1968 Lotus Super Seven S3

VIN: SB2350
Sold by Collecting Cars
LocationBalmain, NSW
Odometer30,674 km
TransmissionManual
SteeringRight-hand drive

Seller's Notes

This Lotus Super Seven Series 3 is a captivating and rare factory-built British sports car, reportedly presented after an extensive restoration. It is powered by its reportedly original and rebuilt 1.6-litre naturally aspirated, dry sumped inline-four, driving the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission with a Quaife differential. First registered in the UK in November 1968, this example was subsequently imported to Australia, where it is now registered and on club plates. The odometer indicates 19,060 miles, though this is not warranted. The seller states that this is a rare Series 3 model, with only approximately 340 examples ever produced by Lotus and very few delivered to Australia, and is reportedly a matching-numbers car that has undergone a complete professional restoration by marque specialists. Build year: 1968 It is finished in British Racing Green with a yellow banded nose cone and racing stripe, over a Claret full leather-trimmed interior. It rides on a set of 13-inch reportedly genuine Revolution four-spoke alloy wheels finished in gloss-black with polished rims, fitted with Toyo Proxes R888R tyres. Equipment includes independent front and rear brake master cylinders with remote bias adjustment, Girling AR front brake callipers on vented discs, adjustable front wishbones, a fully plumbed FIA-compliant fire system, FIA battery isolation, original wooden gear knob, Smiths and AC original gauges, a rear roll bar, a rear spare wheel carrier, a quick-release Moto Lita steering wheel, and in date Willans four-point harnesses. The seller also notes that chassis work and a body rebuild have been carried out by marque specialist Arch Motors Accompanied by the original green log book, the soft-top roof and roof bars, some maintenance invoices, and the heater matrix. One ignition key is included. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: one minor paint chip on the front lower nose cone. The car has undergone a professional restoration, including a chassis rebuild and a new body skin by Arch Motors UK, and has been fully repainted. The seller states that it was most recently serviced in January 2026 at an indicated 18,943 miles, when the engine oil was changed, the carburettors were balanced and the car was corner weighted and geometry set, after approximately 200 running-in miles since the rebuild. The Lotus Super Seven Series 3 is a revered lightweight British sports car, celebrated for its pure driving dynamics and minimalist design. This example is a factory-built, reportedly matching-numbers car that is understood to have received a professional restoration along with performance and safety upgrades. Ready to be enjoyed on fast road drives or track days, it would make an involving and rare addition to any collection of classic performance cars.

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Vehicle Specs

Specifications

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Identity

Year1968
MakeLotus
Model familySuper
Model generation—
Model variant—
Model trimSeven S3

Mechanical

Engine1.6L
TransmissionManual
Fuel type—
Drive type—
Originality—
Odometer30,674 km
VINSB2350

Body & Finish

Vehicle typeAutomobile
Body styleConvertible
Doors—
Driver sideRHD
Exterior colourBritish Racing Green / Yellow
Interior colourClaret

The vehicle is recorded in the AutoMarkets database under VIN SB2350. The car was listed as a 1968 Lotus Super and sold via Collecting Cars. AutoMarkets tracks verified auction results, dealerships and private sellers across Australia to provide accurate historical market data.