<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Super 7:
Suposedly Caterham was a big Lotus 7 dealer, and when Lotus phased it out, Caterham bought the rights to continue building it, first a few Mark IV's, then back to Mark III's. They have gotten a bit heavuie as the years have passed, mainly because there are no tiny components out there to use any more. The rear end and transmission are Ford Sierra. They are more plush now too, with seats and everything. The bodies are simpler in detail now, particularly around the openings where the tie rods and headers penetrate the aluminum.
To me, they cost way too much. A real Lotus is much less expensive, even a very nice one. A Birkin is also much less expensive. I believe that Birkins are also authorized copies.
I like them, but I'm keeping my MK II.<hr></blockquote>
Thanks! I would love to take a cross-country trip in a 7! They remoind me of a little Indy car! You should put a picture of your 7 in your signature (in you Profile)
Basil