One of the finest Latham sportscars in existence, F2043 is now offered for sale.

This example of the F2 Super Sports was built to the very highest standards by Roger Capps of Rye in Kent and has only covered about 4,000 miles from new.

As a professional in the motor trade, Roger had access to the parts, the staff and the expertise to ensure that F2043 was not only built beautifully in the first place, but has been cherished ever since. As a result this sale represents a unique opportunity to obtain a rare and very special motor car, and at a fraction of the cost that Roger himself has met in order to create and maintain the car - well over £20,000.

The car was built around one of the middle series chassis, and so benefits from many of the enhancements incorporated into the F2 design following the experiences gained from earlier examples. Into this Roger has installed a fully rebuilt Dolomite Sprint 16 Valve 2 litre unit, complete with TriumphTune inlet manifold and twin Delorto 45 carburettors. At a conservative estimate, this should be generating in excess of 160 Bhp. Bearing in mind the light weight of the car - something around 850 kilos - that's an exceptional power-to-weight ratio.

The car is fitted with an independent oil cooler, together with a thermostatically controlled Kenlowe electric cooling fan. During the rebuild one of the later uprated twelve-vane water pumps was employed.

Almost uniquely, Roger's F2 enjoys the benefits of a genuine five-speed gearbox, rather than the more usual four-speed with overdrive. Roger also went to the expense of having special DurAluminium wheelspacers machined and fitted in order to achieve the recommended track, and these incorporate the vitally important flange that ensures the best possible hub location.

The interior of the car is exceptional. Ivory-coloured leather has been used extensively, not only on the seats, but also on the door trim, around the dashboard, along the transmission tunnel, and around the rear compartment. The seats themselves are the genuine Latham design, and offer the best driving position and visibility for the F2.

A leather-trimmed steering wheel is included, and the interior is topped off by a beige vinyl hood, hand made to Latham's own patterns by the original subcontractors in Bletchley, Buckinghamshire.

The dashboard features a real-wood veneer finish and full instrumentation, including speedometer, rev counter, oil temperature, water temperature, ammeter, clock, Kenlowe over-ride switch and heater controls.

F2043 has been exhibited from time to time at kit car and country shows, and has won several awards.

A full parts list is available upon request, and the car can be viewed near Rye by appointment. Although not currently taxed, the car has a full MOT and can be ready for the road in a matter of days. Detailed stage-by-stage photographs of the car, documenting the car's construction from bare chassis to completion, are also available for inspection. Please contact us for details.

The asking price is for offers in the region of £7,500, although Roger is also open to sensible offers. In the first instance these should be made to us here at the register via email.

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This information was current as of January 2008

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