Is the Caterham 7 street legal?

They are street legal in the U.S. under EPA kit-car regulations and can be registered through processes specific to individual states. But buyers don’t need to build the cars themselves. The Caterham Seven has its roots in the Lotus Seven, which was sold both factory-assembled and as a kit car from 1957-’72.

How many Cobra replicas are there?

This popularity is largely owed to the fact that since the early 70s, a lot of small companies have been producing Cobra 427 replicas. It is estimated that over the years, over 60,000 replicas have been produced.

Is Caterham owned by Lotus?

Caterham Cars is a British manufacturer of specialist lightweight sports cars established in Caterham, Surrey, with their headquarters in Crawley, Sussex. On 27 April 2011, Team Lotus owner Tony Fernandes announced that he had purchased Caterham.

Can I build a Caterham in the US?

You’re in luck! Welcome to an FAQ on the Caterham Seven. (Sevens can be delivered factory-built in other countries, but in America, the car is available only as knocked-down parts.

What kind of car is Caterham 7?

The Caterham 7 (or Caterham Seven) is a super-lightweight sports car produced by Caterham Cars in the United Kingdom. It is based on the Lotus Seven, a lightweight sports car sold in kit and factory-built form by Lotus Cars, from 1957 to 1972.

Are Caterham and Lotus Seven the same car?

After Lotus ended production of the Lotus Seven, Caterham bought the rights to the design, and today make both kits and fully assembled cars. The modern Caterham Seven is based on the Series 3 Lotus Seven, though developed to the point that no part is the same as on the original Lotus.

What kind of car is the Caterham F1?

It is based on the Lotus Seven, a lightweight sports car sold in kit and factory-built form by Lotus Cars, from 1957 to 1972. After Lotus ended production of the Lotus Seven, Caterham bought the rights to the design, and today make both kits and fully assembled cars.

What is the best book on the Caterham Seven?

Lotus and Caterham Seven: Racers for the Road, John Tipler, Crowood Press, 2005, ISBN 978-1-86126-754-2. The Magnificent 7: The enthusiasts’ guide to all models of Lotus and Caterham Seven, Chris Rees, Haynes Publishing, Second edition 2007, ISBN 978-1-84425-410-1. Why build a Seven?