Birkin S3 (Lotus 7 Replica)
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Here are some photos of a Birkin S3 sports car.
The car is a replica of a 1967 Lotus 7.
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The car in racetrack trim
Control Box
Adjusted to furthest rearwards (shortarse) position
Valve Cover Breather.
No crankcase breather fitted according to owner
Frame Number Horizontally Mounted Optima Battery
I don't believe this is a dry cell
Wider throttle body
Standard flywheel, so not quite 150bhp estimated
Close up of fabricated throttle mechanism
The Sump
Not a lot of clearance to ground level
Cockpit Area
Note Carbon fibre Tunnel Cover
Front Suspension
Small amount of corrosion visible
Braided steel brake hose, but brakes felt a little weak
Cockpit Dials
Owner wasnt sure whether oil pressure gauge was
electronic or mechanical. We couldn't locate any
oil pipe into the cockpit area.

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