1997 Caterham Classic VX 1600

Highlights

• In current ownership for approximately 18 years
• Unmodified and unraced; believed to be factory standard
• Service documentation available from as early as 2004
• Private registration plate C6TRM included in the sale

The Appeal

The Caterham Classic distils the Lotus Seven formula into a lightweight, no-nonsense sports car built for the sheer joy of driving, with endless charisma at its core and blistering performance. With its 1,600cc inline-four and five-speed manual gearbox, it offers a visceral, wind-in-the-hair experience that has made for a perennial favourite.

This example has been in the hands of its current keeper for approximately 18 years, having been purchased from a family friend in 2008. To the best of the vendor's knowledge - having purchased it from a friend - it has never been modified or used on track, and the engine is believed to remain in factory-standard specification, having been used solely for social driving and regularly maintained by independent garages with Caterham expertise. The vendor describes it as tremendous fun to drive.

Key Information

• Mileage: 23,902 miles (believed to be correct)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until June 2027
• Technical specs: 1,600cc inline four-cylinder petrol, five-speed manual
• Paperwork: Service documentation available spanning April 2004 to June 2025

The Detail

• Regularly serviced by independent garages with Caterham expertise, most recently in June 2025
• Paintwork described by the vendor as in good condition, with minor age-related stone chips
• Chip noted on one rear wing, caused by impact from a garage door
• Interior described by the vendor as in good condition, with bespoke rubber mats in both footwells
• No carpets fitted as standard for a Caterham Classic, except in the boot
• The vendor states all instruments and switchgear are in good working order
• Security immobiliser fitted, operated by a key ring fob
• Equipped with a heater, full hood, and removable side-screens

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