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To correct a few things in the picture I posted. Its a Lotus 47 not a 49 and Mika Hakkinen drove the car back in 1990. In the picture is my good friend Hamies and Lee Clark (positioning the starter) of Barbour Motorsports Museum in Birmingham AL. The museum houses one of the largest...

Hi John Wow! Nice 47. I have a business meeting in Houston the first week in May. If we could get together it would be good to see the car. Also, LOG26 will be in Houston later in the year. louis

Does anyone know of an engine/tranny shop that would carry the Buick/Rover V8 here in the States? I did find one company in UK that would sell the Rover V8/Renault21 as a turnkey. Wiring loom comes with the kit. www.paralleldesigns.com makes several kit cars. Thanks! louis

Lotus 49 and the Lotus 102B driven by Mika Hakkenin(sp?)

Again, thanks to all! Great info! Hi John. I did a little pit crew work for Dr. Jim Roberts and his Lotus 49. Wicked quick. I have a picture of the 49 and also the F1 Lotus 102B that I also got to crew. When we pulled the cover off the 102B I told myself I was going to put one of these in...

Thanks Ron and also to the rest. Please keep the suggestions coming. The LS1 was the first engine we thought about but I'll have to look into the Ford SB V8 and I took a quick look at the kennedyeng.com website. Great! Andy, did you sell the GT40 you had up for sale last year? louis

I know this is not a GT40 question but thru the incredible knowledge and experience on this site I hope you can share some of that with me as I attempt to convert my 1983 4-cylinder turbo Esprit to a V8. The engine has to be light wieght so the car can maintain its incredible handling...

Fran, you've got my attention. louis '83 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Looks similiar to the SAKER. www.sakermotorsports.com SAKER also makes a street version. Their roller list for $45k. Hi Alain... can't wait to see how your new adventure unfolds. louis

Thanks Ross This is a big help. I will shoot you a PM and I would like to discuss a few things about the Sabre. I can't get time to travel to Florida to look at Luis' car and talking to you would give me more insights into finishing the car if I decide to buy it. Many Thanks! louis

Ross Can you tell me about the Sabre body? How stiff is it. Is it of good quality? Anything else about the kit that one needs to know before he might buy one? Its good and bad points. Thanks for your time and help, louis

Lynn Do you know anything about the Sabre Luis Lopez is selling? Many thanks, louis

Thanks Mike I emailed Lynn last week...I think, regarding Luis' car. Haven't heard back from Lynn. I may not have sent the email correctly? I haven't heard back from Luis or Lynn so maybe I typed the address wrong. I will send the emails again. Lynn if you're out there give me a shout...

Can some of the Sabre owners give me more info on the body? How rigid is it? How many layers of fiberglass, etc? Is there any info on the Sabre kit? What comes with the package? Thanks for your time and help, louis

Thanks Mike and Ron I have no doubts I could finish what Luis started. I sent Luis a message but as Mike said 'Wilma' is the priority at the moment for the folks in southern Florida. I wish them well. Katrina in southern MS was and still is bad enough. Our team from Mississippi State...

Thanks Mike I'm still looking into that car. Does anyone have anymore info. Suspension,etc. Noticed you are getting a RCR. I talked with Fran yesterday about his cars. He had some good things to say and I appreciated his time. I look forward to hearing your driving impressions and...

Hi Allan I don't have a GT40 yet but hopefully soon. What I do have is a 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo that I have restored from the frame up. Time to paint the body and the previous owner had it painted but they just covered up all the problems without fixing them first. Stress cracks show up in...

Introducing myself to the group. Live and work in Mississippi USA. Have always been a car nut for Lotus and the GT40. Why Lotus? I grew up during the time of Andretti and his F1 career with Colin Chapman. The GT40? The car and its history speak for itself. What a wonderful machine. I'm...