Caterham 7 in Raleigh, NC for sale

[Scott_]

For sale is my 1999 Caterham Seven S3, a genuine factory-built Caterham powered by the Rover 1.8-liter K-Series VVC engine.

This is a well sorted and dependable factory built Caterham with approximately 28,000 miles, extensive documentation from new including the order sheet, original Caterham factory build sheet, receipts for maintenance, MOT’s, and improvements from new to present.   It has a North Carolina title in my name and listed as a 1999 Caterham 7. The car is right hand drive and I have had no issues at all with that.  The original number plates from the UK are on the car.  I toyed with the idea of removing them but I liked the idea of keeping them.

 

Specifications:

● 1999 Caterham Seven S3

● Genuine factory-built Caterham

● Rover 1.8-liter K-Series VVC engine with 4-2-1 stainless steel exhaust

● Ford Type 9 five-speed manual gearbox and Sierra differential and FIA rollbar

● De Dion rear suspension, Arrowstar springs, lowered driver floor, Momo steering wheel with quick release, Caterham upgraded brake package on the front

● Motogadget tach and speedometer and factory carbon fiber dash

● 13-inch wheels

● Toyo R888R tires (205’s) in back and 185 Nankang Sportnex NS2R's in front

● Carbon Fiber Aeroscreen and SPA F1 mirrors

● Factory windshield, hood, doors, and bikini top included in the sale

● Spares such as second aeroscreen, starter, and oil filter

● Ford Pacifica Blue (the graphics are easily removable if they are not to your liking; they are in the style of Mondrian/Swiss Modern and I have received many compliments about them at car shows and just out driving)

 

Also included is a Softbits for Sevens wind deflector (you can see it attached to the headrests) and one of their bespoke rain covers specifically for the S3 with FIA rollbar and carbon fiber aeroscreen.

 

The car offers the classic Caterham driving experience: very low weight, direct steering, a manual gearbox, excellent feedback and a high-revving engine. I have found the Rover VVC to be a particularly good fit for the Seven, providing strong performance while retaining the light and compact character that makes these cars so enjoyable.  The car is 27 years old so there is some patina in the paint but it presents amazing well.

 

 

The car is complete and running and driving. I had considered a Duratec conversion and acquired some components for that project, but I decided not to take this Caterham apart. The car is being offered in its current configuration so the next owner can drive and enjoy it immediately.  I have a deposit on a different spec Caterham that is more track focused so although I am in no great rush to sell this one, I am somewhat motivated and don't "need" two of these cars.

 

The car has several desirable features, including the factory-built specification, lowered driver's side floor, VVC engine, De Dion rear suspension, Arrowstar springs, FIA rollbar, low mileage, documentation from new, weather equipment and existing clean North Carolina title.  

 

Will you fit?  I'm nearly 6'2" and 260 pounds, so if you are like most people and under those dimensions: yes!

 

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a genuine factory built, low-mileage Caterham that is properly titled and ready to enjoy.

 

Located in the Raleigh, North Carolina area.

 

Asking $32,500 OBO

 

Inquiries and offers are welcome. I can provide additional photographs, documentation and videos of the car starting, running and driving.

 

I'll be taking more interior, engine, and exterior  photos and adding to this post/thread as I take them over the weekend.

 

 

Edited 5 hours ago by Scott_

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Engine photos

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Additional photos

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Some photos of the windshield and doors.   Sorry, I don't have any photos with the hood or bikini top on it.

 

Edited 11 hours ago by Scott_