Bibs 11,888 Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 2 hours ago, Bazza 907 said: it was A65 JEX Yup, that was Trevor's Esprit I'm sure and also @LOTUSMAN33 owned it for a while and it's now with @Lex Templar in Australia. 2 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Lex Templar 349 Posted January 9 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 9 Indeed @Bibsmy old car which is now sold but lives in Sydney Australia. A65 JEX was a Lotus company car. Trevor had 1981 dry sump 1035 white/brown now owned by @GJones Unless he had A65 JEX too at some stage, there were 11 owners before me, Lotus being the first. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 2,045 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 13 hours ago, steve clack said: Funny seeing a car that has the next number plate to yours... I was so close to buying this car in 2008 when it was stored in Kirkudbright by the long term owner (previously a pilot and Lotus before that as I understand), and at that point being sold by his son. Decided against it in the end as I wasn’t keen on the stone beige interior. Looks to have sold recently at auction 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LOTUSMAN33 1,543 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Yes the JEX plates were Norfolk cars and as Lex said it was ex-Lotus company car and spent some time in engineering as their development car, the engineering team described it as one of the most balanced cars they had at the time getting lots of attention. SWLC looked after it and said it was a good car. Dave 1 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to post Share on other sites
steve clack 83 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 5 hours ago, Lex Templar said: Indeed @Bibsmy old car which is now sold but lives in Sydney Australia. A65 JEX was a Lotus company car. Trevor had 1981 dry sump 1035 white/brown now owned by @GJones Unless he had A65 JEX too at some stage, there were 11 owners before me, Lotus being the first. Been told from Lotus archives that mine, A52 JEX was an ex company Lotus car as well. Lotus then sold there Company cars to The Norfolk Motor Group, Norwich (which is still printed on my original number plate). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Kevin Wheeler 402 Posted January 9 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 9 16 hours ago, steve clack said: If anyone needs tyres that are the right size and a great price. I found ones for my car...all in including delivery £187.00. Can we have details please? I will need tyres this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve clack 83 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 22 minutes ago, Kevin Wheeler said: Can we have details please? I will need tyres this year. www.speedyswheels.co.uk 235/60R/15 Saferich FRC26 98V £50.13 each 195/60R/15 Saferich FRC16 88H £30.70 each Delivery £26.00 I paid for two fronts, two rears including delivery £187.45 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Kevin Wheeler 402 Posted January 9 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 9 Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevsked 777 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 My car was 719 EBY at the time @Bibs Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Lex Templar 349 Posted January 11 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 11 24 minutes ago, Trevsked said: My car was 719 EBY at the time @Bibs Trevor. Who can forget it! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevsked 777 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 I’d forgotten about that 👍 Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to post Share on other sites
Lex Templar 349 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 1 minute ago, Trevsked said: I’d forgotten about that 👍 Trevor. this article was the reason I sold a red interior car and went hunting for brown leather dry sump. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevsked 777 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 Happy to help 🙂 I think Graham still has the car but not sure if he uses it much. Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to post Share on other sites
Lex Templar 349 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 3 hours ago, Trevsked said: Happy to help 🙂 I think Graham still has the car but not sure if he uses it much. Trevor. managed to find a 1980 factory white/brown/comps/roof stereo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post steve clack 83 Posted January 15 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 15 Just bought this on eBay, £20. Original Sparkmatic SR309F radio/cassette player, boxed and brand new.... Factory option for the Lotus Esprit S3 as per service notes manual. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post steve clack 83 Posted January 25 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 25 Just finished.... 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post steve clack 83 Posted January 25 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 25 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 1,548 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 I like the painted wheels - same as mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve clack 83 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 41 minutes ago, ChrisJ said: I like the painted wheels - same as mine. Yes they do look good, the only thing I farmed out....cost only £65 per wheel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 550 Posted January 30 Author Report Share Posted January 30 I decided to sell this car and bought another S1... https://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/112821-the-restoration-of-s1-234g/#comments I didn't like the look of all that plumbing in the Turbo!! Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
steve clack 83 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Paul, Well done you...You are barking (but you already know that). Just make sure that you are doing all this work for yourself and know body else. It’s going to be expensive and will take time but don’t loose the fact that this is YOUR car and will be yours to enjoy. The best of luck. Steve 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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