auRouge 438 Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 Those that know me know I have a soft spot for racing green Lotus... Saw this Esprit Turbo last week in the flesh. Its proper cool If only I had the space.. Holy grail for those that get it https://themarket.co.uk/listings/lotus/esprit/b78fa0c9-c573-40eb-a982-185485ed60a2?status=live Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 1,064 Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 @auRouge It's been discussed elsewhere recently and been for sale for quite some time now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sailorbob 264 Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 For that kind of money it's a shame it's not got the original cylinder head and, unless they been replaced, a few other non original parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,625 Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 Auction ended at £36,500.00 I wasnt so keen on the two tone paint. buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
910Esprit 532 Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 5 hours ago, sailorbob said: it's a shame it's not got the original cylinder head What's the deal about the cylinder head. Are they uniquely identifiable to a specific car. Any more than, say, a replacement water pump or carpet? Just Interested! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete 1,811 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 13/11/2020 at 15:30, Buddsy said: Auction ended at £36,500.00 I wasnt so keen on the two tone paint. buddsy https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/10991957?cId=11133871&cId=11074615&cId=10720546&cId=9827756&cId=10996302&cId=11132141&cId=10991957&cId=10992433&cId=10987039&cId=10989355&cId=10989369&cId=10990068&cId=10295647&cId=10530262&cId=10556901&cId=9149459&cId=11071167&cId=11131273&cId=10988015&cId=10893713 Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to post Share on other sites
pete 1,811 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 1,900 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 I thought this sold - there was a guy on FB showing a photo of it outside his garage and saying how happy he was Did he maybe return to sender? edit : just checked and the I’ve attached the post I was referring to below. I’ve also posted up a message asking if he’s still got it. New ad could be a scam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 6,865 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 I reckon it’s been returned 1 Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,625 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Can you return a car to an auction? buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
910Esprit 532 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) Ive bought at an auction before and there was a 90 minute guarantee! Just to make sure the thing physically could move if it was supposed to. However, if an item is knowingly misdescribed, you may have a case in any sale I guess? Edited December 30, 2020 by 910Esprit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 1,900 Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 Have checked with Andy, the guy who purchased at auction......and it’s good news - she’s a keeper I’ve invited him to join here, so hopefully he’ll be along shortly with some pics 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete 1,811 Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 Is the ad a scam Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 1,900 Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 hours ago, pete said: Is the ad a scam Could be - he’s definitely keeping it seems. Maybe the seller is trying to drum up business, but it does seem like it could be a scam.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Popular Post andynewsome 14 Posted January 2 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted January 2 Hi Yes I can confirm it's not going anywhere. I'm very happy with it. I purchased it without even seeing it and on a bit of a whim. I have never owned one before but always fancied one and just loved it in the green and black. It looks just as good in the flesh as in the photos and drives fantastic. I can see why people have been a bit suspicious of the way it seems to have been on sale for a long time and then put in an auction, but the guy who owned it was just a trader and classic car collecter. I went to his house and he had just about one of everything that were all for sale for the right price but he was in no rush. He sent it to a lotus specialist to be checked over and serviced for me before I collected it. So very happy with the whole purchase.. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete 1,811 Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 So who is advertising it on pistonheads Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Popular Post andynewsome 14 Posted January 2 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted January 2 I presume the advert was never ended and just keeps getting refreshed. It seems like it's a very old advert. I just managed to attach some photos. As you will see safe and sound in my garage.... 10 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 1,900 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Good to see some new photos of the car Andy - thanks for sharing! She’s looking well 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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