Highlights

Only 41 Vegantune-built examples produced, this one being number 38
Good history file including the original 1983 purchase invoice
Matching numbers declared
Registered in France, with a contrôle technique valid until August 2028

The Story

After Lotus dropped the Twin Cam engine, Caterham entrusted specialist tuner Vegantune with building a bespoke unit, dubbed "VTA". Only 41 examples were built over four years, by hand, making each surviving car a genuinely rare piece.

This example, number 38 of 41, is finished in red with a black interior. It has a good history file, going back to its original 1983 purchase invoice. The 1,600 cc VTA Twin Cam engine was rebuilt in 2011, when the odometer read 60,564 miles. It is fed by a pair of twin-barrel Weber 40 DCOE carburettors and complemented by electronic ignition. The seller considers the bodywork, paint, interior and mechanicals all to be in very good condition. The car also has a contrôle technique valid until August 2028.

Key Information

Mileage: 67,393 miles (108,460 km), odometer reading considered correct by the seller
Country of registration: France
Contrôle technique: valid until August 2028
Specifications: 1.6-litre VTA Twin Cam four-cylinder petrol engine, four-speed manual gearbox
Documents: French registration certificate, original 1983 purchase invoice and history file available

The Details

Matching numbers declared by the seller
Momo steering wheel with quick-release hub
Battery isolator fitted
Equipped with a soft top and doors
The seller considers the bodywork and paint to be in very good condition, with few imperfections
The seller considers the interior to also be in very good condition, with few imperfections
The seller says the car drives well and the mechanicals are in very good running order
Delivery possible, arrangements to be agreed between buyer and seller

BEFORE YOU BUY

This sale is subject to Car & Classic's terms and conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also accept the following:

✓ The seller is registered as a private seller, meaning consumer rights under EU consumer protection legislation do not apply. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic's terms and conditions.

✓ We require that non-refundable fees be paid if you are the winning bidder or your offer is accepted. Please refer to our FAQs and terms and conditions for specific fees.

✓ This vehicle is "sold as seen", on an "as is, where is" basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are provided for guidance only, and it is customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle before purchase for your own peace of mind.

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