AndrewGP Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 **SOLD**Due to an impending house purchase opportunity which I cannot pass up, my Caterham Seven is very regretfully up for sale. I had intended to keep it indefinitely and as such it has been cherished and upgraded to where it is today with a view to long term ownership. It has only been driven in the wet a handful of times during my 4 years of ownership and I have only done 1 trackday. The car has been fastidiously maintained and loved and I will be deeply saddened to see it go. I am the 3rd owner and the odometer shows just over 39k miles.The car was upgraded from its original 1.6 Superlight specification by Caterham in 2004 with the Caterham Supersport R conversion which made it identical to the R300 with a 1.8K Series on Roller Barrel Throotle Bodies. During my ownership I upgraded the engine further with Omega Forged Pistons and the Easiclean External Tank Dry Sump System. Overall, it is in very good overall physical condition and absolutely perfect mechanical condition. It has mainly been used for Sunday morning runs out during the Summer and is SORN’d over the winter.The car benefited from a major refresh last winter which took 6 months and covered pretty much every aspect of the car. The front and rear suspension were refreshed by Bilstein, powerflex bushes fitted and everything repowdercoated. The Dry Sump system was fitted and the 6 Speed gearbox refreshed by Phil at Road and Race. The chassis bars and grot traps were cleaned and repainted were necessary and the uprated front hubs fitted. Practically all the nuts and bolts were changed and hundreds of minor parts fitted with new ones. If you search for Caterham Superlight 157 you will see the PH thread which details all the work done.Spec:Superlight No 157 registered Aug 2001Mango Yellow PaintworkCarbon Rear Wings (Painted)Carbon Front Wings (Unpainted)Carbon DashCarbon Nosecone with bare nosebandDouble Diagonal Trackday FIA Roolbar13” Superlight wheels (8” Rear and 6” front)CR500 Tyres all round1.8K Series Engine rebuilt by Nigel Keats July 2012 (see below) rated at 160bhpDry Sump Oil SystemR500 polished 4-1 Exhaust system with Cat and Decat pipesThink Auto Mechanical OPGReconditioned original starter with new solenoidRelay Mod and new wiring to cure K ClickDRE Shift LightsCC 6 Speed Gearbox (recently refreshed)ZF Limited Slip DifferentialPVR Clubsport 22 Gel Battery and new wiringBespoke Ali Catch TankBlue SLS Silicone HosesSuperlight suspension with refreshed Bilstein dampers & adjustable platformsPost 2003 Uprated front hubsAP Racing Big Brakes on the frontNew Rear DroplinksPowerflex Polybushes & New Spherical JointsSuspension Flat-floored by Solutions Racing 2013Windscreen and Full sidescreen doors (no hood)Quick Release Momo Leather Steering Wheel12v Socket for Satnav etcTillet Seats with Oxted trimming Leather Padded InsertsImmobiliserBlack Aero Filler CapC7 HUH numberplate includedEngine Spec1.8 K Series with CC Roller Barrel Throttle BodiesLightweight FlywheelCC External Easiclean Tank Dry Sump System with Gold PumpOmega Forged PistonsFully Floating ConrodsNew LinersNew Vernier PulleysNew Oil Pump, Water Pump, Cambelt and TensionerFull Engine BalanceThe engine is superb, very powerful but excellent at low speed due to the mapping by Northampton Motorsport. With the upgraded bottom end it would make an excellent prospect for a more powerful unit with just the head work to be done.The car has a full history with annual servicing which includes and oil change (Fuchs Supersynth 5w40and OEM filter) and I always carry out a detailed inspection and torque check all the nuts and bolts. I also clean underneath, remove the wheels and clean everything. In addition, I have every single invoice from the original sales paperwork, right to the present day. The MOT expires 17 September 2015.If you are interested please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I am looking for £19,750.Please note the aeroscreen is not included in the sale, the windscreen and full doors are now back on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Sorry to hear the car has to go Andrew. Good luck with the sale ... and the house. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGP Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Thanks, Ian, needs must though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Same sentiments from me. All the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGP Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Now on Pistonheads here at £19,750 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPBox Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Great Car have chased it a few time in the past....will miss our Sunday morning run outs Andrew (when I get back !)...good luck with the new house...G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGP Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Thanks Graham, much appreciated and I will have another in a few years, it has already been negiotiated with Mrs P :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGP Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 The car is now provisionally sold pending final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right Charlie Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Sorry to see youre selling your car Andrew. Hope to see you soon, at a more sedate pace probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Wow ... that was quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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