Unfortunately I couldn’t make it to the Lotus 70th Anniversary gathering at Hethel today but as it turns out I have an anniversary of my own that falls on the same day.
I had always promised myself that one day I would own a Lotus after seeing a Europa pass my house.
On the 29th September 1983, 35 years ago today, I became the very proud owner of 0100G.
It’s been a rollercoaster ride in more ways than one but I love the car just as much today as when I drove it home for the first time.
There couldn’t be many of us who have owned an Esprit for 30+ years …. Perhaps Lotus should set up an Esprit Veterans Club for loyalty to the brand ?
A massive thanks to everyone at Lotus for building such an incredible car.
Pictures:
1976 Black and white press photographs taken at Louth Golf Club and back on the same location for the Esprit 40th Anniversary in 2016.
Group photo: Great to gather everyone together for this picture! From left to right.....
Me, Carlene, Angela Bradbury who’s father owned Highcliff Motors who sold the car to its first private owner, Barry Collen.
Back where it all began. Outside the original front door of the Lotus Factory at Hethel.
..... and a very proud young Lotus owner.