off-road-ham
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 04:19 PM |
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New Lotus 7
As per cover of the new AutoExpress mag
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/255046/this_weeks_mag.html
There is to be a new Lotus Seven, looks close to a catering van to me.
Does this mean caterham will sue them over the use of the "7" name as they have done with others.
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prawnabie
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 04:23 PM |
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I wonder when Catherham actually bought the rights off Lotus? If it was say dead on say 10 or 20 years ago perhaps then only have the brand name for a
certain amount of years?
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stevebubs
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 04:33 PM |
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It's rumoured to be this car...
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/231507/ifr_aspid_supersport.html
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HappyFather
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 04:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by prawnabie
I wonder when Catherham actually bought the rights off Lotus? If it was say dead on say 10 or 20 years ago perhaps then only have the brand name for a
certain amount of years?
Not sure of the year, but I recently watched a BBC4 program about Caterham and I think it was between 1975 and 1978, so it's over 30 years
ago.
The Caterham people didn't mention an expiration date on the brand ownership.
Seems a blow on Caterham that might put them out of business, since they rely only on the Seven... Westfield has other models, but they
don't...
Unless it really is the Aspid stevebubs posted about. With a 100kGBP price tag, noone will buy it and Caterham will be safe 
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 04:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
It's rumoured to be this car...
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/231507/ifr_aspid_supersport.html
Yuck!! I hope not!
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow © 
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PSpirine
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 07:40 PM |
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That ass-pid looks horrid!
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scootz
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 07:40 PM |
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I like it... A LOT!
It's Evolution Baby!
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caber
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 08:00 PM |
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apart from the dreadful styling how long is all that high tech glass cockpit stuff going to stay working? It will get wet if you open the car up and
it is all on the steering wheel. That means a nasty twisty cable connecting it all to the car! Lotus can't be that stupid as to buy a car in to
sell they are the people who sell car technology and branding!
I'll keep my locost much more in the spirit of a real 7!
Caber
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 08:12 PM |
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I've seen a Lotus recently with "Eleven" emblazoned on the side. It was pretty new too
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norfolkluego
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 08:41 PM |
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Did it look like the original eleven?
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iank
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 08:54 PM |
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Lotus 2-Eleven?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_2-Eleven
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 09:31 PM |
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That Aspid looks like a Donk's ugly sister.
They must have a designer that is good at tracing.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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bi22le
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 09:42 PM |
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Cant knock the engine choice though.
Thats what I would like to go for ultimatly.
Always nice to see a different slant on the se7en look. Even if it is square and not that nice.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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norfolkluego
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 10:19 PM |
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Nah not one of them, a propper Lotus, a Chapman designed one
Isn't the new Esprit out this year
[Edited on 29/7/10 by norfolkluego]
[Edited on 29/7/10 by norfolkluego]
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 07:15 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
Lotus 2-Eleven?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_2-Eleven
I think that is almost exactly the chap!
However:
"Intended as a track day car, it costs £39,995 though for an additional £1,100 Lotus will make the car fully road legal."
£41k? When are the kits coming out?
[Edited on 30/7/10 by Ninehigh]
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mcerd1
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| posted on 4/8/10 at 08:26 PM |
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^^ forget the 2-Eleven, give me an R340 any day
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