About this Collectable

Donkervoort Super Seven (JD0004)

The Donkervoort Super Seven (S7) was the first Donkervoort to leave the factory. It was powered for a 1.6-litre Ford engine that produced 90 hp with a four-speed gearbox. Donkervoort Automobielen, Donkervoort's brand name, is one of the few Dutch car brands, founded in 1978 by Joop Donkervoort. After the start-up in Tienhoven and later in Loosdracht, the factory moved to Lelystad, where all cars are developed and produced by hand. Donkervoort's motto is ‘No Compromise’, in other words real driving without aids. Initially, Donkervoort only used Ford engines ranging from a 1.6 to a 2-litre Cosworth Turbo. Thanks to the low weight of around 600kg, the 1.6 was already fast and the road holding was formidable thanks to the low centre of gravity and the engine behind the front axle. Meanwhile, the cars feature Audi technology with more than 400hp. Development has not stood still shall we say. 

The example offered here by us is a Donkervoort in its purest form, purchased by its last owner in 1982. A car with a complete history and in very clean condition. Equipped with the 1.6 Ford engine that gives the light little car very good performance thanks to a basic weight of 530kg. So 90hp compares to 270hp in a current 1500kg VW Golf. Over the past 44 years, the car has covered over 100,000km of which almost all kilometres are very well documented. Dozens of maintenance invoices from 1984 to 2024 are present and all carried out by BMW specialist van den Hengel from Amsterdam and the Donkervoort company itself. There is also an assessment report for the certificate of authenticity. This is, apart from some minor modifications, a very original and untouched Donkervoort that has been in our possession for over 42 years (!).

Our opinion

A Donkervoort really is something very special. The author of this story has owned several himself and is still impressed by the speed and agility of this Dutch product. For a long time, the older models were underrated, but they were never cheap. In recent years, they have also been discovered by collectors, who have now seen that Donkervoort is not a one-day wonder, but a solid fabr side that builds on the theme they are good at. Building light, fast and above all pure sports cars, a dying breed unfortunately.

About the seller

This Donkervoort is offered by the relatives of the car's last owner. He bought the 1-year-old Donkervoort in 1982 and drove about 80,000km with it. 

Equipment

This Donkervoort is actually equipped with nothing. Just a pure driver's car without unnecessary trimmings, as it should be.

Maintenance history

Maintenance was carried out by BMW specialist van den hengel in Amsterdam (it still exists after 40 years!) and Donkervoort Automobiles. In 2023, over 8,000 euros worth of work was carried out by Donkervoort in Lelystad.

Recent maintenance history

09-10-1984 - 32,505km - Van den Hengel wheel bearings
09-11-1984 - 33,075km - Brake system van den Hengel
07-05-1986 - 44.Xxxkm - Battery
23-06-1986 - 45,515km - Adjusting ignition and carburettors van den Hengel
09-08-1988 - 51,300km - Coolant change van den Hengel
19-05-1989 - 53,Xxxkm - MOT and front tyre van den Hengel
18-05-1990 - 57,706km - MOT and brakes renewed van den Hengel
27-05-1991 - 60.Xxxkm - MOT and ignition adjusted van den Hengel
28-05-1991 - 6X.Xxxkm - 2 new tyres van den Hengel
11-09-1991 - 63,330km - Oil pump and oil filter van den Hengel
31-07-1992 - 65,438km - Various works Donkervoort Loosdrecht
28-09-1992 - 66,157km - Wheel bearing van den Hengel
03-06-1993 - 66,972km - MOT and various works van den Hengel
23-09-1993 - 67,635km - Various works Donkervoort Loosdrecht
27-08-1996 - 73,457km - Various works van den Hengel
08-07-1998 - 75,026km - Contact points and valves adjusted van den Hengel
26-04-1999 - 76,000km - Oil change van den Hengel
04-08-1999 - 78,197km - MOT and various works by van den Hengel
22-06-2000 - 78,589km - MOT and service from van den Hengel
13-09-2000 - 78,648km - New shock absorbers Donkervoort Automobiles
10-06-2005 - 81,679km - MOT and service van den Hengel
19-06-2006 - 82,606km - Major service and MOT Donkervoort Lelystad
15-08-2007 - 8X.Xxxkm - Repair brake system Donkervoort
25-09-2009 - 87,214km - Thermostat Donkervoort
12-11-2009 - 88,380km - MOT and oil service van den Hengel
25-06-2010 - 88,466km - New carburettor Donkervoort Lelystad
11-11-2011 - 89.697km - MOT and factory inspection Certificate Donkervoort Lelystad
07-06-2012 - 89,923km - Various works Donkervoort Lelystad
13-05-2013 - 93,126km - General inspection Donkervoort Lelystad
27-08-2013 - XX.xxxkm - Gas cable replaced Donkervoort Lelystad, incorrect mileage entered of 100,240km
05-03-2014 - 95,775km - MOT van den Hengel
30-09-2014 - 96,072km - Maintenance Donkervoort Lelystad
15-03-2016 - 96,500km - MOT Donkervoort Lelystad
18-05-2018 - 97,400km - MOT and service Donkervoort Lelystad
12-06-2020 - 99,165km - Various work Donkervoort Lelystad
23-03-2022 - 99,939km - Valuation Nobel
13-06-2022 - 100,116km - MOT Donkervoort Lelystad
17-05-2023 - 100,487km - Very large service (€8,074) at Donkervoort
09-08-2024 - XX.xxxkm - Various work Donkervoort Lelystad

Modifications

According to Donkervoort's report, the dashboard was once replaced and the seats were upholstered with leather.

Remarks

The Donkervoort is in very good condition for age and mileage

Included in the sale

Included in the sale of this Donkervoort is:

- Two keys
- Documentation, invoices, booklets and maintenance history
- An extra bonnet

Summary

Seller type - Private
Location - Loosdrecht
Chassis number - JD0004
Registration number - GR-30-TT
First registration - 02-04-1981
Mileage - 100,749km
Demonstration - Yes, fully (partly dealer) maintained
Warranty - No
VAT/Margin car - Margin
Bodywork - Convertible
Engine - 1.6 litre 
Power - 90hp 
Drive system - Rear wheel
Gearbox - 4-speed
Exterior - White
Interior - Black
Upholstery - Leather 
Smoking car - No
Owners - 1 previous owner
Owned since - 1982
Tyres - Nankang NA1, 195-60-14, DOT 2022 and >5mm

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