News of yet another retro-inspired modern is enough to make the blood run cold, but it takes on a different complexion when the model in question is as true to its roots as the Caterham Seven.
It’s a car that remains instantly familiar as a direct descendent of Colin Chapman’s 1950s creation.
This new effort follows hot on the heels of the limited-edition Sprint and SuperSprint, which combined period styling, colours and simple steel wheels with modern technology and a characterful if slightly uninspiring 660cc Suzuki triple.
As an homage to a bygone era they were a huge success, but you could be forgiven for wanting just a little bit more excitement.
Enter the latest dose of nostalgia, the Super Seven 1600, this time inspired by the Caterhams of the early 1970s with its swooping front wings that run from the headlamps to the bulkhead, 14in Minilite-style alloys, Smiths instruments, quality leather interior and an almost impossibly small wood-rim Moto-Lita wheel.
