McBreadhead Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Does anyone know the history of the Superlight for sale?Says it's an import but there's no plate on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Nothing to do with me, but the ad has some good pictures. It looks like its been subject to some modification from standard. Points I've noted: its got Millwood tall stone protectors; I don't think the silencer is original; looks like it has aftermarket dampers on; aftermarket water temp gauge and combined oil pressure/ temp gauge, some other mods apparent on the dashboard; there is a brake bias valve next to the peddle box; it has a reprogrammable Emerald ECU; doesnt have a Caterham Dry Sump (no tower) but there's a hint in photo23 of something that might be external DS tank; the scuttle has been modified to allow it to be unbolted; the engine bay looks a but scruffy for my likingIts broadly looks like an SLR, but it looks like its been hacked about with - brake bias valve, wiring, Emerald, after market DS. If you want a clean original SLR, Id suggest this isn't what you'd want, but its got some good extras that are definitely worth having if you're happy to move away from originality and don't mind fettling with when something goes wrong with someone elses wiring mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K7 VCT Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Would in not have a Caterham Motorsport spark plug cover? On an original SLR ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 It should do - just add it to the list of non OE items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtBuddha Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 For £25k I'd want one where the seller could be bothered to put the reverse lamp on straight, not wonky! Also the covering is peeling off on the drivers side Tillett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Bassett Posted July 19, 2022 Area Representative Share Posted July 19, 2022 I've noticed a few Superlight Rs for sale recently... petrol prices maybe pushing owners into selling? (not that SLRs are really any thirstier than other 7s).If you are considering a SLR, you won't be disappointed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_w Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 No Superlight R wheels which make a big difference to the originality of the look, and no dash plaque ! plus 15 years ago it had a full engine rebuild, all be it increasing the horse power but depending on how its been driven and maintained in the mean time just may need a look at to make sure all still how it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted July 20, 2022 Leadership Team Share Posted July 20, 2022 If anyone does choose to view this car and needs more details regarding it's provenance as an original SLR road car (rather than a race spec SLR/VHPD car), if you contact me directly with the chassis number I can confirm the corresponding plaque number.#7 There are occasionally original SLR wheels available (used) if someone was looking to improve the originality, I've certainly had little difficulty assembling a few spare sets.Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brown Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Be careful if car needs warranty or goodwill work after purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymal Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 There is nothing on the Superlight R register that looks like this car. Therefore, be careful in case it is a look-a-like rather than original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted July 20, 2022 Leadership Team Share Posted July 20, 2022 #10 There's currently around a third of the SLRs built listed on the register page so plenty more to find. However we do have details regarding all 127 SLRs and the relevant chassis/plaque numbers, a quick check of the chassis number would confirm it's providence.Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregster Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Saw that car out on the road earlier today, looked nice enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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