Sold | 1998 Caterham Seven Roadsport 1.8 VVC c.£30,000 in expenditure on file

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£16,875 (Est: £16,000 - £18,000)

1998 Caterham Seven Roadsport 1.8 VVC c.£30,000 in expenditure on file

United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 58

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1998 Caterham Seven Roadsport has only one former keeper and 25,800 miles. It features a 1.8 VVC engine, LSD, 6-speed gearbox, big brakes, and a comprehensive history file with substantial maintenance records.

Condition

7

The car is described as fastidiously maintained by both owners and has never seen a race track. Maintained by Kenrick Motors with almost £30,000 spent on it between 2005 and 2025. However, some reconditioning may still be required given the age of the car.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

SDKRDCARW0030522

Odometer:

25,800 miles

Reg Number:

R79 AFM

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced in 1996, the Roadsport range was marketed by Caterham as ‘The 7 for All Seasons’.

Featuring a heater, full-size windscreen and full weather equipment not to mention the more accommodating ‘long cockpit’, the newcomer was powered by 1.4, 1.6 or 1.8-litre K-Series engines allied to Ford T9 five-speed or Caterham’s own six-speed manual transmission.

Weighing a mere 555kg or so, every Roadsport was a strong performer with the most potent early derivative – the 1.8-litre VVC (Variable Valve Control 150bhp/128lbft) model – reputedly being capable of 0-60mph in 5 seconds and 126mph.

Described by EVO magazine as representing ‘perhaps the best compromise between thrills and usability’, the Roadsport in its various guises remained a staple part of the Caterham 7 range for many years.

Coming from long term previous ownership in the hands of the original owner, this example has one former keeper recorded and registers some 25,800 miles.

The history file includes correspondence betw...