The Lotus 7 epitomized Colin Chapman's philosophy of high performance through low weight and simplicity. The original 7 was produced by Lotus from 1957 through 1972. A cottage industry of 7 clones sprung up after production ended and exists to this day. Very few of these clones are the same as the builders can be very opportunistic with the donor car parts used and drivetrains selected. Today's Locost example is powered by a 2003 Yamaha R1 motorcycle engine backed up by a 6 speed sequential gearbox. Find this 2007 Locost 7 for sale in Middlefield, CT for $10,000 via craigslist.
