Interested in meeting up with local se7en owners

[3739Davis]

This seems like as good a place as any to place my first post.  I'm brand new to the USA7s community and "think" I'd like to become an owner in the relatively near future.  My budget is a bit limited (<$30K), so my options are equally limited.  The reason I'm still in the thinking mode is whereas I like the idea of owning a 7 (or an 11 for that matter), I've never even been up-close and personal with one (let alone ever getting to ride in or drive one).  So what I'm hoping to find is a current owner in the PNW area (I live in Puyallup) who would be willing to let me see theirs (maybe even a ride) to see if it's something I honestly want to pursue.  So......anybody interested in teaching a newbie what owning and driving a 7 is like?  Thanks much!

[IamScotticus]

Seen the map?

https://usa7s.net/ips/communitymap/

Most seveners are solitary creatures 

Edited May 30, 2025 by IamScotticus

[3739Davis]

I hadn't seen this before, thanks much!  Looks like there's a sevener just a few miles away.

[CBuff]

You could also check the "Caterham Super 7's and 7 owners in USA and Canada" on facebook. you might have to request to join but they also have an owners map. Sorry I would offer but I am in New York.

[Croc]

3 hours ago, 3739Davis said:

I hadn't seen this before, thanks much!  Looks like there's a sevener just a few miles away.

 

You are lucky - there are a bunch of owners plus a Caterham dealer in the Redmond and surrounding areas.  

[JimSVO]

I'm still fairly new to the PNW and am building a se7en now. Maybe see you at the 2026 WWABFM in Kenmore?

[3739Davis]

Hey Jim, as a born & raised member of the PNW allow me to say Welcome to our rainy little corner of the country .  I grew up in Aberdeen so I'm pretty familiar with the Olympic Peninsula.  I'm fairly new to the Se7en world as well (June '25) and up until you mentioned it I didn't even know there was a WWABFM.  It sounds like a hoot, and I hope to make it there.  I live in Puyallup so it's ~1+ hr depending on traffic (which can be pretty crappy on both Hwy 167 as well as I-405).  Nonetheless, I'm now on their mailing list so as soon as they announce a date for '26 I'll do my best to get it on the calendar with the boss.  I'd like to hear about your build.  Hopefully it's ready in time for the meet.

 

Drew

[JimSVO]

1 hour ago, 3739Davis said:

Hey Jim, as a born & raised member of the PNW allow me to say Welcome to our rainy little corner of the country .  I grew up in Aberdeen so I'm pretty familiar with the Olympic Peninsula.  I'm fairly new to the Se7en world as well (June '25) and up until you mentioned it I didn't even know there was a WWABFM.  It sounds like a hoot, and I hope to make it there.  I live in Puyallup so it's ~1+ hr depending on traffic (which can be pretty crappy on both Hwy 167 as well as I-405).  Nonetheless, I'm now on their mailing list so as soon as they announce a date for '26 I'll do my best to get it on the calendar with the boss.  I'd like to hear about your build.  Hopefully it's ready in time for the meet.

 

Drew

Drew - that's cool.  Last year I went to the WWABFM in my 69 Triumph TR6. I'm in the Tyee Triumph Club. I don't think I will have my SVOZero street registered by the 2026 meet so I'll be there again in my TR. Here's an OT snapshot from 2025.

[BruceBe]

There are plenty of Caterham Seven owners in the Puget Sound area. Search for "PNW Caterham Club" on FB. They are organizing a tour for the weekend of June 6th, that will loop up into Canada this year. The two cars in the previously posted photo are from Kirkland (Juanita) and Issaquah.

 

Cheers,

-Bruce

 

[3739Davis]

Hey Bruce, I actually met with club member JohnCh back in June and purchased his '95 Westfield SeiW (https://www.throttle-steer.com/westfield1.html).  I drive it every opportunity I get and am looking forward to joining as many Se7en events as time, work and "the boss" will allow  in the years to come.

 

Drew