Green Supersport in classified

[spanky3]

Hello all,
does anyone know anything about the lurid green 2002 supersport for sale in Gloucester in the classfieds? Tempted to drop the seller a line but appreciate if anyone had any history on it...

[spanky3]

I had a quick google to try and find history for it and stumbled on that possible link. Spec-wise its what I'm looking for but has a lot of work down lately which could either be a good or bad thing if you see what I mean... it's not what a seller would describe as an 'honest' car (not suggesting dishonest either before anyone takes offence!).

[spanky3]

I've looked at that car a couple of times but not spotted the handbrake. I guess that makes it most likely an ex-academy car? That in itself wouldn't worry me to be honest since I'm after something that will spend at least half its life on track. Currently I'm a bike track-dayer but looking to branch out.

[spanky3]

According to wikipedia the 2001-2002 academy cars had the under-dash handbrake. My target price for a seven is around 12k. This one is a couple of grand more, maybe on a bit high side. But like I said, the spec is more or less what I'm after assuming all that paint isn't to cover up a nasty history.

[spanky3]

I noticed the three holes but put them down to a shift light or something similar having been there. Thanks for the registration info too. Looking at your pics that could well be the same car: black pack, same wheels and centres and the exhaust can looks like a match too.

Its very tempting. Earlier in the year I got close to buying a porker 996; the various engine issues scared me off but the money is still burning a hole in my bank account. Ever since I sat in a caterham at the 1992 earls court motor show (under a big picture of Chris Rea I might add) I've been determined to get one.. Now I'm in my 40s I can blame it on a midlife crisis...

Edited by spanky3 on Saturday 18th October 00:25