Hello All,
I recently put a deposit down on a Caterham Classic. I was hoping for a Dedion, Zetec car- but this came up at a pretty stellar price, so I couldn't pass it up. I always told myself I'd rather have an original lotus if it were going to have the live axle and ford crossflow, but interesting how money seems to change people. I digress...
I'm curious if any of you have any idea of the history of the car.
Sorry for the terrible picture, it's the seller's-not mine.

Here are the specs:
Built in 1999 in England by Arch Motor
Rebuilt (less than 500 miles ago) sprint crossflow w/ twin 40mm DCOE's
13" Minilite wheels
Car has only 200+ miles on the odometer, but the owner states that the car has approximately 5,000 miles.
Has a partially complete SB100 registration. (Needs light and brake inspection as well as tax paid)
The car also comes with
New fiberglass nose cone, front clamshells and rear wings
New Quill for speedometer
New rear backup light and lense
Top and side screens
Floor mats
Spare 8" Steel rims
Owners manual
Parts from the original engine
The car was purchased by a production company called EcoManiacal with the intention of converting it to propane power for a show called MPG. From what I understand, the original owner was located in Santa Barbra. I'm curious what may have happened with the SB100 registration among other things.
On another note, I'm looking forward to meeting you gents/ladies. It looks like there is a strong community here in southern california and I'm looking forward to being a part of it.
I recently put a deposit down on a Caterham Classic. I was hoping for a Dedion, Zetec car- but this came up at a pretty stellar price, so I couldn't pass it up. I always told myself I'd rather have an original lotus if it were going to have the live axle and ford crossflow, but interesting how money seems to change people. I digress...
I'm curious if any of you have any idea of the history of the car.
Sorry for the terrible picture, it's the seller's-not mine.

Here are the specs:
Built in 1999 in England by Arch Motor
Rebuilt (less than 500 miles ago) sprint crossflow w/ twin 40mm DCOE's
13" Minilite wheels
Car has only 200+ miles on the odometer, but the owner states that the car has approximately 5,000 miles.
Has a partially complete SB100 registration. (Needs light and brake inspection as well as tax paid)
The car also comes with
New fiberglass nose cone, front clamshells and rear wings
New Quill for speedometer
New rear backup light and lense
Top and side screens
Floor mats
Spare 8" Steel rims
Owners manual
Parts from the original engine
The car was purchased by a production company called EcoManiacal with the intention of converting it to propane power for a show called MPG. From what I understand, the original owner was located in Santa Barbra. I'm curious what may have happened with the SB100 registration among other things.
On another note, I'm looking forward to meeting you gents/ladies. It looks like there is a strong community here in southern california and I'm looking forward to being a part of it.
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