The Caterham Seven is a Supercar Slayer

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I'm thinking about getting one at some point tbh

Lotus 7 was my dream car since I first saw one in 1963 beat a group of then new Jaguar XKE's at an airport time trials in France. Purchased the Dutch variant - Donkervoort in the 1980's. Would have kept it forever but could not import it back to the USA when I returned.

I’m crazy enough to build one with a boosted Coyote.

At 16 I drove the 7 back from a show as only I fit in it. Lost my vision at 130mph on well known back roads & have needed 1 ever since. This may be the moment....

wait, what? it's pronounced "Katrem"? I always called it "Kater-Ham" 😆

disassembly manual ahahaha

used models retain value because many of us don't have time to build one!

Wow! An EV that weighs in less than my FRS! Wonder what it's range will be.
I'd absolutely take the "experience of a raw, analog sports car" over anything digital. I grew up before all the computerization of the driving experience and hate the insulation modern cars have from the road. That's one of the things I love about my FRS. It's pretty minimalistic by modern standards; and why my wife hates it. 🙂

Nothing better than a lightweight car. I've a Westfield (similar to a Caterham) with 250bhp in 550kg, it's such an adrenaline rush!

Fun looking toy, way to much dollars for the ride tho. I’m rolling a 1st gen firebird with a stroked small block for the same money.

They are now far too dear for what they are. Far too narrow a focus car, and impractical focus at that, for that price.

How is it better than a written off corvette with all the body panels removed?

Yes please

The Lotus Seven was banned by the British Racing and Sports car club from UK racing with other sports car makes because usually they won virtually any races they entered which had other marques competing, so when Caterham took over production they had to go for a one make racing series. I saw just one mixed make race at Brands hatch where the Caterham's were allowed to race against MG's, Triumphs, Jaguars, Porsches, TVR's and some other smaller makes, the only proviso being that all the Caterhams had to start at the back of the grid regardless of qualifying times. Once the race started within about 4 laps virtually all of the Sevens had got past the competiton and gapped them. It was an unusual sight but it made me want to get hold of a Caterham.

My Caterham 7 was the best sportscar I have ever owned. So fast, so pure, so raw, so simple, so much fun. There is no substitute.

Only compeditor ? maybe a Morgan. Only the British could build either.

What would I swap a Caterham for ? Maybe a 1948 Mk.6 Bentley. Totally different but both fun to drive. About the same price today.

Tottaly impractical. I carry a change of clothes. In case it rains. But the most engaging car there is. It's surprising how many people drive it for a couple of minutes then say they want someone else to drive. You really do have to have a passion for cars to drive it. Perfect drivers car.

Brilliant video. Editing was best ever I’ve seen for selling the Caterham. The Outlaw narrative for Colin Chapman was a smart move. If Caterham didn’t pay for this they should have. Oh and BTW, dump the EV they’re passé.

I have always had one since 1983. Built 3 so far. Keep your Porsche or Ferrari. Absolutely NOTHING else literally puts you as close to the road at speed ...or at a standstill. I'm considering being buried in my current 1720cc Lotus Twin Cam powered 6 speed deDion as it's about the same size as a casket...

A great 'drivers car' with none of the gadgets and gizmos you see in modern cars and a low end entry level Caterham can still be tweaked over time to get a lot more out of it.

I would dearly love to have one , it will be a replacement for my motorcycle .
I will need one with an automatic gear box since I can no longer depend on my clutch leg . I wonder if the sequential gear box might work ??
Any help or direction is appreciated .

I want a Project V so bad, I hope it comes stateside. It's exactly what I want, a sport coupe EV, not an SUV or Crossover.

The Super 7s are sports cars not touring cars, therefor they are not meant to be daily drivers, so comfort takes a back seat, driving fun is what counts in this type of car.