ratedx Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Hi my first post- approx. what should i pay for a 1990 caterham 1700 super sprint w/orig. 1800 miles. car is like new in every way- it is stock. it has the long cockpit? Just a approx. would be appreciated thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Hi my first post- approx. what should i pay for a 1990 caterham 1700 super sprint w/orig. 1800 miles. car is like new in every way- it is stock. it has the long cockpit? Just a approx. would be appreciated thanks Pictures? Color Combination? Which wheels? Which shocks? Which rear suspension? Which seats? Which gauges? Does it have a top, side curtains, tonneau cover? maintenance (ie: tires dry rotted, brake and fuel lines in need of replacement. Suspension needing a rebuild due to drying out from lack of use) There is so much more that should be taken in to account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Pictures? Color Combination? Which wheels? Which shocks? Which rear suspension? Which seats? Which gauges? Does it have a top, side curtains, tonneau cover? maintenance (ie: tires dry rotted, brake and fuel lines in need of replacement. Suspension needing a rebuild due to drying out from lack of use) There is so much more that should be taken in to account Pics, details, etc. A link for viewing the car if one is available :iagree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) $22K is definitely ball park. Be aware tho that these undriven, like-new cars are old. So old bushings, old hoses, etc. And lack of use is not necessarily good for wheel bearings, engine, etc., etc. My ideal used Caterham is one that has been used and maintained regularly, more than low mileage. Still, I think the price is reasonable if it's in as-advertised condition. Other thots: the Dedion rear is a plus, ditto long cockpit. Is it 5sp., 4sp or 5sp, LSD, leather seats, weather package (top, heater etc.), standard roll-over bar or FIA bar? My 1st Caterham was spec'd like yours and I loved every minute of it (after I replaced tires, hoses, engine mounts, -you get the idea). I put 15k miles of combined street/track use on it and a smile never left my face. Edited March 7, 2014 by Kitcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 So no pictures or links to post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 approx. what should i pay for a 1990 caterham 1700 super sprint w/orig. 1800 miles. car is like new in every way- it is stock. If anyone has a interest in the car let me know-It is absolutely beautiful and like new- 22k I'm confused. Have you decided to pass on the car, or are you involved in selling it? Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hettric Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 In 8/2012 I bought a 1997 Caterham with 1800 miles, I have not had any of the aforementioned possible issues because of age/non-use. Even the 1997 tires I had fully intended to replace right off have not yet fallen short of my limited skills on local blats. I would have considered that price a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Car has always been stored indoors and started and driven on a schedule- it is in a car collection that most cars are in the 6 figures if not more. Are you the owner, brokering it for the owner, or did you buy it to potentially flip to a buyer here? Bill S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASwede Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Indeed, an odd tone from someone looking to buy a car. However, you can get a feel for sales prices from this website. Although the final price isn't listed, you can get an idea of the price based on the time it goes from posted to sold especially when the owner lowers the prices. Obviously there are more variables to price than that, but it does help narrow down your range a bit. And since I'm a purchaser of a fifteen year old car that didn't see road duty very often, I'll echo Kitcat's comments. I'm on month nine of going through everything in detail, and replacing what needs replacing, and catching up on maintenance. Lots of stuff just gets old when not used. But that was actually a selling point for me. I needed a project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikker Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Too right Swede, I thought originally it was someone asking for guidance on a first time buy, not it sounds more and more like a pro seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Hi my first post- approx. what should i pay for a 1990 caterham 1700 super sprint w/orig. 1800 miles. car is like new in every way- it is stock. it has the long cockpit? Just a approx. would be appreciated thanks If anyone has a interest in the car let me know-It is absolutely beautiful and like new- 22k ratedx, You go from asking what this car is worth to offering it up for sale at 22K. If you have a car you want to sale, my suggestion is to become a paid club member and post the car for sale in the Cars For Sale / Wanted section of this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poorichard Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Ratedx, three times members here asked what are your intensions…..buy, sell,? Please be forthright and let us know…this is a knowledgeable forum and they can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratedx Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Sure be more then happy to pay for advertisement- mods please delete and i will pay for advertisement thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Looks to be in great shape. I'm sure you will find a buyer for it rather quickly. You should tell us about #38 in the back ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 You can join using PayPal ($20/yr) via this link. Once you've become a paying member, your permissions will be revised and you'll have the ability to start a thread in the For Sale section. I'll close this thread so questions about your Caterham remain in the new one. However, as BigDog mentions, I'm sure people will be interested in learning more about the open wheeled race car in the background, so don't hesitate to start a new thread about that in the Off Topic forum. Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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