Matthew Willoughby Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 I am looking for a VX Classic for road use and the occassional track day. The car must have a painted body, have cycle wings, an FIA bar (or cage), weather equipment and be in sound mechanical condition with tidy bodywork. I would prefer a car that hasn't raced too much (ex academy is no problem) although I would consider a graduates racer but would have to take into account any costs involved in making it road friendly. My budget is £8,500. Have you got what I'm looking for? Cash waiting for the right car 😬 Edited by - Soon to be Sevener on 19 Oct 2003 23:10:55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted October 20, 2003 Author Share Posted October 20, 2003 BTTT *arrowup* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 Have you tried here MikeW 1600 VX Black/Ali Race No 134 Membership No 6582 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted October 20, 2003 Author Share Posted October 20, 2003 Thanks Mike. Nothing there quite fits the bill unfortunately. I believe the cars are either sold or too expensive (I do love the look of Rory's car though ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie1 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Check out the for sale section I have a classic/graduate for £6850 they don't come any cheaper, I have just bought a super grad so space needed, go to www.bookatrack.com check out their gallery section, under the heading caterham for sale there are some pictures, charlie hunt 07976747306. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted October 22, 2003 Author Share Posted October 22, 2003 Hi Charlie Thanks for the post. I'm going to look at another at the weekend. If I'm still looking after that I'll contact you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin H Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 If you can stretch the budget a bit, not sure if my ex-graduate car would suit. It's not been raced since a rebuild & respray, so the bodywork is mint. I've just done trackdays this year. It's got all the road bits (hood, tonneau, sidescreens), plus spare set of wheels & new tyres, removable side impact bar etc. I don't think there's any safety "extra" that I don't have. As with most racers, it's been very well looked after (oil change every 2-3 trackdays/races, diff overfilled with oil, so I've had no rear axle problems). Colour is McLaren orange with black wings and black rollcage/side impact bar. Looks the business. I would put it up for sale at £9,500 ono. Couldn't come down to £8,500, but if you can stretch, maybe we can do a deal. Let me know if you're interested. It'll be available after a trackday I have booked on 22 November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin H Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 Karsten if you are reading this, I had trouble sending you a reply to your email. If you post a reply here, I will try to e-mail you from Blatchat. Here are more details of my car: Vauxhall 1600 engine (8v) - 100bhp Built in 2000 by Caterham Midlands Full roll cage Graduates specification Minilight alloy wheels with Avon CR322s fitted - plenty of life left in the tyres Spare set of steel wheels with Yoko AO21s, virtually no tyre usage Orange body and nosecone, black wings and rollcage Full weather gear (hood, tonneau, and sidescreens) Spare front anti-roll bar. Removeable side impact bar. Detachable steering wheel Plumbed in fire extinguisher Safety cut-out switch Drivers side honeycomb protection Fuel tank honeycomb protection Rebuilt January 2003, so bodywork is near perfect. One crack on rear wing (difficult to see), and some scratches on one front wing. Well looked after (oil changes every two or three trackdays) About 7,500 miles on the clock. I am about 180 miles from Dover (near Basingstoke - you will find Basingstoke on junction 6 of the M3 motorway). I am doing a trackday in the car on November 22nd, so I would not be able to sell it before then, but you are welcome to see the car at any time. I work some distance from my home, so it would not be possible for me to show you the car on Thursday during the day, but I could be home from 8:00pm. I guess this would not be convenient for you, but if you are in the UK another time, then please feel free to email me. Regards Martin Edited by - Martin H on 29 Oct 2003 08:40:27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasi Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Hi Martin. Pleas send me the pics asap.!!! ❗ Regards Karsten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIM 5O Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Martin H Did you get my email sorry for the highjack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin H Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Karsten - I've just sent a mail via Blatchat, but it won't allow me to send pictures. I'll have another go this evening from my home PC. Tim (I assume) - I didn't check my home mails last night, so will reply this evening. Thanks for the interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin H Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Karsten - just found a photo on-line here. This was when the wings and rollcage were dark blue. I'll try to mail you a better photo this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted October 31, 2003 Author Share Posted October 31, 2003 Martin Sorry I've taken so long to respond - I've been after another car but that hasn't worked out. Unfortunately I can't afford to stretch my budget even though your car is just what I'm after. It sounds as though it is worth more than I have. Good luck finding a buyer. Anyone else 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Charlies car is in quite good condition and Seems to have been well maintained (from what i've seen of it) He is N/W based too! (read not far from the other car you were looking at) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Or this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted November 1, 2003 Author Share Posted November 1, 2003 Thanks for those Mav. I believe Charlie's car is now sold. I'll have to have another think about Giles's car. If something comes up I'll be in touch (again!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted November 5, 2003 Author Share Posted November 5, 2003 I'm still searching so BTTT *arrowup* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodstead Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 I've got just the car for you! An ex-graduate race car, tax, tested, painted in dark metallic blue with black wings. Can be used on the road or track - choice is yours. We bought his car to use with our sponsors on trackdays - we've only done 2! But the car is quick & safe. Sadly, budgets have been tightened for 2004, so they're not backing our racing activites next season, so we're selling the car to fund it ourselves, unless someone else can be found. I'm in Tokyo until the 17th but you can call Graham Hill on 020 7796 5707 for details. We're based SW London/ Surrey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted December 12, 2003 Author Share Posted December 12, 2003 Still waiting for the right car. BTTT *arrowup* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted January 8, 2004 Author Share Posted January 8, 2004 Still sevenless I'm afraid If anyone has a car that fits the bill please contact me. I may even be able to stretch the budget a bit if necessary 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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