Here is my Caterham 7
Much loved and travelled …. as far as New Zealand and back !(previous owner obviously didn’t want to be without his 7)
Bought to rekindle the fun I had with my first 7 in 1985 , no expense has been spared by mature owner to ensure a superb driving car with a very attractive specification with nothing to do .
This 7 as per factory specification has the following ….
Long cockpit s3
1800 k series 140 bhp (Caterham factory head gasket replacement 2000 miles ago).
6 speed de Dion .
Full weather equipment , side screens and hoodbag.
Leather seats , race harnesses and motolita wheel.
Heater, heated full screen .
Wide track suspension , aero filler cap .
This high factory spec has been further enhanced in the last 400 miles with the following.
5 x Revolution “race”mag alloy 13” wheels with special offset 6” front 7” rear fitted with Avon cr28s
New Quaife l. s. d.
Perspex wind deflectors .
Stainless steel door mirrors , stainless steel side mirrors
Lucas battery isolator
Odessey pc 625 Extreme racing 22 dry cell battery .
Accurate mechanical oil pressure gauge
R7BDX cherished number
Presented in traditional fully painted BRG with yellow stripe , in superb all round condition with minor age related imperfections or patina if you prefer , the perfect combination of performance and practicality .
Benefiting from extensive recent upgrades and full oil , fluids and filter change just completed ready for spring summer season .
On the button with nothing todo .
A comprehensive file of receipts and history is available .
Car has a correct New Zealand type approval vin tag from its time abroad as well as U. K.
Current Mot
Owned for 2 years
5 previous owners
Good factory applied paint to body and wings with minor scuff marks and some star crazing .
Chassis paint intact and waxoyl protected .
Lights chrome screen wheels etc all excellent .
Leather adjustable seats with creases and scuffs but no tears
Caterham rubber fitted floor mats . All instruments clear and working . fitted full harness seatbelts.
Fully serviced and starting , running well.
Documented history of head gasket replacement and servicing .
