1998 Caterham Super Seven HPC 2.0L

Now here’s something that’s rarer in the United States than a Bugatti, Pagani, Koenigsegg or any other limited-volume supercar. A Caterham 7. One look at our photos and you’ll see that it’s nothing like anything we have over here. This is the epitome of lightweight British open-topped motoring. This particular 1998 Caterham Super 7 comes to you from Atlanta and has done 28,000 miles so far. It’s got a Vauxhall 2.0-liter Red Top four-cylinder engine to move it, as well as a 5-speed manual transmission. It also features a set of KN 16-inch lightweight alloy wheels.

Exterior and Interior

To really understand how diminutive this 1998 Caterham Super 7 is, just look at how large its 16-inch KN lightweight alloy wheels are in comparison to the rest of the car. Featuring an iconic British Racing Green paint job, the car comes with yellow accents at the front, including a yellow-outlined ‘7’ on the front grille. It’s got a pewter roll bar, a side exhaust system, and a black vinyl top. You’ve also got HID headlamps, a louvered hood, doors and a boot cover. Yes, these are as close to a proper open-wheel racer as you can get. The side-exit exhaust system further amplifies this image, visually, as well as aurally. The interior of this 1998 Caterham Super 7 is also green, and features sports seats with multi-point safety harnesses. That’s because thanks to the vehicle’s low weight, it can pull some impressive G-forces when driven quickly. The interior features a Quad Lock cell phone stand, as well as a USB port for charging. That’s it, really. You have a full gauge pack, a sporty flat-bottomed steering wheel and a stubby gear shifter. Three pedals too, since it’s a manual. Oh, and the car is right hand drive, but that’s no worry given how small it is.

Engine

This 1998 Caterham Super 7 proves the whole “less is more” thing. It’s got a 2.0-liter Vauxhall Red Top four-cylinder engine that reportedly makes in the region of 165-175 horsepower based on some research that we did. That’s plenty in a car this light. You’ve got a 5-speed manual gearbox and a Quaife limited-slip differential to drive the rear wheels. Disc brakes all round are present for ample stopping, and if you plan to go racing, a fire extinguisher is provided too, as may be mandated at some events.