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1992 Caterham (lotus) Super Seven Sprint 1800 - Dedion. No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1980 Mileage:11500
Location:

Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada

Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada
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For whatever reason, E-Bay wont accept the vehicles correct VIN number. For that reason I had to state the car as pre 1981. To be clear, The Caterham is 1992 and the VIN number is SDKRDK0NSM0216300

1992 Super Sprint deDion with Ford 'Kent' 711M motor built by SPR (premiere engine builder to Caterham at the time). I have the original build sheet for this 1800cc unit which the builder rated at 165bhp. I attach a recent rolling road print-out showing over 155bhp at the wheels which equates to about 170bhp at the flywheel. Fuelled by a pair of 45dcoe Webers, this Caterham is immensely fast with lots of torque and terrific flexibility for everyday use.

The Caterham has never been tracked, used sparingly and very well cared for. I have the original Caterham build specification which included almost all of their options:

1800 SPR Super Sprint motor with well baffled shallow sump, electronic ignition and 4 into 1 titanium exhaust together with aftermarket 'Raceco' muffler (original muffler included).

5-speed close ratio gearbox with aluminum housing and aluminum bellhousing.

DeDion rear end with 3.92 limited slip diff, and adjustable sway bar

Toyo 205/45ZR16 tires (almost new), on exclusive Caterham HPC wheels.

Stainless steel braided brake hosed.

Factory applied paint in high gloss black.

Leather adjustable seats with Caterham 4-point harnesses. Factory wind deflectors. Spa convex mirrors from 'Pegasus' and Panoramic mirror from 'Mirrors for sevens'. Aftermarket, powerful heater (mountain driving), original heater included.

Caterham supplied 'High Visibility' weather equipment (never used). Split tonneau cover. Heated windscreen.

This Caterham looks as spectacular as it goes, absolutely no disappointments. No issues, well sorted and drive it home anywhere. Almost certainly the best of its type/year presently offered. I am happy to physically assist any buyer with arranging transport anywhere in the world.

No Reserve auction, good luck.

  

  

 

 

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