Classic car goes under the hammer

A CLASSIC car will be auctioned off in February after the death of its owner.

The 1963 Lotus Super Seven S2 was bought in the early 1970s and has been driven for more than 40 years.

It is expected to sell for between £20,000 and £25,000 when it goes under the hammer at Charterhouse in Sherborne.

Associate director and auctioneer Matthew Whitney said Lotus Super Seven S2 cars were made famous after one appeared in 1960s TV series the Prisoner.

"They are quite raw cars by today’s standards, with no power steering or air bags, but this is of huge appeal and for many drivers the epitome of a lightweight sports car," Mr Whitney added.
The Lotus is fitted with a 1500cc Cosworth engine and has been "mildly modified" over the decades, with TSW alloy wheels, later seats and the fitting of a roll bar for safety.

However, it retains the original dashboard, dials and steering wheel and is fitted with flared wings, which were an optional extra when new.

The vehicle had been kept in a carpeted garage and was driven just two weeks before its owner died.

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