J.R.

Just my two-pennyworth from the discomfort of my world travels. I did not try to sell the car on and off for over 12 months, I put it up once for a very short time (at a high price) to guage interest the result was pretty on par with these postings. Someone (who shall remain nameless) contacted me several months later claiming to be very interested, suffice to say that he was not only just a test pilot he scared me to death with his driving, complete lack of mechanical sympathy and left me with a minced gearbox after a very short drive. Even journalists left in sole charge of these cars have never managed that. From then on no-one else was allowed to drive the car. To Waheys credit he was the first and last bidder and committed to buying the car unseen and turned up promptly with the money in time for me to commence my travels. Several other people viewed the car and/or tried to get me to accept offers and take it off E-Bay which is in breach of the site rules. If I had the time I could certainly have sold it for more (especially judging by the bidding from across the globe in the final morning) but was pleased with the outcome and to sell it to such a genuine enthusiast. If you do put it on E-bay my advice to you is to say to anyone trying to bid "off auction" to Naff off and place a bid and that you will not deal with them otherwise. Given that there were as many people trying to bid off auction as did on line the price would certainly have been higher but hey I am happy enough with the result.

Now for sale on E-bay, listing number 2470549375. Only 2 more weeks before goodbye to the UK!

Now on E-bay listing number 2470549375. Only 2 weeks now before goodbye to the UK! Edited by - J.R. on 29 Mar 2004 12:36:08

Steve, I saw their ad by chance last night and have made contact but thanks very much all the same.

Built by Paul Harvey (prosportif - creator of the Caterham Blackbird) for the Nurburgring 24 hour race but unrun due to rule changes. 15 months old with 2k miles. Road registered taxed and SVA'd. Stunning in Bahama Green with black nose/wings. All usual Blackbird refinements i.e - fuel injected, dry sumped, stack dash, tillets, FIA bar, JPE screen etc etc. Fitted with 60 litre long range tank, 3.14 AP suretrack LSD, carbon dash and SPA mirrors, lightweight aluminium dampers, AO32r super soft Yokos. Reluctant sale (due to moving overseas) at fraction of build cost £19750 ono Tel John (evenings) on 01342 712763 Please no timewasters, test pilots or photo collectors All enquiries via phone please as not near computer most of time, will also be abroad from Tuesday 16th - Sat 27th.

A very quick, well built and maintained car, undoubtedly the best of the fireblades.

Does anyone have one spare or know where I can get one with the minimum of hassle - and expense!

Angus Am sure I have the complete works hidden away somewhere and you are welcome to it, it would be good to see you again. I am off to France myself until Wed 10th so please contact me then if you still need it - I trust you still have my nimber somewhere.

Wanted - 9" brake drum for Ford english axle. Replies via E-mail or 07768 695599. No problem to arrange collection.

I have 2 Caterham Blackbirds, both race spec (i.e no screen, weather gear etc). Both have relatively heavy wheels and tyres (22" A032"r's) There are various differences between the cars that add weight in one area on one car and vice versa. One is 467KG The other is 468 KG Or if you use journalistic/marketing Kilogrammes They are both well under 400KGs *cool*

Peter T. Ignoring your comment not to talk to you about propshafts I think I know where you would recommend "not to go". My question is did you resolve the finacial issues with the company? - I understand that you wont wish to go into detail.

Neil I have a full dash with instruments and a complete wiring loom unused from a 1987 De-dion. The car had only done 600 miles before being stored. I subsequently rebuilt it into a blackbird using bike instrument pod & home made loom. You can contact me evenings on 01342 712763 as will not be back at computer much from now on. Regards JOHN

December 2002 (52 reg). 2k miles, built by Paul Harvey. Bahama green with black grp. Fuel injected + power commander ECU. Usual blackbird spec: Dry sumped, tillets, carbon dash with stack display, JPE aeroscreen, momo wheel. AP suretrack LSAD, A032r's (super soft) on minilites, endurance fuel tank, FIA roll bar & master switch. 20K - NO OFFERS Will be away from computer so no queries via E-mail or on this forum please. Serious enquiries by phone (evenings) to John on 01342 712763 No test pilots or photo collectors please Car can be seen in action on Tuesday at Brands GP circuit at the club track day.

Hi Steve Its John (Silver/Red old Blackbird, - green new one). Feel like an ambulance chaser after seeing Graham Booths reference, havnt had a chance to check up what happened to your car with Andy driving, hope they are both (relatively) OK. As I am in the process of facelifting my early car and we have the same running gear could you please send me the list to jrbird@waitrose.com. Call me if you need any blackbird parts or help. JOHN

Francois Just saw your posting. I have a 1700cc X/Flow supersprint spec engine from my last 7 which had been nicely run in before I upgraded to an all steel engine. It has been mothballed ever since. It is lightened and balanced, has a big valve head that will flow far in excess of the 234 Kent cam fitted, forged pistons, steel rocker gear, duplex chain, VP bearing shells, etc etc etc. Also many ancillaries if required. I will be travelling to Normandy / Somme area in the near future so could deliver. I can be contacted via e-mail on jrbird@waitrose.com or mobile 07768 695599