Caterham Seven Sprint revives 1960s style in limited run
Caterham launches the Seven Sprint, a retro-inspired limited edition with 80hp, classic styling and a £27,995 price, echoing a 1960s Lotus project that never reached production.
Caterham has unveiled the Seven Sprint, a factory-built limited edition that channels the look and feel of a 1960s Lotus project that never made it to production. Just 60 examples of the retro-styled model will be built, each powered by the 80hp Suzuki engine from the entry-level Seven 160.
The Seven Sprint’s arrival marks a nod to an unrealised chapter in the Seven’s history. In the late 1960s, Lotus had planned a Sprint version of the Series 2 Seven, but the project was shelved. Caterham’s 2016 reinterpretation uses the same mechanical base as the Seven 160, but with a raft of features intended to evoke the period: flared front wings, individual rear lights, a powder-coated chassis and suspension, and a polished exhaust silencer. The Sprint also receives a special rollover bar and retro badging throughout.
Period details and interior finish
Paint choices are limited to six colours offered on the original 1966-67 Lotus: Cream, Mellow Yellow, Regency Red, Camberwick Green, British Racing Green and Misty Blue. Inside, the Sprint features a wooden-rimmed steering wheel, wood-effect dashboard, classic oOOo instrument layout and scarlet red Muirhead Scottish leather upholstery. The car’s details are designed to appeal to buyers seeking nostalgia with modern reliability.
Price and market position
At £27,995, the Seven Sprint commands a premium of £12,000 over the standard Seven 160. For that outlay, buyers get not only the limited-run status and period-correct styling but also a car assembled at the factory, rather than as a kit. The Sprint is aimed at enthusiasts who value the Seven’s heritage and want a car that stands out from Caterham’s regular line-up.
With production capped at 60 units, demand is expected to be strong among collectors and fans of classic British sports cars. The Sprint’s blend of nostalgia and modern engineering places it alongside other recent retro-themed limited editions, such as the Stärke Revolution Speedsterand Classic Recreations’Shelby GT500CR Venom, for buyers who want classic looks with modern reliability.
