2016 Caterham Seven 360S SV

Highlights 

• Factory-built 360S SV

• 180bhp Ford Duratec engine

• Larger chassis with more interior space

• Low mileage, low owner car

• Solid, usable example

• Wet weather gear

• Advisory-free MOT

Overview

Despite being very much geared towards track use, owning and driving a Caterham Seven is not just the reserve of circuit junkies. Should you wish, if you have the right wet weather gear, you can very much drive one of these truly excellent cars all year round, as has been proven with this particular 2017 factory built 360S SV.

Granted, some models and builds will be harder to live with. Earlier, less refined incarnations, for example, and perhaps cars like the full fat 420R Race Package, but pick the right one and it becomes a far more agreeable proposition. And drive them on the regular you should because getting behind the wheel of a thoroughbred driver's car like the Caterham Seven can brighten the mood on any given day of the week, regardless of conditions or location.

This Caterham Seven 360S SV makes sense for numerous reasons. It's the SV so that means a wider, longer chassis offering increased interior space and comfort. It's equipped with the 180bhp, 2.0-litre Ford Duratec four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual gearbox offering plenty of usable, refined power. It has a road suspension setup so while the handling remains dialled, the ride won't be too harsh and on top of all that it comes complete with shower cap, half-hood and a full roof meaning it really can be enjoyed in all conditions.

Presenting well overall in a suitably sporty white exterior with orange stripes the car also has a lowered floor for even extra room, as well as a carbon dashboard, four-point harnesses, Momo steering wheel with quick release and push button start. Make no mistake, this isn't a garage queen or show pony. This car has been used regularly and as such carries with it a few marks commensurate with its age and mileage. We’d love to think that the next owner will exploit its usability and continue to drive it as often as the seller did but we’d understand if you want to keep it for high days and holidays as it’s a very special and capable car.

History and documentation

• 2017 model year

• V5C present and correct in the vendor's name

• First registered 01 Jun 2017

• In current ownership since 03 Feb 2022

• Two former registered keepers 

• Two keys

• Bill of sale from Caterham Cars 

• Invoice for service dated 30 May 2023

• Caterham spec sheet 

• Advisory-free MOT until 14 May 2026

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

• 24,946 indicated miles

Interior

• The interior is in very good used condition

• No signs of any damage or excessive wear to the upholstery to note

• The vendor reports that everything works

• Carbon dashboard

• Four-point harnesses

• Lowered floors

• Momo steering wheel with quick release

• Push button start

• Track day roll bar with some light surface rust in places

• Dashboard remains intact and all instrumentation is clear

• Carpets and rubber mats are in decent condition

• Engine bay looks clean and presents well

Exterior

• Caterham White exterior with double stripe decal set (marigold with black pin)

• Black pack

• Carbon front cycle wings

• The vendor informs us that the exterior is not in perfect condition as it has been used daily all year round

• Marks, stains and blemishes commensurate with regular use

• Some damage to the offside rear wing fibreglass

• All wet weather gear and covers look to be in fine shape

• Windscreen and light lenses appear free from damage

• No evidence of any major corrosion

• 13” black Apollo alloy wheels 6” front, 8” rear with only a few very light marks to note as well as some slight oxidisation to the offside rear

• Avon ZZS tyres all round which the vendor reports are in very good condition

• Battery master cut off switch

• Side exit exhaust and all visible suspension components look to be in decent condition

Mechanical

• 180bhp, 2.0-litre Ford Duratec inline four-cylinder engine

• 0-60mph in 4.8s

• 130mph top speed

• Five speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• Lightened flywheel

• Limited-slip differential

• Road suspension with De Dion rear axle

• No mechanical issues to report

• The vendor informs us that the battery has just been replaced and the car is in good working order

Summary

This Caterham Seven 360S SV presents as an inherently usable example that would make a perfect fast road or track day car for those wanting to actually drive a Seven rather than merely own one. Being a larger chassis model with decent wet weather gear makes it a versatile beast too and there's plenty of scope for upgrades should you wish to go down the modification route. Overall its a solid car that should continue to be enjoyed on the regular.

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 Northampton, Northamptonshire.