Autocar 7th October 1987

I thought that i would share with you my copy of autocar way back from 1987! just spotted it was only 75p, How things have changed,...Some how managed to keep it in one piece over the years, It was around about the mid 80's when i was dreaming and thinking one day i really will have to get a caterham. Funny how life turns out , I ended up with a porsche 996 c4s never thinking i'd ever have porsche! That went a few years ago replaced by a vw passat estate much better for the family and my dog charlie and at long last the caterham kit should arrive in january,...Its been a long wait.

I wonder what ever happened to 7 DUO, great number plate tho.

the last photo is of Arch Motors, the chassis and panelling looks like its hardly changed over the years.

Caterham 160 review on the Register

Found this excellent caterham 160 review on Blatchat this morning well worth a read.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/10/25/caterham_seven_160_review/#sthash.vsuhH6zq.dpuf

165 video

Just found this caterham 165 video on youtube worth a butchers, https://plus.google.com/111992142291488127480/posts/CjRPoENX9mL
,….Just watched it again and it looks like he's not sure about it at the start and and then gets keener towards the end, Any help in translation ,…anyone?

Final order changes

Well I think I really new that it had to be done mainly from a practical point, I have added the weather gear  and carpets to the order, having a screen and roof will just let me enjoy the car far more and not just be restricted to sunny days. So having started out with the keep it it simple and basic approach I seem to be slowly ticking all the option boxes!

Mean while the long wait continues about 12 weeks to go,…yeapeeee!

Weather gear or not?

I think that upgraditis has set in :-), first it was the seat belts now after setting my mind on keeping the car simple and going with an aero screen, I am now pondering getting the weather gear, screen roof and doors. I know that it would make the car so much more practical. I think that after 10 mins with an areoscreen the wife would not be too happy,…….I can see another call to doug is on the way.

In preparation for the cars arrival i have given the garage a once over, painted the floor fitted some new bright lighting and sorted out some tools. Nearly ready i think. Although building it in jan/feb its going to be blinking cold in there so some sort of heating is next on the list to sort out.

Paint colour changes

Well after some thought I have spoken to doug at caterham midlands and changed the paint colour  from caterham blue to black. At first i think that i thought the new colour would suit the car well but after showing the family it just didn't go down too well so a quick vote and black won!

I have also asked for the seat belts to be changed from the standard black inertia belts to 4 point quick release harness in red, doug thought that HQ might not accept this colour with the car, I've no idea why not but i'll have to wait and see. If its a no then i think i'll fit the standard ones first register the car and then order the red harness,..

And as i thought w/c 17 jan 15 is production date at caterham with kit delivery 3 weeks after! looks like i'm going to have to be a bit more patient!!

Low carbon vehicle event 2014