Looking to buy a Caterham..

[Iain]

Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy a 98-current Caterham.

Prefer DeDion suspension & Full screen.

 

Thanks!

[SKI HI]

Where are you located ?

[Iain]

Ohio... but no problem shipping

[Kitcat]

Iain.

 

I am lookin to sell a Caterham, tho a '97, not a '98. I dont know of any difference between the 2 years, tho. It's an X-flow 1700cc, 5 sp, Dedion, full weather gear, heater, etc. And I am in Cincy. If nothing else, I'd be happy to take you for a spin. Am leaving for a week's vacation Sat, and it needs a bit of upkeep (Just back from Mid-Ohio).

 

Mike

[Tony]

Iain.

 

I am lookin to sell a Caterham, tho a '97, not a '98. I dont know of any difference between the 2 years, tho. It's an X-flow 1700cc, 5 sp, Dedion, full weather gear, heater, etc. And I am in Cincy. If nothing else, I'd be happy to take you for a spin. Am leaving for a week's vacation Sat, and it needs a bit of upkeep (Just back from Mid-Ohio).

 

Mike

Can you tell us more about your Caterham, ie price, used for blats/track, etc.?

 

Thanks!

[Iain]

Hi Mike -

 

Do you have any pictures? I am downtown in Cincy but trapped at work! Any more details would be great.

 

Thanks!

 

Iain

[Kitcat]

Iain:

 

I just resurrected the old for-sale post for this car("Sold-1997 Dedion"). It was the first car ever sold on this Forum). When I get back from vacation (where I may not have internet access), I will post some more photos. The car has 29K miles and has been used mostly for blats and as a summer daily driver, tho track days have been an ever increasing focus. I just got back from Mid-Ohio where it was in the top 1/2 of the intermediate group. Its 106 mph top speed was a huge limitation on such a big track. The smaller/tighter the track, the better it does (I "owned"Waterford Hills, for instance:)).

 

Mike

Edited August 12, 2011 by Kitcat

[Iain]

Can you tell us more about your Caterham, ie price, used for blats/track, etc.?

 

Thanks!

 

Iain:

 

I just resurrected the old for-sale post for this car("Sold-1997 Dedion"). It was the first car ever sold on this Forum). When I get back from vacation (where I may not have internet access), I will post some more photos. The car has 29K miles and has been used mostly for blats and as a summer daily driver, tho track days have been an ever increasing focus. I just got back from Mid-Ohio where it was in the top 1/2 of the intermediate group. Its 106 mph top speed was a huge limitation on such a big track. The smaller/tighter the track, the better it does (I "owned"Waterford Hills, for instance:)).

 

Mike

 

Very interested Mike! Do you park downtown? (I think I've spotted you in the past and can't imagine that there's more that 1 seven in Cincy!) Lets plan to connect when you get back from vacation.

 

Give me a shout at jones_iain@hotmail.com

 

Iain

[Kitcat]

Iain:

 

Yes, the car is often in the ground level pkg lot at 9th/Main. Hard not to notice it:).

 

I am asking $24.5K (but will take $22.5K). I will send you a list of the extensive improvements/maintenance over the last 4 years when I get back. I can say it is in much better condition than when I bought it (except for road rash on paint).

 

Mike

Edited August 12, 2011 by Kitcat

[Iain]

Hold on to it for me Mike!

[Croc]

In there interests of helping out here are a few photos of Mike's car scattered around this forum:

 

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/june%202011/20110627_NJM_IN1_5373.jpg

 

http://www.usa7s.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=3128&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1309316510

 

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/LOG%2030/DSC00290_edited-1.jpg

 

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/LOG%2030/DSC00357_edited-1.jpg

 

This car was incredible to watch at the NJMP track day. Get Mike to throw in some driving lessons for free so you know how to eat Corvettes and Porsches for breakfast.

Edited August 12, 2011 by Croc

[Kitcat]

Iain: ya got dibs.

 

Croc: thanks for the support!

[Iain]

Awesome. great credentials. Consider it sold

[BernieN]

Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy a 98-current Caterham.

Prefer DeDion suspension & Full screen.

 

Thanks!

Hi.

I have a 1989 caterham 7 for sale. It has a cortina crossflow 1.6 liter ford engine. It is stock as received in the crate with a little over 2000 miles on it.

This chassis can be upgraded to the newer features of the present caterhams.

Call me at (408) 867-0159 for pics and further details.

Bernie

[rikker]

Has Caterham changed the frame much over the years?

[Kitcat]

The "long-cockpit" car was introduced in '96 ( I think), foot wells enlarged in '94, all providing a bit of extra leg/foot room. Chassis was stiffened in '96 and suspension was revised. I have driven both short and long cockpit versions, and long cockpit is definitely roomier and nicer for drivers over 5'9'. Dedion susp became an option in '85, 5sp trans in '86. In '88 disc brakes on all 4 wheels became standard. Biggest change over last 15 years has been ever more powerful engines.

Edited September 28, 2011 by Kitcat

[MoBoost]

Actually, long cockpits were available back in 1985 when I bought my car! It makes a big difference!

[rikker]

So are all 96 and on S3 cars long and wide cockpit ?

[yellowss7]

No, the wide or SV Caterhams are a whole different beast. They didn't come into being until after 2000. Maybe even later. Series 3 or the normal width 7 is still produced even today and I believe the SV is an option. Except for on the CSR which is a wide body only.

[Kitcat]

My S3 measures 16" width for driver, ditto passenger. So, definitely not a wide body, tho does have the extra length. Didn't know long cockpit was an option so far back.