2001 Caterham Seven Superlight

Highlights 

• Original, factory-built example

• Good service history

• Low miles

• Well-maintained

• Excellent condition throughout

Overview

Refined over decades (five to be exact – and that's not counting the years of development the Lotus 7 went through before it), the Caterham Seven remains the go-to, affordable sports car/track toy for hordes of car fans who relish the pure joy of driving.

Just as capable on the road as it is at Brands Hatch, the Caterham Seven defines what a two-seat, super-lightweight sports car is, proving its worth time and time again at circuits and motorsport events up and down the country. 

Still available in either kit form, allowing you to build one yourself following Caterham's six step assembly programme, as well as fully built from the factory, Caterham continues to provide a whole range of Seven's depending on your needs; from the turbocharged, 600cc Suzuki-engined Seven 170 to the full-on Seven 620 with its 310bhp supercharged 2.0-litre Ford Duratec Engine.

There has always been a Seven for every budget and requirement and this 2001 factory-built Viper Blue Caterham Seven Superlight, with all the right extras, is a fantastic version of the marque with just the right amount of power for road use as well as the occasional track day.

Fitted with a 1.6-litre, naturally aspirated K-Series inline-four mated to a Caterham six-speed manual transmission sending power to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential, it's the perfect blend of power and usability. With a carbon nose, as well as carbon front and rear arches - as per Superlight factory spec, it looks great too and presents in fantastic condition throughout having covered just 24,561 miles from new.

Professionally recommissioned in the summer of 2024, the car is now ready to rock and roll and thanks to additional optional features, including inclement weather equipment, a heater, a track day roll bar, and an anti-cavitation tank, it's ready for both the road and whichever circuit you decide to send it on. Complete with decent service history and a fresh, advisory-free MOT, it looks to be just the ticket. 

History and documentation

• 2001 model year

• In current ownership since 2011

• V5C present and correct

• Original owner's handbook

• Two ignition keys

• Two battery cut-off keys

• First registered 01 Oct 2001

• Car number 155

• Part of a small collection

• Garaged and SORN from 2018 to 2024

• Recommissioned in summer 2024 at 24,554 miles by Gornalls of Hambleton, including a full service, cam belt replacement, new battery and new Samco silicone hoses

• Service history with original service book showing inspections at the following intervals: post build check/pre-delivery inspection by Caterham Cars, cam belt at 13,107 (2008 – main dealer), service at 23,171 miles (2013), service at 23,493 miles (2014), service+cam belt at 23,934 (2016), service at 24,282 miles (2017), service+cam belt at 24,554 (2024)

• Various invoices for servicing and work carried out throughout the car's life

• Advisory-free MOT until 17 Jun 2026

• HPI clear

• 24,561 miles

Interior

• The pared-back black interior is in great shape throughout with no sign of any damage

• Clean and tidy

• Carbon fibre dashboard is in great condition and all gauges and switchgear function as they should

• The composite race seats look great with only some minor scratching 

• Driver and passenger four-point racing harnesses

• Leather-trimmed Momo steering wheel and Momo gear knob are both wearing well

• The shifter and handbrake gaiters have not degraded

• Caterham-branded rubber mats and centre console are in excellent condition

• Starter button

• Heater

• Track day roll bar

• Engine bay presents exceptionally well

Exterior

• The Viper Blue paint presents beautifully across all panels with only a small mark to the nearside front wheel arch to note

• Free from any apparent damage

• No obvious signs of corrosion

• Carbon Pack with carbon fibre nose as well as front and rear arches all in excellent shape

• Black Pack with black headlamp bowls and windscreen frame in similar condition

• The wet weather gear looks to be in good condition and appears to fit well, as does the rear tonneau cover

• 13” eight-spoke dark silver alloy wheels all appear to be in fine fettle with no curb marks or damage

• Tyres are all Avon CR500 models

• Side exit exhaust is in great condition

Mechanical

• 133bhp, 1.6-litre K-Series inline four-cylinder engine

• Six speed manual gearbox

• Limited slip differential

• Rear-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 4.5seconds

• 129mph top speed

• Anti-cavitation tank

• Samco silicone hoses

• Recent cam belt replacement

• No mechanical issues to report

Summary

This is a first class, factory-built original Caterham Seven Superlight, the likes of which are now becoming hard to find, especially in this condition. With the perfect amount of power for road use but with everything you need to enjoy yourself on track too, it's a great option for those looking for a fun and engaging roadster that can be enjoyed all year round.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Preston, Lancashire.