willmac Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Decided to move on my current car to make way for something new maybe . This is a copy of the ad that will eventually appear on PH, but seem to be having some issues in posting it at the moment. So meantime making a start here: I have for sale my immaculate Factory built 2002 MY 1.6K Academy / Roadsport. The car was never raced and hence converted for road use. It has only covered 11,700 miles and runs beautifully. It is in the traditional green and yellow colour scheme and bodywork is in very good condition. I am only advertising the car as I have decided to change up to a more powerful car. Please see the spec below: 1600 K series completely standard Brand new Titan LSD from R&R just installed ( changed for previous open diff ) 5 Speed gearbox Race chassis ( shortened passenger footwell, handbrake under dash ) FIA roll bar Wide track Uprated AP front brakes Flat floored by Caterham Apollo tank 13" minilites with Yoko A021 tyres ( have only done approx 1500 miles ) Fixed fire extinguisher system Battery isolating switch Switch for dual temp reading on water and oil Tillet seats with foam padding to seat bottom and lower back ( very comfortable ) 6 point harness driver side 4 point harness passenger side DRE shift lights installed Spa carbon mirrors ( with both short and long stem attachments for center mirror ) Rear wheel carrier removed ( stubs left to accommodate carrier again if required ) High level brake light Stainless rear wing guards 12v socket Brooklands aero screen Captive nut retaining channels installed for quick change over from aero to windscreen Half doors Half hood Tonneau cover Heated Windscreen with full weather gear also included Mechanical oil pressure gauge Rear flexible brake lines just fitted Brand new silicon radiator hoses recently installed ( in line "T" installed for ease of bleeding ) New plugs just installed MOT & Taxed till August This really is a lovely car in standard guise, and comes with the fantastic option of aero or windscreen. It has been lovingly cared for in my 18 months of ownership with frequent fluid changes and minor upgrades to keep her in fantastic mechanical health . I also will include a spare set of coil packs , throttle cable and a set of R888 proxy tyres if the right deal can be made. If you are in the know , or research the most common minor upgrades for the K series you will find that pretty much all of them have been carried out to this car making it ready to go and enjoy, before you start fettling yourself ! I am currently overseas at work , but will be back in UK in a weeks time, so would appreciate if contact can be made via e mail / blatmail for the moment. I can e mail photos to interested parties until such time as my PH ad goes live Price : £12,850 Thanks. Edited: to add gearbox type and Battery isolating switch ( which i missed out on first posting ) Edited by - willmac on 13 Feb 2013 00:34:24 Edited by - willmac on 13 Feb 2013 00:36:41 Edited by - willmac on 13 Feb 2013 07:19:08 Edited by - willmac on 14 Feb 2013 02:18:17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanium7 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Decision made Will I'll never be able to keep up with you again I can vouch for the condition of this car, its very good, a real bargain for someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flee7y Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Hi Will, YHM. Cheers, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetec Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 You have mail will again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 You might want to add gearbox type. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willmac Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Quoting Wrightpayne: You might want to add gearbox type. Ian Well pointed out Ian, thanks. Advert updated accordingly. Knew I would forget some things first time around ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willmac Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Quoting Titanium7: Decision made Will I'll never be able to keep up with you again I can vouch for the condition of this car, its very good, a real bargain for someone. Well, we'll see how it goes. I guess what's for you will not go by you ! 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted February 13, 2013 Leadership Team Share Posted February 13, 2013 Will, can I suggest that if you do post the ad on PH leave "Academy" out of the title ... I very nearly didn't bother reading this thread because I thought "oh just another race car"! It's right to include it in the listing but if it's not been raced why should you deter potential buyers before they've reached first base! Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willmac Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Quoting sforshaw: Will, can I suggest that if you do post the ad on PH leave "Academy" out of the title ... I very nearly didn't bother reading this thread because I thought "oh just another race car"! It's right to include it in the listing but if it's not been raced why should you deter potential buyers before they've reached first base! Stu. Very good point Stu. I did wonder about that myself , but I guess was trying to be as true to the spec as possible. Much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Sounds a lovely motor, good luck with the sale. That'll fly off your drive I reckon. And what may I ask is wrong with an ex-Academy car?? 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted February 13, 2013 Leadership Team Share Posted February 13, 2013 In my opinion nothing wrong with an ex-Academy car. My first Caterham was similar, a 1400K C-Class racer that wasn't raced, it was quite common because the spec/value was very good as a new buy .... some people do have an issue over ex-race cars though therefore if it hasn't been raced not a good idea to shut the door on those potential buyers Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Fair point Stu. I suppose too there is always emotion linked to our cars when we buy them, and I can see why an ex-racer might be a scary leap for some. Will - What you looking at moving on to? Curious as that seems a good base to upgrade engine wise. Sigma? Edited by - Bradders on 13 Feb 2013 11:19:53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted February 13, 2013 Leadership Team Share Posted February 13, 2013 here *arrowup*BTTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willmac Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Quoting sforshaw: here *arrowup*BTTT 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willmac Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Quoting Bradders: Nice!! Thanks Bradders. At the market research stage with a few irons in the fire shall we say. I love this wee car, but I always kind of knew I would upgrade at some point. So usual dilemma upgrade current engine or change car altogether ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Will, Hope you get the R500D. Finally, a car that may be able to pull away from me on a blat. 😬 😬 Perhaps we'll see you at the meet, if you're still in the UK. Clive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willmac Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Quoting Ivaan: Will, Hope you get the R500D. Finally, a car that may be able to pull away from me on a blat. 😬 😬 Perhaps we'll see you at the meet, if you're still in the UK. Clive. Thanks Clive, hope things work out too. This could be fun 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willmac Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Apologies to anyone who may have had an interest in my car for sale. Initial plans will not work out as expected , so at least for the moment am going to hang onto it. The search continues 😬 Don't worry Clive you will be out in front for a wee while longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetec Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Or an upgrade to 6 sp with 220 bhp 1800 k ? I dont blame you, looking at the photos its a cracking car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now