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Caterham Seven

1973–present

Caterham Seven

Based on 29 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

£17,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-17.7%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 17.7% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

Price History

Jul 2024Today

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£10,919

-36%

5-Year Forecast

£9,536

-44%

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Spec Premium Engine

How options move the price.

  • Built ≤ 2017

    n=17 vs n=12
    £141,249,999,125-100%

    Median with: £17,000·Median without: £141,250,016,125

Premiums are the % difference between the median price of matching-spec sales versus the rest. We only show factors backed by ≥3 sales on each side. Treat any single premium as directional rather than gospel — option mix interacts in ways a univariate split can’t capture.

Marque analyst note

The Caterham Seven has fallen to a median of £17,000 in the UK market, down 17.7% over the past twelve months. The sell signal reflects sustained downward pressure, with the market registering medium confidence in this directional call.

Transaction volume remains sparse—nine sales in the last year from a total tracked sample of twenty-nine—which limits the reliability of any single observation but confirms the thin liquidity characteristic of this segment. Buyers and sellers should expect extended holding periods and limited competition at any given price point.

The typical Caterham Seven transacting in this market carries just over 10,300 miles, suggesting buyers are predominantly sourcing low-mileage examples. This condition norm aligns with the car's classification as a stable modern classic, where preservation and minimal use are valued.

Base case projections signal deeper losses ahead. The model forecasts a decline to roughly £10,900 within three years—a further 35.8% slide from current levels—and £9,536 by year five, representing a cumulative loss of 43.9% from today's median. These trajectories assume no material shift in collector appetite or market dynamics for lightweight driver's cars.

The Seven occupies a narrow band in the collectible market: desirability is moderate and production figures remain unavailable, but the brand maintains a dedicated enthusiast following. However, the combination of thin sales flow, depreciation momentum, and weak forward projections suggests this is not a stable holding period for existing owners.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£17,000
  • Annual appr. rate-17.7%/yr

Best time to buy

Monthly price index vs. this model's average

Best deals on this model historically land in Apr (~28% below average). Avoid Oct, when competition drives prices higher.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation£1,000
  • Total annual cost£4,750

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months8
  • Sell-Through28%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£23,483
  • Avg Mileage at Sale10,319 mi
  • Recent Price Range£7,880 – £66,000
  • Total Sales Tracked29

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • £15,500

    Collecting Cars · 10 Apr 2026

  • £17,000

    Collecting Cars · 12 Nov 2025

  • £20,500

    the-market · 17 Sept 2025

  • £25,000

    Collecting Cars · 28 Aug 2025

  • £7,880

    Collecting Cars · 13 Aug 2025

  • £16,000

    Collecting Cars · 6 Aug 2025

  • £11,410

    Collecting Cars · 7 Jul 2025

  • £39,250

    Collecting Cars · 30 Jun 2025

  • £28,250

    Collecting Cars · 13 Jun 2025

  • £19,750

    Collecting Cars · 13 Mar 2025

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.