Dunc Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 DVLA says "vehicle not found". So unless it has had its numberplate changed for a cherished number (which is possible) , then its probably gone, or been exported :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Cannon Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Parking like that around Oxford it's likely to impounded and crushed! Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Cannon Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Found a nice piece about Team Lotus with some great photographs. It's a couple of years old now, not sure if it's been mentioned before but new to me. http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=4940 Anyhow, apart from the great pic of Colin Chapman's JPS liveried Bell Jetranger, there are these ultra rare shots of the black and gold S2.2 Elite used as a Team car. I've only seen this once before in the corner of a shot of Nigell Mansell; It has broken down, obviously, but still a great shot! I also like the fact it looks so close to Roger Makhlouf's Riviera from a distance with the golden leather interior......... "JPS-lite" without the garishness of the commemorative Esprits. 1 Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmerg Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Lovely photos. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat grant Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Yeah - great photos! Thanks for posting. A very scenic place to break down, I think there should be a caption competition for the top photo with the two guys crouched next to the elite - presumably holding the broken part. Mat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Finlandese Posted November 1, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Sorry to carpet bomb this forum with my pictures, but I am just so happy about the new paint job. UNforunately I can´t seem to be able to get it show properly on these photos.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nicola Kræmer Posted November 5, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 my 1981 eclat 2.2 shot by www.davidmaurer.de 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Cannon Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Sorry to carpet bomb this forum with my pictures, but I am just so happy about the new paint job. UNforunately I can´t seem to be able to get it show properly on these photos.. Beautiful, pearl white makes any Lotus a bit special my 1981 eclat 2.2 shot by www.davidmaurer.de A great set of photographs with a fresh approach. Do I need 3D glasses for the middle one? Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlandese Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Nicola, Great car, great shots! Edited November 5, 2014 by Finlandese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmerg Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 All very nice indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Blanchard Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Wow, love those pics of the Riviera! Excellent stuff. Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeeech Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Those pictures make the car look very good. I've never really been a big fan of the éclat but the picture make it look stunning and quite modern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Cannon Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 IMHO the Eclat has really come into it's own in recent years, for a long time (even when in production) it was the ugly duckling of the wedge trio. Pic 2nd from bottom is especially flattering, it darkens the fussy side window detailing, and of course the S2 detailing (wheels and spoiler) help immensely Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Cannon Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Just found some pictures on Pistonheads of a scrapyard seemingly entirely occupied by Eclats/Excels. At first glance thought this must be the backyard of Lotusbits, but no it's in Strood. I'm counting at least 8 wedges, how many can you see? These must be viewed daily by hundreds on the adjoining trains. Maybe not runners any more but a mine of parts surely? Anyone live local to speak to the owner? Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Strood in Gloucester or strops in Kent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Cannon Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Yep I thought Strood was in Gloucester, but that's STROUD. This is Strood on the Medway Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 not a million miles away from me. Used to live a lot closer. Are spares for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I've found where it is. Its about 5 minutes away from bibs! I'll try and swing past sometime. I'm counting: 2 white eclats 1 blue elite 1 green elite 1 red elite 1 brown/blue elite 1 red wedge under cover possibility of another white eclat behind the beetle. also in there is a 70's audi 100, a triumph spitfire, pontiac transport? austin 7, 3x Austin A40, mercedes SL, and quite a few that I have no ideas on.... Lots of others under covers. some of it small and low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Trevor had his Delorean seats recovered there a couple of weeks back, they did a lovely job and he mentioned that little lot! I've been meaning to pop over since 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...
Tocus Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Thats a good place for me for visit!! go to that owner and ask if he sells all eclat / elite cars on his ground, and i got enough parts for the next 10 years! (together with the parts that i all ready have) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nello Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Fabulous shots Nicola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post markgenesis Posted February 14, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Was out and about yesterday, roads are still really filthy at the moment so car is a bit grimy, shows it's used though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Cannon Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 It's nice to see a useable Elite out and about, a rare sight! 1 Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post amoss Posted February 14, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 As I approach 21 years of owning my Excel Celebration I thought I would attach a picture taken last summer on a Sporting Bears event at Teesside Autodrome. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmerg Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Has anyone owned one longer ? That sounds amazing to me. Well done you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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