Caterham breaks sales record (again)
Super 60th anniversary year for the Seven sees 2016 record busted
One assumes that success will be partly due to it being a 60th anniversary year; if you'd been saving up for a Caterham, why would you buy it in the Seven's 59th year? In addition there was the rapid sellout of the Supersprint, plus another packed Academy grid, and the introduction of the 310 in the heart of the range, to help the cause.
Excellent news for Caterham then, but that also means a new Seven order will be a fair way from arriving on your drive. And, as discovered with our Fleet build, the options can soon add up... If you must have one now (and autumn is a great time to get a deal on a sports car) then the PH classifieds are crammed with Sevens. As many as 177 of them, in fact.
This Superlight R looks perfect, packing a 200hp K-Series, a limited-slip diff and a six-speed manual in a lovely BRG, Series 3 body. But there's everything, from a nearly-new Superlight 20 to a crossflow-engined Supersprint from 1996. Take your pick!
They've lost the plot a bit in recent years, though (some would say ever since their founder, Chris Smith departed), which may have contributed to Caterham's current 'success'.
The worst customer care you can imagine and a simple car that should have no issues.
The car was sold with 600miles on it and I regret buying it after a truly unpleasant ownership experience from the second it arrived on a trailer to my house. Some Caterham owners have said you have to expect these issues with a kit car that costs £40,000!
Well I don't.
The 155 tyres provide limited grip meaning, again at safer speeds, you get the car 'talking to you'. If you are at Oakmore, test drive the grey 160. That was my car. I had an LSD from Japan imported for it, and the wheels save 1.4kg per corner. It slides progressively at ridiculously slow speeds and is one of the most fun cars out there. I had this and a 620r. Preferred the 160 on the road.
I'm lucky enough to have Chasis 60 coming on the SuperSprint, and can't wait....
If you want something to drive really quickly from Caterham, go racing. I've just finished my Academy year.... now that's proper fun!
Cheers Chris
They've lost the plot a bit in recent years, though (some would say ever since their founder, Chris Smith departed), which may have contributed to Caterham's current 'success'.
Just went on their website and see they do a car using the S2000's engine and gearbox; surely must be an awesome bit of kit!
The worst customer care you can imagine and a simple car that should have no issues.
The car was sold with 600miles on it and I regret buying it after a truly unpleasant ownership experience from the second it arrived on a trailer to my house. Some Caterham owners have said you have to expect these issues with a kit car that costs £40,000!
Well I don't.
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