ashaughnessy Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I've now agreed a sale, thanks for any interest. For sale, my beautiful 1987 supersprint that I've owned for 21 years. Bought from Caterham in 1990 with one previous owner. 1987 Crossflow supersprint Long cockpit, live axle, four speed Red/aluminium, clamshell wings The engine was originally a caterham standard 1700cc supersprint spec engine. It was rebuilt in 2002 and has done only five thousand miles since, by Dave Brookes of Crewe (www.davebrooks-engines.co.uk) to a 150bhp spec, with much strengthening, lightening and balancing - forged pistons - lightened flywheel (compared to standard supersprint spec) - additional head porting - kent 244 cam - distributor remapped/adjusted by Aldon - uprated radiator (caterham aluminium race rad) - many other internal changes to strengthen and raise the rpm limit. - full engine spec available to peruse Carbs are uprated to 45 DCOE Exhaust is caterham 4 into 1 side exit system. It revs easily past 7000 rpm and is far smoother than the original spec. FIA roll over bar Uprated / updated front suspension, with the more modern full wishbone setup (original period design had only a single top link plus the roll bar, the uprated set up adds a second top link) 22% steering rack Original bench seat (composite race seat also included) Fully plumbed in fire extinguisher Battery cut out switch Flush fuel filler cap Stainless steel braided flexible brake hoses Original KN alloy wheels, with Yokohama A032R tyres Hood and tonneau Heated screen Six point race harness I had it set up for racing about ten or fifteen years ago, with adjustable spring platforms, corner weighted and flat floored. 150bhp + 505Kg = R300 performance + superb crossflow sound! I've owned the car since 1990, bought from Caterham and it's done about 50,000 miles (with only 5,000 since the engine rebuild) Cosmetic condition is good but consistent with being a 25 year old car. For sale at £8,500 See pictures here Located in Todmorden, West Yorkshire. Edited by - ashaughnessy on 25 Jun 2012 12:43:51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpa Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Sounds like a bargain. I do think the crossflow on 45s is the best sounding Caterham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashaughnessy Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Thanks Simonpa, in that case you can have it for £10,995 *smile* I should probably try and get a recording of the noise before I sell it. If only I could capture the smell as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wile7 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Stunning value and on clams too..... 🥰 Too cheap I reckon but I suppose the Q plate knocks it slightly. Good luck with the sale... ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashaughnessy Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 I wish you'd all told me how much it was worth before I advertised it ☹️ Thanks for the comment wile7, I had to stick a pin somewhere and this price is what I came up with. Clamshells and crossflow - its the only way really Though BDR or lotus twin-cam are also nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpa Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I don't think it's underpriced - mind you the Q-plate will affect the value. Looks in great condition for it's age - even if I'm not a fan of clams ;) Cheers - Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashaughnessy Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thanks Simon. Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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