Superformance S-1 Lotus Seven Tribute
The Caterham Seven is sold for $25,000 on Cars & Bids. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for this Caterham Sevenauction.
This Superformance S-1 Lotus Seven Tribute is a remarkable homage to the iconic Lotus Seven, featuring a Ford Focus SVT-sourced 2.0-liter inline-4 engine swap paired with a Ford-sourced 5-speed manual transmission. With just 19,100 miles shown, this car is street-legal and titled in South Carolina as a 1965 Lotus. It boasts a range of impressive features including 17-inch Kosei wheels, a limited-slip differential, and Wilwood brakes, making it a perfect choice for enthusiasts seeking a fun and engaging driving experience. The S-1 is designed for comfort, accommodating taller drivers with amenities like adjustable pedals and a trunk. With only 56 examples built, this car is not just a collector's item but also a thrilling track car.
- Make: Caterham
- Model: Seven
- Transmission: Manual (5-Speed)
- Engine: 2.0L I4
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
- Exterior color: Yellow
- VIN: DRMVB0000155493M0
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Superformance S-1 Lotus Seven Tribute — Friday's Watchlist valuation summary
This Superformance S-1 Lotus Seven Tribute is a remarkable homage to the iconic Lotus Seven, featuring a Ford Focus SVT-sourced 2.0-liter inline-4 engine swap paired with a Ford-sourced 5-speed manual transmission. With just 19,100 miles shown, this car is street-legal and titled in South Carolina as a 1965 Lotus. It boasts a range of impressive features including 17-inch Kosei wheels, a limited-slip differential, and Wilwood brakes, making it a perfect choice for enthusiasts seeking a fun and engaging driving experience. The S-1 is designed for comfort, accommodating taller drivers with amenities like adjustable pedals and a trunk. With only 56 examples built, this car is not just a collector's item but also a thrilling track car.
- Sold price
- $25,000
- AI predicted hammer price
- $18,100
- Condition
- Good (5/10)
- Bids
- 24
- Listing views
- 3,423
Highlights
- Highlights:
- This Superformance S-1 is a tribute to the Lotus Seven, and it’s equipped with a Ford Focus SVT-sourced 2.0-liter inline-4 engine swap and a Ford-sourced 5-speed manual transmission. It is street-legal and titled in South Carolina as a 1965 Lotus.
- A partial list of notable currently installed equipment reported by the seller includes 17-inch Kosei wheels, a limited-slip differential, Wilwood brakes, a side-exit exhaust, a MegaSquirt 3 ECU, LED headlights, carbon fiber front fenders, a manual folding soft top, and vinyl upholstery.
- The S-1 is Superformance’s tribute to the iconic Lotus Seven, but designed to accommodate taller drivers in more comfort. Differences between the Seven and the S-1 are not limited to the increased dimensions, as it also features a few amenities to make it easier to live with, including a heater, adjustable pedals, and even a trunk. Superformance used a Ford-sourced Zetec 4-cylinder engine and manual transmission for the S-1. Production in South Africa ended in 2004. This S-1 is #30 of the 56 examples built.
- Power comes from a Ford Focus SVT-sourced 2.0-liter inline-4. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a Ford-sourced 5-speed manual transmission.
- Recent Service History:
- Engine oil and filter changed
- Known Flaws: