2003 Caterham Super 7 Race Car For Sale

[Pokey]

This 2003 Caterham Super 7 race car was imported as an SCCA E-Production model as part of a SCCA homologation program.  This program was created in the early 2000’s by Jon Nelson with Caterham USA and Jez Coates with Caterham UK.  The number of cars imported under the program is unknown, but several dealers participated, including George Alderman (Delaware), Chip Bond (Virginia) and Jeff Sloan (Texas).  This car is thought to have been imported by Alderman’s Delaware dealership.
 
Homologated models were configured with an imperial S3 chassis, 147bhp Zetec, 6-speed Caterham gearbox, limited slip differential, Watts linkage supporting the De Deon rear suspension, 250# front and 215# rear springs with nonadjustable Bilstein dampers, 10-inch AP Racing rear discs, cantilevered slick tires, clamshell front wings, and a fire suppression system.
 
After racing in SCCA the car was acquired by Beachman-McClure Racing for racing in NASA.  During this period several changes were made:
 
·       The homologated Zetec motor was swapped with a Zetec SVT
·       The homologated roll cage was replaced with the current tall cage with side intrusion NASCAR style bars
·       The homologated fuel cell was replaced with a 21-gallon fuel cell for endurance racing
·       A jack point was brazed to the rear suspension for use with a quick-jack style jack
·       A brake bias (proportioning) valve was added
·       The clamshells front wings were replaced with cycle wings
·       PIAA night race lights were added (since removed but wiring remains)
·       MOMO quick release hub and “formula” style steering wheel replaced the Caterham setup
·       The OEM SVT oil pan was replaced with a Raceline wet sump
·       And an Accusump was added for extra oiling protection
 
The car is best known for placing third overall in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill in 2009 behind two Porsche Cup cars and in front of a third (https://beachman-mcclureracing.blogspot.com).
 
Beachman-McClure Racing sold the car in 2013 to the prior owner before the current owner purchased in 2022.  Under the prior owner the fuel bladder and hoses were replaced in 2017, and a short block Zetec SVT engine swap was performed in 2019 (see attached dyno report).  The original Zetec SVT engine is included in the sale.
 
In preparation for the 2022 sale the prior owner had Rocky Mountain Caterham go through the car replacing worn and damaged parts:
 
·       The 22% “fast” steering rack was replaced with a new 8% rack and rod ends
·       The A-frame was replaced as the existing A-frame was binding
·       The front dampers and springs were replaced with new Bilstein dampers and new 250# springs
·       The rear dampers were replaced with new Bilstein dampers and 215# springs reused
·       The brake rotors, pads and fluid were replaced
·       The radiator was replaced as were the coolant hoses
·       The nosecone, front wings and wing stays, and rear wings were replaced
·       The Momo containment seat seen in historical pictures was replaced with a Caterham GRP seat (same as used for Caterham Academy racing)
·       And a new Sabelt six-point harness good until 2028 was installed
 
Rocky Mountain Caterham also set up the suspension, using 2-2-2 for the A-arms and corner weighting (see attached suspension setup sheet). 
 
Under current ownership the following noteworthy changes and maintenance were done:
 
·       A Quickcar Racing Products ignition panel was added
·       The Accusump valve was replaced with an electric valve and a cutoff switch added to the ignition panel
·       A switch was added to the ignition panel for the return-type fuel pump circuit 
·       An older MYLAPS TR2 not requiring a subscription was hardwired to the ignition circuit
·       Connection points were added for an AiM data logger
·       The front upper ball joints were replaced with Jack Webb Motorsports heim joints for easy camber adjustment and wing stay removal
·       The clutch slave cylinder was replaced, and a Caterham clutch pedal stop added
·       The transmission and differential fluid were replaced
·       And Avon ZZS tires (dated 2019) mounted to Panasport 13” wheels
 
This Seven was raced by the current owner during the 2022 and 2023 seasons in the Caterham Cup Class of the ICSCC series, and the ICSCC/Northwest Motorsports Vintage Racing Nostalgic Series.  These cars are very light and inexpensive to operate.  Brakes and tires can easily last a season, even more if not heavily campaigned.  And as can be seen in the picture gallery, it fits comfortably in a 7x14 cargo trailer.
 
Note that this is a race car, it is not street legal and not titled.  It also has its share of race patina including wrinkled aluminum skin where Bill the Cat now resides.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can find pictures at:

 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WislJ68m6ZyRfUvyBhLYggICPjqC_1f1?usp=sharing

 

And videos at:  

https://youtu.be/tS1MktpApo0

https://youtu.be/9cP40IjVlcE

https://youtu.be/umUFj9Twxbo

https://youtu.be/rc9OyipTHLc

https://youtu.be/U2wJ-8gsa_0

https://youtu.be/br4zSdk5lXA

https://youtu.be/jP_GmbI3X9Y

 

 

Edited July 22 by Pokey
Added a video of a lap at Oregon Raceway Park taken on July 11, 2025.

[Croc]

I hope you do not mind Greg, but I wanted to add that I have seen this car on track at NJMP over many years in the hands of a former owner who attended the annual HPDE event.  Despite being driven hard, it was well sorted, reliable and damn quick.  

 

[Kitcat]

As the (admittedly biased) former owner, I think

I can confirm this is great track car.
 

Its superpower is safety. The cage is incredibly stout. And unlike the Caterham branded cage, it extends about 6” from the body on the driver’s side. So there is built in crush space on the driver’s side (essential if you are T-boned). And on most Caterhams your left elbow is actually slightly outside the body of the car!

 

The FuelSafe gas tank provides protection against rear end collisions, unlike a stock(bumper-less) Caterhams).

 

The final layer of protection is the fire suppression system. It may need a charge, as Croc suggests.

 

When I bought it, it was a worn out race car. So I spent a sizeable amount of money bringing it back to par. I used to joke that the only thing I hadn’t replaced was the battery, and then I replaced it….

 

The 6sp transmission is original but I spent $$$ trouble shooting and resolving various shifting glitches.

 

The only feature not included in the description (I think) is the presence of an oil cooler behind the top of the radiator.
 

It takes premium gas(92-94 octane). I ran race gas when I was able to find it.

 

Obviously it’s totally dialed in for the track and can  give the mighty Duratec engined Caterham 420’s a scare.

[Shelley Solaris]

Did I miss the asking price?  Something I often do, not read carefully.

[rdymond]

PRICE?