Simon C Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Caterham R500, Registered in April 05 and is #90 which I believe to be the last factory built car ever made. It is currently at Minister having a full engine rebuild and should be available in a coupe of weeks. I purchased the car last year from a friend who owned it from new and this is my third 7. It has now covered 7,500 miles (4,000 of those in my care) with full service history and all documentation. Yellow with usual high spec plus painted rear wings, bare carbon front wings and nose band, interchangable Carbon Aeroscreen, Battery Isolator, Full Weather Gear. Only modifications are Freestyle flat floor set-up and uprated Pagid front and rear pads. Thanks to the Freestyle set-up the car handles like a race car on the track but its not too comprimised for road use. This is a thoroughly pampered and properly maintained car and an opportunity to purchase the very last one. If you are quick, you could take delivery of the car fully refreshed without it having turned a wheel. Looking for £29,950 Also available (but not until the car is sold and assuming the buyer isn't interested) - lightly used Brian James trailer with Tyre Rack and Box and 2 sets of 13" 8 spoke anthracite Caterham alloys with Wets and ACB10's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Sorry, submitted bofore I had finished the ad! Please contact me to discuss the car on 07919 015276 Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysee Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Simon, Have you got a price in mind for the trailer and the wheels 🤔 tony's bad, blue 7 here Edited by - tonysee on 14 Jul 2008 18:07:49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Sorry Tony but I am keeping hold of them in case I can't sell the car and first refusal will be offered to the buyer. Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysee Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Simon, ok understood tony's bad, blue 7 here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Dave Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I too may be interested in a set of the wheels and tyres. David Smitheram, Wiltshire (South) AR, 07718 368173. 1400 supersport ex racer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 HI All, Advert now up on Pistonheads:- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/612689.htm I know this is strong money but the engine is being fully rebuilt with new Pistons, Liners, Head etc and all the "refresh" parts are being done at the same time. Opportunity to run it in for the new owner. Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wile7 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 LINKY HERE Dave Ardley. White Xflow with Clams The Bearded Clams King Clam Of Clam Hill! NEW Updated Photos here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Ok guys, Car due back in a week or so and looking for a little advice. What level do you think I need to drop the price to, to get some serious interest? Maybe people aren't in the market for £30k toys right now and wondering whether to get some use out of it this year and sell in the spring if I can't get reasonable money. Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusCat Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 The 3 other pistonheads adds range from £21,500 to £25,000. Caterham have 3 at £26,000 to £26,500. You can get a new R400 for £30,000 (goes up to £36,600 if spec'ed like your R500) You can get a new R500 for £37,000 (tad under £40,000 if spec'ed loke your R500) So.....it's currently the most expensice R500 around by approx 15% - even if it is the newest and best. I'd say £27,500? But what do I know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Ok, taking stock of your comments (some of you PM'd me) many thanks. In a last ditch attempt to sell the car as fully refreshed before it's been driven, I have lowered the price to £27,995. Any lower, and i will want to get some use out of it this year and then try to re-advertise it next spring when I can accept a bigger loss as I will (hoepfully) of had some use out of it. It really is an exceptional and thoroughly pampered example. Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Re-listed on Pistonheads..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 Hi All, After some interest but no firm offers! I am trying to get into another car and would be interested to hear from serious buyers with offers - try me! It has only done 400 miles since the rebuild and just about ready for it's first oil change. Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon.B Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hi Simon, I see you're selling your M Coupe as well, what are you looking to get next? Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_ASH Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Nice car - Have a BTTT on me. Just as a matter of interest how much is a big refresh for an R500 engine by Minister at the moment. Ashley Webster. 1400 Supersport forever ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 He says £7500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_ASH Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Ah yes ! Went back to the PH add and saw it after posting... Sorry Ashley Webster. 1400 Supersport forever ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hey Jon, it's a small world!! I am hoping to get into a 996 GT3 mk1 as always wanted one and my father-in-law is rebuilding a Superlight DVA K series car which will be ready soon so will always have access to a 7 as we tend to do trackdays together. I am hoping to replace the M Coupe with a CSL but off to Spa tomorrow so may well change my mind! There is a particular GT3 I want on the market at the moment and would be willing to do a really good deal on my R500 for someone who's in a position to buy right now. What are you up to Jon? I thought I saw your M Coupe up for sale also? Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hi Ash, It was £7,500 and everything was replaced except the block, rods and crank - I also had a full refresh. Was not good news to be honest but I had anticipated that it would need a "standard" refresh in the winter and was expecting to spend circ £3k for that anyhow. Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon.B Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hi Simon, Yes got the MC up for sale, need to get a 2nd builder in to finish house project after 1st builder left us in a right mess . Could cost more than i hoped originally.... So is that a GT3 and a CSL then?? You lucky man! Good luck in selling both, would love to have that R500!! Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Hi Jon, Probably not both the CSL and GT3, depends which one is sold first. If anyone has £25k cash for my car then please give me a ring - found an ideal car I want to buy. In the current market, not really expecting to sell either. Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singlespeeder Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Simon YHM on behalf of a friend(I can't afford 2 ☹️) Edited by - onespeed on 22 Oct 2008 18:06:46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3MCJez Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Simon & Jon - you're both owners of MCs and Caterhams? And there was me thinking I had a pretty unique pair of cars ... And Simon seems to be in Tonbridge too!!! What's the chance! Anyway, horribly off topic - sorry 😳 Hope you have some luck finding a buyer. Jez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hi, yes have them both and now a CSL! Missed out on the GT3 I wanted so the Caterham is £27k, which I think is fair give it is a fully refreshed 05 car. If I can't sell it then I won't be too sad, drove it last night and the cold nights make it pop and bang even more :0) Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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