The Caterham Seven is a classic lightweight sports car known for
its simple design and exceptional handling. Building on the legacy
of the Series 3 Lotus Super Seven, the Caterham emphasizes an
exhilarating driving experience with a focus on performance and
agility. The Caterham is NC street-legal and has a clear North
Carolina title. The kit design of the Caterham Seven is
characterized by an open cockpit, simple lines, and exposed
mechanical components. This 2-owner 1997 Caterham Seven 'Super
Sprint' has been well preserved and has received significant
performance upgrades. The owner has provided extensive
documentation with the car including the original build manual. He
states that the car has been on the track for timed laps, but never
actually raced in competition - very rare for an early Caterham
Seven. The polished aluminum body is paired with black-finished
nose/fenders and Panasport 13"x7" wheels mount Avon treaded ACB10
tires. The roadster is fitted with a rear spare and original
factory height roll bar. (A taller triangulated roll bar is also
included.) The car's basic interior focuses on functionality,
featuring a straight forward dashboard w/full gauge package and
lightweight bucket seats that are nicely upholstered in black
vinyl. Both driver and passenger seats are fitted with 5-point
Simpson Racing harnesses and the Caterham is also equipped with
side-curtains and a manual convertible top.
The Super Seven is now powered by a Ford 2.0L Z-Tec engine that was
installed in 2002. This motor is a DOHC, 16-valve aluminum design
and is equipped with fuel injection and a tube header left-side
exhaust w/Flowmaster muffler. It is backed by a Quaife 5-speed HD
manual gearbox and Quaife limited slip differential with 3.92:1
gears fitted in a solid axle housing. The Caterham features a
lightweight tubular chassis that was originally designed for the
Lotus Super Seven. Competition springs and adjustable coil-over
shocks are used front/rear and braking is provided by front
disc/rear drum system. The owner has included additional parts, a
set of extra wheels, manuals and records/notes. Overall, the
Caterham Seven Super Sprint stands out as a symbol of pure driving
pleasure, marrying classic British motoring heritage with modern
engineering. ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS IS".
Vehicle Details
1997 Caterham Seven
Listing ID:CC-1900157
Price:$36,995
Location:Concord, North Carolina
Year:1997
Make:Caterham
Model:Seven
Exterior Color:Black
Interior Color:Black
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:31540
Stock Number:3922
VIN:SDKLLKANSV0020664
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