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This 2008 Caterham 1600 Sigma Cup is a 3rd hand car with 55,000 km. The seller states that the car is in good general condition, has a valid MOT and has benefited from recent and regular servicing. The seller points out that this Caterham only raced for one season with its first owner. The current owner bought it in 2014 and 15,000 km.
Externally, the car is in good condition. The bodywork is in good condition, but there are a few defects visible in the gallery. The nose and rear wings were replaced 2 years ago. Exterior plastics and seals are in good condition, as are the headlights. The seller indicates that this Caterham is free from corrosion. He specifies that he partially dismantles the car every year to clean all electrical connections and switches.
The interior is in good condition. The leather upholstery has no tears or holes, but shows slight signs of wear. The carbon steering wheel and dashboard are in good condition. On-board instrumentation and electrical equipment are in normal working order. This Caterham is fitted with a heated windscreen, but it has a visible crack in the gallery. The seller is supplying a replacement windscreen for the sale.
Ford's 1.6-liter 4-cylinder developed 150 hp when it left the factory. The seller reports that the engine is running normally, as is the 5-speed manual gearbox. The engine has received the specific Sigma Cup preparation fitted by Caterham and Oreca: specific housing, camshaft, intake and side exhaust. Recently, it has benefited from the following expenses:
- Embrayage (5000 km)
- Gearbox (spy seals, bearings and synchro 5000km)
- Distribution at 25,000 km and in 2016 (to be done every 60000 km or 5 years)
The seller says he has changed the oil every 5000 kms (10w60 Petronas oil).
The car is fitted with 4 original rims in good condition and tires in good condition. The car brakes normally. The brakes are half worn. The rest of the consumables are said to be up to date. This Caterham is fitted with a wide front axle and an autoblocker. All silent-blocks, connecting rods and bearings were changed by the 1st owner after his racing season.
The seller is a private individual located in France at Mejannes le Clap (30430) and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its French registration, a favorable CT less than 6 months old and a few invoices.
The seller wished to define a reserve price.
Auction information
Dates
Auction opening date : Sunday 25 October 2020 08:00
Auction end date : Mardi 03 November 2020 21:15
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