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1969 Lotus 7 S3 Highly original example to 'Supersprint' specification

United Kingdom • 20 Oct 2022

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This 1969 Lotus 7 S3 is a highly original 'Supersprint' specification example, estimated at £24,000 - £28,000. It retains its original factory bodywork and features, with a factory-fitted engine overhauled to 1700cc specification, and comes with a history file documenting maintenance and upgrades.

Condition

7

The vehicle is described as a highly original example that has benefitted from a recent restoration. It retains its original factory bodywork, steering wheel, road wheels, and windscreen bolts, and comes with an extensive history file documenting maintenance and upgrades. The factory-fitted engine has been overhauled to 'Supersprint' specification. Overall, the car appears to be in very good condition with slight wear visible, but remaining notably correct and well-maintained.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

SB2541

Odometer:

83,575 miles

Reg Number:

TDD 354H

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Typifying the maxim that a whole can be greater than the sum of its parts, the Lotus Seven was introduced at the 1957 Earls Court Motor Show.

Based around a multi-tubular spaceframe chassis, the aluminium-panelled newcomer was powered by a choice of Ford 100E, Coventry Climax FWA or BMC A-series engines.

Popular with sporting motorists and club racers alike, the Lotus Seven evolved through Series 2, 3 and 4 guises before the design rights were sold to Caterham in 1973.

Looking at Lotus Register information, it indicates 'TDD 354H' left the factory on the 17th of October of 1969 and was first registered in Gloucestershire of that year.

1 of just c.340 Series 3 Lotus 7s made, before production ceased in 1969, this pretty example still possesses 'in-period' features.

'TDD' has benefitted from a recent restoration, however, it remains a notably correct car with what we understand to be its original factory bodywork throughout, original Lotus 7 steering wheel, road wheels and even wind...