASSIS KITCAR LOTUS 7 LOOKALIKE | eBay
by the way: i thought you cannot sell anything at ebay with zero feedback?
[Edited on 8/11/11 by alfas]
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D Beddows
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| posted on 8/11/11 at 09:34 PM |
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quote:
Locust´s never came with triumph front suspension or triumph brakes/clutch hydraulics, triumph engine?
The really really early 1st ones did I seem to recall - or at least some of the 1st ones were built using Triumph bits...........although it is
possible I dreamt that 
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snakebelly
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| posted on 8/11/11 at 09:37 PM |
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I would be suspicious of that rear end anyway rear ended and a quick cover up?
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