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1997 Caterham 7 Classic on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:4053
Location:

Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
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1997 Caterham 7 Classic. This is a live axle, rear drum brake car. Front fenders are clamshells.
The interior is the standard Bench seat (BLK). Included in the spare parts that come with the car are two carbon fibre lowback bucket seats with the mounting hardware.

This is a two owner car.. the previous owner replaced the Caterham standard engine/transmission (1600 Ford Super Sprint with twin webers and Ford gearbox) after a few thousand miles. The original engine/transmission is included in the sale along with the exhaust headers and exhaust.

The replacement engine is a 2001 Raceline Zetec with factory modifications...

32mm hydraulic cam follower kit
Pocket pistons to suit high lift cam
Raceline 220 performance camshafts
Upgraded valve spring set ...titanium retainers
Balanced pistons and connecting rods (heavy bolt set)
Lightened and balanced flywheel
Gas flow head inlet/exhaust...matched to manifold and skimmed to 11:1
Raceline water rail and wet sump
I do have a signed letter from Raceline for provenance on the engine

This has a Caterham 4-1 Stainless steel headers finished with a repackable round  mk2 Dyno side exit exhaust
The fuel injection system is a Jenvey throttle body set with a Pipercross filter set.
Injectors are 440. Included in the sale are a set of 330 and 220...both set cleaned and tested
The original radiator was replaced with an aluminium performance radiator with electric fan. Original radiator included.
The original fuel tank was replaced with a similar sized tank that houses the fuel pump. (original tank included)
Engine management system is an Emerald K6 system installed in 2012.

Engine was removed from the car (KTR Racing) in 2012. Engine at this point was checked/sensor changed for the new management system and mapping done while on a dyno (196 BHP)
At this point the rear axle was removed...dismantled...inspected and rebuilt with new seals/gaskets.
New clutch plate installed. Gearbox cover plate was modified to enable oil change/inspection easier
GAZ shocks with adjustable platforms were installed all round in 2013

The current milage on the speedo is 4053 and on the title I have is 6452 I do not know where this discrepancy occurred since my state inspection records support the lower reading.....However at this time the SPEEDO has STOPPED working.... was working when car was put into storage for the winter.

I do have some other small parts that come with the car......covers/hood/side curtains, 5 good but old tires, some other small parts
Wind defenders are installed
So why am I selling the car........getting fat and old...and I don't use it as it should be used.....I did ...but not now!


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