Ex Formula Woman car
Discussion
Hello folks, been toying with the idea of buying a Caterham for several years and starting to win the battle with the Wife. Seen this one for sale and the spec looks good, as does the comprehensive set of extras with the car:
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
However I've seen mention previously that the Formula Woman cars are worth 'significantly' less than an equivalent academy car, presumably because the racers didn't own the car so there probably wasn't that same level of mechanical sympathy shown to them.
Bearing that in mind is there anything else that I need to know or consider? This example has had quite a bit of work done on it by sevens and classics in terms of the engine, so I can't see that being a problem point.
Thanks all.
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
However I've seen mention previously that the Formula Woman cars are worth 'significantly' less than an equivalent academy car, presumably because the racers didn't own the car so there probably wasn't that same level of mechanical sympathy shown to them.
Bearing that in mind is there anything else that I need to know or consider? This example has had quite a bit of work done on it by sevens and classics in terms of the engine, so I can't see that being a problem point.
Thanks all.
I think the only reason why the Formula Woman cars would be worth less is that they weren't originally road registered which narrowed the market considerably. As this one has now been registered I see no reason why it would be priced any differently to an equivalently upgraded ex-academy car.
I think I probably sold most of the FW cars that made it onto the open market after Hyperion was wound up. Most were in good condition, low miles and very straight bodies and good chassis. All were wrapped, none painted, and I sold each one for around the £8k mark back in 2010. Road registration was pretty straightforward; everyone I sold ended up with a number plate...
rubystone said:
I think I probably sold most of the FW cars that made it onto the open market after Hyperion was wound up. Most were in good condition, low miles and very straight bodies and good chassis. All were wrapped, none painted, and I sold each one for around the £8k mark back in 2010. Road registration was pretty straightforward; everyone I sold ended up with a number plate...
That's very helpful thanks. Did the cars differ at all from the academy spec at the time?As to the point about the shorter footwell, how much shorter are we talking? Won't be a problem for the Wife, discussion around it ended with her refusing to condone the purchase and her basically saying "Do what you like." This means that I'm in real trouble if I do buy it.
Mine being academy spec (short footwell),and having a 5'9 SO, I really can't see an issue. The seat is at the back of the rails, and she's a mile from being able to touch the end of the footwell - I think the end is still level with or possibly further awat than the pedal box on the drivers side..
Steve Evil said:
That's very helpful thanks. Did the cars differ at all from the academy spec at the time?
As to the point about the shorter footwell, how much shorter are we talking? Won't be a problem for the Wife, discussion around it ended with her refusing to condone the purchase and her basically saying "Do what you like." This means that I'm in real trouble if I do buy it.
I'm away from the car at the moment. The difference is roughly the length of the pedal box, as per the attached very scruffily amended photo.As to the point about the shorter footwell, how much shorter are we talking? Won't be a problem for the Wife, discussion around it ended with her refusing to condone the purchase and her basically saying "Do what you like." This means that I'm in real trouble if I do buy it.
Steve Evil said:
That's very helpful thanks. Did the cars differ at all from the academy spec at the time?
As to the point about the shorter footwell, how much shorter are we talking? Won't be a problem for the Wife, discussion around it ended with her refusing to condone the purchase and her basically saying "Do what you like." This means that I'm in real trouble if I do buy it.
No difference from Academy spec. Don’t listen to your wife.As to the point about the shorter footwell, how much shorter are we talking? Won't be a problem for the Wife, discussion around it ended with her refusing to condone the purchase and her basically saying "Do what you like." This means that I'm in real trouble if I do buy it.
Steve Evil said:
rubystone said:
I think I probably sold most of the FW cars that made it onto the open market after Hyperion was wound up. Most were in good condition, low miles and very straight bodies and good chassis. All were wrapped, none painted, and I sold each one for around the £8k mark back in 2010. Road registration was pretty straightforward; everyone I sold ended up with a number plate...
That's very helpful thanks. Did the cars differ at all from the academy spec at the time?As to the point about the shorter footwell, how much shorter are we talking? Won't be a problem for the Wife, discussion around it ended with her refusing to condone the purchase and her basically saying "Do what you like." This means that I'm in real trouble if I do buy it.
Steve Evil said:
geeks said:
I can just imagine how thrilled Jess will be when you turn up with it
Ha, she's not a woman I would set out to cross, feels like I am setting myself up for some Cersei Lannister levels of payback.Gassing Station | Caterham | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff