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Just checking on Julie's profile shows she has not been active here since 2014. Maybe you could PM her or try social media to track her down. chipp

Also depends how you drive the thing, getting on it at the right time/gear/revs. Have you seen Kimbers driving, i have. chipp

Welcome Nik. I think Jep is spot on starting with the the purest of the ethos. Having had that mix of splendid cars already you need to experience the fun of light weight at lower speeds and you'll get this is any of the earlier Elise models. If you then want a bit more useability (Evora) or power and pace (sc Elise or Exige) you can trade up. chipp

Hats off too Wendy, a lovely gester for her colleagues. chipp

Glad to see you have found another project at last, I'm sure it will be lavished upon. But as you usually move your vehicles on eventually would it not be a shame to vary it away from its originality. As a commemorative edition originality is surely more appreciated when the time comes to move on. chipp

You could try Boss Motors in Snetterton. https://www.facebook.com/Boss-motors-1852531295061863/ chipp

They're looking for a 'Head of new model launch' chipp

Not quite memorabilia but a member of the prestigious club sadly passed away. https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/concorde-captain-from-norfolk-dies-from-coronavirus-1-6637861 chipp

There was one in Norfolk that got destroyed by fire but not sure of the extent of the damage. chipp

Mansells Type 87 from 1981 mid season. Started as full Essex livery then gradually went over to full JPS for later part of that year. chipp

Also has a mobile number in the ad, could give them a call. chipp

Silver 1971 last changed hands in 2012 and taxed till Oct '20. it's out there somewhere, good luck with finding it. Try here https://www.lotus7.club/ chipp

Hethel offered as a Nightingale? https://www.edp24.co.uk/business/lotus-boss-reveals-protect-and-preserve-plan-against-coronavirus-1-6591824 chipp

Have they run an Elanscan to check the fault code indicator. Obviously they will have done lots but just chucking in my limited knowledge. There's also a vacuum pipe that runs to the turbo transducer from the plenum, this can be split but not be noticeable. chipp