2004 Caterham Seven 1.6
Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire 18000 - 22000 Registration No: C7 SXC Chassis No: SDKRDKRR630022768 MOT: October 2023 � Sympathetically uprated for fast road / track use � Warranted 26,000 miles from new � Appropriate 'C7' (Caterham 7) number plate � Full weather equipment, two sets of wheels / tyres Launched in 1957, the Lotus 7 was essentially a racing car for the road. Available in both fully assembled and kit forms, the two-seater was a simple but very effective design. Its elegant spaceframe chassis instantly transformed the dynamics of the most humdrum saloon car mechanical components. A giant killer in competition, the Seven was evolved through four series but as Chapman's road car aspirations pushed upmarket so his enthusiasm for the low profit 'kit car' waned. However, by the time Lotus ceased production in 1971 a good number of its clients had become addicted to the little sports car. Among them was Lotus agent Caterham whose belief in the design saw them buy all the tooling, presses and dies for the Seven from Lotus in 1973. Settling upon the Series III as the best of the breed they restarted production that year and have yet to stop. Finished in the classic combination of British Racing Green with Yellow striping and Black leather upholstery, chassis 22768 was supplied new to M. Johnson Esq of London. Rated at 120bhp, its 1.6 litre K-Series engine was allied to five-speed manual transmission. The accompanying maintenance booklet records services at 500, 4,301, 10,631, 15,782 and 22,369 miles. Since entrusted to Millwood Cotswold Caterham for a cambelt change, new starter motor plus some brake and suspension work on 6th September 2021 not to mention a further service on 31st October 2022, the two-seater�s odometer currently shows some 26,000 miles. Treated to a Z-and-F ECU Performance Tune Upgrade during 2012 which reputedly boosted its power output to 150bhp plus, the Caterham has also benefited from the installation of a FIA master switch, plumbed-in fire extinguisher system, quick-release steering wheel, FIA double diagonal rollbar and competition brake pads. Riding on Avon semi-slick tyres, �C7 SXC� is quite the adrenaline pump. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, book pack, assorted invoices and spare wheels / tyres.
