I'm joining the family!

[bencollins4]

After a few weeks of research and deliberation I put a deposit down on my first Caterham today. A 2004 Tracksport 30th Anniversary special. One of only 2 I understand?

Callum at Sevens and Classics sent me over some pictures before it was advertised and just had to go and see it. I was pretty much sold when I saw it in the flesh and it drove beautifully.

Great buying experience from these guys and Callum showed a lot more enthusiasm and interest in me than Caterham dare I say it!

Very much looking forward to picking it up in a week or so and getting to a few local meets!

Ben.

[Krismuss]

Blimey, can't be many of those around!

I sold mine through S&C earlier this year.

What reg is it????

Chris

[knight]

Well it's not your old one

[bencollins4]

I believe it's the 'other' one Chris!

It's an '04 reg ending in HSK if that helps. Callum told me yours was sold in April.

This one's in a milder state of tune but still felt quick to me and sounded great!

Ben.

[knight]

I have the one bought from S&C in April

Is yours kawasaki green? ( I don't know if all the Tracksports are the same colour) if so, it gets a great amount of compliments

[bencollins4]

Yes it is - stunning colour in the flesh isn't it!

They did a bit of digging for me after I asked a few questions and Tim at S&C tells me that although they intended to make 15, they only made 2 and both will soon live in Sussex by the looks of it!

[knight]

Cool

We'll have to get them together at some point

[bencollins4]

Yes, sounds good!

[knight]

Whereabouts in Sussex?

[bencollins4]

I'm in Etchingham on the East Sussex / Kent border.

[knight]

I'm in Horsham so about 40 miles away.

[tomwoodis]

Forgive my ignorance. How are the cars specified over and above the more normal range. Uprated engine?

[knight]

Tracksport was for track only, SV30 was its road going equivalent, Tracksport had a 140bhp 1.8 and SV30 a 120bhp 1.6

Bit more info here

http://www.carpages.co.uk/caterham/caterham_two_sp...

[Matt UK]

Congratulations Ben - now get some pictures up ASAP!

[bencollins4]

I had a change of heart in the end, feeling the Tracksport might be a little too extreme for my predominantly road use and went for this Roadsport instead which I picked up on Saturday.





1.8 Supersport engine
6-speed
Lotus Azure blue
12,000 miles

First impressions are it's fantastic, although a busy week at work has meant I've only really driven it the 30 miles home from Brands Hatch. Seems to have plenty of power for now, makes a great noise and the fairly small tyres allow for lots of safe fun!

Roll on Saturday morning and some sunshine!

Edited by bencollins4 on Friday 24th October 03:36

[knight]

Oh Man! Was looking forward to seeing another Tracksport

But never mind, that one looks great anyway

[bencollins4]

The head won the day in the end. Hopefully my next one will be that colour!

[j stewart]

Great looking car. Where are 7s and classics as i may be selling my R400 soon.

[knight]

They are right next door to Brands Hatch in Kent

[Mellow7]

Fantastic condition for an X reg! But seeing from the tread pattern you have ZV1's fitted which are probably very old by now, from my own experience with these tyres which were around a decade old and original to my 2002 car you may be wise to change them. In the end mine had absolutely no grip, dry or wet.