Descripción
UTAC | Millbrook, Bedford
Viewing: Tues 24th June from 12pm
Auction: Wed 25th June from 9am
Location: Millbrook Proving Ground, Station Lane, Bedford MK45 2JQ
1978 Caterham Super Seven Twin-Cam Racer
James Whiting's famous drag, sprint and circuit racing car
Estimate
£30, 000 - £40, 000
Registration No: YPA 176S
Chassis No: CS33972
MOT: T. B. A
Built and campaigned by James Whiting to promote his Caterham / Lotus business
Obsessively lightened and beautifully constructed to race (rather than road) car standards
Lotus Twin-Cam 1650cc engine developing circa 170bhp
Featured on the front cover of 'Lotus Seven Super Profile' by Graham Arnold and HOT CAR Performance magazine
Sponsored by Caterham Cars, Compomotive Alloys and Shell in period
Fastest quarter mile time was 11. 83 seconds @ 110. 60 mph
Run at Santa Pod, Blackbushe, Wroughton, Snetterton, York Raceway, Hethel, Goodwood and Lydden Hill etc
Featured John Player Special (1978, 1979) and Martini (1980 onwards) liveries when competing
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
