1978 Caterham 7 super seven review from North America
"Most fun you can have wearing clothes"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There have been some visits by Lucas the prince of darkness to the electrical system, repaired by myself; an electrical tester is mandatory equipment for this car.
General comments?
Absolutely fantastic performance and handling with a stiff suspension that allows you to feel the car flex slightly in turns.
Acceleration unmatched by other cars (with a power to weight ratio similar to the Dodge Viper) finds you two blocks down the road before Mustangs have travelled one block.
The buffeting of the wind in the cockpit is almost stunning, literally.
A minimalist car with no luxuries, and best driven on days when the roof and doors need not be mounted on the car, because climbing in is almost impossible.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 28000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 7th March, 2003 |