1. Assembling a 1958-style Roadster
Caterham/Lotus 7
Assembling a 1958-style Roadster

2. What is a Roadster? Two seats Minimal body - No roll-up windows
Stutz Bearcat 1914

3. History: Speedster Kits

4. 1927 Bugatti Type 37

5. 1937 MG-TA Sports Car

6. 1965 Lotus 7

7. CKD Caterham 7

8. Ford Focus SVT Engine

9. Engine Installation

10. Drivetrain Installation

11. End Result

12. Approximate Performance
Light Weight of around 1300 lbs.
and injected engine circa 200 HP
for zero to 60 in about 4 seconds
Lots of rubber on the road:
14 to 16 psi inflates the tires fully

13. Drawbacks No doors – only side-curtains
Top takes 5-10 minutes to put up
Heater, but no Air Conditioner
No radio – but plenty of noise
No cup-holders or cigarette lighter
Limited luggage space
Requires agility and narrow shoes!

14. More Information

15. Kirk Frameworks in Bozeman