Oh, and avoid these 15in Orcus wheels — they give the Seven a kit-car vibe. Be prepared for things to go wrong too. It's a low-volume hand-built British sports car from the 50s. What else would you expect? Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter.
For a reasonable premium Caterham will sell you a fully built one. While you could argue that the pricing structure is pretty punchy for a pared-back sports car , the flip side is that few cars will hold on to their value against depreciation as well as the Seven. What Car? Share review. Introduction What Car? Open Gallery 19 Images. Back in , we drove the then-new entry-level Roadsport , powered by the bhp 1. Even with a ballistic R for company, it captivated us.
The beauty of the Seven is, of course, its simplicity. Whichever version you choose, you get a steel-tube frame clad in aluminium bodywork, with wishbones at the front and a de Dion tube at the rear even the basic Classic abandoned the live rear axle some years ago. Interiors and equipment levels are rudimentary, though the Roadsport does at least give you a heater as well as a full-size screen and full weather equipment. The main differences are the powerplants. Traditionally, Sevens were Ford-engined, but the early s saw the introduction of the Rover K-series to the range.
In Caterham designated MG Rover sole engine supplier for factory-built Sevens though Ford Zetec engines were still used in kit versions at the time. When Rover collapsed in , it meant a finite supply of K-series engines, so Caterham reintroduced Ford power, initially with the bhp 2-litre Duratec, later joined by the 1. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Your information will be used in accordance with our privacy policy.
Car Reviews Caterham Super Sevens. Top Gear Team. Skip 5 photos in the image carousel and continue reading.
Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. Good stuff Purist driving experience, old school charm meets new age ability.
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