MichaelS Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Hi Guys, I am new to the club so be gentle....Please. Is it me not looking in the correct places or is there a distinct lack of SVs for sale. I have been looking for one for a few months now without any luck, apart from at Caterham Cars. I am quite flexible on price, spec, colour etc. Would ideally like a 6 speed, LSD K series. Does anyone know of one for sale in the Surrey ish area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Once we get hold of SVs, we don't like letting go !! Welcome to BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelS Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Thanks, really looking forward to 7 ownership, fancied one ever since Santa Pod in the early 80s/late 70s, there used to be a black JPS competing. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelS Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Okay, guess there are none for sale at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyCoulson Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 They do seem somewhat rare atm. CC south seem to be the only place around here with any for sale. I have one myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Hi Michael Welcome to the club. Unless there is a real need for the bigger chassis, it is worth opening up your choice by looking at Series III also. If you delve into the archives you'll find a lot of quite large people fitting into S3. Permtations of seat type/lowered floors/pedal box set up/steering wheel reach are many. Good hunting! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelS Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 Thanks Peter, tried few S3s and with different permutations and they seem to be a little too snug. Tried an SV and it has a bit of 'growing room', being 6'1" and the wrong side of 15 stone and 51 so not a supple as I used to be thought it would be the wise choice for the future. We have a series 2 Sunbeam Alpine that we have had for 15 years, lovely car but 'feel the need for speed', as they say. The SV, I think will be great for a bit of touring with the wife, need the extra room for all of the stuff they seem to have to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig McNasty Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Good luck with your search Michael. I was (seriously) on the lookout for 4 months - and about 15years in total! Take the time to test drive whatever CC (other 7 shops are available) have in stock, it's fun and a great way of making sure of the spec you really want. I was after a 6spd LSD VVC SV, but after a few test drives (CC and Milwood) settled on a 5Sp Std Diff Sigma powered SV and not looked back. As I intend doing a lot of non-track mileage the 5Speed was probably the better choice, and I got a (slight) deal. Now, when I build my 'track 7'… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV Gary Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 This would seem to tick most of your boxes - nothing to do with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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