[{"id": 10062245, "authorName": "lapsrus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lapsrus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sonoma", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668651967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10062569, "authorName": "Bferrari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bferrari/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any feedback on the emissions test/lack thereof?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668655393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10062572, "authorName": "Mike11357", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike11357/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!\r\nThis thing is a beautiful spec, great color combination.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668655437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10062712, "authorName": "Deesler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deesler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bferrari - I see the line that you are referencing, but you if you look on the BAR tag from CA, the car seems to be titled as a 1960 Ford, of course you would need to see the title to verify that. If so, my understanding (although I haven't done this before) is that the car is exempt from emissions testing in CA, so perhaps it doesn't need one ? This would probably be true in most states if the title really does list this as a 1960 model.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668657088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10062673, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bferrari. Hi there! I am located in Michigan and am not overly familiar with CA emissions testing. BAT is referring to the fact that \u201cSB100\u201d is not called out in the VIN sticker. Perhaps someone more familiar with CA can help in the comments\u2026 I will do some digging in the meantime.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668657124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10062737, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Deesler The car is titled as a \u201c0000 SPCNS\u201d\u2026 without a model year.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668657342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10062829, "authorName": "mbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Car! \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\udc4c\r\nSorry if I missed it, is this a normal or wide body and what are the differences with the 'R' pkg over the standard 280?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668659091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10062849, "authorName": "centerfireman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/centerfireman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rich Camp (Kampena Motors in Sonoma, CA) could probably clarify the emissions/title confusion. I believe, but am NOT sure, that this would be CA emissions exempt, though I cannot explain why the SB 100 is not indicated on the VIN sticker.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668659345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10063061, "authorName": "Deesler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deesler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe that the very existence of the BAR \"Vehicle Information Label\" sticker makes it exempt from emissions testing in the State of CA, because you don't get this sticker until after you jump through all of the Special Construction hoops with flying colors and an SPCNS \"VIN\" is assigned to the car. So, if you want to register this car in CA (and probably the handful of state that follow CA BAR regulations (MA is one, for example)), you should be fine. The question here is how other DMV's look at it, which one would want to know before buying this vehicle if you live in a non-CA BAR state. IF the CA title also said \"1960 Lotus\", for example, you would probably be fine, but since it says \"0000 SPCNS\u201d, one would be wise to check before you leaped. That being said, it is probably fine, since if you can register in CA, you can probably register it anywhere.\r\n\r\nNice car, though, of course. I know some of this because I gave a lot of thought about one of these, but finally chickened out and bought a Boxster.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1668663699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10063157, "authorName": "sjbrady", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjbrady/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by sjbrady", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668666828, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10063242, "authorName": "MrTGUK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrtguk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With all of these sevens being slightly unique, it would be nice to see some start/driving videos. I understand the low mileage may deter the desire to drive it, but at least a video showing more of the engine and revving up some would be great. Thank you for the listing - it\u2019s an enticing toy to say the least!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668673122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10063595, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mbp Great Question! The \"R Pack\" in comprised of: Sport suspension pack, 15\u201d Orcus alloy wheels with Avon tyres, Carbon fibre dashboard, Carbon leather tunnel top, Unique key, gear knob and instruments, Composite race seats, Four\u2013point race harnesses, MOMO steering wheel, Shift light,12V socket and a Limited\u2013slip differential.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668690535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10063626, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MrTGUK I will upload a walkaround video shortly and do my best to find a brave soul to help me film a driving video... winter has arrived early in Michigan!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668691044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10063726, "authorName": "Smithengineered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithengineered/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by Smithengineered", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668692397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10064346, "authorName": "Siowner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siowner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be a great car to have for a weekend or afternoon trip. It looks like it's been well made. It's got plenty of power for its light weight. Really low mileage, it looks like new.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668698530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10064544, "authorName": "Lotus07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotus07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mbp This is the normal chassis as opposed to the wider SV chassis.\r\nBeautiful car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668700270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10065649, "authorName": "MrSnrub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrsnrub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The sequence number on the sticker IS the SB100 number. I don't know how easy it is to get SB100 cars back into CA after they have left though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668708519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10065728, "authorName": "rmspdx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmspdx/", "bidAmount": 15280, "content": "$15,280 bid placed by rmspdx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668708818, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10065732, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MrSnrub Thanks for the info! That is what my research was telling me as well. Just to be clear with CA bidders, the car is still on a CA title despite it physically being in Michigan. As a dealer, you can reassign the CA title to the next owner. So \"technically\" the car has never left the state of CA from a title/registration standpoint. I would still entourage all bidders to do their research when it comes to titling/registering in the state in which they reside.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668709100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10066368, "authorName": "Kitcat7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kitcat7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think other differences from the \u201cS\u201d include the \u201cR\u201d having the \u201cwide track\u201d front suspension, adjustable spring perches, so the car can be corner weighted. I think it shares shocks and spring rates with the \u201cS\u201d. \n\nIt has a rear anti-roll bar, and uprated front brakes, and a removable steering wheel. The engine has a light weight flywheel. Carpet is deleted, ditto cushioned seats, which are replaced by the lighter race style seats this car has.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668711229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10067057, "authorName": "mbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How big of a person can fit comfortably, say for a 3hr drive? (ie should be <6' <200lbs or still do-able for a 6'4" 250lb person)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668713708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10067927, "authorName": "SirJames", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirjames/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The difference between the \"S\" is the wider padded seats and a regular slip differential - more comfortale for a causual street driver. The \"R' model has the Tillets Composite race bucket sets and limited slip differential - best for hard cornering and track days.\r\n\r\nI have a 360R that came with the Tillets Composite buckets shown on this car and they were really too tight in the sides for me at 5'8\" tall / 230lbs / 38in waist. If the buckets have the slider mounts they should be able to slide back and accomodte someone up to 5'10\" at most. I changed out my bucket to the Tillets Carbon Fiber Caterham seats which are around .05-.07in wider inside and they just fit me snug but perfect for fast driving and cornering. \r\n\r\nThe car is with either seat options is just not do-able for a 6'4\" 250lb person.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668717477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10068661, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mbp great question! Caterham states that the S3 chassis (this example) can comfortably fit individuals up to 6\u20193\u201d. The drivers seat is on a slider to allow you to move fore and aft. For what it is worth, I am 5\u201910\u201d and have plenty of room to slide the seat back once in my desired position.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668720467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10073810, "authorName": "lightguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lightguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this the Ztec or Duratec engine ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668788473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10074048, "authorName": "vipergeek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vipergeek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Doug, the seller, keeps finding interesting and very desirable cars. I bought my Classic M-Spec Stalker Ecoboost from Doug last Spring. It was exactly as represented and more car than I expected when it arrived. Doug was very easy to work with on the sale and also very helpful with the shipping from Michigan to Texas. You'll like working with him and you'll get a great car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668790555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10074485, "authorName": "mbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SirJames ...thanks for the sizing update - so to put it to rest: 6'1.5\" 195lbs - reasonable or a Boo (like a Miata's I've always tried to fit comfortably into but never did :/)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668793852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10074573, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lightguy it is a 1.6L Ford Signa rated at 137bhp\u2026 my personal favorite for a late-model Caterham. Rev-happy with a lot of character and lovely exhaust note.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668794186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10074581, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vipergeek Thanks for the kind words, Bob!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668794208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10076443, "authorName": "SirJames", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirjames/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MBP- DougBau says that with the seat slider brackets on the bucket seats, the factory says it can accomodate humans up to 6'3\" height, So I'm guessing you should fit at 6'1.5'. But it is a big risk to buy a Caterham without a fit check first. \r\n\r\nAlso a huge risk for a big guy is the foot well / pedal clearance size in the Caterham's standard body. My shoe size is 9 and I have to wear narrow race shoes to work the pedals without hitting the throttle and catching the brake brake at the same time. Very scary when driving. If you have feet size 10+ you probably will have foot pedal operating problems. The optional wider SV body cars have 2\" more cockpt room on each side / 4\" total for bigger folks, and I'm guessing the foot pedal spacing is widder in the larger pedal box to take advantage of it. Remember the original Lotus 7 which the Caterham is a continuation of, was designed back in 1957 when people were smaller.\r\n\r\nWeight wise at 195lbs you should be fine. I was a tight fit at 230lbs in the OEM Tillet composite fibre buckets, and found slightly more room in the optional Tillets carbon fibre buckets which I switched to for about $2500 - but worth it. Dieting down to 222lbs also helped. ;)\r\n\r\nInteresting the Tillets Carbon fibre seats (which have more padding) weigh about 2lbs ea. more than the fabric padded Composite seats. I compensated for this by installing my seats directly to the floor using the OEM alloy mounts but without the internal steel sliders which also weight about 2 lbs ea.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668801442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10077873, "authorName": "UGAmbaFSUjd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ugambafsujd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MBP- Those are my measurements too. A few weeks ago a 7 owner in my area let me sit in his S3 (narrow body like this one) with leather seats, because I had the same concerns about fit. I fit fine, and then ordered one configured much like this one. But I did opt for the lowered floor to keep my hat on!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668808022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10078108, "authorName": "rmspdx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmspdx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SirJames I\u2019m 5\u20196\u201d, 145 pounds and have sat in both the S3 and SV chassis. The S3 was a perfect fit, though my size 8.5 running shoes were a bit snug in the foot well. This Caterham has standard floors; as mentioned, lowered floors will give taller folks a bit more room. \r\n\r\nWhen I tried the larger SV chassis, the pedals were a stretch with the seat moved all the way forward, but the extra cockpit width would be nice to have.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668809044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10078687, "authorName": "mbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To all kindly responding to sizing, Thanks: I have one last query; can lowered floors be retrofit fairly readily? (bolts vs cut n' weld)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668811353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10078980, "authorName": "MrSnrub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrsnrub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm 6'1\" 185, 34\" inseam. I have the carbon tilletts and with the seat all the way back the pedal reach is perfect for me. The seat is very narrow and my hips JUST fit - in fact I kind of have to wedge myself in. You can swap for comfort seats which will give you significantly more width. I have lowered floors and the trackday rollbar just clears my helmet.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668812381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10083622, "authorName": "centerfireman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/centerfireman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mpb I had lowered floors retrofitted to my 1994 Caterham (by Rich Kamp at Kampena) and it was a pretty straightforward change (I don\u2019t remember what the cost was). It added almost 2\u201d of headroom and also improved my view out the windshield (so I did not have to look at the top frame of the windshield). I am 6\u2019 tall. Hope that helps.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1668883179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085355, "authorName": "Redtoys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redtoys/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by Redtoys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668892189, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10090247, "authorName": "richpopek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richpopek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've owned several older cat 7's when I was much younger and fit/trim! I now have a newer one, S3 body and it is tight, I grew bigger!! I wear size 12 shoes, 5'-11\", 200lbs, and the pedal box is a tight fit but with racing shoes I have no problems. However, when I'm in a turn the small steering wheel still hits my thigh, annoying but I'll figure it out. These are not plug and play cars but definitely worth the thrill!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668970392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10090282, "authorName": "richpopek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richpopek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I forgot to mention, my neighbor has an SV model, much more room. I think anyone could fit comfortably.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668970532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10092705, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all! Appreciate the comments and dialog thus far. I was really hoping to upload a driving and walkaround video this weekend but \u201cMother Nature\u201d had other plans. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to drop them in the comments or send me a message. I am also more than happy to chat on the phone and show the car (in-person or via FaceTime). Happy bidding\u2026 3 days to go!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668996235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10092805, "authorName": "Redtoys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redtoys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry if psted already. I\u2019m 5\u20195\u201d. Are the seats on rails or fixed, and if fixed can they be adjusted for my \u201cheight\u201d?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668998583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10093154, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Redtoys Drivers seats is on rails/sliders.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669016750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10096751, "authorName": "FamousFrank", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/famousfrank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forgive me if I missed this but does it have a heater / defroster?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669062531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10096816, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FamousFrank no heater/defrost. Although, you do get some heat through the firewall/transmission tunnel on those chilly days. Dress warm!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669062835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10098567, "authorName": "mbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@centerfireman So you say you had lowered floor retro-fitted. Was it a welding job or a nuts'n'bolts job? Any info, details & costs would be most appreciated. \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669070893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10099105, "authorName": "cixopyh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cixopyh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dougbau Will it pass state inspection?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669072829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10099296, "authorName": "Smithengineered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithengineered/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How does a license plate mount? Do holes need to be drilled in the body?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669073707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10099322, "authorName": "Gdp1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdp1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this an SV, or, regular body?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669073881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10099681, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cixopyh The car is already titled/registered and inspections are different in every state. I have had a handful of \"sevenesque\" cars and am happy to chat with you on the phone about my experience if you shoot me a message.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669078457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10099682, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gdp1 This is a standard (S3) chassis.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669078484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10099686, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I personally used double sided tape, but the \"correct\" way to mount a plate would be to simply drill a couple holes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669078555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10099753, "authorName": "rmspdx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmspdx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The easiest way to see which chassis a Caterham has is to count the snaps across the top of the windscreen. The S3 has 7, the larger SV has 11.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669079510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10102033, "authorName": "countachguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countachguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello seller + experts: this car has no side view mirrors and no folding transparent wind deflectors on the sides of the windshield. Also no spare tire + mount - which holds the rear license plate bracket? Are those included and if not where can the buyer get these?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669134873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10102601, "authorName": "centerfireman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/centerfireman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mbp My records are not complete but I determined that Rich Kamp billed five hours of labor to lower the driver\u2019s floor (I left the passenger side alone). For some reason I cannot find records for the cost of the parts. I know that doesn\u2019t help much but the lowered floor made a big improvement for me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669139847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10103494, "authorName": "RoadTrips", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadtrips/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "North of the 49th parallel ... a Caterham will ensure one \"keeps their stick on the ice\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669143706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10103594, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@countachguy Great questions! If you would like side mirrors in addition to the ones on the doors, they can be ordered through a Caterham dealer or directly from the UK. The mirrors simply mount to the same brackets as the doors. As far as a license plate goes, you just drill a couple holes through the fiberglass (I used double-side tape).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669144067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10103995, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone! Heat wave (50 degrees) in SE Michigan so I was able to record a cold start and walk-around. Enjoy!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1669146007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10104384, "authorName": "efinkg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/efinkg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mbp I have purchased but not yet installed a set of lowered floors. As of August they cost me about $400 a side but that did not include shipping from Caterham to the US or inside the US, my local dealer was able to add them to a crate and I'll drive up to pick them up once the crate is unpacked. Again, as of August the shipping from Caterham to my door was about $300. My understanding from my local dealer is that the floors are riveted in place with steel rivets but are not always pre-drilled so it is not cut and weld but it is also not a quick bolt up and go.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669147842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10105994, "authorName": "Mid-EngineEnthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mid-engineenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The description says it has not passed CA smog, but would it? I am located in SoCal so would have to smog the car unless it is exempt.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669153987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10107425, "authorName": "Smithengineered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithengineered/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m assuming there is a reserve?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669160155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10108218, "authorName": "ukcarscan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukcarscan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@smithengineered yes. When there isn\u2019t a reserve BaT puts it in the title of the listing.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669168244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10108778, "authorName": "Jeban12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeban12/", "bidAmount": 17777, "content": "$17,777 bid placed by Jeban12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669178266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10109680, "authorName": "shaqpaqmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaqpaqmatt/", "bidAmount": 22222, "content": "$22,222 bid placed by shaqpaqmatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669216071, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10109749, "authorName": "jockaikman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jockaikman/", "bidAmount": 22742, "content": "$22,742 bid placed by jockaikman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669216894, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10109806, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mid-engineenthusiast the car is titled as a 0000 SPCS in the state on California with a BAR sticker. I would defer to the California DMV and commentary below. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669217427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10109892, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To celebrate the FINAL DAY of bidding, here is a clip of a few revs (yes, the car is warm). I will be answering all questions as quickly as possible as the auction winds down. Good luck and happy bidding!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669218300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10109918, "authorName": "Jeban12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeban12/", "bidAmount": 22999, "content": "$22,999 bid placed by Jeban12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669218610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10110019, "authorName": "lightguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lightguy/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by lightguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669219582, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10110027, "authorName": "Mid-EngineEnthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mid-engineenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I looked at the CADMV site. It notes that Specially Constructed Vehicles are for personal use only and are not for resale, at least to a Californian. They also need to pass smog. Guess that takes me out of the running, which is sad as this Seven is a lovely car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669219666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10110387, "authorName": "efinkg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/efinkg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mid-EngineEnthusiast I have purchased a car with a SPCNS 0000 title and retitled it in California. It was no problem a year ago. Took the title to AAA and they did the title transfer", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669223278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10110510, "authorName": "Bit1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bit1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The BAR sticker in this car looks just like the one in my 2008 Jeep Wrangler that has had a 2010 hemi swapped into it legally in CA. I bought it used with the work already done and it easily passed a smog inspection and transferred to me in CA. I haven't had it two years yet and I don't know if I will have to smog it again but it was no problem to transfer the title. The sticker on the Caterham shows a PCV system required. The one in my Jeep has a whole list of requirements in the same spot but the engine is listed as a 2010 and the Jeep is still listed as a 2008.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669224763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10110698, "authorName": "Chuck27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck27/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Chuck27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669225842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10110814, "authorName": "Vern1968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vern1968/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And......it's gone.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669226380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10113164, "authorName": "lightguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lightguy/", "bidAmount": 30280, "content": "$30,280 bid placed by lightguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669236606, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10113519, "authorName": "SeibelsClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seibelsclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am very curious on the final on this car, I know the wait time to get one is crazy, and they are very expensive. I had one fall into my lap, and I had no idea what it was. After driving it, I will never sell it, but I am very curious on where this lands. Good Luck Seller, and Bidders, and Happy Thanksgiving to all BaT.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669238206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10113729, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seibelsclassics they are definitely special cars\u2026 once you drive one, it becomes the benchmark in which you compare the driving experience of other sports cars.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1669239048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10114322, "authorName": "ZiggyMobatAss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ziggymobatass/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mid-engineenthusiast, don't misinterpret the \" No resale\" statement. That does not pertain to the sale or titling of the vehicle between seller and buyer but to distinguish this car from one purchased from a manufacturer. I recently purchased a Seven on BAT with an SB100. Title was transferred without a hitch but mine was Smog Exempt. This one is new and won't have a problem with passing Smog in CA but a smog cert will be required. If the seller was in CA they would be responsible for providing the cert. I used The Auto Club to register and title the Seven. They are very knowledgeable, anything to stay away from the DMV. The fact that this car has already been titled in CA adds $$$ to the value and future resale. Unfortunate for the seller this car loses interest to those not in Southern Sunny Climes.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1669241856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10114843, "authorName": "Mid-EngineEnthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mid-engineenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 30530, "content": "$30,530 bid placed by Mid-EngineEnthusiast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669244392, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10114963, "authorName": "Mid-EngineEnthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mid-engineenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, decided to bid. I\u2019ve wanted a 7 since the 70\u2019s. New 718 GT4 is inbound from Europe, which will make the driveway crowded if I win the bid.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1669244780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115037, "authorName": "mbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mid-EngineEnthusiast ...okay, now you're just getting plain Greedy! \ud83e\udd28\ud83d\ude09", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669244999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115074, "authorName": "Smithengineered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithengineered/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by Smithengineered", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115087, "authorName": "jockaikman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jockaikman/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by jockaikman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245211, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115090, "authorName": "mbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mighty mighty interesting! ...wish I was bidding myself - but need to sit in one first", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669245218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115094, "authorName": "Smithengineered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithengineered/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "$31,500 bid placed by Smithengineered", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115102, "authorName": "ukcarscan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukcarscan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "let's go!!!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669245264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115103, "authorName": "Chuck27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck27/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Chuck27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245274, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115106, "authorName": "Smithengineered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithengineered/", "bidAmount": 32250, "content": "$32,250 bid placed by Smithengineered", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115111, "authorName": "Chuck27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck27/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by Chuck27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245300, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115114, "authorName": "Smithengineered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithengineered/", "bidAmount": 32750, "content": "$32,750 bid placed by Smithengineered", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245312, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115117, "authorName": "Chuck27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck27/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by Chuck27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245329, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115119, "authorName": "Smithengineered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithengineered/", "bidAmount": 33750, "content": "$33,750 bid placed by Smithengineered", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245338, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115128, "authorName": "Chuck27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck27/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Chuck27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245359, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115130, "authorName": "Smithengineered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithengineered/", "bidAmount": 35250, "content": "$35,250 bid placed by Smithengineered", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245368, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115134, "authorName": "Chuck27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck27/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by Chuck27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245386, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115142, "authorName": "Smithengineered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithengineered/", "bidAmount": 35750, "content": "$35,750 bid placed by Smithengineered", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245404, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115145, "authorName": "Mid-EngineEnthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mid-engineenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bids now exceed what I can hide from my wife. :o)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669245417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115147, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Heating up! Good luck, guys!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669245423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115148, "authorName": "Chuck27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck27/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Chuck27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245427, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115156, "authorName": "Smithengineered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithengineered/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by Smithengineered", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245436, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115159, "authorName": "Chuck27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck27/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by Chuck27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245454, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115160, "authorName": "ukcarscan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukcarscan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mid-EngineEnthusiast time for another wife ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669245455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115163, "authorName": "7Kobi7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/7kobi7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Smithengineered first bat purchase. Let him have it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669245466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115162, "authorName": "Smithengineered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithengineered/", "bidAmount": 36750, "content": "$36,750 bid placed by Smithengineered", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245466, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115168, "authorName": "Mid-EngineEnthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mid-engineenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can\u2019t afford that. Been divorced once.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669245480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115170, "authorName": "mbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...is time actually slowing down?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115173, "authorName": "Chuck27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck27/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by Chuck27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245495, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115178, "authorName": "7Kobi7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/7kobi7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ukcarscan. Funny", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115180, "authorName": "Smithengineered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithengineered/", "bidAmount": 37250, "content": "$37,250 bid placed by Smithengineered", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245506, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115183, "authorName": "Chuck27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck27/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by Chuck27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245525, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115191, "authorName": "7Kobi7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/7kobi7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chuck27. It\u2019s his first bat purchase. Let him have it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115200, "authorName": "Smithengineered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithengineered/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m out. Good luck @Chuck27", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669245576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115201, "authorName": "jockaikman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jockaikman/", "bidAmount": 37750, "content": "$37,750 bid placed by jockaikman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115205, "authorName": "Mid-EngineEnthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mid-engineenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sniper alert!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669245602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115207, "authorName": "Chuck27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck27/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Chuck27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245608, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115209, "authorName": "jimmyluke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmyluke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From a stranger on the internet - these cars are absolutely addictive. I finished mine in May and promptly put 5,000 miles on it until weather and work stopped cooperating a few weeks ago.\r\n\r\nMost fun car I have ever owned.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669245615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115218, "authorName": "Mid-EngineEnthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mid-engineenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Four-wheel motorcycle\u2026.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115220, "authorName": "jockaikman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jockaikman/", "bidAmount": 38250, "content": "$38,250 bid placed by jockaikman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245661, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115232, "authorName": "Chuck27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck27/", "bidAmount": 38500, "content": "$38,500 bid placed by Chuck27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245690, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115243, "authorName": "ukcarscan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukcarscan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is more like it! i'm going to guess still a ways to go until reserve is met. just shipping a car like this from the UK or Europe would cost you $8-10k in a 20ft container, plus import duty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115251, "authorName": "jockaikman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jockaikman/", "bidAmount": 38750, "content": "$38,750 bid placed by jockaikman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115253, "authorName": "mbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's in MI silly man!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115260, "authorName": "Chuck27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck27/", "bidAmount": 39500, "content": "$39,500 bid placed by Chuck27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245795, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115266, "authorName": "Mid-EngineEnthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mid-engineenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it\u2019s on the UP that seems like a foreign country. :0)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115271, "authorName": "ukcarscan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukcarscan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mbp yes i know - i was making the comment that if you did get a different one from UK or Europe (ie potentially cheaper) they are costly to bring over in a container.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1669245838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115273, "authorName": "kamjit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kamjit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is just barely entering speedster replica territory and offers a hell of a lot more bang for your buck, plus it's the real deal.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669245845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115284, "authorName": "jockaikman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jockaikman/", "bidAmount": 39750, "content": "$39,750 bid placed by jockaikman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245878, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115299, "authorName": "Chuck27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck27/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Chuck27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245954, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115302, "authorName": "jockaikman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jockaikman/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by jockaikman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669245998, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115319, "authorName": "mbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The timer is DEF resetting! ...have not seen that! ?!?!?!?!?! \ud83d\ude33\ud83e\udd28", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115332, "authorName": "ukcarscan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukcarscan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mbp yes, the timer resets to 2 mins with new bids placed at the end of the auction. it's always been like that", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669246099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115333, "authorName": "Chuck27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck27/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Chuck27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246100, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10115343, "authorName": "mbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Doh! okay - thanks for that. Have not noticed it before.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115349, "authorName": "ukcarscan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukcarscan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i guess the others haven't been as exciting as this one! haha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115353, "authorName": "Johnnyb2016", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb2016/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It stops bid snipers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669246164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115357, "authorName": "ukcarscan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukcarscan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yup, and internet glitches etc.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115365, "authorName": "mbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ukcarscan DEF not as exciting. hard to get fired up on $100k plus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115381, "authorName": "mbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnnyb2016 Good plan!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115383, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 11/23/22 at $41,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246263, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10115389, "authorName": "kamjit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kamjit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NOOOOOOO!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115393, "authorName": "ukcarscan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukcarscan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i had a feeling that would happen. hopefully seller and high bidder can work out a deal!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669246298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115403, "authorName": "mbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83d\ude23\ud83d\ude12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115415, "authorName": "kamjit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kamjit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thats 2 sevens in a row. Both stellar cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115418, "authorName": "dfree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dfree/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kamjit theoretically it's a Lotus 7 clone.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115428, "authorName": "kamjit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kamjit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it's actually a continuation", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669246402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115435, "authorName": "ukcarscan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukcarscan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dfree NO it's not!\r\n@kamjit YES it is!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115440, "authorName": "dfree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dfree/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115455, "authorName": "ukcarscan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukcarscan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dfree \r\n\r\nColin Chapman's Lotus Cars launched the Series 1 Lotus Seven in 1957. The car was immediately embraced by enthusiasts as a low-cost, lightweight sports car and successful race car. Revised Series 2, Series 3 and Series 4 versions were subsequently launched in 1960, 1968 and 1970 respectively.\r\n\r\nCaterham Cars had been a major Lotus 7 dealer during the 1960s, and its founder, Graham Nearn, purchased the rights to continue manufacture of the Seven design from Chapman in 1973,[3] after Lotus announced its intention to discontinue the model. Caterham initially restarted manufacture of the Lotus Seven Series 4; however, when this proved unpopular, production switched to a Series 3 model in 1974.\r\n\r\nIn 1974, under the name of Seven Cars Limited, Caterham built 20 production cars with chassis numbers 1 to 20 and one prototype, with chassis number 0 (CS3 3550 \u2013 CS3 3570). Of the 21 cars produced in the first year, all were fitted with the Ford Lotus Twin Cam 1557cc engine, with the exception of chassis number 7 which, intended for racing, was fitted with a 1962cc twin cam engine sourced from Alfa Romeo.\r\n\r\nThe Lotus/Caterham 7 is widely regarded by car enthusiasts and the media as one of the signature sports cars of the 20th century.[citation needed] With 2007 marking the 50th year of continuous production, the Seven still enjoys strong support and success in clubman-style racing.\r\n\r\nSince 2006 Caterham Cars has been run by an ex-Lotus management team led by Ansar Ali (CEO) and Mark Edwards (COO). In June 2012 Ansar Ali announced he was to leave Caterham Cars and Graham Mcdonald (the company's former CFO) became the new CEO.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115478, "authorName": "kamjit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kamjit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I rest my case...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669246591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115498, "authorName": "dfree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dfree/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ukcarscan i'm aware of the history. I've had a Caterham and 3 7's", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115527, "authorName": "Mid-EngineEnthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mid-engineenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rights to manufacture the Seven transferred to Caterham, so in fact these are continuation cars. And much better built to boot.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669246765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115550, "authorName": "ukcarscan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukcarscan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "curious comment by a guy who has bid on lots of these. you would think he would know the history!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115556, "authorName": "dfree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dfree/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Continuation yes. Better, you'd get some argument. Define better.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669246854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115609, "authorName": "Mid-EngineEnthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mid-engineenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Consider the QC (or lack thereof in any Lotus road car. There\u2019s a reason a cottage industry exists around providing replacement parts. How many Elans have their original frames?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669246999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115647, "authorName": "Mid-EngineEnthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mid-engineenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Which isn\u2019t to say I would not want one. If I had the space, I\u2019d have a Seven, Elan S1 and JPS Twin-Cam Europa. Instead, I\u2019m driving Teutonic Strassepanzers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669247144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10116638, "authorName": "dougbau (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all! Thanks for all of the bids and engagement, this was a fun one. Unfortunately , we did not quite get there\u2026 feel free to reach out if you have interest in the car. Until next time\u2026 Cheers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669255610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10116684, "authorName": "Sevins911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sevins911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry guys but it is strictly a continuation anything. It's a Caterham Seven. If there was any \"continuation\" it would have been the Series 4 cars as they were exactly the same as Lotus were building when they stopped production. BTW Lotus are not as badly built as M-EE is suggesting! I knew Graham Nearn very well having met him originally when I got my first Seven Big Valve back in 1978. In the early 80's we discussed me being the first US importer of Caterhams but a complete career change ended the plan. Even back then he was very careful to call his cars Caterhams, never suggesting it was a Lotus continuation.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669256247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10118069, "authorName": "MrLister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrlister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u2026all the money and then some.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669305501, "type": "comment"}]