Popular Post LOTUSMAN33 1,454 Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 I have decided to buy another S1 or S2 as not really settled in car ownership for many years trying out other marques. I recently bought an absolutely lovely in every way Evora Launch Edition which sits in immaculate condition under a fitted indoor cover on a maintenance charger SORN’d due to Covid Over the past several years I have been doing full ground up restorations on Mk1 Mini’s and close to finishing a 1960 Downton one in the next month or so ( Covid has helped with this as working less hours so home weekends). The wife said you had better find another project else you will be bored out your mind.......green light When ever on the forum like nectar to a bee I find myself on the Esprit pages so I have been putting out some feelers and looking for my next project. I started buying some parts and have quite a bit from over the years in the loft to make a good start So what next? Well with heavy heart the Evora may fall victim as although the best Lotus to own and drive I’ve had by a mile space will be a real constraint knowing how much room an Esprit with the body off takes, I may even let both the mini and Evora go or find some reasonable storage. I am ideally after an S1 or S2 ideally another JPS as owned a couple in the past and still love these cars so if anyone has a project, good car or even one in pieces or damaged PM me and let’s talk? If you fancy a lovely Evora LE then I’m your man also and just put a nice related private plate on it. I have a couple cars I’m in contact with (the owners that is) being my first Esprit which is sitting in a garden and a S2 which has been stored for many years so watch this space, I expect both will need a chassis unfortunately as don’t look great underneath but expected being over 40 years old now. Dave 1 2 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 6,823 Posted April 19, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 I reckon you should sell me that number plate for starters 1 Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
pete 1,780 Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Someone on Facebook had jps he was thinking of selling Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 1,892 Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Great news Dave - I’ll be watching with interest and keen to see what you end up with Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LOTUSMAN33 1,454 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 3 hours ago, pete said: Someone on Facebook had jps he was thinking of selling Thanks Pete I will have a look, let me know if you see it again 1 hour ago, stephenwhyte said: Great news Dave - I’ll be watching with interest and keen to see what you end up with Fingers crossed but no rush Stephen, I am sure something will turn up and not best timing with current situation 4 hours ago, Barrykearley said: I reckon you should sell me that number plate for starters Barry you wouldn’t want that it would be like wearing someone else’s underwear Mind find me a nice JPS at sensible dosh...... I had an offer on the LE today already but a bit light and doubt they will find a cleaner one, I am holding firm as still hoping one of the other cars comes through so I can hang onto the Evora. I am not turning off buying a near perfect car as have someone who has nagged me for the Downton for nearly 5 years. No13 is another option being my old car but in Germany Dave 1 1 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to post Share on other sites
pete 1,780 Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 3 hours ago, pete said: Someone on Facebook had jps he was thinking of selling Think his name was Bob Armstrong 1 Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to post Share on other sites
LOTUSMAN33 1,454 Posted April 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Thanks Pete that would be 094 and an immaculate example at that, I will check but don’t think he’s selling it. Dave Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 6,823 Posted April 20, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Can’t seem to find the pic of the burnt out remnants of the one that’s been for sale. Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
LOTUSMAN33 1,454 Posted April 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 This one Barry or is there another? I would take this on if anyone knows who owns it?? Guessing this is from some time ago? Dave Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to post Share on other sites
chipp 133 Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 There was one in Norfolk that got destroyed by fire but not sure of the extent of the damage. chipp 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 6,823 Posted April 20, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 4 hours ago, LOTUSMAN33 said: This one Barry or is there another? I would take this on if anyone knows who owns it?? Guessing this is from some time ago? Dave No there’s another - it was posted in one of the Esprit Facebook pages. It’s been stored for a very long time - but it’s in a far more aerodynamic state than that one 1 Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
LOTUSMAN33 1,454 Posted April 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Oh ok well definitely interested if you can find it? Dave Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 6,823 Posted April 20, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Found the post - I defo have seen this listed on eBay. It had an interesting story behind it 1 Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
LOTUSMAN33 1,454 Posted April 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 OMG that’s even beyond my imagination No finders fee for that one Barry Dave 1 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to post Share on other sites
v8vantage 230 Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 6 hours ago, LOTUSMAN33 said: This one Barry or is there another? I would take this on if anyone knows who owns it?? Guessing this is from some time ago? Dave Dave that one has been sold and is being restored. R.o.W. #003 LHD 2 Quote Roo http://www.jpsesprit.com http://www.v8vantage.com Link to post Share on other sites
LOTUSMAN33 1,454 Posted April 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Roo Nothing escapes you mate Looks like a nice project and certainly fixable. Dave:) Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to post Share on other sites
v8vantage 230 Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Barrykearley said: Found the post - I defo have seen this listed on eBay. It had an interesting story behind it That's Federal #007, been in a wrecking yard in LA since the early 1980's. The other stuff they have will blow your mind...at least 2 Lamborghini Miura, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Porsches, Ferraris etc. http://www.porfor.com/ 1 1 Quote Roo http://www.jpsesprit.com http://www.v8vantage.com Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 471 Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Should buff out Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
Lotusfab 3,172 Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 On 20/04/2020 at 17:53, Barrykearley said: Found the post - I defo have seen this listed on eBay. It had an interesting story behind it Engine turns, but we havn't tried starting it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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