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- The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2023
- 1992 Caterham Super 7 Sprint 1700
1992 Caterham Super 7 Sprint 1700
Lot Number: 106
1992 Caterham Super 7 Sprint 1700
Superbly rebuilt with a lightly tuned engine – dynamic driving in the true sense of the word.
- Sold for: £18,563
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 25th March, 2023 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Green -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
J457 MTJ -
ODOMETER READING
29241 Miles
SUMMARY
Superbly rebuilt with a lightly tuned engine – dynamic driving in the true sense of the word.
DESCRIPTION
- Just two owners until purchased by our vendor in 2000
- Rebuilt between 2002–2003 from a bare chassis, re-bushed throughout and powder coated, new brakes and new Bilstein dampers and springs
- Engine rebuilt with a mild cam, new head with hardened valve seats for unleaded fuel, standard bottom end, Ford 5-speed gearbox
- Roll-hoop with cross brace. Luke full harnesses. Moto-Lita wheel
- Just 29,000 recorded miles from new and only 500 – 600 miles covered since rebuild
- Delightfully presented in classic Lotus green and yellow
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 106
- Make
- CATERHAM
- Model
- SUPER 7
- Variant
- Sprint 1700
- Registration Number
- J457 MTJ
- Chassis Number
- SDKRDKC17N0228600
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Green
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
112 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Complete with hood and sidescreens
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Seats retrimmed in leather in 2002 with less than 500 miles since
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Exchange 'unleaded' head supplied by Caterham. Fast Road Cam fitted
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Suspension all rebuilt / rebushed in 2002, very little running since , less than 300 miles. new Bilstein shocks all round. Wheels powder coated and new tyrs again 2002
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
New battery
Vehicle History
Remarks
Extensive from 1992 onwards. Very good looking example and vice free
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
TBC
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