'5LC' would normally indicates a factory built car - kit built / component cars normally have a K as the first character. Maybe the original purchaser took it as CKD to avoid Caterhams build queue! Without additional evidence of amateur build (eg notes on registration doc) then testing as a 1990 car would seem right. Hopefully the paperwork will resolve things but might be worth seeing if DVLC will add a note re amateur build on the V5 for the future.
Here is the build sheet showing component form, but with a factory build chassis number.Well, it should but the build sheet won't transfer. I'll try again.
The resolution is very poor on the second image. I can't read some of the items.
The shortcut upload method limits the resolution. If you'd like higher resolution I suggest using the original upload method starting with the landscape tool:
These documents aren't great, the VIN is altered on the invoice and the word Component looks corrected on the build sheet. It looks fishy. Have you got the amateur build confirmation certificate. If no I think I would ask Caterham for a letter on headed paper. Good luck.
If you didn't know Caterham in 1990....it was a bit sketchy to say the least! I have asked Martin to help.
I suspect the customer got bumped up the list by knowing someone. HPC's weren't supposed to be sold either CKD or without the driving course...unless you convinced them to sell you one!
Wow! Thanks all.
to answer a few points raised:
Thanks Shaun, that's the section I am using, I'm on the right track.
Seven Wonders and JP, thanks but mine predates that. Vin is an old style on 5LC 5181 HPRD, so not enough numbers.
Jonathan, July 4th 1990
Stephen, good idea, I'll give Rob a shout.
7 wonders, as a Jersey car it isn't on th3 list so doesn't show up.
I have my data and details and will go back in the morning. Report back soon.
'5LC' would normally indicates a factory built car - kit built / component cars normally have a K as the first character. Maybe the original purchaser took it as CKD to avoid Caterhams build queue! Without additional evidence of amateur build (eg notes on registration doc) then testing as a 1990 car would seem right. Hopefully the paperwork will resolve things but might be worth seeing if DVLC will add a note re amateur build on the V5 for the future.
That's why I always thought it was a factory job, but Martin the archivist has confirmed it was supplied ckd to a guy in Poole.
I think I will have to ask for an official confirmation for dvla.
Here is the build sheet showing component form, but with a factory build chassis number.Well, it should but the build sheet won't transfer. I'll try again.
Inline pdf shows OK for me. But we know that format doesn't always display on all browsers and configurations.
Jonathan
The resolution is very poor on the second image. I can't read some of the items.
The shortcut upload method limits the resolution. If you'd like higher resolution I suggest using the original upload method starting with the landscape tool:
Jonathan
These documents aren't great, the VIN is altered on the invoice and the word Component looks corrected on the build sheet. It looks fishy. Have you got the amateur build confirmation certificate. If no I think I would ask Caterham for a letter on headed paper. Good luck.
My detailed build blog
https://caterham420detailedbuildblog.co.uk/
If you didn't know Caterham in 1990....it was a bit sketchy to say the least! I have asked Martin to help.
I suspect the customer got bumped up the list by knowing someone. HPC's weren't supposed to be sold either CKD or without the driving course...unless you convinced them to sell you one!
Interesting little project though.