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The cell is now "sold" pending payment. I've actually been contacted by several people who want it so I would say it is very doubtful that anything will fall through but I will certainly re-post it if things change. Thanks to those who inquired. Craig

8 gallon Fuel Safe fuel cell. Fuel Safe makes these cells specifically for Lotus 7's and Caterhams and they are a direct replacement for a stock sized fuel tank with exactly the same shape and dimensions. This cell has not been used in several years (but was fine when last used), so there is a decent chance that the bladder may need to be replaced, but it comes with the aluminum outer shell, fuel sending unit, and also filler housing that will accept the stock rubber Caterham/Lotus fuel elbow (assuming you are using a stock fuel filler location). $100 for all plus shipping makes this a good start to getting you what you need if you are thinking about a cell for your car, even if the bladder needs replaced. Craig (330) 807-0742 or chima97@aol.com Pix available on request

Darren I'm in Akron, OH, but sale pending as of this afternoon. Thanks to all who inquired thus far. Craig

Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator. Measures 13" tall x 17" wide x 2" thick core. Perfect for a 7 or 7 type clone. We have been using this exact same type of radiator in our race cars for many years and this particular one belongs to a customer of mine who is getting out of racing. It has been his spare and he no longer has a need for it. The radiator will fit in a stock location (behind the forwardmost frame tubes) in a "real" Lotus 7, or will also fit in front of the frame as shown in the photos. Outlets are 1.5" and are in the top left and lower right and there is also a 1/8" NPT fitting in the top left (we used for air bleed) and also a 3/8"NPT fitting in the middle right (can be used for water temp sending unit). Works fine on our race motors making in excess of 160bhp without any type of cooling fan, etc and I suspect that it will handle more power than that without any issues. Radiator is in excellent condition with no dents or dings. $200 which is less than half of these units cost new. Craig (330) 807-0742 or chima97@aol.com

I have six (6) identical billet aluminum Circle/Spinwerks 15 x 7" wheels for sale. They are in near perfect condition and would make excellent street or track day wheels. Bolt circle is 4 on 4.25" which is standard Caterham. Backspace is 4 5/8" and they weigh only 11.5 pounds each. I have test fitted these on both solid axle and de Dion Caterhams and they fit great. They were $200 each new and I will sell all 6 for $500. Craig (330) 807-0742 or chima97@aol.com

Looking for a straight and true de-dion tube for SCCA EP race car. Let me know if anyone has a spare that they might have lying around. Thanks. Craig (330) 807-0742 or chima97@aol.com

Header is now sold (pending payment arriving). Thanks to those who inquired.

Header is 4 individual peices. # 1 and # 4 are separate tubes and # 2/3 tubes are a single peice. The collector is also a separate peice. The header came off a mid 80's left hand drive Caterham that has been converted to 1500cc pre-crossflow power with corresponding header.

Brand new Caterham adjustable platform kit for Bilstein shocks. Basically an adjustable coilover collar kit to allow you to control ride height and corner weight your car. Currently sells for 192 Pounds from Caterham (roughly $300 U.S.) and I will sell for half of that ($150) plus shipping from Akron, OH. Craig (330) 807-0742 or chima97@aol.com

Very nice stainless header from 1700 crossflow powered Caterham. Includes a lightweight Coast Fabrication muffler/silencer with 90 degree kickout that could potentially complete this exhaust system (you will need to fabricate a flange to mate the muffler to the header). $200 for all. Craig (330) 807-0742 or chima97@aol.com

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Bump. How about $150 for all 4 fenders. Shop clearout time. Craig

Headlight brackets/wing stays sold. Thanks to those who inquired. Craig

Have a pair of new Caterham front wing stays (still in the bag) for clamshell fenders. Can take pix if you are interested, but this is the peice required to mount your fender, headlight, and turn signal. Price each is now $120 from Caterham and I will sell for $100 for the pair plus shipping from Akron, OH. Craig (330) 80-0742 or chima@aol.com

Need a minimum of one and preferably a pair of rear taillights for Caterham SCCA EP race car that was badly crashed at Road America last September. Let me know if anyone can help. (I know that they're available new, but as it's a race car my customer is hoping to find something "decent" used). Thanks, Craig (330) 807-0742 or chima97@aol.com

Looking for a chrome wiper arm for early Caterham. See pix of my car that just sold with the missing wiper to see what I'm looking for. Let me know if someone has something lying around that might work. Believe that this is the same wiper arm as that was used on many small BMC cars in the 60's and 70's so hopefully shouldn't be too hard to find. Thanks, Craig

Just wanted to let everyone know that the car is now officially "sold." Thank you to everyone who inquired about it (there was pretty amazing response after I posted the lower price 2 days ago) and the car is going to the Pacific Northwest area where hopefully the new owner will get lots of enjoyment out of it. Craig

All, Thanks to those who have inquired about the car over the past week. Here is an update for those who may have some level of interest in it. I had what I believe to be a legitimate offer on the car on Friday for $17,500 and respectfully turned it down and told the person that my bottom line on the car was $18K. Since that time, I have not heard back from him but have gotten two other inquiries who I have told the same thing to (i.e. $18K price). With that in mind, I figured that I'd take the opportunity to put my cards on the table and re-post the car here with my bottom line price. You won't find a better Caterham anywhere for that kind of money.

Have an extra 14 x 7 Panasport 8 spoke wheel in case anyone needs one to complete their set or needs a spare. 4.75" backspace and standard 4.25" Caterham bolt circle. New and never mounted. $200 plus shipping from Akron, OH. Have a 2nd identical wheel that I may consider parting with if someone desperately needs a pair. Craig (330) 807-0742 or chima97@aol.com

The seat does come with the seat rails (fore/aft "slider" brackets) by the way and simply needs bolted in and is otherwise ready to install.

All, The steering wheel has been "spoken for" several times over. Thanks to all who have inquired so far. Craig

Posting these two items together 11.25" diameter leather 3-spoke Momo steering wheel with "Lotus" badge in center. wheel is in "like new" condition and is perfect size for Lotus/Caterham/"7"-type application. $100 which is less than half the cost of new. Complete Caterham front end including lower and upper wishbones and 3/4" front anti-roll bar, spherical bearings and upper ball joints. Under 2000 miles on this front end before removed from car and all bushings are in excellent condition and it is ready to install. $300 Craig (330) 807-0742 or chima97@aol.com

Have (5) Caterham 16 x 7 5-spoke wheels for sale. Mounted with low-time Michelin Pilot SX 205 x 45 x 16 radials. Wheels are in basically "as new" condition inside and out and are standard 4.25" Caterham bolt circle. $750 firm for the 5 wheels and tires. Craig (330) 807-0742 or chima97@aol.com

Caterham carbon/kevlar high performance ultra-lightweight seat. Less than 500 miles of use and shows absolutely zero wear. These seats now retail for close to $2000 and will sell for $750 plus shipping from Akron. Craig (330) 807-0742 or chima97@aol.com

Reluctantly selling my trusty "old reliable" crossflow powered 1979 Caterham. The best way I can describe this car is a true "survivor" with 6130 original miles, original unpainted aluminum skin with very, very few blemishes, original fiberglass, and original running gear throughout. The car is titled as a 1964 Lotus and has a matching Lotus data plate with appropriate SB1940 serial number so regardless of where a potential buyer may be located there should be no emissions issues whatsoever. In fact, the only features to distinguish this car from an original S3 Lotus 7 would be the Caterham taillights and front clamshell turn signal lights. The car has 5 like new 13" x 6" Panasports with 205 x 60 x 13 Sumitomo HTR 200's with under 500 miles on them. Absolutely everything on it works, and it has full weather equipment (side curtains, top, tonneau), and stock Caterham roll bar. The interior has the original "bench" vinyl seat and original Smiths guages that work fine. It is a solid axle car with Ford Cortina based rear with 3.9 final drive and Salisbury type LSD and semi-close ratio 4 speed transmission. The crossflow motor was rebuilt (strictly for performance upgrade purposes) by noted Formula Ford builder Dave Dixon in Detroit at just over 4000 miles (i.e. about 2000 miles ago) and got a lightened flywheel and clutch assembly, Bosch distributor and coil, new valve springs and retainers, new pistons, cam, lifters, timing chain assembly, and some other odds & ends and while it was never dynoed it likely makes 130 to 135bhp. It is on a single downdraft Weber and before anyone pooh poohs this induction versus dual sidedrafts, I will tell you that it makes far more torque and is far more streetable and there is no fiddling with linkage or tuning of multiple carbs, etc.... It is an unbelievably reliable motor that starts with a single crank and settles into a steady idle in under 10 seconds, doesn't show any blue smoke whatsoever and after sitting all winter it might have 2 or 3 drops of oil under it. The car has a full length (i.e. exits out the back) stainless exhaust system) with header wrap under the hood to keep the heat down to a minimum. There is also an oversize radiator with thermostatically controlled electric fan for extra-hot days. Overall, I'd give this car a cosmetic rating of 9+ out of 10 and mechanical rating of 9.9 out of 10 (.1 deduction for the typical crossflow engine drip although this is the best one I've ever owned). The master cylinders were replaced last summer and the best endorsement I can give this car is that I wouldn't hesitate to jump in it and drive to California in it (if my back could stand it!). It truly needs nothing and is ready to go. Very realistically priced at $19,200 and I will post pictures as soon as I am able. Craig. (330) 807-0742 or chima97@aol.com P.S. I have now attached 5 pretty basic pictures of the car. As there is still snow on the ground here in Northeast Ohio and snow flurries in the air today I had to take the pictures inside my shop but they should provide a fair representation of the car. I have several more pix that I can email to interested parties and will be happy to take specific shots if there are areas of the car that anyone wants to see. Thanks again.