Why are 7 type kit cars so popular?

Why are 7 type kit cars so popular?

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broadspeed1

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42 months

Thursday 28th March
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Why are Lotus 7 style cars so popular I don't get the appeal.
Styling wise I'd give them a 0 since they're just a box. It looks off having a classic car with modern wheels and tyres too.
Has nobody come up with anything more aerodynamic? Engines are cheap why wouldn't you build something with more then 4 cylinders.
Why haven't people moved on to mid engined formula style cars, is that not the natural evolution?

broadspeed1

Original Poster:

97 posts

42 months

Thursday 28th March
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popegregory said:
Because the point of these cars in order to achieve maximum bang for buck motoring exhilaration is to have as little as possible there beyond a seat, an engine, and four wheels.
But what if you took that same philosophy and gave it an aerodynamic body with downforce would that not just enhance it?