cshimokita[Photo Forum Moderator]
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I test drove a "7" in 1969...
Nov 20, 2021,22:10 PM
A family tradition was that we got our first car based on academic achievement, so after much considerations my brother and I flew to London in 1969 to look at cars. It came down to a choice between the 7 and the Lotus Europa... at the end of the day I choose the latter with the Renault I4 engine:
Engine: 1,470 cc (1.5 L) Renault A1K I4 or 1,565 cc (1.6 L) Renault 807 I4
Curb weight: 610 to 710 kg (1,350 to 1,570 lb)
Height: 1,080 mm (42.5 in)
The 7 wasn't practical for where I was living at the time... mind you the Lotus wasn't much better in the snow.
Some beautiful photos in your post...
Casey
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