For The Seven is motoring at its most pure, and every model handles like a racing car. Even the cheapest models feel rapid. You're buying a hand-built English sports car, with bags of history and an exotic image
Against Don't expect much in the way of refinement or creature comforts. There's little in the way of safety or security equipment, and options like traction control and ABS aren't available. Weather equipment is basic, there's little room in the cabin, and hardly any boot space
What Car? says
Possibly the most fun you can have behind the wheel, but this is motoring at it's most undiluted. Every journey becomes an adventure. The more powerful versions look exotic, but the cheaper models provide all the fun and excitement you could want from a road car
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There are 5 Caterham Seven Roadsport versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The entry-level cars are a little too basic, so it's better to look at the mid-range models. You can select from a wide range of options to personalise your car, but don't go mad, or you'll end up spending a fortune.
The fire-breathing high performance models are road legal, but are ideally suited to smooth race tracks - so aren't at their best on some of the UK's poor-quality roads.
A garage for storage is essential, as a Caterham exposed to the elements will look tatty quickly. You can elect to build the car yourself, however this will take time and you'll need the facilities, tools and skill to do the job properly.
Reader test team says:
Caterham Seven Roadsport Open 1.8 XPower 160 SV 2dr
First things first, I'm an enormous petrolhead. To…
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