£2,362
1996 Robin Hood S7
Hampson Auctions • UK • 29 Nov 2022
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£2,362
1996 Robin Hood S7
UK • 29 Nov 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1996 Robin Hood S7, a Lotus Seven replica, with a 2.0-litre Triumph TR7 engine. It features a stainless steel monocoque, red fiberglass wings, Minilite-style wheels, and a discreet cage around the fuel tank.
Condition
6
The vendor describes the four-cylinder engine, five-speed manual transmission, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery as all being in ‘good’ condition.
/ 10
5,640 miles
WPH190355
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
Q514 APN
1996
Auction
£2,362
1996 Robin Hood S7
Hampson Auctions • UK • 29 Nov 2022
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Colin Chapman’s ubiquitous Lotus Seven was launched as long ago as 1957, yet the concept is, if anything, more popular today than it was then.
When Lotus ceased Seven production in 1972/1973 , Caterham acquired the manufacturing rights and have built cars to the original design ever since.
However, such has always been the demand for affordable wind-in-the-hair machines that a number of other companies have successfully marketed look-alike models, among which was Robin Hood Engineering of Sherwood, Nottingham, who manufactured such two-seaters from 1980 to 2006, when its assets were purchased by Great British Sports Cars.
The company’s stainless steel monocoque S7 model proved very popular when offered between 1989 and 1999, examples of which were generally fitted with Ford Pinto engines, and it was a 1.6-litre version of that unit that originally supplied the power for ‘Q514 APN’.
However, it would seem one of the car’s five previous keepers was a Triumph fan, and it is now a 2.0-...
Price Analysis vs Other S7s
£2,300
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,756
Median Price (Since 2020)
£4,104
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 2nd Apr 2024
Latest MOT mileage:
6,048 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 3rd Apr 2023, 6,048 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On 24th Mar 2023, 6,011 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))
Minor:
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On 10th Mar 2022, 5,604 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On 23rd Feb 2022, 5,063 miles
There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MOT Mileage Trend
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