johnnyseven Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 having sold my old Caterham I'm keeping an eye open for an original superlight if anyone knowsof one that might be for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 What sort of budget so you have ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyseven Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Message me what you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkalarr Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Chris Evans had the UFO up for sale recently want me to see if it's still for sale ?PM me your email and I can forwards it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyseven Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Thanks for replays- I'm really looking for an original as I can early car!thanks johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkalarr Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I spoke with a chris about the UFO and he's going to keep it for the moment - sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyseven Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Thanks for taking the trouble to ask Barkalarr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyseven Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 BTT- still looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Flash Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Johnny,Good luck, to my opinion the original Superlight 1997 was one of the best Sevens ever built. I still remember the test drive I did with the demonstrator in Caterham.I appreciate it that you are looking for an original car. In the long run, it will give you the most pleasure and profit, if you ever want to sell it.There is one even more exotic version of the Superlight, that is the 1998 Club Sport. Keep your eyes also open for that one!Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyseven Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Btt for weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathantennantbtinternet Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Mines 007 and built in '96.... ps just sold my ex race car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathantennantbtinternet Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I have a very early '96 Superlight 007Very original except the previous owner powder coated the wheels and wheel rims when they should be polished so I'm now looking for a second set. It even still has the spare wheel and carrier fitted, though I've been told to remove it as it adds 20kg . Original Superlights are getting rare to find and sadly I've seen some horrible molested ones with poor resprays, non original colours, the wrong seats, wrong wheels etc etc. I've seen some that are not true Superlights but have the badges .Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyseven Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Jonathan- there's a lot of molested cars out there- just want an early one if poss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathantennantbtinternet Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 What's you budget ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C7GCS Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Speak to Sevens and Classics - they usually have a Superlight in stockMy brother still has one of my original Superlight (we actually had 3 between us over the years), two 1.6 and a later 1.8 In many ways the 1.6 was sweeter, but the 1.8 was fine after sorting the cooling.I would say the mk.1 Superlight remains "the original and the best". However I also owned a Sigma Superlight for a year and that was very good too, but there is something about the original... one of those cars that deserves to be very sought after in future - its a great package. There other greats that followed such as the SLR, R300 & 400. R500 was a totally different animal of course, but its nice to experience the SL which was the beginning of a totally new era for Caterham.To me - the 80s was all about X-Flow, BDR HPC and eventually the early 90s VX race cars and HPC road cars. The mid'90s was a completely different world with the K-series cars and the SL played a very significant part in making the K epic.In summary: grab one while you can.oh and if buying, don't forget to checkout the good old Superlight Register http://www.thecaterhamregister.net/superlights.htm former cars of mine on there were nos. 34, 74 and 91 (I'm even seen chatting at the East Kent club meet in the photo of car 91 on this site :) I wish this SL register was kept upto date as it forms the basis of a great resource (I have been trying to get my JPE added to the relevant section - but no response from the webmaster these days which is a great shame :(Anyway good luck getting an original early Superlight - you won't regret it, they are great and always will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyseven Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Bttt - now the nights are drawing inthere must be one looking for a new home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C7GCS Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Great cars I just kept coming back to. In my time I've owned Superlight 34,74 and 91 - I passed the last one onto my brother who still has it with 10,000 miles on the clock now, and whilst SL #91 was ordered with all the bells and whistles from new (factory 1.8 with dry sump, oil cooler, and later the 4:1 exhaust and SLR wheels, and lowered floor) - there is a lot to be said fo the standard 1600 SL, which most are, with no options, as this is a car they certainly got just about right first time - future classic if Caterham's ever go that way. Then there's the values today - £16k tatty project to £22k for a very low mileage 'mint'er' these days it would appear - but IMO whatever price point - mk.1 Superlight is still worth every penny, and when word gets out how good they still are today, prices can only really go one way in future.see the Superlight register for more info on particular models - I still use this today for reference even though its content is now out of date.http://www.thecaterhamregister.net/superlights.htmI briefly owned a later Sigma 150Superlight - as I was so curious what they were like. This gets the thumbs up too, and I liked the later metric chassis, hydraulic clutch and improved ride-height on the public highway (suspension and exhaust positions), but The 1600K SL remains the original and the best - for its day, it was well ahead of its time, and remains still very much up there with the best of them today. What more do you need in a seven (okay, maybe 160hp in the same package as the SL, but that's the R300 really and a slightly different animal: throttle bodies and tuning start to effect fuel consumption and simplicity of the original concept - all fine, but each to their own)enjoy, when you get one..M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyseven Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 Thanks for the comments- unfortunately with the increase in car dealers that specialise in caterhams most cars that come up for sale at reasonable prices are quickly hoovered up by the dealers- not that there's anything wrong with that- it just makes finding the right car that more difficult for the private buyer. I've still got a vx HPC so I'm not desperate - just fancied scratching the Superlight itch I seem to have-i looked at a couple of superlights ten yrs ago -but went with the hpc - if I had done it the other way round I guess I would be looking for the vx now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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