Popular Post GreenGoddess Posted August 21, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 Hi Guys I’ve finally got around to buying my dream car… 1984 Turbo Esprit in JPS colours. 49k miles. If any of you know anything about the history of this car (reg B511 WTR) I’d appreciate you letting me know (good or bad). I’ve been a member of this forum for a few years but haven’t spent much time on here. That will surely change now 😊 My first task is to find out how to open the bonnet 😂. I’ve spent ages looking under the fascia on the drivers side and all I can see is a mass of wires. 😂 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jep Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 Front panel opening: There's a coat hanger style lever behind the lower trim panel below the steering wheel. IE. Above where your legs would be if driving. Push it forward towards the front of the car. Welcome. Justin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGoddess Posted August 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 Thanks. I finally found it after dislocating 3 vertebrae 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted August 21, 2022 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 What a simply lovely looking motor - welcome to esprit ownership and enjoy 1 Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJ Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 Wot Barry said. I guess some great driving roads where you are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Escape Posted August 22, 2022 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 As above, great looking car! Congrats and welcome to TLF Filip 1 Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Bling Posted August 22, 2022 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Here you go fella: https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1984-lotus-esprit-turbo Quote Long time Lotus admirer, recent owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Congratulations 1 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...
Kimbers Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Awesome welcome. What a lovely car!! 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...
GreenGoddess Posted August 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Bling said: Here you go fella: https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1984-lotus-esprit-turbo Wow, thanks! Looks like the guy I bought it off made a small profit out of me. £30.5k was a good price back in February so he did well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_marra Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Hi, whereabouts in Cumbria are you? I live in Whitehaven, a fellow Esprit owner lives just around the corner too. We have a Cumbria Whatsapp group that organises runs and meet ups if you're interested? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGoddess Posted August 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 I'm in Maryport. I'm surprised to hear there's another Esprit in West Cumbria. It must be 20 years since I last saw one on the roads in our area. I'd be interested in your WhatsApp group 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_marra Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 There are a couple V8's tucked away, the one around the corner is an SE. PM sent shortly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted September 10, 2022 Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 On 22/08/2022 at 03:07, GreenGoddess said: Thanks. I finally found it after dislocating 3 vertebrae 😂 Only 3? Welcome to TLF. I must admit I have always liked the way the JPS cars look even if it was a rolling ad for a cigarette. Any questions or issues with using the forums, feel free to ask one of us mods. We're here to help. 1 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...
GreenGoddess Posted September 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 Thank you so much. This forum has been invaluable already 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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