Highlights
- Documented 25,500 miles from new
- Roadsport with 1.4L K-Series and DeDion rear suspension
- Current keeper since 2017 and only two previous keepers
- Unmodified and retaining its original specification
- Attractive yellow paintwork with Minilite-style alloys
- MOT valid until September 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
As cars get ever more complicated, the appeal of Colin Chapman’s simple Seven and its modern Caterham equivalents just grows and grows. Of the many modern iterations, it’s Caterham’s Roadsport that arguably sticks closest to the purity of the original, particularly when, as here, it’s equipped with the revvy 1.4L K-Series and the planted DeDion rear end.
You won’t miss this 2006 example thanks to its yellow paintwork. It is a really tidy example that was built in 2006 and has had just three keepers in its life, the current one since 2017. The total mileage is still under 25,500 miles. The history file shows servicing to June 2025 and replacement head gasket, water pump and cam belt in 2020, which the vendor says was merely a precaution. Other notable work includes wheel refurbishment in 2019 and ceramic coat paint treatment in 2024. The current MOT runs to September 2026 with no advisories.
The car comes with wet weather gear, so it is ready for a British summer!
The vendor says:
“This is a brilliant car to drive. Completely analogue no frills proper driving experience. Always brings a smile to the face when driven both by the driver and onlookers. The colour really pops in the sunlight. Fun fun fun! Part of the family during ownership.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 25,462 miles (stated correct by the vendor; part service history available, mileage not warranted)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 22nd September 2026 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 1,400cc K-Series inline 4cyl petrol, 5spd manual, De Dion rear axle
- Paperwork: Caterham build certificate, owner's manual, CD of build images, part service history, service book, various MOTs and invoices, V5C
Service history (further details in photos):
- 06/25 - 24,050 miles - serviced by seller
- 10/19 - 20,424 miles - Cartunes
- 01/17 - 16,968 miles - Williams Lotus
- 05/10 - 2,890 miles - Middleton Motor Services
- 05/09 - unknown
- 06/06 - build check
The Detail
- Attractive and generally well-kept yellow paintwork in good order
- A few stone chips noted on the nose cone, bonnet and side panels
- The vendor describes the underside as clean
- Head gasket, water pump and cam belt replaced in 2020 at 21,086 miles as a precaution
- Minilite-style 14in wheels with matching spare refurbished in March 2019
- Fitted with quality Uniroyal tyres showing good tread
- Steering gaiters replaced in September 2023
- Oil and filter last changed in June 2025
- Bodywork ceramic coated in 2024
- Garaged throughout current ownership and run on E5 97 octane fuel
- Black vinyl bucket seats in fair condition for age and fitted with Willans harnesses
- The vendor states the interior is in excellent condition, and everything works
- Caterham rubber footwell mats and Momo steering wheel
- 12v socket and an oil pressure gauge on the dashboard
- Heater and heated windscreen fitted
- Complete wet weather kit included in a roll bag
- Cockpit cover included
- Factory immobiliser, supplied with two keys and two immobiliser fobs
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