Caterham Super Seven 1700BDR Special

◆About the Caterham Super Seven
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The Super Seven is a car that is dedicated to driving and is one with the horse and rider, something that cannot be experienced in other cars.
It may be better to call it a "toy that runs" rather than a car, but its fun has not changed since the days of Lotus.
There is no car that is similar to a Formula car, can be driven on public roads, and can still be purchased as a new car today... There is no such car in sight. I think this is due to the solid basic design and the continuous efforts of the design team.

Recently, all car manufacturers are in the midst of an eco-car boom, and Caterham may also release a Seven equipped with a motor in 2 to 3 years...

 

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◆About the vehicle we will introduce
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The vehicle we will introduce this time is a Caterham Super Seven, specifically a 1700BDR Special equipped with a Ford Cosworth 4-valve engine.
The Caterham Cars plate says "CS3...", so it is a Seven handled by Kiwa Shokai.
The previous owner participated in races.
That is probably why it is equipped with racing specifications such as a racing screen, roll bar, height-adjustable suspension, and techno magnesium wheels.
The current owner purchased it about 5 years ago.
He used to drive a 1600BDR, and he had always wanted to drive a 1700BDR.
Compared to the 1600BDR, the 1700BDR has more power and torque, and is easier to drive.
He enjoys driving it with his friends several times a month. He said that the 1700BDR is really fun.
I also think that the sound of the engine revving up is the best.
The current owner is also very fond of the car, but has had to part with it due to garage issues, and has requested to have it featured on Enthusiast Forest.

 

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◆Body
This Seven is specialized for driving, with cycle fenders, carbon nose cone, carbon front hood, racing screen, and roll bar.
The front hood is available in aluminum. There is also an extra roll bar, so it seems that you can install either one.
There is no hood, side curtain, or tonneau cover.
The cycle fender had a crack typical of FRP.
There is no spare tire.
The wheels are Techno Magnesio magnesium wheels, and the tire size is 185/60R14.

 

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◆Interior
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There is a roll bar, so you straddle it, step onto the seat cushion, and sit in the seat.
The seat is a genuine fabric seat, and although it is a little worn, it feels like it fits your body well.
The speedometer displays miles, and since it has been replaced before, the mileage is unknown.
The tachometer displays up to 10,000 RPM, and there is a red zone line at 7,800 RPM.
There is also an oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, and air-fuel ratio monitor.
However, the air-fuel ratio monitor was not working. The cause is unknown.
The steering wheel is made by Momo, has no horn button hole, and is not a quick release type.
There is no heater.

 

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Engine
The engine is a BDR engine, the carburetor is a Weber twin carb (45Φ), dry sump, engine oil cooler, aluminum radiator, exhaust is Mike the Pipe, and the transmission is a 5-speed manual transmission.
There are no problems with the engine.

◆Suspension
The front suspension is a double wishbone type, the rear suspension is a De Dion type. The steering gearbox is a rack and pinion type, and both the front and rear brakes are disc brakes .

 

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◆Maintenance
No maintenance records were found.

It is stored in a garage with a shutter.
Please be aware that the mileage will increase as the car is only driven occasionally to maintain its condition.

 

The car is located in Aichi Prefecture.
Since this is a private sale, no consumption tax will be charged.
Recycling fees and monthly automobile tax will be charged separately.

 

The above article was created based on comments from the owner.
Maintenance history and repair history have not been verified by Ensu-no-Mori.