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something_unique_and_descriptive
04/24/09

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Is it bad that I don't understand why using one of these as a daily driver would be "lunacy"?

I mean with so little wight they've got to get decent mileage...
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bzr
04/24/09

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I aspire to own a batshit impractical first car just like Ralph Lauren. Now there's one guy who knows where his towel is.

Also, to answer your question: yes.

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MushyHeirloom
04/24/09

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Awesome black roadster. Awesome moss collection. Awesome car.

Well, the moss is a bit thin. I think it's only Kate moss.
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Elhigh
04/24/09

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Cupholders are unnecessary when you can reach out and set your drink on the asphalt. Or if you prefer, on the muffler.

Hey - it's channelling Stirling Moss!
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Maymar
04/24/09

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Why would you need cupholders? Driving one of these should be akin to caffination, and if you're thirsty, stick your head over the windscreen.
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Stoatmaster
04/24/09

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That's a wonderful piece of moss.

I'd go so far as to say it is an absolutely sterling effort.

(Yes, I know that the name and the town are spelt with an 'i'.)

Kudos for the Q number plate (Qdos?). That tells us that the proud owner (or the original owner at least) built this himself.
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Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig)
04/24/09

@Stoatmaster: That's the finest English moss I've seen not attached to a mirror.
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Mobius
04/24/09

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A middle finger to the Porsche across the street more epic than a Nissan GT-R's Nurburgring lap time.
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Boosted Lego Wagon
04/24/09

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Cupholders? No.

Vomit bags? YES.
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
04/24/09

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Finally, a car that's actually green.

I don't think I could commute in a Seven. But then, I haven't tried. I'd probably mount big fiberglass antennas at the corners with fluorescent tennis balls on top, so other cars would realize I'm right there, under them. If only I wasn't able to walk to work...

As for leaving the Morgan's top down when it's snowing: The poor bastard tried to put it up. But the frames is rusted tight and he ripped the canvas trying to work it loose. I do have enormous respect for folks who drive their ragtops in the rain, fitting a tonneau cover around themselves to keep the upholstery dry.
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Thrashy, perpetual Minardi
04/24/09

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As anybody who's driven a CRX knows, there are any number of impromptu cupholders in a car, for those who are clever enough to find them.
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A strolling player
04/24/09

@Thrashy is like FTF, but for CRXes: We are currently exploring the possibilities with a Z32.
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Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig)
04/24/09

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The only cupholder you need in this car is purchased at the athletic apparel shop. Size: Large.
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engineerd
04/24/09

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How about a little Flogging Molley?

Drive away where no ball and chain

Can keep us from the roarin' road

Together undivided but forever we'll be free

So drive away aboard our car

The moon is full and so are we

We're Se7en driving pirates

We're the Se7en deadly sins

So the years rolled by and several died

And left us somewhat reelin'

Johnny revved his Twin Cam

Left blastin' down the road

So what became of rebels

Who sang for you and me?

Grapplin' with their gearshift

In the search for liberty

Gearheads who hoon it all

Can drive upon the highway

Where blandness have ravaged all

In spite of good intentions

Don't fill your days with boredome

For pride will surely swell

But nothing's unforgiven in the four corners of hell
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Maymar
04/24/09

@engineerd: I came away from their concert bruised, soaked, deaf, and with a giant grin on my face. It all seems very appropriate.
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engineerd
04/24/09

@Maymar bans bare chassis hoonage: I thought so.
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c0de
04/24/09

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Whoever is driving this is my hero ! I am so damn envious, and would love to have a se7en as a daily driver, you know not pampered, but abused and enjoyed... just like se7ens should be.

who was that Jalop with a se7en again ? REVEAL YOURSELF.
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Sloop_John_B
04/24/09

@c0de DEMANDS layabout's return: Al navarro.
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Syrax
04/24/09

@c0de DEMANDS layabout's return: Yeah, I remember someone showing a Se7en.
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acarr260
04/24/09

@c0de DEMANDS layabout's return: Al had a Se7en, but he sold it. Lieberman did a great piece on a meetup of Se7en drivers on the Tail of the Dragon. I can't find that piece, but here is one from Al: [jalopnik.com]
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c0de
04/24/09

@Sloop_John_F*cking_B_Jalopnik_Gold_Edition: Al shall be addressed "The Lucky Bastard" from now forth

@acarr260: yeah i remember that article.. Lucky Bastards Meetup would probably be the title :(
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Syrax
04/24/09

@acarr260:

I think it's this:

Part I: Kicking The Snot Out Of The Dragon

Part II: The Dragon Caught, Captured And Killed
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UDMan
04/24/09

@Sloop_John_F*cking_B_Jalopnik_Gold_Edition: I miss the ramblings of Al Navarro. We got to know each other in New York the week before he sold off his Se7en. We went for a ride down the West Side Highway, and cruised back through Times Square going back to the lower west side.

How many here remember when Al did commercial reviews?
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damnelantra™
04/24/09

@c0de DEMANDS layabout's return: al shed that title when he sold his...
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Al Navarro
04/24/09

@c0de DEMANDS layabout's return:

UD, that was a great f-ing day last May. Very Ferris Bueller.

Also, that morning with Jonny and other Se7eners down at the Dragon was transcendent. Zero traffic. 5 or 6 Se7ens, including a regional SCCA champ (not me). A little fog, a little dampness, both burning off. Jonny and I had met for the first time before I strapped him into my Tilletts. The shot of the Green and Yellow Cat chasing me down is my screen saver. Good times.

I shall return fellas, to Se7en ownership as well as a more active persusal/commenting on the Jalop. Thanks for the words of appreciation.
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Al Navarro
04/24/09

@Al Navarro:

FYI, my old car is currently being helmed by a car photographer in the L.A. area. If you see an Orange Superlight R in the canyons or at Cars & Coffee, ask the owner "That's Al Navarro's old car, right?"
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7Seven
04/24/09

@Al Navarro:

May have mentioned it before but that's the first thing I said to Morgan when I saw him with the car. He's a good lad - I'd chatted to him & his Dad previously about his Elan.
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Al Navarro
04/24/09

@7Seven:

You did mention it. I just spoke to Morgan a few weeks ago. He described the car as "automotive crack".

To paraphrase Salt-n-Pepa, "This [car] ain't for everyone. Only the sexy people."

A few weekends ago, I looked at a 964 C4 and a 996 C4S. And still left wanting a Se7en.

FWIW, Peter O. rocks. Good addition to the lineup.
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Syrax
04/24/09

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I was almost giving up on this one but the moss saved it. I don't know why I thought it was awesome.
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