Classic Caterham Seven For Sale

[ickke]

1985 Caterham Seven - Right-side Drive - $14,500

Long cockpit

Live axle, Morris Ital

Limited slip differential

4-speed Ford transmission

Spax adjustable shocks and spring platforms

Lotus Tall Twin Cam Built by Quorn Engine Development (QED) in England 135 HP

Weber 40DCOE carbs

Baffled sump

Newer clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing

Thermostatic oil cooler

Tilton starter

Lumenition electronic ignition

Full weather gear and tonneau

Yokohama A032R

Compomotive 14" wheels

Purchased through the USA7s Forum several years ago. Updated wiring in 2018 performed by Ragtops & Roadsters

 

It's a fun car, but, it's not getting driven enough.

 

 

Pictures after Mike at Pristine Detailing did his magic

 

Pictures 10-26-2020

 

Edited October 27, 2020 by ickke
added pictures

[Anaximander]

I am sure you are going to gives us curious folks more pics, any lingering problems with the car and an asking price. Neat looking car from the one picture.

[ickke]

Updated with price (duh!) and pictures/links. I really enjoy taking the car out, though startup with the Weber carbs can be a finicky, but once going, resonate a sound like nothing else. Big smiles always.

[Vovchandr]

Congrats on your preliminary sale within the week.

 

Nice looking 7 for a great price.

[Kitcat]

$14,500? About 2/3s-1/2 its value, IMHO. Should sell fast. At that price I am tempted:)! Thx to the magic of Bring a Trailer (BAT), prices of this spec Cat have gone thru the roof.

[TBone1209]

DM'd you with my contact information.

[Croc]

Solved one mystery for me - this was the Caterham featured in the Hagerty magazine write up last year (or was it earlier this year?).

 

Congratulations on the imminent sale.

[lotusman1951]

PM Sent

[TBone1209]

@ickke - I DM'd you with my contact info yesterday. Please give me a ring when you get a chance.

Thx

[ickke]

Croc, not me (unless my son both snuck it out and also learned to drive a stick). Must be her twin! -Rick

[Croc]

Sorry Rick. It was a twin of yours with PA plates. I just figured it had to be you - there are not a lot of us out there!

[lotusman1951]

wish to buy

lotusman1951@gmail.com

[Snig]

I don’t think the seller has responded to any PMs yet.

[TBone1209]

I've DM'd him twice and have yet to get any response.

[ickke]

Sent responses to PMs and added some more pictures.

 

Jon the previous builder/owner provided me with all the receipts, build detail, etc. Really provides a great history.

[Vovchandr]

I'm not even in the market and I had a temptation to add another...

 

Looks like I'd have to get into a pretty long line though :seeya:

[Snig]

Sent responses to PMs and added some more pictures.

 

Jon the previous builder/owner provided me with all the receipts, build detail, etc. Really provides a great history.

 

Hi Ickke, I pm’d you shortly after you posted.

 

Thanks!

Edited November 7, 2020 by Snig

[Sportscarnut]

Hello, pm sent. Please let me know if it’s still available. Thank you

[Snig]

Hello, pm sent. Please let me know if it’s still available. Thank you

 

The original builder bought the car back.

[MoBoost]

The original builder bought the car back.

 

Yes, I did!

It took some coaxing from my friends and approval from my very understanding wife before I made the call to Rick.

Glad to have it back in the garage. Looking forward to planning and executing the various tasks and of course, getting back behind the wheel!