MikeRJ
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 03:52 PM |
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Dodgy Lotus
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1969-Lotus-Caterham-7-rebuilt-using-Robin-Hood-chassis_W0QQitemZ120074968830QQihZ002QQcategoryZ29750QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
A robinhood lightweight, registered as a 1969 Lotus 7. Surely not legal?
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Humbug
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 03:55 PM |
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http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=58402
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02GF74
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 04:02 PM |
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not legal as different chassis ..... but if the chassis number was trasnferred on to the new chassis, who would tell? (ok, lets say the new chassis is
a mk or other steel frames that looks more like the original).
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britishtrident
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 04:05 PM |
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Apart from the vehicle registration issue the seller is passing off a Robin Hood as a Lotus/Caterham
For some fun you could email the link to Cateringvan and wait to see how long before the ad is pulled by ebay.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 04:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Humbug
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=58402
Darn it, I did do a search before I posted, but must have missed it 
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steve m
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 08:19 PM |
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Give the guy a break!
So there isnt any on else on this site who has got a "Kit Car" that is actually something else, I dont think so !
surely if it affects you or some one you know, why bother in reporting it
If some numpty goes along and spends 10k on a rh thinking it to be a real 1969 lotus 7, then they dont need help from anyone on here, what they need
is my number , and they could buy my 7 instead
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G.Man
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 08:28 PM |
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its completely illegal, and judging by the recent sva failures of that chassis, its just been used to circumvent SVA...
A dangerous practice which could land the builder in jail...
Opinions are like backsides..
Everyone has one, nobody wants to hear it and only other peoples stink!
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steve m
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 08:52 PM |
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good job i was pre sva then !
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JoelP
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 09:28 PM |
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i think the point is steve, that the lightweight has issues when it comes to SVA, about a lack of strength. Im all for bending the rules, however its
a little snide selling a potentially dangerous car to an unsuspecting purchaser.
And to be honest, i would definately drive a wrongly registered kit myself, but i would not sell it to some poor sod. Look at what other non
sva'd lightweights have sold for recently, he's fleecing the highest bidder out of a grand already!
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Hellfire
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 09:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
not legal as different chassis ..... but if the chassis number was trasnferred on to the new chassis, who would tell? (ok, lets say the new chassis is
a mk or other steel frames that looks more like the original).
It's not illegal to replace the chassis. As to whether it's actually registered correctly, I don't know the history of the vehicle
so am unable to comment. My only concern, like Joel states, would be the strength and integrity of the lightweight chassis and the potential
dangers.
Phil
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Schrodinger
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| posted on 15/1/07 at 10:09 PM |
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I don't see how he can refer to it as a rebuild, not the original engine, chassis,gearbox,brakes or suspension.
It should go through SVA, it's not surprising he is going abroard
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G.Man
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 10:29 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chris mason
your right Phil, it's not illegal to replace a damaged chassis, so long as it's a like for like replacement, it is illegal to replace a
chassis with something different.
anyone who buy's that car, will have no chance of an insurance payout should they total it, that's if the insurance inspector knows what
he's looking at.
Chris
it's not on, someone who's new to scene has a very good chance of being ripped off.
not one major part of that car is from the 1969 lotus,
it will have new wishbones, sierra running gear and as such should have undergone an sva as per the law.
From the looks of it not one part is from the 1969 lotus...
I am dubious about the headlights tho... they might be..
This is a con completely
Opinions are like backsides..
Everyone has one, nobody wants to hear it and only other peoples stink!
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 16/1/07 at 09:26 PM |
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....only about 10 miles from me, I might take a look this weekend
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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G.Man
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| posted on 17/1/07 at 07:04 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
....only about 10 miles from me, I might take a look this weekend
Get the registration number and report him to the dvla.. take some pics
Opinions are like backsides..
Everyone has one, nobody wants to hear it and only other peoples stink!
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Schrodinger
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| posted on 17/1/07 at 03:59 PM |
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There are 14 bids on that car and it has reach £3k now!
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G.Man
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 01:33 PM |
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has anyone clicked report this item to ebay?
Opinions are like backsides..
Everyone has one, nobody wants to hear it and only other peoples stink!
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chockymonster
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| posted on 18/1/07 at 01:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by G.Man
has anyone clicked report this item to ebay?
Yep.
Got a safeharbour response but nothing has changed. Explained why it was being reported but I don't know what's happening.
PLEASE NOTE - Responses on Forum Threads may contain Sarcasm and may not be suitable for the hard of Thinking.
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grahamgg
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| posted on 19/1/07 at 08:48 PM |
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there is a big thread on rhocar site see here link
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dave r
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| posted on 19/1/07 at 09:31 PM |
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bidding has ended........
dunno if thru ebay seeing sense and ending it, or someone bought it private
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JoelP
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| posted on 19/1/07 at 10:04 PM |
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Seller ended it, if ebay had pulled it then it would say invalid item number or similar. Probably a private sale.
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