I am in the market for a 710M, but have an extra car that needs to go first.
It is a Birkin S3 which is a modern version of a Lotus 7. The Birkin has a Ford 2L fuel-injected zetec engine with a close ratio 5 speed transmission and four-wheel disk brakes. The engine makes around 175HP. The car weighs around 1300 pounds. Yes, it's fast. Yes, it handles amazingly. It just doesn't fit my life right now.
I have all the canvas for it (doors, top, and tonneau cover), she runs an electric water pump to reduce parasitic drag on the engine, the starter has been relocated back to the proper location, she has new wheels, nearly new tires, four point drivers harness installed, similar harness for the passenger in a box (currently uses a retractable three point belt), removable steering wheel (two different sizes Momo wheels included), adjustable pedal box, and a goodly number of spare parts. The car has a mild steel tubular chassis with an aluminum skin. The hood is aluminum. The fenders and nose are fiberglass.
And here she is!. I'm 5'10", 265lb. If I can fit in this car, you probably can too.
This is where your 710M comes in.
In a perfect world, your truck has a good running 2.7L engine, no leaks, everything works, has good canvas, has good tires, has DOT lights and glass, a good aux heater, pertronix ignition, civi spark plugs, all four rear benches, and a decent paint job. Ever better if your truck is somewhere near Ohio, but that isn't a huge deal if you live someplace warm.
Anyone interested in trading?
Anyone want to buy the modern version of Colin Chapman's vision?
Birkins like this sell for $20k. As with everyone else, I have more than that into it.
