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It has sold. After lowering the price (a lot) and re-advertising on Piston Heads I got a fair bit of interest pretty immediately. It sold within days but is being collected today. I took the advert down on Pistonheads but can't figure how to edit or delete here since the website has changed. Maybe its me!

Anyway, its a sad day and I will be sorry to see it go. I have had 21 years of Caterham ownership so it will be odd without one! Its been great and never say never again! The new owner is getting a fantastic car for the money. It should get a new life and I think get used far more than I have in the last few years.

Price reduction!

My Caterham is in Bedfordshire 

Offers before I either keep it for another year or off to a dealer. I could do with the space but I know I will miss it even as its been with me a long time! 

Tempting to keep it but ideally I need the space so I'm still open to sensible offers. 

It needs to be seen to be appreciated also so that the vast amount of documentation can be seen  detailing every aspect of it.

Still for sale but open to offers ...

Still for sale but open to offers ...

Still for sale.........

Yes it's been very well cared for all its life as I'm sure many Sevens are. It was built  and appropriately modified over the years by Paul Marroit who was a friend of mine and area organiser and then by me for the last 12 years. Its a tough decision selling it but hopefully it will find a new home and enjoyed by a new owner for many more years to come

Still open to sensible offers!

Still available and still an amazing 7 

Still open to offers!

This is a fantastic car with every thing ever done fully documented. A hugh amount of money has been spent over the years.

Some images added.

Offers welcome...............................

Or sensible offers!

It has a 12 month MOT

2000 Roadsport British Racing Green with Yellow nose band and centre stripe

£17850

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15161028 

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I have reduced the price substantially! It is now substantially below what I have been told its worth but I realize times aren't what they were!

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I have added some additional images to show a bit more of my Caterham. I haven't used the soft top hood but I put it on yesterday to see what it's like on the car. It looks good I think.

I've also added images of the wheels showing the discs and images of the front suspension to try and show a bit more of the overall condition.

I will also include the original 14" wheels which are in very good condition. The tires are legal but near the limit but I guess if someone wanted a road set and track set of wheels they would be useful. I have never tracked it and only ever driven in the dry on public roads in my 12 years off ownership. 

I have lots of items which such as the brand new boxed Brooklands Screens and Stanchion with mirrors that I never got around to fitting, half doors and other bits that can be included for the right price if a new owner would want them.

The private plate is included but can be removed if a new owner doesn't want to use it.

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Caterham Roadsport 190BHP

Roadsport British Racing Green with Yellow nose band and centre stripe

MOT June 2024

£17850

In excellent condition being kept in a warm garage and used on dry days only.

I am the 2nd owner and have owned it for 12 years covering approx. 5400 miles.

It was built by a former club area organiser in 2000 with many modifications appearing during his ownership which I have added to during my ownership.

I have every bit of detail from the original order to every modification and invoice for everything ever spent and anything ever done! The history of everything is 100% complete!

Since owning I have had a new 5 speed BGH gearbox E6 Heavy Duty Road and Track, 2.83, 1.81, 1,26, 1.00 0.85. fitted along with Quaife short-throw shifter and Ali gearbox cover including dipstick. This box has covered only a few hundred miles. These boxes are expensive and developed by the guys that designed the 6 speed Caterham boxes and in their opinion are better suited to the larger engine Caterham than the 6 speed box.

I also fitted a new Caerbont programable Caterham speedo and sender with a Caterham wheel sensor bracket.

Wheels I fitted are Compermotive CXR wheels 8.0 x 13 ET15 rear and 7 x 13 ET12 front with Yokohama 048 medium rear and soft front. I also have the original 14" wheels.

It had its cambelt changed by Dave Andrews (DVA Power) in May 2019 along with a quick throttle body balance and ECU tweak. Its done very few miles since (circa 200).

Its also just had a new Radtec aluminum radiator and SPAL fan fitted

During lockdown over Christmas 2021 I replaced all the rear bushes with Powerflex bushes. The originals were fine but it gave me something to do and it does feel smoother than the standard bushes.

Other features are:

DVA power K series 1800 engine with Jenvey throttle bodies making 190 bhp

• Bernand Scouse Airbox

• Caterham Lightweight Flywheel

• Emerald ECU

• Laminova Oil Cooler

• Brand new Radtec aluminum radiator and fan to (great cooling system designed by previous owner).

• Apollo anti-cavitation tank

• Wide track front suspension

• Adjustable suspension platforms with Bilstein dampers

• Caterham big brake kit (4 pot)

• Stainless Exhaust including manifold by ‘Exhausts by Design’ – re-packable

• Exhaust Wrap

• Removable Momo Steering Wheel

• Spa gauges – oil pressure/temp and water temp/voltage

• FIA Track Day Roll Bar

• 5” Chrome headlights

• Leather Caterham seats with 6-point harness

• Battery Isolator

• High Level Led Brake Light

• 12v socket

• New Rear panel to remove a small crease, new painted rear wings, and S/Steel Protectors fitted Nov 2016.

• Full Weather Gear: Heated Screen, Doors, Full Hood and Bag

• Matching half hood (never used) BRG with Yellow centre stripe

• Private plate can be included as it is in my mind part of the history but it can be removed.

• Whole load of other parts available by negotiation including Brooklands screens (still boxed and unused), 14 inch original wheels and tyres, half doors and other items.

I have really cherished this Caterham as did the previous owner who was a good friend of mine. I would love it to go to a good home and continue to be cherished.

The price I believe represents excellent value and is substantially below what it has been valued at. It would make for a very expensive build today!

The CC clip is not a bad price until you add postage! does anyone know the size? I assume its just a standard internal circlip for a 1.19 (30.3mm) bore?

I looked at the circlip in the Caterham parts but they say 1991 to 1999. My car was built 2000 so I wasn't sure if I could use it. If its an alternative to the spiral clip I guess I can use that?

I'm replacing the lower wishbone spherical bearing. The clip got a bit bent removing it. Caterham appear to be out of stock. Does anyone know where I can get one?

Mine clip appears to be a spiral of flat metal

2000 Roadsport British Racing Green with Yellow nose band and Centre stripe

See: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/10660221

I am the 2nd owner and have owned it for over 8 years covering around 4000 miles. 

I have every bit of detail from the original order to every modification and invoice for everything ever spent!

The car was built by a former club area organiser with many modifications appearing during his ownership.

Since owning I have had fitted:

•  New 5 speed BGH gearbox (2016) E6 Heavy Duty Road and Track, 2.83, 1.81, 1,26, 1.00 0.85. Fitted along with Quaife short-throw shifter and Ali gearbox cover including dipstick.
• New Caerbont programable Caterham speedo and sender with a Caterham wheel sensor bracket.
• Compermotive CXR wheels 8.0 x 13 ET15 rear and 7 x 13 ET12 front with Yokohama 048 medium rear and soft front. 

It has had its cambelt changed 500 miles ago by Dave Andrews (DVA Power) along with a throttle body balance and ECU tweak.

Other features are:

• DVA power K series 1800 engine with Jenvey throttle bodies making 190 bhp
• Bernand Scouse Airbox
• Caterham Lightweight Flywheel
• Emerald ECU
• Laminova Oil Cooler
• Radtec aluminium radiator (great cooling system designed by previous owner)
• Apollo anti-cavitation tank
• Wide track front suspension
• Adjustable suspension platforms with Bilstein dampers 
• Caterham big brake kit (4 pot)
• Stainless Exhaust including manifold by ‘Exhausts by Design’ – repackable 
• Exhaust Wrap
• Removable Momo Steering Wheel
• Spa gauges – oil pressure/temp and water temp/voltage
• FIA Track Day Roll Bar
• 5” Chrome headlights
• Leather Caterham seats with 6-point harness
• Battery Isolator
• High Level Led Brake Light
• 12v socket
• New painted rear wings, and S/Steel Protectors fitted Nov 2016. 
• Full Weather Gear: Heated Screen, Doors, Full Hood and Bag
• Matching half hood (never used) BRG with Yellow centre stripe
• Private plate can be included as it is in my mind part of the history
• Whole load of other parts available by negotiation including the original wheels, half doors, New Brookland Screen

£16750

Great car - anyone want to view and make a sensible offer?

2000 Roadsport British Racing Green with Yellow nose band and centre stripe

See PistonHeads https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/10660221

Kept in a warm garage and used on dry days only hence very good condition.
I am the 2nd owner and have owned it for over 9 years covering around 4000 miles. I don’t get the opportunity to really use. Tempting as it is to keep it for very occasional use, I think it deserves to be used a bit more!
I have every bit of detail from the original order to every modification and invoice for everything ever spent! The history of everything done is amazing! 
The car was built by a former club area organiser with many modifications appearing during his ownership.

Since owning I have had fitted a new 5 speed BGH gearbox (2016) E6 Heavy Duty Road and Track, 2.83, 1.81, 1,26, 1.00 0.85. Fitted along with Quaife short-throw shifter and Ali gearbox cover including dipstick, new Caerbont programable Caterham speedo and sender with a Caterham wheel sensor bracket. I fitted Compermotive CXR wheels 8.0 x 13 ET15 rear and 7 x 13 ET12 front with Yokohama 048 medium rear and soft front. 
It has had its cambelt changes by Dave Andrews (DVA Power) along with a quick throttle body balance and ECU tweak.

Other features are:
DVA power K series 1800 engine with Jenvey throttle bodies making 190 bhp
• Bernand Scouse Airbox
• Caterham Lightweight Flywheel
• Emerald ECU
• Laminova Oil Cooler
• Radtec aluminium radiator (great cooling system designed by previous owner)
• Apollo anti-cavitation tank
• Wide track front suspension
• Adjustable suspension platforms with Bilstein dampers 
• Caterham big brake kit (4 pot)
• Stainless Exhaust including manifold by ‘Exhausts by Design’ – repackable 
• Exhaust Wrap
• Removable Momo Steering Wheel
• Spa gauges – oil pressure/temp and water temp/voltage
• FIA Track Day Roll Bar
• 5” Chrome headlights
• Leather Caterham seats with 6-point harness
• Battery Isolator
• High Level Led Brake Light
• 12v socket
• New painted rear wings, and S/Steel Protectors fitted Nov 2016. 
• Full Weather Gear: Heated Screen, Doors, Full Hood and Bag
• Matching half hood (never used) BRG with Yellow centre stripe
• Private plate can be included as it is in my mind part of the history
• Whole load of other parts available by negotiation

£18250 or sensible offers?

Great car - anyone want to view and make a sensible offer?

Thanks for your very helpful reply!!!

It gets warm! and doesn't get driven hard until the water temp and oil temp are up. 

As for a nice Lexus, I don't think so. 

2000 Roadsport British Racing Green with Yellow nose band and centre stripe. 190 BHP with BGH G/Box

Advertised on PistonHeads https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/caterham/all-models/caterham-1-8-roadsport-190bhp-2000/10067319

£18,500

I am the 2nd owner and have owned for over 8 years covering around 4000 dry miles. It’s taking me a while to decide to sell and I’m still not certain! Every time I drive it I decide not to part with it so I'm trying to leave it in the garage! I only use it for an 8-mile journey to work on dry days (Never use if the Met Office forecast is not <5% chance of rain!) and hardly use at any other time (no spare time). Although it’s great to see sitting in the garage it could be better used!

I have every bit of detail from the original order to every modification and invoice for everything ever spent! The history of everything done is amazing!

The car was built by a former club area organiser with many modifications appearing during his ownership. Since owning I have had fitted a new 5 speed BGH gearbox (2016) E6 Heavy Duty Road and Track, 2.83, 1.81, 1,26, 1.00 0.85. Fitted along with Quaife short-throw shifter and Ali gearbox cover including dipstick, new Caerbont programable Caterham speedo and sender with a Caterham wheel sensor bracket. I fitted Compermotive CXR wheels 8.0 x 13 ET15 rear and 7 x 13 ET12 front with Yokohama 048 medium rear and soft front.

It has just had its cambelt changes by Dave Andrews (DVA Power) along with a quick throttle body balance and ECU tweak.

The main points are:

DVA power K series 1800 engine with Jenvey throttle bodies making 190 bhp

Bernand Scouse Airbox
Caterham Lightweight Flywheel
Emerald ECU
Laminova Oil Cooler
Radtec aluminum radiator (great cooling system designed by previous owner)
Apollo anti-cavitation tank
Wide track front suspension
Adjustable suspension platforms with Bilstein dampers 
Caterham big brake kit (4 pot)
Stainless Exhaust including manifold by ‘Exhausts by Design’ – re-packable
Exhaust Wrap
Removable Momo Steering Wheel
Spa gauges – oil pressure/temp and water temp/voltage
FIA Track Day Roll Bar
5” Chrome headlights
Leather Caterham seats with 6-point harness
Battery Isolator
High Level Led Brake Light
12v socket
New painted rear wings, and S/Steel Protectors fitted Nov 2016.
Full Weather Gear: Heated Screen, Doors, Full Hood and Bag
Matching half hood (never used) BRG with Yellow Centre stripe
Private plate included as it is in my mind part of the history

Whole load of other parts available by negotiation

Last year I bought a new BHG 5 speed box with long 1st and modified 5th. I haven’t got round to swapping the boxes yet. It was going to be a winter job but you know how it is! I bought the box from a club member who changed plans for its use. He didn’t require the speedo drive for its intended use so it doesn’t have on. My speedo is a standard Caterham electronic unit driven from the speedo drive on the box. I’m not sure what the best way to proceed is:

Can I keep the current speedo and drive it from somewhere else, prop shaft or wheel? Can the current unit be recalibrated (circa 2000)? An alternative would be to take the box back to BHG and ask for a drive to be put in. This would be a pain and probably expensive as the box would have to be opened up again.

On my previous Caterham I removed the highly inaccurate standard speedo and used a Topeak bike speedo which although the refresh rate was a bit slow it had lots of useful features like recording average speed, max speed etc. I have a road pilot micro camera alert fitted so I can see my speed from that but it would be good to still use the Caterham unit as it matches the rev counter etc.

Any ideas anyone?

I did a quick measure up this morning before I left for work. I can’t guarantee my measurements are to the nearest mm but good enough for this. I have modeled the basic geometry on my 3D cad system and can see that 31mm of vertical wheel travel is 20mm of damper travel. So a ratio of approx 1.57:1

I have no idea of what wheel movement is occurring on a typical road but watching the cycle wings against the body driving home on Friday along my normal route with plenty of holes and dips it doesn’t appear to be huge but certainly the rubber stops on the damper must be coming into play.

Looks like the best option will be to look at cutting down the extensions on the dampers to expose more damper piston