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But if your family politics are such that a Caterham is in the cards, this is truly a to-die-for car. This car is absolutely gorgeous. It is virtually brand new. The beautiful carbon fibre is all over. The dash board, the fenders, the engine cover, the air-intake scoops -- all of this is impeccably done in carbon. The extra seating space, the lowered floor -- this makes it considerably more comfortable.
It sounds like the problem of getting it registered is nicely nailed up with a 1966 Falcon to trash and get the smog exemption (in fact, this engine is emissions compliant anyway with a catalytic converter, etc.).
$60,000 is an absolute steal. During Covid, I wanted a project to do with my son, and priced out a Caterham kit. I went for a much more down-market version, and I think I was looking at $80,000 or so (plus almost a year wait-list). What you've got here is a nearly brand new, beautiful high-end version with all the carbon options, the higher powered engine -- and for $60,000. You really can't go wrong.