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Benzine

posted on 8/3/22 at 12:49 PM Reply With Quote
Seven replica spotted on Facebook group

Does this seem like a good price? I like how it comes with the chancellor of the exchequer's box as the glovebox









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nick205

posted on 8/3/22 at 01:33 PM Reply With Quote
Different looking from what we're used to seeing. I note it appears to have a hinged bonnet too, which is unusual (though not wrong - save it blowing over when you take it off and stand it on end).

$22,500 seems ambitous IMHO.

The seller doesn't seem to know if it's Alumium chequer plate or stainless steel (be heavy if it's stainless).


Diesel - I like a diesel tintop myself, but probably not in a 7. A turbo diesel in a 7 would surely have a skittery back end when the boost comes in too.

[Edited on 8/3/22 by nick205]

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HowardB

posted on 8/3/22 at 01:47 PM Reply With Quote
that is epic and ambitious - it reminds me of this:-

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Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again and goes zoom)

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roadrunner

posted on 10/3/22 at 09:58 AM Reply With Quote
Lets be honest.

It looks awful.
And for asking £22,500
And don't fly Air America

[Edited on 10/3/22 by roadrunner]

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Edwardo

posted on 10/3/22 at 10:18 AM Reply With Quote
Have to agree with Roadrunner :-


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Mr Whippy

posted on 10/3/22 at 12:40 PM Reply With Quote
Oh good lord that looks dreadful. It may be built by an "aircraft mechanic" but that suspension mounting is fundamentally wrong and shows a worrying lack of engineering understanding. The welding looks quite amateurish too.

And what the hell is going on with that brake line hanging in mid air!





[Edited on 10/3/22 by Mr Whippy]

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Benzine

posted on 10/3/22 at 03:25 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
Oh good lord that looks dreadful. It may be built by an "aircraft mechanic" but that suspension mounting is fundamentally wrong and shows a worrying lack of engineering understanding. The welding looks quite amateurish too.



Blimey, I hadn't actually looked at that end of the wishbones! Thought the other end was bad enough until you pointed out the wishbone bushes only mounted with a single side

Anyway, after a lot of comments on the advert (some constructive, some taking the wee) the seller has come to the conclusion that he needs to relist after he's taken better photos of it.

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HowardB

posted on 11/3/22 at 09:31 AM Reply With Quote
not sure any number of better photos or indeed photoshop will fix that - neither aesthetically or mechanically

it is wrong on all levels





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scudderfish

posted on 11/3/22 at 11:24 AM Reply With Quote
He could leave the lens cap on, that would help.
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nick205

posted on 11/3/22 at 11:42 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
Oh good lord that looks dreadful. It may be built by an "aircraft mechanic" but that suspension mounting is fundamentally wrong and shows a worrying lack of engineering understanding. The welding looks quite amateurish too.

And what the hell is going on with that brake line hanging in mid air!





[Edited on 10/3/22 by Mr Whippy]




Noted that myself!

L shaped suspension brackets are a serious worry. Makes you wonder what the rest of the car construction is like

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nick205

posted on 11/3/22 at 11:44 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Benzine
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
Oh good lord that looks dreadful. It may be built by an "aircraft mechanic" but that suspension mounting is fundamentally wrong and shows a worrying lack of engineering understanding. The welding looks quite amateurish too.



Blimey, I hadn't actually looked at that end of the wishbones! Thought the other end was bad enough until you pointed out the wishbone bushes only mounted with a single side

Anyway, after a lot of comments on the advert (some constructive, some taking the wee) the seller has come to the conclusion that he needs to relist after he's taken better photos of it.



I'm with "HowardB" - better photos....?

IMHO you can't polish a turd!

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Toys2

posted on 11/3/22 at 01:21 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
quote:
Originally posted by Benzine
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
Oh good lord that looks dreadful. It may be built by an "aircraft mechanic" but that suspension mounting is fundamentally wrong and shows a worrying lack of engineering understanding. The welding looks quite amateurish too.



Blimey, I hadn't actually looked at that end of the wishbones! Thought the other end was bad enough until you pointed out the wishbone bushes only mounted with a single side

Anyway, after a lot of comments on the advert (some constructive, some taking the wee) the seller has come to the conclusion that he needs to relist after he's taken better photos of it.



I'm with "HowardB" - better photos....?

IMHO you can't polish a turd!




I think "better photos" would be taken, facing away from the car

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Rallychris

posted on 11/3/22 at 02:28 PM Reply With Quote
Part of the chassis looks so heavy he'd be better weighing it in than trying sell it to an unsuspecting new owner!

[Edited on 11/3/22 by Rallychris]





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HowardB

posted on 11/3/22 at 05:10 PM Reply With Quote
Here is a better picture taken south of pittsburgh

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and a reminder of what the £200 car might look like,...

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and a reminder of what a skilled person can do in a couple of years

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