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[cbclotus]

Hi all just bought a seris 3 esprit reg bne771y love it not owned an esprit for eleven years . family commitments etc . had four esprits before s1 s2 s3 and owned a dry sump turbo opw679w ex lotus road test car also used as a race car when one year old x pete hall andy rouse also owned by gerry marshall great car sold it to haynes motor museam also next reg to james bond turbo good to say hello regards mike brewer

[Jussi]

Welcome to forum Mike

You can put some photos from your car to gallery section.

[WayneB]

Mike, you used to own the ICS Pete Hall /Gerry Marshall Turbo Esprit?

Do you have any photos of this car?

Could you post them(please)?

Been trying to find info on this car for years!

So it is currently in the Haynes museum!

Welcome to the Esprit Forum!

[cbclotus]

Hi all, great to say hello finally. Just bought a seris 3 esprit ,bne771y, love it,owned four esprits before family commitments etc . Sold the last one, dry sump turbo opw679w ex lotus test car , also one of the first esprits to be raced when new.This car was raced by Pete Hall and Andy Rouse in 81, also was owned by the late great Gerry Marshall .Car is now in the Haynes motor museum (next reg to james bond turbo) miss it but love my s3, so good to own one again! cheers mike brewer

[cbclotus]

Yes it was the ics race car.I have a few photos of the car sprayed black when i had it but i also have a couple of prints of the car racing at Silverstone,where it broke the lap record.My screen saver is the car at Haynes,this picture can be found on alltheweb.com.Also this car is featured on the front cover of Car Magazine 81,which is showed on Lotus Esprit World road test section.The car was red full black leather,roof console,which was moved when it was set up for racing.The car had lowered suspention and a full roll cage.I will get a copy of the prints i have and send them to you if you can send your details

[WayneB]

Thanx Mike, sorry think I called you Mark in my email!

[USAndretti42]

4? Wow! You really are "Addicted for Life." I never knew Gerry Marshall owned an Esprit. If he fitted, then so can most of us. If he owned it and Andy Rouse and Peter Hall racecd it, what state was it in? What were the others and which di you think was the nicest to drive?

Welcome to the forum, Espritmeister.

[Paul C]

Welcome Mike

Where you from? i think we've met?

We all wonder what happened to Esprits we have owned and then sold,

My S3 is now with a forum user, and him and i are mates so i keep track

of my old Esprits progress. Knowing it is safe in a museum is going one

better!

Ever lament the fact she ain't on the road though?

[WayneB]

4?  Wow! You really are "Addicted for Life."  I never knew Gerry Marshall owned an Esprit.  If he fitted, then so can most of us.  If he owned it and Andy Rouse and Peter Hall racecd it, what state was it in?  What were the others and which di you think was the  nicest to drive?

Welcome to the forum, Espritmeister.

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Trevor ,there are currently 2 Treads going at the moment about Mike and this Esprit.

Hopefully ,one of the moderators will realise this and combine them

Then you will see Mikes answers to my questions on this facinating car

[cbclotus]

I'm sorry but i seem to have posted same thread twice.( not completly computer literate,or as my daughter who is eleven tells me not literate at all!

Back to the car,when purchased the car looked tatty,still in it's racing colours but looking the worse for wear.Mechanically sound,which is the better option but harsh ride due to lowered suspension.The car was fully resprayed black with red decors and then i had a rethink and changed them to gold.Stunning car and much fun to drive with its added power,approx 275bhp.Recently lucky enough to meet Mike Kimberly and his son(really genuine and down to earth)he remarked on the pictures i showed him of the car that it reminded him of the car Lotus gave to Mario Andretti,which i presume is the car you own?Great car! Have loved each and every Lotus i have owned and have also owned a Europa,three Excels and an Elite and Eclat but my favourite is the Esprit from S1 to Turbo,they are all fantastic.

[Paul C]

Hopefully ,one of the moderators will realise this and combine them

Think thats what i've done here

Not used that button before....

...wonder what this one does?

AggggHHHH!!

[cbclotus]

Hi Paul,i'm from Exeter so not sure if we have met?Realised the car was a part of Lotus history and so when i finally had to part with it i contacted Haynes,who were more than happy to add the car to their collection.Love your SE Turbo Mike.

[Paul C]

Love your SE Turbo Mike.

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I like this guy, can he stay?

Can he!!!! can he!!!!

[WayneB]

Mike can stay

PaulC has to clean up his act or he is on his bike

(the above was a joke ,PaulC is a lovely and kind person)

Edited August 7, 2005 by WayneB

[cbclotus]

Which ones which?Can i be brown bear?Mike

[gpz900r]

oh mate you have to post some photos in the garage, oh and QUICKLY, sounds very cool, welcome to the mad house

Marc