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- The Classic and Performance Car Spectacular Sale 2024
- 1993 Caterham Super 7 Sprint
1993 Caterham Super 7 Sprint
Lot Number: 513
1993 Caterham Super 7 Sprint
- Sold for: £14,625
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 1st June, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN
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BODY COLOUR
BRG/ Lotus Yellow -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
L571 CPH -
ODOMETER READING
34823 Miles
SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION
- From 28 years current ownership, one former registered keeper and just 34,823 miles from new
- Factory-built and still fitted with its original Ford 'Kent' 1,600cc crossflow engine, black leather Caterham bucket seats and full 4-point Caterham harnesses
- Classically presented in British Racing Green and Lotus Yellow and fitted with the optional 'Prisoner' alloy wheels
- Taken off the road in September 2009 and laid up on axle stands with the wheels off for three years, prior to being collected by Paul Matty Sports cars for a mechanical refresh (see Condition Report)
- After 23 years of summer-only use (2016) the car was delivered to Sevens & Classics to carry out a bodywork refurbishment (see Condition Report)
- MOT until March 2025 issued with no advisories
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 513
- Make
- CATERHAM
- Model
- SUPER 7
- Registration Number
- L571 CPH
- MOT Expiry
- 26/03/2025
- Chassis Number
- SDKRDKCMKP0268600
- Engine Number
- K2686MK
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- BRG/ Lotus Yellow
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
96 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Very good
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Good
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Very good. - only done 34,800 from new.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Very good.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Good.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Very good.
Vehicle History
Remarks
Extensive invoices - I am only the 2nd owner in 30 years!
Restoration Notes
Paul Matty Sports Cars collected the car by trailer in August 2012 and undertook the following work: Replaced top, bottom & heater hoses; OS/F caliper cleaned & freed up; replaces rocker cover gasket; Chassis cleaned up & N/S/|F Rack repaired. New rear tyres fitted;. All discs cleaned & new Bilstein shock absorbers fitted along with full service & MOT. A bodywork refurb was carried out by Sevens & Classics in 2016 including rubbing down front suspension to remove surface rust & flaking powder coating, repainted with black paint, mechanically polishing bodywork to restore the lustre, removing wings to do same. Removing roll-over bar, shot blast & powder coat & refitted. All bonnet catches replaced along with stainless rear wing protectors. Exhaust and exhaust guard polished. Momo steering wheel fitted and horn button relocated to dashboard.
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
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