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The green one seems to incorrectly marked as automatic transmission. I see three peddles down there.

I’m surprised the 205 fit both the 6” and 8” wheels. Do you see any advantage to running this square on staggered setup?. Or would the 185 on the 6” be better? Assuming these can be sourced.

Still waiting on my car. Was going to try and make this one assuming the car pickup goes right https://caffeineandcarburetors.com june 16. New Canaan.

The roll bar seems taller than others i have seen. Not sure if you want a top but that might be a bit of challenge to find. Or a custom job. Good looking Westfield.

I think I know a few owners that are willing to put our cars right there (me included)!

Congrats @slowdude a couple more weeks and we can put it to the test when my car arrives local. You can reach me how to drive it.

I heard some rumblings that a used CSR 260 is coming for sale in the New York area shortly. Owner is moving back to England.

I literally was just thinking of door storage and thought last night. Maybe a large pillow case would work. Thanks for the timely confirmation.

Copy Mike. Thanks. VIN assignment inspection happening Wed. Fingers crossed. Still going back and forth with safety tech at dmv. Arg.

Insurance Thus far I have only done online quotes and not locked in a policy (waiting on my vin assignment). Hagerty was more expensive (over 2k per year). But that is based on a new 420 with a much higher agreed value. I also live in New York City which I can only imagine jacks things up a bit as well. Grundy came in lower at $1200 a year. But again these are not finalized and locked numbers. And not fully flushed out mileage and other restrictions. Hagerty seems to be the best to deal with and when others have filed claims. They also have a towing service as part of their drivers club (I think you can get 100 or 200 miles of flatbed towing included). A question in their online quote asked about if I would be tracking the car. By selecting this vs deselecting it had a negligee effect on the quote (as vlad mentioned it would NOT be covered ). Track day insurance is by the day or can be purchased in blocks of days and then assigned to specific dates/tracks. A very loose rule of thumb is 1% of agreed value per day. ($50k = $500/day). I have never done the track insurance on my daily. Not sure about doing it on my 7 when it arrives shortly. I defer to the folks on here who have far more experience with maintenance and upkeep. I would think a knowledgeable mechanic would be able to look over the car and understand it relatively quickly. Any quirks specific to the car can be researched or posed to the very experienced folks on this and other sites.

https://www.motor1.com/news/719271/caterham-seven-485-final-edition-specs/ The final edition Seven 485 uses Ford’s Duratec 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 225 horsepower. The first Caterham Seven 485 hit the road in 2014. Now, 10 years later, it's finally ending production. The brand announced on Friday a pair of 485 Final Edition models for the European market, marking the end of naturally aspirated power for the storied Seven roadster. The brand will only make 85 units—60 458 Final Editions and 25 485 CSRs. Both versions pack a Ford Duratec 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 225 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. It'll be paired to a five-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. The 485 can run to 62 miles per hour in 4.1 seconds while on its way to its 139-mph top speed. The 485 Final Edition is available in standard and large chassis options, while the 485 CSR is only available in the bigger size with the inboard front suspension. It's about seven inches longer, nine inches wider, and an inch taller than the standard 485. The two also feature different wheel sizes, with the Final Edition wearing 13-inch black alloys while 15-inch wheels fit on the CSR. The automaker wraps them in Toyo Proxes R888R tires that hide the ventilated front disc brakes. Caterham will offer the Final Edition in one of five premium colors, with satin black stripes and black badges. Each has a fully carpeted interior, a carbon dashboard, and a unique number plate. There's Final Edition branding throughout, including embroidered on the black leather, Alcantara, and Sport Hex black seats. The 485 Final Editions are available to order now. The starting price for the European-market model is €67,495 ($72,810 at today's exchange rate). This isn't the end for Caterham, obviously. Electrification is in its future, with a production version of its Project V concept due sometime soon. The 485 represents an opportunity to “own the last highest-revving, naturally aspirated Seven to ever be produced,” says Olivier Jouanne, the company's European Territory Manager.

Plus 1 for Josh. If he has gone thru the car you can’t really ask for more assurance than that. Great guy and one of the most knowledgeable about the 7. Fettling a bit is also part of the ownership fun. I am not that mechanically inclined but this website is a great resource for any problem solving.

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Sadly. Mine is still a new work in progress. I have yet to actually sit in it much less drive it. So I can only comment on what’s in the pictures. Hopefully May