athens7 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) 2005 Caterham 7 SV Roadsport Purchased new and fully assembled from Jeff Sloan at British Auto Specialist in Fort Worth, TX (Caterham dealer) in August 2007. This chassis was shipped in early 2005, and was purchased by Jeff from the Nearn family as part of a group of 12 cars right before they sold Caterham Cars to Ansar Ali and his compatriots. It has an Arch frame. Original specification: Black full paint Red leather seats, tunnel top Red interior panels New SVT Zetec motor with Raceline sump Lightened flywheel T-9 5 speed transmission Kent camshafts ZF limited slip differential/3.92 final drive Triple pass aluminum racing radiator AP racing brake upgrade British Auto Specialist sump skid plate 4 point racing harnesses FIA roll bar w/petty strut Momo quick release steering wheel Adjustable spring perches Interior insulation kit Jet hot ceramic coated exhaust Heater shut off valve Full weather gear (heated windscreen, hood, side doors with armrests) Hood bag Carbon fiber dash, stone guards, sill protectors Aero fuel filler cap Full tonneau cover Perspex wind deflectors w/bag Spare wheel and tire Luggage rack Indoor car cover Modifications made since purchase: Custom engine tune by Ed Senf/Balanced Performance Adjustable exhaust cam gear 180 degree thermostat Replaced distributor, spark plug wires with direct coil packs Upgraded exhaust mounts, added center exhaust mount CFM Motorsports aluminum DSI manifold lever Spa catch tank routed in line from PCV valve back to intake Philips X-Treme Power headlamp bulbs Mid Atlantic Caterham Serpentine belt reorientation kit Stack auxiliary gauges (mechanical oil pressure, electric stepper fuel and water temp) Samco silicone front radiator hoses Odyssey PC680 battery, billet aluminum hold down, trickle charger Cold air intake and plexiglass radiator air deflector (relocated battery, no bonnet cut) 3M Clearshield on rear wings and stone guards Ceramic black Super 7 nosecone badge Accessories/Spares: Diablosport Predator ECU programmer w/data logging, fault code reader Soft Bits for Sevens tunnel bag Walker St. Clair outdoor half car cover Removable passenger side cone catcher (mounts under body) CFM racing oil pump original distributor and mounting bracket wiper blades owners manual assembly manual I have also upgraded various small bits and pieces of the car, such as a better quality fuel neck hose, as I saw the need. The car has been autocrossed regularly, and maintained obsessively. Fluids are Mobil 1 5W30 engine oil, Redline MT90 in the transmission, and Redline 75W90 with friction modifier for the differential. I have a complete service history, as well as receipts for all purchases. The odometer reads 15,897 miles as of this post, and is correct. 5 Toyo R1R tires with approx 6/32 remaining tread keep it attached to the ground (well, 4 of them do. The 5th one just kind of hangs around in back). Blemishes are as follows: a paint chip about the size of a pinkie fingernail on the bonnet (due to a paint defect at time of manufacture), minor spider webs on the front wings at the fasteners, and 2 small dings right below the Caterham emblem on the rear valence. The car has always been garaged and covered, and gets wiped down after every use. It has a Georgia "assembled vehicle" title. If one searches my posts on USA7s and the California Caterham Club, much of the car’s development and history can be seen. $35,950 obo. Edited June 3, 2012 by athens7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Wow, all the good cars are coming out for sale. I have always thought the color combination of this one was great. Lots of spec in an SV for a really exceptionally good price. What is your next car project Brad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberbug Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dssbrown Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Prospective interest in the Caterham. Can you provide contact details? Doug Brown Tuxedo Park, NY #845-351-5443 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Can you post engine pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athens7 Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) Most of my small file engine pics are already on various threads here, and won't duplicate to a second thread. Post #8 here: http://www.usa7s.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5144 has some pictures of the engine, CAI, and radiator shroud. I have large file size pictures available. This picture shows the coil on plug ignition that replaced the stock distributor/plug wires. Edited April 4, 2012 by athens7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Doug, It would be great to see another Caterham buzzing about Harriman Park! (Mahwah NJ here) This looks like a great car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Fabulous car, obsessively maintained/upgraded by a se7en nut with the wherewithal to indulge his addiction. Result, an amazing bargain for some lucky buyer-IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athens7 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Fabulous car, obsessively maintained/upgraded by a se7en nut with the wherewithal to indulge his addiction. Result, an amazing bargain for some lucky buyer-IMHO. I resent the implication (that I have wherewithal) As to the nut thing, "it's a fair cop". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athens7 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 What is your next car project Brad? I no longer have a company car, so I'm thinking about replacing my 7 and the Acura RSX-S that I now use for a daily driver with one car that I can both drive daily and track/autocross, perhaps a Boss 302 Mustang (it's a heavy girl, though). I took the 7 out this weekend, and it's still the most engaging, entertaining car I have ever owned. It makes my convictions about selling very flimsy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Locost Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 It makes my convictions about selling very flimsy... Keep it or sell it to me for $15K =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBEARDEN Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Great looking car...just curious but where did you get the tire mounted luggage rack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Great looking car...just curious but where did you get the tire mounted luggage rack? They're available from Caterham: [url=http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_product=1362][/url]http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_product=1362 I always liked your car Brad, good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 A few more questions. You say the engine is new. Is this a crate engine, rebuild, etc? Do you have hp and torque numbers? How many miles on the engine? Is the tranny a close or wide ratio? What clutch are you running? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athens7 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 A few more questions. You say the engine is new. Is this a crate engine, rebuild, etc? Do you have hp and torque numbers? How many miles on the engine? Is the tranny a close or wide ratio? What clutch are you running? Thanks. The motor was purchased by Caterham USA as part of a group from a Ford dealer in Denver. I have the receipt. I would call it a "crate" engine. According to my last dyno chart, about 160 hp & 150 lbs-ft of torque at the wheels. What that translates to at the crank depends on who you ask. Miles on the engine is the same as miles on the car, as the engine was new (currently 15,900). The transmission is the Ford T-9 with standard ratios. 3.92 LSD rear and .82:1 5th gear overdrive. Clutch is as installed by Caterham/British Auto Specialist. It is hydraulic with an annular slave cylinder. Flywheel is lightened option from Caterham (9-1/2 lb.?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpiticus Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Brad, I can honestly say this Seven was one that made me fall in love with the breed. I autocross a Miata in CSP and have always enjoyed watching this beautiful example in action. Now if only I could scrape together the money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboted Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 please contact me , very interested in your car. thanks Ted Burgess 941-441-5607 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nedster001 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Brad, have you sold your Caterham SV, if not please contact me (Ned) at (860) 597-8443. I think its a beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athens7 Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 An update, for those who are interested. I have a commitment to purchase the car, backed by a deposit, from a nice fellow who is tied up with work for a couple of weeks. If the sale doesn't finalize by the 25th, I will notify the people who have expressed interest in the car since I took the deposit. Thanks to all for their interest. I have driven the car a little, to keep the fluids stirred, and I wonder if I am being a complete idiot by selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James A Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I hate to see you sell it! But, the Stang will be fun. jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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