trackmagic 4 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Met Nigel Mansell at the track today. His boys are racing the Champ Car Atlantic series and they are at Laguna Seca doing some testing. Wish I had had my car but still finishing up the details on the rebuild. I did bring the Lotus (big) book out for him to sign. I knew he had a turbo Esprit as a "company" car while driving for Lotus and he said he thoroughly enjoyed driving it. Shared a funny story of him and Colin getting in trouble with the local authorities around town. Asked if it "still gets the birds", which of course I had to say "yes". Super cool guy for sure. Jeff 2 Quote www.espritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
iainskea 30 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Well done Jeff - great catch. Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Blanchard 1,645 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Here's Nige behind the wheel: Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan 13 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Nice 1, bet that was a great conversation - always though Nige was a top bloke B) Quote facebook = [email protected] Link to post Share on other sites
mayevora 1,184 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Nice catch Jeff. Good to get an Esprit related comment from Mansell. Both sons are doing quite well from what I read. Used to see them both driving around the golf course in their buggies when Mansell Snr. used to own Woodbury Park Golf Course near Exeter. Quote Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk - that will teach us to keep mouth shut! Link to post Share on other sites
fmxa 61 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I'll have to look out for him at the Long Beach Grand Prix in April! Quote Paddle Faster, I hear Banjos! Link to post Share on other sites
Loose Cannon 582 Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) Found this pic on Flickr tonight, dated earlier this year and said to be at Lakeside Engineering. Anyone seen it??? Looks a candidate for Lotus new suspension! Edited June 6, 2009 by LooseCannon Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,142 Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Here's the owners son talking about the car. http://www.lotusespritforum.com/forums/ind...?showtopic=8820 We recently had the car lined up for the Salon Prive show in London but it still needs too much done to the interior before it's in the public eye again. 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
matk 17 Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Don't forget the Dry Sumpers sit lower anyway. I have these shots from last year, where the owner was attempting to get work done by the same person who let me down. Its not in pristine condition and that shot at Lakeside shows it greatly improved. It has a red leather interior and no roof stereo. Quote Regards Mat Link to post Share on other sites
cbclotus 521 Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Great pictures .Thanks for posting them .Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
esprit350 2 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 nice looking car shame it is spoilt by all those awful decals.... Quote The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. Friedrich Nietzsche find me on Tripadvisor http://www.tripadvis...mbers/espritguy Link to post Share on other sites
Hippo 4 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Whats with all the dog/cat bowls? Quote Marge: Homer, I don't want you driving around in a car you built yourself. Homer : Marge, you can either sit there complaining, or you can knit me some seat belts... Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,142 Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 They were for the dog. Look at the state of that car and floor, gives you a clue about that particular workshop. 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
Kimbers 1,781 Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Jeez! U can't run a workshop like that!!!! 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 post Share on other sites
GavinT 109 Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Good lord, that shop just looks terrible. The cleanliness of the workshop is always an indication of the quality of the work, IMHO. Wouldn't ask these guys to change a wiper blade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colinsays 29 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Hi All : I released my own 1/43 version from an AutoArt Esprit Turbo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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