Not many K Series R500's for sale?

[Ult-Jim]

Compared to a few years ago there are hardly any k-series R500's seen in classifieds, and a similar pattern with R400's as well. Are they all in the hands of keepers now (like myself) while the newer R500's are still swopping hands? Or are they in so much demand that they never get posted on classifieds? Anyone have a view on this?

[rubystone]

Blue-chip investments, like BDRs....' nuff said

[BSA627]

I have owned my K series R300 from new ,Although now upgraded with an all steel 1.9 Scholar EVO 2 spec engine in my view it's the perfect 7 i have driven a few high spec Duratec powered cars and much prefer mine . An original R500 K series with the number plaque on the dash will be an good investment long term.

[S47]

Probably there's a few reasons:-
Wrapped around the local tree, or dunked against a wall
Off road Having a £8-10K engine 'Refresh'
Been converted to Duratec.
Sorned for winter
Still a nice car 'IF' you can find a good 'un

[MikeO996]

Theres one been on sale at Cat Midlands for at least 2 years

[MikeO996]

MikeO996 said:

Theres one been on sale at Cat Midlands for at least 2 years

Actually they've got two at the moment

[grenpayne]

MikeO996 said:

Theres one been on sale at Cat Midlands for at least 2 years

Is that the pale yellow one? If so they have changed the wheels since I was last there probably to freshen it up a bit!

[BertBert]

Noone is bothering to try to sell them as noone wants em coz der engines is made of cheese innit.

[rubystone]

BertBert said:

Noone is bothering to try to sell them as noone wants em coz der engines is made of cheese innit.

Mine is made of the finest Stilton

[BertBert]

In which case, I'd back in the market for one!

I really must get another caterham one day!

[rubystone]

BertBert said:

In which case, I'd back in the market for one!

I really must get another caterham one day!

Didnt you have a nice blue Supersport once? Or was that Carmichael?

[MattMostyn]

Not many R400 or R500 K cars for sale at the moment.
What sort of figure should / would they fetch given 'normal' mileage, spec and condition ?

Thks
Matt

[London GT3]

I have a K Series R500. It is the first customer car - chassis no 2. I have owned it from new in March 2000 and it has done 4,500 miles. Engine refreshed at Minister about 400 miles ago. I would sell it but not less than £25k.

[rubystone]

London GT3 said:

I have a K Series R500. It... is the first customer car - chassis no 2. I have owned it from new in March 2000 and it has done 4,500 miles. Engine refreshed at Minister about 400 miles ago. I would sell it but not less than £25k.

..and I have number 5. Not for sale. Is yours red?...

[c7 dfh]

Apologies for the highjack, but I am compiling a register of numbered Caterhams and have created a web site - www.thecaterhamregister.net

If London GT3 and rubystone would be happy for their car to be displayed, could you please forward a photograph to the webmaster on the Caterham Register

Cheers

[London GT3]

rubystone said:

..and I have number 5. Not for sale. Is yours red?...

It sure is!

[BertBert]

rubystone said:

didnt you have a nice blue Supersport once? Or was that Carmichael?

PC has always had his gayglo orange one.

I've had:

mallard green VXI press car - L20 CAT, now blue I fink
orange SLR (ring record car)
monte carlo blue k R500 that had an engine blow and the famous cement incident
silver cat d k1600ss that's now languishing on a farm near (ish) to Crawley being turned into a duranail

[Token Jock]

c7 dfh said:

Apologies for the highjack, but I am compiling a register of numbered Caterhams and have created a web site - www.thecaterhamregister.net
Cheers

I see you managed to get the details of Superlight #138 from the For Sale advert!

Thanks to have my car logged on your site

[B@W]

Number 86 - owned for five years and not for sale anytime soon

What was the total build number?

[rubystone]

c7 dfh said:

Apologies for the highjack, but I am compiling a register of numbered Caterhams and have created a web site - www.thecaterhamregister.net

If London GT3 and rubystone would be happy for their car to be displayed, could you please forward a photograph to the webmaster on the Caterham Register

Cheers

No thanks. I see that number plates are displayed on some of those cars