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For me it wouldn't be a factor for a right price. Especially on a car that doesn't get driven in the winter (salt) and otherwise just sitting in the snow isn't any different than sitting in the rain (no salt if it doesn't get driven, just moisture). Main paint looks pretty good, fenders are easily replaceable and carbon doesn't need paint Car overall can be repainted pretty cheap since it has so few panels especially once rear fenders are off. I agree, I'm looking forward to following this along. It's unusual to come across a 7 like this (Copart one is interesting as well)

Hah! For that value I'd be ready to offer you to double your money by this weekend no questions asked without knowing where you are in the states One of the greatest parts about these cars is that at the end of the day they are a "kit car" where every part is replaceable, available and it can be assembled by average Joe. Caterham parts can be somewhat hard to deal with so I suggest reaching out to Chris Minecroft(sp?) at Redline. He's to my knowledge biggest second hand supplier of Caterham parts and has been very easy to work with. He often has parts that Caterham might not have in stock. Ideally the frame isn't rotted and it would make everything else rather direct and easy. Hopefully aluminum body panels aren't oxydised and the engine turns. If the tonneau cover was open for a while the interior could use a little love. Leather seats likely suffered and the floor likely held water. Looking forward to getting updated to it's current condition once you get out to see it.

It's a good question in regards to value. Napkin math would be good condition MSRP minus cost of all the parts needed to make it "good" again, minus downtime and labor needed to get it back to that position with another minor minus in value for the gremlins that are still unknown. With that said values to begin with have been all over the place with even 2000my Zetecs fetching around $40k on BAT in great condition and desired spec. Caterhams in general in any spec and condition tend to go above $20k and some other 7s slightly below that as bottom and completed Locost replicas in low to mid teens. Low volume means they are always in demand. Throwing another wild stick at it, as is it's value is likely about $20-25k barring no major mechanical, title or frame issues. As long as the frame isn't rotted through and the engine at least turns by hand and it has a title that would be a very good start. Once it runs, you clean it up, replace or paint the fenders (Carbon would be a good "resto mod" for modern look) and have it moving and sorted you're into $30s depending on true miles and rest of blemishes. For personal use I'd recommend sourcing 10 spoke 15in wheels or even 13s. I believe yours now are 16s? Maybe 15s? My opinion of course. Many much more seasoned vets here that will chime in with their knowledge.

Agreed. Pretty neat as a find. If I had to throw a stick at it, I'd say it's a 2004 SV Zetec. The blinkers on the fenders is the only thing leading me towards a later year rather than going into the 90s. Can't be too late 2000's due to the headlights still being 7in and mounted in the back of the nose cone. I think the wheels are a later year thing too. It will certainly need some love but it seems to have good bones. Once you get us the VIN we get a lot of information out of that for you.

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This is/was my 2001 as well.

It's assessed as a 160R model once adjusted for the additional AC weight I wouldn't hedge my bets on it being a flood car in SoCal but im also curious, especially considering previous owner appears to be known.

This seems like a find of a century honestly. Congrats! While I've never seen one, I do remember Caterham talking about the possibility of adding it in or even developing it, hoping to get their foot in the door of markets like Saudi Arabia

I believe this is the story referenced for those wondering http://www.simplesevens.org/1135/1135.htm

I want to give a special link to this dedicated 7 YouTuber. He doesn't get many views but he's been diligent provider of content for years https://www.youtube.com/c/SevenSpot7Spot/videos 7Spot 2021 Xmas Memories .... mmm .... Carbon, ... MUST HAVE CARBON! Do you have what it takes to build a Kit Car?

How can a Christmas tree collection go so WRONG!

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That is quite the story. Looking forward to the updates. (Small request, can the original poster or the mods break down the wall of text into a few paragraphs?)

That seems like a steal of a deal!

Nice! Who's going to inspect the final assembly? The nose cone tends to fall off..

Kudos @Kitcat for brokering and finding a 7 from the small % of sales not covered on the forum.

Another video of the Malaysian CSR Caterham Super Seven CSR200 2.3 M and a Group of GTR

Nice looking car! May I ask what supercharger your 7 has? Is it a Rotrex? I'm going to shoehorn one into an S3 and might have to pick your brain in the future. Any pictures of the setup? Feel free to message or upload it to the gallery in order to preserve the thread. Thanks!

While sooooometimes (rarely) you can find a 7 that's not covered by Crocs sleuthing of the internet, this forum won't be the source to do so. So yes while you're here, that thread is your absolute best option to have coverage over vast majority of 7s for sale in the USA and Canada at any point in time. A few specific Facebook groups and Forums will be exceptions that might get missed.

Au contraire. When you're not the presenter/responsible person in the meetings, this is exactly what happens from the participants.

The unique Singapore 7 with the radio and other bits makes it's appearance again A Caterham in the wild !

Caterham Supersport on the County Antrim Coast

What are they applying in vinyl in this shot? Are the stripes vinyl on new models?