2001 Caterham Lotus Seven Super 7 on 2040-cars
Seattle, Washington, United States
Engine:1700 crossflow Ford
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:owner
Mileage: 6,000
Make: Lotus
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Super Seven
Trim: Caterham
Warranty: Unspecified
Drive Type: 5 speed
Reluctantly for sale is my 2001 Caterham Lotus Seven. I have owned the car for 5 years, and have put on the majority of the miles with no problems.
The car was built by the Caterham distributor, and is titled in Washington as a 1973 Lotus. The motor is a built 1700cc crossflow Ford with weber carbs, roller rockers, ceramic coated headers, etc. It has been stone reliable, and does not use nor leak oil. In fact, it is barely broken in. Running on Brad Penn semi synthetic oil.
Transmission is a 5 speed, and the car is live axle, with the Long Cockpit frame.
This is my second Caterham, and has been set up as a street/touring car. It has never seen a track. It is stock height suspension, has options like full top (including "7" storage bag) and doors, high brake light, luggage rack, map pockets, heater, Griot's horns, Wink type rear view mirror, and engine compartment insulation. I've driven the car 300+ miles in a day with no discomfort.
New tires (because of age) and battery last year.
Car is for sale locally and I reserve the right to end the auction early if reserve has not been met. Car is in Seattle and is available for inspection.
Non refundable deposit of $500 within 48 hours of sale, balance by bank transfer, cash, or other approved method. I reserve the right to not accept bids from bidders with too much negative or zero feedback.
On Sep-29-13 at 19:13:54 PDT, seller added the following information:
In answer to several inquiries, I am not interested in any trades.
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