2016 CATERHAM 7 ROADSPORT

KEY FACTS

• A very good example of the lightweight British sports car, with low mileage and just two keepers from new.
• Under the bonnet is the 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine, coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox.
• The car’s first owner was the sales director of Oakmere Motor Group, who sold it to the vendor in 2017.
• It has since participated in around 10 track days, benefiting from mechanical preparation prior to each event.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Roadsport features white paintwork and a smart Martini-style livery, with 13-inch silver alloy wheels.
• It is equipped with a roll cage for track use and additional safety on the road. There is also an external cut-off switch.
• Inside, there are black Tillett racing seats and Caterham-branded harnesses, a black leather transmission tunnel cover, and a three-spoke Momo steering wheel.
• A Racelogic telemetry system has been installed, and while this is not included in the lot, the vendor is willing to negotiate a separate sale for an additional cost.

CONDITION

• There is no accident damage to the bodywork.
• Its original paintwork is in generally good order, presenting with some stone chips to the front lip, bonnet and front wings, and minor paint flaking around the bonnet air intakes, which is commensurate with its track use.
• Inside, there are a few surface marks on the driver’s headrest, but the Tillet seats are otherwise in good shape.
• No electrical issues have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was 25 March 2021 at 5,482 miles, which was a pass with two advisories to monitor slight play in both rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joints.

SERVICE HISTORY

• In March 2021, technicians at Want2Race Ltd adjusted the steering rack and repaired the front upper wishbone mounting point, before replacing the battery, both front upper ball joint boots, and both engine mounts.
• Its most recent service was in September 2020, where technicians at Want2Race Ltd replaced the engine oil, battery, tyres and brake pads.

SUMMARY

This Caterham 7 Roadsport is a thrilling lightweight sports car, with a stylish Martini-style livery and low mileage from new. Having been well maintained but used as intended, it would continue to make a highly capable track day toy, though would also be a great choice for weekend B-road blasts.

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