Matthew Willoughby Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I am looking for a Caterham for road use and the occassional track day. The car must have a painted body, cycle wings, an FIA bar (or cage), weather equipment and be in sound mechanical condition with tidy bodywork. I expect a 1.6 Vauxhall engined car would fit the bill perfectly but am open to other suggestions. I would be happy with an ex-racer so long as it is in good condition. Have you got what I'm looking for? Cash waiting for the right car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BYKer Will Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Here: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/329277.htm Nothing to do with me and not painted. Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Thanks Will. Not quite right for me though. If it were painted and not a Q reg (should have mentioned that in the first post) it would have been ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Preferable an R500 too, which will suit the budget, I presume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Thanks for the helpful comment There are cars out there for this sort of money see here. Unfortunately I missed out on that one. I would have thought that the vast majority of Vauxhall ex-academy cars would be down to this sort of value now. Anyway, what's wrong with being a bit fussy and waiting for the car that is right for me instead of rushing in and getting something that doesn't quite fit the bill? BTW if anyone does have an R500 for this money I would be interested Edited by - Matthew Willoughby on 6 Jan 2008 10:25:57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I'm confused ... it happens! The thread was started by 'Soon to be Sevener', and once a car recommendation was made it was replied to by Matthew as if he was the thread originator... has someone deleted some posts in between messages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Chan Posted January 6, 2008 Area Representative Share Posted January 6, 2008 Scooter - I think you will find STBS is Matthew's original profile from when he had his first Caterham. Matthew - good to see you have got the funds sorted to be coming back into Caterham ownersip again. I reckon there are a few cars out there at this price and spec especially as you have opened up the field to be ex-race cars where the spec will be high but not quite as tidy as some. If i come across anything, I will let you know... Happy New Year to both you and Mel too Cheers Nick & Trish The BEC has gone - now onto an R400!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Chan Posted January 6, 2008 Area Representative Share Posted January 6, 2008 One on Autotrader here Bang on budget. T reg. Painted. Cheers Nick The BEC has gone - now onto an R400!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlymoFraser Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Worth keeping an eye on here, the Grads cars are the VX and X flow, surprisingly only one on there at the moment here Good Luck R287 Mobile Jaffa Cake- It's black at both ends with a smashing orangey bit in the middle here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEL Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Anyway, what's wrong with being a bit fussy and waiting for the car that is right for me instead of rushing in and getting something that doesn't quite fit the bill? Nothing at all. I've always been fussy and always found the right car. Good luck in your search Gary LADS website WANTED - tonneau (for 06 academy) and hood bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doclip Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 YHM Mat Red Xflow 1600cc ,127ft/lb,150bhp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Scooter - Nick is right, I used the name "Soon to be sevener" when looking for my first 7 in 2003 so thought I would resurrect it for my new search. Unfotunately, when responding I forgot and used my normal name. Whoops Nick - Thanks for the message and happy new year to you and the family. The car you've linked to is also on eBay and I can't get down to see it before the auction closes. I'm not in a great rush so I'll see what turns up. Neil - Thanks for the link. If I'd been 2 or 3 months earlier there were a couple of nice Grads cars for sale but they've now gone. Part of the reason for getting a car is so that could I join you at Curborough test days etc without relying on dad's car. Thanks for the comment Gary. You certainly landed on your feet with your latest car. Doclip, I'm just off to check my email...... Edited by - Matthew Willoughby on 6 Jan 2008 17:23:21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Matthew see here Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Thanks Malcolm. Doclip, I've not received your email I'm afraid. Would you please try sending it to mjawilloughby "at" hotmail.com. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doclip Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 ok YHM again sent to hotmail account Red Xflow 1600cc ,127ft/lb,150bhp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky dicky Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Matthew, I spotted this on Pistonheads, sounds like the sort of thing you might be interested in? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/331010.htm Regards Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 Thanks Rich. I have already sent him an email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlymoFraser Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Matt How about this onehere Well within your budget Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 🥰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 Whoops, wrong icon. What I really meant was: 😳 🙆🏻 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Piper Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Matthew O/T but were you the guy who owned the red 1400 6 speed from Herts who worked for one of the Big 4 and went off to the US? Secondly, had you thought about buying an ex graduate car or similar - you'll get more bang for your buck that way... edited to add that I see you have been considering this - doh! Edited by - Mark Piper on 7 Jan 2008 20:31:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanAm Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 How about this onehere Well within your budget Remarkable car, the Robin hood, isn'it, ay? Beautiful plumage! Alan Machines were mice and men were lions, once upon a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 Mark, I think you've got me me mixed up with somebody else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 The search is over and deposit paid 😬 Thanks to all for your posts and emails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTD Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Matt - good news!!! I refuse to be pigeon-holed - well, not on the first date anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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