Nigel Riches Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 So gentlemen, tonight's curly question is ; does anyone have reliable information about the number of cars produced by Caterham Cars over the time of their production? This point could be a game changer in my certification process, less than 500 a year, and the car gets the full nut, bolt and washer check, greater than 500, then iit gets a tyre kicking, maul the headlights about, make sure they don't fall off, get the tick in the box and off you go, well not quite that quick. Back in 1982, when I bought my car, Caterham where not making that many, so I think I'm in the Full Monty category, but any information would be gratefully received, thanks. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted January 19, 2016 Member Share Posted January 19, 2016 The SMMT publishes production statistics.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks Jonathan. Took a look through this site search and returned "no search results" how unusual, well it was pre inter everything, but I grant you I'm in the Ben Riach region just now, so, I'll get a moderated look tomorrow. Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 There's a detailed breakdown by model, engine etc. in a table at the back of one of Chris Rees' books. Not sure if it's "The Magnificent 7" or "Caterham Sevens" and not at home at the moment to check but maybe someone else has the book and can get you the numbers? It doesn't come right up to the present day but should cover the period of production of your car. If nobody comes up with anything in the meantime, prod me this evening and I will have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted January 19, 2016 Area Representative Share Posted January 19, 2016 Spoke to Ansar Ali once and he told me that during his tenure production never reached 500 per annum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Slotter Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 15 cars per week in 2014/15: http://uk.caterhamcars.com/news/merry-christmas-graham-macdonald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjdm Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Nigel, judging by your sig' are you trying to comply your car in NZ? I exported my UK Caterham to NZ in 2007/8 and put it through compliance as a kit built car so it was assessed by a LVVTA representative. He specifically didn't want to know production volumes so it could be passed by the low volume manufacturer route.The only changes it required were strengthening to the inertia reel belt mountings on the rear bulkhead, NZ spec brake lines, high level brake light and a return spring on the brake pedal.I assume by your question you are going for compliance via a different route?Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thank you for your replies, looks like the full Monty for me, in a metaphoric form you understand. Not pretty .Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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