Finlandese Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Hi, This is my first post on this forum. I have been lurking around for a while, as the desire to find a stable mate for De Tomaso Longchamp prototipo clone has directed me to all things Esprit. Unfortunately, I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneb911 Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Would advise an S3 as they have a galvanised chassis Quote Regards Wayne S3 Jaguar 3.0 Duratec V6 Conversion http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/29886-30-jaguar-v6-duratec-in-s3/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlandese Posted December 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Hi Wayne, S3 would seem a better starting point, but I am a bit worried about the availability of LHD versions. Does anyone know how many S3s were made in LHD? How many of them with the glass roof? How about retro fitting the glass roof? Starting with a S3, I would need to get a S2 interior, Speedline wheels (weren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukka Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Hi Jani and welcome to forum. This is the best place to get info about Lotus cars. Unfortunately I can't help you much about building mutant. RHD to LHD conversions are discussed in forum, it's not a easy job. RHD cars are much cheaper than LHD:s, but it will be difficult to use rhd here. Mainly because Esprit is so low. No rhd/lhd problems in cars like LandRover. But on the other hand I know people who live in Denmark or Germany or France and they have RHD cars. So it is possible. I think you have seen this , S3 Esprits for sale in Finland Laatuvaunu and also S4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlandese Posted December 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Hi Jukka! The problem is that I like the G-Turbo shape, but I love the S2 shape. The interior detailing of the S1 and S2, with the freaky seventies vibe is right up my alley. LHD S3 turbos are availble from the states, and are quite reasonably priced too. My friend has a RHD Jag XJS, and he says it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlandese Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 F**k... I bought one. A project one... Will post pictures when I get it home. Here we go... Had a couple to celebrate.. -Jani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony K Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Congratulations, Jani! Drink one for me! - Tony Quote Tony K. Esprit S1s #355H & 454H Esprit S2.2 #324J 1983 Turbo Esprit, Investor Edition #03 1991 Esprit SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlandese Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 A funny coincidence: Both De Tomaso Longchamp and Lotus Esprit had their unveiling at the Turin Auto Salon in 1972. Both were painted silver too. -Jani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8-ESPRITS3 Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 My dream esprit, s1 body, mix of s2 and s3 interior, s3 chassis, and of course it has to have the burble of a v8! lucky me that's what I am building....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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