1998 2.1 Vauxhall Caterham Potentially For Sale

[Robroymcbinson]

Yeah.... they just dont do the roads here in the USA like the UK. Also, Mr. Plod is just too serious here.

[jfgw]

Zuspiel, I actually drive the car on the road 99% of the time - I have only done 2 trackdays at Mid-Ohio in the car. Without the screen, roof or doors, you really don't hear the straight-cut as much as when the weather equipment is on, so that's not a big deal. The sequential box also feels like a thoroughly engineered unit, which is very enjoyable to use, even when 'pottering around', with the ability to provide breath-taking acceleration when the opportunity presents itself. The car is also pretty docile at low revs, and because of the torquey nature, doesn't need to be driven above 4000 rpm just to run smoothly like a lot of more-peaky engines.

 

I don't have the normal Caterham seats - I replaced them with the tillets a few weeks into ownership of the car, and love the tillets - surprisingly comfortable as you don't move around at all!

 

Good luck with your search.

James

[zuspiel]

James, thanks a lot for the info! Good luck with the sale!

[jfgw]

Bringing this back to the top following some discussion in the General Discussion forum

[dssbrown]

James:

Prospective interest in your Vauxhall Caterham.

Can you please provide contact details to discuss the car?

Thanks

Doug Brown

Tuxedo Park, NY

#845-351-5443

[jfgw]

It has occured to me that I have a very wide range of price on this thread, so wanted to update this to let anyone who is interested know that I am looking for offers >$50k.

 

I am not in a hurry to sell the car, and am looking forward to enjoying it in 2012, but will sell the car for the right bid.

 

Thanks,

James

[jfgw]

All, with a heavy heart, I need to announce that my Caterham has been sold . Good news though is that the car is going to a very good home and a fellow member on this site, who I will let introduce themselves in their own time.

 

The real question though is how long I will be able to last without a 7.....

[tomatva]

Somebody got a very quick car. 1.39 at MidO isn't bad....

[dssbrown]

For the record, I have become the new steward for the Caterham Seven that James Wheeler recently sold.

 

The Caterham Vauxhall will be a book-end to a 1962 Lotus Seven America that I also own.

 

Quite the contrast in the progress of technology!

 

Doug Brown

[yellowss7]

Congrats on the new addition Doug. Maybe you can bring it down to NJMP in June and join us. I think Redgoose and Blubarisax are from around your neck of the woods.

 

Tom

[Kitcat]

Doug. Congrats! Bring both cars to NJMP!

[redgoose]

Congrats Doug and welcome to the 7s owner contingent. Im redgoose (ron) and i live in Cresskill..Contact me any time to hook up for a 7s ride..201 341 5924 or redgoose60@optonline.net..also, june 25/26 at N.J.M.P.

[blubarisax]

Doug, glad to know there will be another Caterham in our neck of the woods. I'm Karl and live in Mahwah. I think you may have seen my car in bits at Radical Motorsports. With a whole lot of luck (and pestering Bert) I'll be at the June NJMP track event.

 

Welcome, I'll watch for you on the roads!

[Croc]

Congratulations Doug on your "new" seven. It is good to see another one in the local area. You are in a perfect location for driving.

[dssbrown]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the initial welcome!

Look forward to connecting with everyone in the metro NY/NJ region.

Will not be able to make the NJMP event in June due to business commitments.

Finally, Karl, I recently saw your R500 at Radical Motorsports; awesome car!

Regards,

Doug