Nempnett Thrubwell Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Hello people, I've recently bought a Lotus Excel, you don't really see that many of them around, so I am looking to restore it to it's former glory. I'll get some pics sorted out at some point, but I must say it's great fun to drive! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Hi and welcome! Looking forward to seeing some pics of the new addition! 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Congratulations, the Excel is probably the most under rated lotus but is (in my view) the most practical. I have owned 4 over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 Welcome to TLF. Funny about seeing Lotus vehicles on the road. In Australia, I have seen one Esprit S4, one Elise, one Exige and one Evora. That's in 13 years since I have owned my Esprit. On my trip to the UK etc, one Exige which I saw from the tour coach and another Elise, which was Bibs one when he came to meet me. Other than that? Only on drives with other Lotus drivers. Any questions or issues with using the forums, feel free to ask one of us mods. We're here to help. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nempnett Thrubwell Posted June 2, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Thanks for the welcome, I've added a pic of some work in progress on it. I thought it had a water leak as I had to keep topping it up with water when driving it. The good news it that it doesn't leak, but I've uncovered few other issues that need sorting before I can take it on the road again, and I'll grab a few better pics than this one! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crs_20 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Your car looks lovely, red really suits the excel. Good news the engine is not leaking water, there are always “issues” that need sorting 😀 but generally the excel is a reliable car. I’m based in Stroud so not a million miles from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbers Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Best car ever and a favourite of the MD of that time. Always called it "The most sorted Classic Lotus we made". I had one for 2 years and loved it! Welcome! 1 Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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