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This is a collection of drawings I have gathered during my research into building my own car. These were mostly gathered before I decided to build the Stalker.

Cars

Lotus Seven Drawings

Lotus Seven Cutaway DrawingLotus Seven General ArrangementPorsche 550 General Arrangement

Lotus 23 Drawings

There has been a great deal of interest in more detailed drawings of the 23.  I do not have them.  A commenter from South Africa sent me some scaled down scan of engineering drawings and I wasn’t interested as they did not have any suspension details.

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Engines

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Ford Zetec Dimensions

LS-1 Truck Engine Dimensions

GM Pushrod Small Block V-8Vortec 4300

Miata Suspension Dimensions

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  1. On 20070702 at 1616 New drawings page « Mechanical Daydream Said:

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  2. On 20071222 at 2142 Leigh Manyk Said:

    I have been mulling the idea of building a car. While surfing for information on the Lotus 23 I have found this site. Besides the drawings posted on this site, do you have or know of a source for more detailed drawings of the Lotus 23?
    Thanks,
    Leigh

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    • On 20091104 at 0807 Leigh Said:

      So….where are you, Luke Walden?????

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      • On 20091117 at 0052 luke walden Said:

        Sorry here we just had a baby whats up

      • On 20091117 at 0053 luke walden Said:

        send me an email biggoof29@yahoo.com thanks Luke

  3. On 20071223 at 1015 enderw88 Said:

    This is the only drawing of the 23 I have ever found. There are kits of the 23 available…check out Xanthos. I might have gone that way if I had discovered them before the Stalker…

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  4. On 20080804 at 0923 Brian Davis Said:

    Thanks for these great drawings. The original seven drawings are really cool. I have Autodesk Inventor and have been looking for files beyond the basic frame. Are your drawings downloadable? Do you have any drawings of the L67 used for the SuperStalker? I guess there may be some good ones in a auto manual for a car that has this engine.

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  5. On 20081209 at 1112 Leelananda Jayasuriya Said:

    Thank for your drawings.
    It was a great convinience for me, I could use these dimensions in my designs. Hope you will promote your web site and business further.

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  6. On 20090106 at 1107 Phillip Smit Said:

    I am in posession of the original Lotus 23 drawings dated 1962. Lotus sold a set of drawings to somebody in the former Rodesia in africa during 1964. A car was built using these drawings, but was not allowed to use the lotus name. I keep that name of the only car built on lotus approval a secrit, (trying to obtain that car). Those plans is in the posession of the owner of that car.
    He let me make copies, (a few dollars to me!) of the drawings so I could buid a replica. My Lotus 23 is running, turned out well. Contact me if you are serious about obtaing a copy of the drawings. (Will send a scaled down set to you to look at).

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    • On 20090724 at 1813 Leigh Manyk Said:

      Hi Phillip,
      I would really like to obtain a set of your drawing for the Lotus 23.
      Thanks,
      Leigh
      B.C.
      Canada

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    • On 20090726 at 1240 VOLKMAR G. DOBAT Said:

      HALLO PHILLIP,
      I AM VERY INTERESTED IN A SET OF DRAWINGS OF THE 23. LOOKED EVERYWHERE BUT CAN NOT FIND THEM. PLS LET ME KNOW THE PRICE WHAT YOU ARE CHARGING FOR AN SET. I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR POSITIVE RESPONSE. KIND REGARDS
      A GERMAN IN SOUTH AFRICA. VOLKMAR

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      • On 20091024 at 2227 luke walden Said:

        I have a set of lotus 23 blue prints..
        $250.00 US Dollars..If that is what you are looking for..Luke

    • On 20090816 at 1000 Jim Said:

      Hi there,
      I am definately serious about obtaining those drawings for the Lotus 23.

      Thanks Jim.

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    • On 20090830 at 0531 John Howar Said:

      Hello Phillip,
      I am interested in building a 23 replica. Do you still have the plans?

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    • On 20091205 at 0940 harry james Said:

      Hi
      I would be very intrested in obtainig a copy of the lotus 23 plans
      Regards
      Harry

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  7. On 20090122 at 0923 Koos Roets Said:

    Hi, The car you are talking about is the Bramhill special that belongs to John Banks in Johannesburg

    regards,
    Koos roets

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  8. On 20090315 at 2126 Darrell Said:

    Hello Phillip – I too would be interested in seeing the detailed plans that you have. You indicated in your note in January that you have a set. Could you send me some details? I’d appreciate it. Thanks, DL

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  9. On 20090412 at 1653 Jim Said:

    Thanks for the great drawings. They’re just what I was looking for.

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  10. On 20090413 at 0658 Vincent Said:

    Hi Phillip Smit,

    Would you be able to email me the 23 drawings?

    It would really be appreciated!!

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  11. On 20090422 at 0410 Howard Williams Said:

    Hi Phillip Smit,

    I to would be very interested in a copy of the 23 plans also. I’ve recently completed a restoration of a 7 and I’m looking for a new project. Always loved the 23 since seeing the first one in the flesh over 30 years ago, but can’t afford a real one. Would you be able to forward details?

    Regards
    Howard Williams
    (Queensland Australia)

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  12. On 20090422 at 1917 David Anderson Said:

    I have been looking for detailed drawings of the 23 for a long time. Could you please send me a copy of the plans also? Thank you so very much.
    David Anderson
    North Carolina, USA

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  13. On 20090722 at 2219 Emiliano Said:

    I’ve been trying to find any information to build a 23 but I can’t get anything in Argentina. I beg you to send me a copy of the plans! O your advice on how can I get reliable information to start building the chassis. Thanks!
    Emiliano
    Buenos Aires, Argentina

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    • On 20090816 at 1153 Jim Said:

      Emiliano,

      Escribeme jimprofit77 AT yahoo.com

      Gracias,

      Jim

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  14. On 20090817 at 1350 enderw88 Said:

    There are many people who expressed interest in Phillip Smits Drawings. I elected not to buy them from him since they did not have suspension details or body details.

    Craig

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  15. On 20090819 at 1244 Kevin Said:

    Hi
    I’m building a Martyni 23 which is a 23 replica with a monocoque chassis. I was told that the body was original dimensions. I would love a set of original drawings. Maybe I could mate my body to a space frame chassis. Please let me know how much the drawings cost. See http://www.martyni23.freeuk.com. I’m the customer driving the demo car and collecting the chassis
    Regards
    Kevin

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    • On 20090921 at 1458 dragon Said:

      Hi Kevin,

      I am looking for as much info about the Martyni lotus 23 as possible can you please help me,thanks.

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      • On 20091128 at 1431 Andy Said:

        I have the only Martyni 23 designed for a Lotus engine. All the others are Alfa based (as far as I know). Mine was designed around a 1600cc Lotus twin cam mated to a Hewland MK9 transaxle.

        But due to a circumstances the car was changed from a Lotus engine to Kawasaki ZX12R power chain driven to a modified Sierra Cosworth LSD. The rear section of the monocoque (yep, the Martyni is a monocoque and not space frame) has been heavily modified and strengthened. I am sure if I look I might even have a set of chassic drawings for a tubular framed 23 – I’ll have a look.

        Andy

  16. On 20090921 at 1512 dragon Said:

    kevin,forgot my email,virtualdreams66@hotmail.com,cheers.

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  17. On 20091128 at 1534 dragon Said:

    Hi Andy,

    Can you email me please?
    Thank you.

    Cheers.

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