For Sale: Fully Restored 1999 Super Seven 1.8 VX in Burnt Orange

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I have just completed a full restoration on this 1999 Caterham VX Classic. It has the rare 1.8 Vauxhall engine mated to a Ford Type 9, 5 speed box. I bought the car with some chassis damage, so the bare chassis went back to Arch Motors for a new ‘long front’ and re-jigging, followed by shot blasting and re-powder coating. With new body panels, all new suspension components and a fresh paint job this is an ‘as new’ rebuild. I have a full photographic record with all receipts for work done and components used. Below is a short summary, however there were many more new components used and many hours of research involved to track down the correct parts!  The car has just had its new MOT post build and is ready for road or track. 

Please contact me for more details (07760880501). Car is available to view near Burton on Trent, Staffs. Asking £15900 (which doesn't cover the costs of the parts let alone the labour hours!!)

Overview:

Caterham Vauxhall 1.8 8V Classic
Series 3 Chassis, long cockpit
Lamborghini Orange – freshly painted.
50 Miles since full restoration
First Registered 01/04/1999
Full 12 months MOT
Chassis No SDKRLSRXCW0030588
 

Engine and Gearbox:

1.8 8V Vauxhall OHC 125bhp, rebuilt, new rings, bearings, seals etc.
New Radtec Aluminium radiator and all new hoses.
5 Speed Manual - Ford Type 9, fully reconditioned

Exterior:

All new aluminum body panels.  

New rear wings and carbon front cycle wings.
Re-painted in 3 stage pearl Burnt Orange (Lamborghini colour)
Black Decals
All Black Trim
Clear Front Lenses
Orange Painted 7 Grille
Track Day Roll Bar
Heated Windscreen

Interior:

Composite Drivers Seat with Leather insert pad, on adjustable runners.
Passenger Seat original Black Leather adjustable.
New interior kick panels
Heater
MOMO Quick Release Steering Wheel
Stack ST500 programmable Tacho with speed sensor.
4 Point Harnesses
Alloy Gear Knob
Start Button (No ignition key)
Immobiliser

Wheels & Tyres:

13″ MiniLite Alloys
Toyo R888 Semi Slick Tyres

Suspension & Brakes:

All new suspension arms, anti-roll bar, bushes etc
Quaife LSD
Protech 400 Series adjustable dampers at front
Original Bilstein coil-overs at rear
Uprated Brakes – Hi-Spec 4 pot front calipers