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£9,645 (Est: £6,900 - £7,500)

Lotus 7 S3 by Birkin Cars 1992

United Kingdom • 26 Jun 2020

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1992 Birkin S3, a Lotus 7 replica built under license, features a Ford Kent 1600cc engine with Weber carbs and a 5-speed gearbox. The car is believed to be factory-built and has under 16,000 miles, with the engine being the sought-after South African variant known for its durability.

Condition

7 / 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

109223473

Odometer:

16,000 miles

Reg Number:

K7RVT

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

For a short video of the vehicle running please click here Birkin started production of the Lotus S3 under license from Lotus Cars in the mid 1980‚Äôs.

This iconic Lotus 7 style car was constructed in 1992.

Built to an exceptional standard and maintained to the same level.

It is believed that this car was factory built.

The odometer is showing under 16,000 miles and although this is not warranted but any inspection will reveal this is almost certainly correct.

Fitted with the iconic Ford Kent 1600cc engine with twin 40dcoe Weber Carbs.

The engine also benefits from being South African built and these versions are highly sought after as they have thick engine cylinder walls.

Ford 5 speed gearbox with a live rear axle.

This car must be seen to be appreciated.

Auctioneers notes: The Birkin S3 made its debut at the South African Grand Prix in 1983.

The launch of this car was very high profile staged by RSA Lotus Distributors and attended by Hazel Chapman, widow of the late Colin ...