drewbrese Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Hi Everybody, I am the new owner of a 1978 Caterham. Not necessarily the Caterham I envisioned myself driving but since it was currently registered and inspected in Massachusetts I couldn't resist. Plus the previous owner and shop that has worked on the car are nearby. Supposedly the short history of the car from the previous owner is that he purchased it off the floor of the NY Auto Show in the 70's as it was being built, brother who lived in Long Island at the time picked it up for him but raced it locally instead of delivering it to the owner in Massachusetts, he eventually acquired it many years later, fixed it up a bit as well as adding a turbocharged motor, and ultimately sold it to me. Looking forward to lots of great miles ahead. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13968&stc=1 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13970&stc=1 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13969&stc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Congratulations on your purchase. You bought through the Vintage Race Car Sales - Kim Baker. I saw the ad surface and it caught my eye for a bunch of reasons - turbo, polished ali, metal front and rear wings, etc. Its a striking looking car. Looks like you will need to let the snow melt before you really try out the driving experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonse Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 That is a great looking Se7en! Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Great looking car. I'm a sucker for all that alloy. Emjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbrese Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 The bare aluminum body definitely makes an already unusual car to see on the roads around here stand out even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Congrats. The car has COOL written all over it. Can we see the turbo...please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemtd Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Wow ! beautiful nose cone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukchris Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Beautiful car. Congratulations! Where abouts in MA are you? I’m just over the line in NH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbrese Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 I am located in Central Massachusetts. I'll follow up with turbo pics soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inchoate Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 great looking car! i also want to see what's under the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Beautiful car! I just found the original for sale ad online that included dyno sheets. Um...I think you are going to need wider rear tires -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbrese Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Made an attempt at polishing the bodywork. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13999&stc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbrese Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Added a Moto-Lita race wheel. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14000&stc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbrese Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Congrats. The car has COOL written all over it. Can we see the turbo...please? http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14001&stc=1 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14002&stc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edger Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 That one is a stunner, no wonder your brother kept it. Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Wow - looks like a ton of fun. Nice car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 That is one interesting car! What is the engine (BDR?). Are you bringing it t he USA7s event in early July at NJMP? (You should!). Love the custom wheel chock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 All this chatter and NOBODY has mentioned the idea of drewbrese bringing this beauty to NJMP in July. :driving: ..........:lurk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inchoate Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 That is one interesting car! What is the engine (BDR?). Are you bringing it t he USA7s event in early July at NJMP? (You should!). Love the custom wheel chock! looks like a lotus twin cam to me. with the snail it should be a very quick car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 All this chatter and NOBODY has mentioned the idea of drewbrese bringing this beauty to NJMP in July. :driving: ..........:lurk: Shane, it's probably a show pony, probably wouldn't make one lap.. :leaving: :troll: Tom But show ponies are more than welcome to come join in the fun of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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