Collecting 1st Caterham this weekend

[ghibbett]

So 2.5 years since my interest was first spiked by EVO's review of the Caterham Supersport, and after 2 weekend hires and a Caterham Drift day, this weekend I am planning on collecting my first Caterham (weather depending).

Will update with pictures once collected

[S1X OK]

Fantastic. I look forward to seeing pictures and tales of your first adventures.
Did you book a place on GTKY7 at CC Mids? I'm booked in for the am session.

[Smiffy7]

DITTO!!

[ghibbett]

Yes I'm booked in for GTKY7. I believe I'm also on the am session, but can't remember(!). So looks like I'll be seeing you there

ETA: @ S1X OK - when are you collecting yours? It's got to be soon...

Edited by ghibbett on Monday 17th March 12:59

[downsman]

Perfect timing with the weather improving

3 years ago I picked up my Seven around this time after it went through IVA.
I had a brilliant summer despite the weather that year, have fun!

[S1X OK]

ghibbett said:

ETA: @ S1X OK - when are you collecting yours? It's got to be soon...

The plan was that mine would be ready on 22nd of this month, however, the new steering column out of stock (having Momo removable wheel fitted) and the thought of taxing the car for the whole of March when there's only a week of it left, the tightwad in me has opted for collection on April 1 - let's hope it's a prank free day.

[anniesdad]

Nice one Grant. Was reading about your exploits in lowflying the other day. You must be as giddy as a kipper.

I'm looking forward to having my very own special day in June.

[Mach 7]

Grant.

Bet you can't wait. Hope the weather stays kind so you can really enjoy the 7.

[ghibbett]

Cheers all.

Will post back with some pics and first thoughts after it's tucked up in my garage. Got a nice 150 mile cross-country drive home to get acquainted with it first

[ghibbett]

So tomorrow morning I am collecting my first Caterham (like many others this weekend!). Bag is all packed with essentials - hat, gloves, scarf - and hopefully some not-required items too - socket set, tow rope and zip ties. Also my taxi to the collection location is also sorted...



Gonna be a good day

[Darumvej]

Good luck Just finished reading your article in low lying.

[Gregs79]

Nice. Have a great day and take care driving back. I look forward to seeing some photos once you have got it back. :-)

[Riccardino]

love also the "taxi" is that of another PHers?

[ghibbett]

Just a quick note to say that I got MY Caterham () back home safely yesterday. 155 miles of purely cross country roads that took about 5 hours all in. Drove back through sunshine, showers, heavy rain, hail and finally large amounts of standing water.

But made it back in one piece. Was hilarious putting it in the garage where my Mercedes usually sits - there's soooo much more room in there now

Also, just before work this morning, I'll admit to sneaking into the garage for a cheeky peek

[Fatrat]

So where are the pictures?

[Smiffy7]

G, good to hear you had a fun journey back. Sound like you had to bear all the elements as I did! I also found the time to read your aticle in low Flying whilst on the train to pick my 7 up - great read!