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Registered As A 1963 Lotus Seven But In Reality Is A 1984 Caterham Super Seven on 2040-cars

Year:1963 Mileage:4200 Color: French Blue /
 Black
Location:

Clinton, Washington, United States

Clinton, Washington, United States
Engine:1600cc Ford Kent Cross Flow
Transmission:4 Speed
Vehicle Title:Clear
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: Cs34260MKLM
Make: Lotus
Mileage: 4,200
Model: Super Seven
Exterior Color: French Blue
Year: 1963
Interior Color: Black
Trim: Basic
Number of Cylinders: 4
Drive Type: RWD

 I'm offering for sale my delightful 1984 Caterham Super Seven Sprint. I bought it with just over 2000 miles on it and have doubled that in the last year. I'm selling this car to fund my Lotus Elan S-2 that is in bits. Otherwise I'd never sell it.
                 I've always loved early Lotus Sevens with they're delicate simplicity and while I like the newer Caterhams I have to admit that they are just too far removed from the original concept. Big seats, huge roll bars and  200 HP+ just isn't my thing. Not on the street anyways.
             Which is what attracted me to this car. It's very much like an old Lotus Seven ; bench seat, solid axle, rear drum brakes,big front wings, maybe 120 HP. Yet it's really like a new old Lotus , just 4200 miles. Nothing is worn out, rusted or beat to hell. Actually the engine is just broken in. When I bought the car I replaced all perishables, mainly hoses and changed all the fluids ( synthetic in the trans. and diff. ). Even the tires are the 5 original Goodyear Grand Prix ( made in England no less ). I know what your thinking about they're age, but they look great, I can't find any defects and Sevens only run 18psi.  The car is French Blue and the paint is nice with small nicks and chips hear and there. There is a small area on the bonnet that has been repaired, but it's hardly noticeable. The interior is great, the only thing I notice is all the rocker switches are slightly faded ( they are cheap and available in England ).
                           The car comes with all it's weather equipment; wind wings, side curtains, top, full and half tonneaus. Tool kit and jack. Optional heater ( very warm ).  I also have every piece of paperwork from the original owner that I bought it from It spent most of it's life in Reno. Correspondence with Caterham, Order slips, Options ordered, the boat it was shipped on, etc., etc. It's a 4 speed car with 4th being pretty tall ( 2700 rpm at 60mph I think ), it's an Escort Sport box. The engine is a gem, pulls great, not fussy at all, great oil pressure and runs cool even in traffic. The exhaust is unusual in that it exits at the rear of the car rather than the side, but that's the way it came. The brakes are perfect and as you would imagine it handles superb. Adjustable Spax all round.
                   It's a treat to drive and you could drive it anywhere, the car needs nothing.
          Buyer is responsible for Shipping. I will help any way I can.
                        Please call if you have any questions or if you want to come and have a look and test drive. . Paul 360-632-1016
           

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