Automotive

Meet the Caterham Seven 170 ! In Japan this is officially a Kei car, 658 cc 3 cilinder turbo engine from,Suzuki, 5 speed manual. The engine produces 85 hp which doesn’t seem a lot … which actually isn’t a lot … but the car weighs a mere 440 kilograms 😳. A...  

A family tradition was that we got our first car based on academic achievement, so after much considerations my brother and I flew to London in 1969 to look at cars. It came down to a choice between the 7 and the Lotus Europa... at the end of the day I ch... 

Well, that is one hell of a firstcar to say the least. 1969 … i was born that year .. how time fleis my friend. Did you also consider the Alpine A110 back then ? Filip

and being American I knew about VW and Jag and MG in the late 60s - hehehe I knew I didn't want a standard US produced car at that time... The first car I ever drove was a 1955 VW bug convertible, the first car to own was a 2-door Studebaker Lark My secon... 

.. you opted for quite the car !!!!!

110cv with twin weber carbs, it was amazing! These little beasts are so much fun, they are hard to beat! You can touch the road while driving (if you dare...): Simply open the door (in the case you drive with doors...). Best, E.

At that time, I had the Caterham and the black Elise in the background. Two very practical cars 😀. Both are gone now, few toys since but nothing fun in the garage right now. Best, E. ...  

... only the trip to IKEA on a rainy day is a bit of a challenge 😉

Price for Belgium starts at 38,000 € ... the one i want is around 41,000 €. All i have to do is find another 40,500 € to buy it ;-)

.. i could go to the bank 🤣 … and so could you 😜

and available in other colours ;-)) … ...  

There are some amazing color combinations available ... i think i'd opt for a red one .. or maybe a black .. blue .. hmm maybe green .. or orange ... choices

It’s been ultra reliable.

… i now realise you own one …. I hope it’s not the 620 or i’m on my way to the UK 🤪

Just for the fun of it …. ...