Popular Post ripley5000 21 Posted December 1, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 When I was about 11, I would frequently cycle to a small village, Thorner (North Leeds) to drool over a white S1 Esprit. One day, whilst the owner was washing it he kindly offered to take me for a drive (different times then!). It was the most amazing experience and I'm sure that day set me on my way to being a petrolhead. As a result I've always wanted a white S1 Esprit and after many years of waiting & looking I've finally taken delivery of this beauty. It has been totally restored by former owner and SJ Sportscars and in my opinion looks superb. To say I'm excited is an understatement - it's the car I always wanted, hence saying hello as a new member. Thanks Paul 5 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,375 Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Wow, that's an entrance! Welcome to TLF and what a stunning car, congratulations! 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
ripley5000 21 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Bibs said: Wow, that's an entrance! Welcome to TLF and what a stunning car, congratulations! Thanks - I'm sure I'll be needing the knowledge & expertise of the people here as I'm sure it's going to be a labour of love! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,338 Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 What a great story. Welcome to TLF. 👋 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 1,961 Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Welcome - lovely S1 Esprit!👍🐟 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Welcome...super looking S1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
williamtherebel 439 Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Welcome Paul, Brill looking S1. Doesn't look as if it needs anything doing to it, but, ---------------------------------- it is a Lotus!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 1,488 Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Good looking car there Paul, welcome to the fold. You do need to post some more pictures. Whereabouts are you now if not still in Leeds? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM jep 956 Posted December 1, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Congratulations. Exactly how I started my Lotus journey in 1992. £5,000 from free paper Loot. MOT'd and running well. It ended up in Japan in '96. Justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomE 276 Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Fantastic story and beautiful looking car. What was that song? Dreams can come true. Look forward to seeing more pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LOTUSMAN33 1,470 Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Fantastic to see another S1 find a new caring owner, it looks ace and should give you much pleasure. Welcome to TLF, keep those pictures coming 👍🏻😁 Dave Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post ripley5000 21 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 A few more pics as requested. Took it out today for a few miles and is actually more comfortable than my Exige! I'm based in Leeds so if there are any recommendations of local places to help look after the car that would be great. 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lex Templar 348 Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Amazing stuff.. I was wondering who was going to buy this one. Yep it's had the full treatment indeed, what a dream come true. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 6,402 Posted December 1, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Beautiful. Congratulations and well done. Oh, and welcome! Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to post Share on other sites
Rudi K 24 Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Certainly looks a super restoration. All credit to SJS. Raises the bar for other owners! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,642 Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Very nice and welcome to the forum! buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
Neal H 897 Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Wow indeed! What a car ❤️ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Techyd 244 Posted December 2, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 That is stunning! Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonSE 101 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Hi, Lovely car! Foulds Motors in Huddersfield are well versed in the older cars, I’ve taken my cars to them from Leeds in the past. Best Regards, Jon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ripley5000 21 Posted January 3 Author Report Share Posted January 3 2 hours ago, JonSE said: Hi, Lovely car! Foulds Motors in Huddersfield are well versed in the older cars, I’ve taken my cars to them from Leeds in the past. Best Regards, Jon. Thanks Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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