HELP Caterham serial number? package 21 ???

[iluvlotus]

i looked up the serial number for a 1995 caterham- what is package 21? it also says ordered as a 'race" chassis

[iluvlotus]

i typed in serial number on a site called Lotus 7 club italia

[super7guy]

requires 17 digit VIN for sevens after 1990.

 

http://www.lotus7club.it/en/resources/120-caterham-chassis-number-decoder

 

Wayne

[Croc]

I prefer this chassis number guide since it gives you the possible alternatives. I think you have pulled in the first digit of the chassis VIN (digits 11 to 17) as Package 2 is a Series 3 kit.

 

http://www.lotus7.club/guides/frequently-asked-questions/chassis-numbers-what-do-they-mean#h10

[iluvlotus]

The car i am buying has vin number sdkllkrgss0347700 it comes up as a 1995 with package 21 however this is a Caterham 7 im confused! please if anyone knows how to interprete it would be appreciated Thank you

[Croc]

Using the link I posted earlier...

 

SDK = Caterham as manufacturer

L = LHD

L = Long cockpit

K = Kit built

R = Generally race chassis but sometimes also referred to road chassis depending on year

GS = 100bhp 1600 crossflow

S = chassis year 95

0347700 = chassis number. Did you drop a digit as it should be 8 digits if it was a 90s era chassis?

 

Thats its for your chassis. No package reference as it is a pre-2010 chassis.

 

 

[iluvlotus]

Not sure- it does have 17 digits - i only see title not the actual vin plate on car. Yes it is a race car spec but set-up for both track and street- I thank you very much for taking the time out to research!

[coffee break]

Where is the number located? My 1995 has an ID plate and the chassis number is also stamped on the chassis on a gusset near where the clutch cable is attached.

[iluvlotus]

great info- Im sure others also find this helpful!