crunkbeatz

Mind. Blown. Absolutely brilliant to hear from @mch on the Esprit. I just happened to Google the reg earlier and saw the photos of it. I do remember they had to give the dashboard back as it was a prototype, which is now confirmed as correct. I’m not sure if it is still there but what a great story. Thanks for the reply! This is the only photo I took of CCL when I was there.

City College Norwich

oh right I think it's the original number plate, as Lotus have only used it at their test centre. I havent seen the car for a few months so I wouldn't be able to get the chassis number again. I'm actually a bit gutted now!

I would do if I could still get to see it sorry mate.

Hey Bibs, did you manage to find out anything? Bazza - that colour really does suit it well, it's just a shame it's wasted on this Esprit...

Thanks mate would be interesting to find out more about it!

Yeah it was first registered with Lotus UK and was used as a development car.

Hey guys, When I was studying mechanics at college, we had a number of cars we used to work on that were owned by the college for training purposes. There was also an Esprit there sans engine and gearbox there that I was told Lotus developed the instrument pack on this particular car and then was donated to the college minus the mechanicals. It was then hung sideways on a wall in one of the classrooms where it has stayed ever since (20+ years) The registration is C875 CCL. Just seeing if it rings a bell with anyone on here and if they have photos of the Esprit in testing? I managed to get a snap of it before I left.