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1970 Lotus Seven Series IV Twin-Cam
United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Lotus Seven Series IV is a rare example, being one of only 66 produced with the desirable Lotus Twin Cam engine. Having been in single ownership for over 35 years, it comes with some competition upgrades and documents, making it a potentially attractive purchase for enthusiasts despite requiring some minor reconditioning.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in Signal Red with a black interior and Minilite style wheels. It's fitted with TRS harnesses and has both a rear tonneau cover and rain cover. The clutch and handbrake have been uprated to competition items, implying some use and potential wear. The presence of older registration documents and tax discs suggests the car has been used and potentially stored for periods. Overall it appears to be in solid condition with slight wear and requires minor reconditioning.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
S4 2789GT
Odometer:
59,000 miles
Reg Number:
AVK 880J
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Fitted with desirable Lotus Twin Cam engine - In single ownership for over 35 years Small, lightweight and simple, the Lotus Seven sports car embodied the philosophies of Colin Chapman and first entered production in 1957, proving immensely popular for clubman racing.
Launched at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show, the Series IV Lotus Seven was a major departure from the original design.
Designers Peter Lucas and Alan Barrett took the Seven's space-frame chassis and restyled the fibreglass bodywork with a forward-tilting bonnet and clamshell front wings.
The revised interior had improved seats, side screens with sliding perspex windows and an optional hardtop, giving much better protection in wet weather, while the dash featured full instrumentation.
Mechanically the Series IV was available with a choice of three engines, the 1300, 1600 or Twin-Cam, with the ultimate Big-Valve version pumping out 125 bhp and providing scintillating performance.
The Series IV, officially designated the Typ...
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£5,520
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,779
Median Price (Since 2020)
£39,375
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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