mossy7 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Turns out that my S3 Roadsport was originally a "Schools car." Can any one enlighten me some more on this? Purely out of interest in the history of my 7. ( although it may explain some of the slightly less perfect detailing! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Boy Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 This may helphttp://uk.caterhamcars.com/news/millfield-school-students-complete-caterham-seven-buildSeems like quite a few were built. Andy Noble headed up the scheme - he now runs Sevens and Classics down at Brands Hatch - sure he would be happy to tell you a bit more on the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team 700newtons Posted July 21, 2016 Leadership Team Share Posted July 21, 2016 Caterham had a very good scheme where for a large refundable deposit school children (teenagers) could build a seven under supervision. The car is then sent back to Caterham and given a check over. My school have built 5 (although not your car from your description).It was a terrific scheme and I can think of a few pupils that were very inspired. A few went onto study automotive engineering. Very sadly Caterham have stopped it, and we are just finishing our last car. I suppose the cost was too great and the benefits not tangible. However, it did generate a lot of interest from parents.We are now thinking what to do with our little workshop. Restoring old cars raises more H&S issues and the kids get filthy. Building a new seven was ideal - everything was nice and clean. I'd like to think that he build quality of our cars was good - our lot took took it quite seriously. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team 700newtons Posted July 21, 2016 Leadership Team Share Posted July 21, 2016 Ah yes, lotus boy - that's us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Slotter Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 700newtons - have you looked into the appropriate level of Greenpower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy7 Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 700newtons, That's really interesting. Mine was originally a 2015 S3 Roadsport 125 in plain red. I have since had the engine and other bits added. Do you think it may be one of your five? Lotus boy, thanks for the info. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 700newton's, do take a look at Greenpower.co.uk. If you want to chat about it pm me your details as I now work for them. Whilst it's a simpler build if using one of our kits you can also design and build from scratch. Then the students can get involved in our race events with lots more areas to learn about. We also have regional ambassadors who can visit schools to chat and assist. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 My former school in Caterham has just started a Caterham kit build. It will be scheduled to be built within a school year of 40 weeks. They then plan to do another next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteG Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I bought a 1400cc 'classic' in 2013 which turned out to have questionable build quality when it was delivered and I'd had a good nosey about. When interrogated CC admitted it was a schools car but checked by them. It was so bad I rejected the car, with no questions asked they took it back and refunded the cost. It basically need a re-skin.It seems that at the end of the model run they gave the remaining kits to the schools to finish and then sold them as full CC assembled prices. Not pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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