Tony D 59 Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 20 hours ago, EXCEL V8 said: You think they would have re-shot the failing-to-retract headlight bit!! 😄 I noticed that, but it wouldn't be an early wedge if they behaved perfectly. I call it character. I've thought about electric conversion for my Elite resto, but as I'm aiming for originality, I've decided they should stay as Vacuum. It wouldn't be the same if I knew they did what they should everytime. Tony 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peapod 106 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 Probably been on here before, but I found his interesting. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Don't Be Foolish 54 Posted December 12, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 My Elite out and about enjoying the December sunshine before being tucked away for it’s annual hibernation 😀 10 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 1,505 Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 What red is that? I think it looks superb. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don't Be Foolish 54 Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Hi Chris, Many thanks for your kind comments. My Elite is canyon red, which is a colour that I think Lotus first used on the series 2 Elise, around 2006. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwooll 219 Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 On 10/12/2020 at 16:42, Peapod said: Probably been on here before, but I found his interesting. It’s a real period piece that video! It has been around for a while but looking at it again I have a question - does anybody recognise the country house used for the publicity shots (at around 16.40) - someone has suggested Hampton Court, someone else Waddesdon Manor, but I’m not sure it’s either of those? Cheers, Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 1,505 Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 @Don't Be Foolish - ah, so not an original colour. I think it suites your Elite really well - more pictures please I wonder how it would look on an Esprit? @Buddsy - it you are ever thinking about repainting your Esprit, if you want to go non original, I think this would look great. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Don't Be Foolish 54 Posted December 13, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Hi Chris, Here are some more pictures of my Elite, as requested. The photos were taken for a recent feature in Absolute Lotus magazine after my car had undergone a two year restoration at Lotusbits. 9 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 1,505 Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 What a great car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LOTUSMAN33 1,523 Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Total credit to a fantastic quality restoration, it looks stunning 👍🏻😁 Dave Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,658 Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 2 hours ago, ChrisJ said: I wonder how it would look on an Esprit? @Buddsy - it you are ever thinking about repainting your Esprit, if you want to go non original, I think this would look great. I agree thats such a classy colour. I had once thought about going copper but have gone off that a bit. But this looks a nice mix of the copper & red Ive always loved red sports cars. Recently I had considered changing to an Elise or Exige. I think Fire red which looks a similar colour was my preference. buddsy 1 Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
TAR 419 Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 8 hours ago, rjwooll said: I have a question - does anybody recognise the country house used for the publicity shots Could it be Burghley House? Quote It's getting there...... Link to post Share on other sites
Hawaiis0 33 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 On 13/12/2020 at 20:31, TAR said: Could it be Burghley House? My thoughts are no. BH doesnt have the central square tower. But good idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAndretti42 322 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 On 13/12/2020 at 18:30, Don't Be Foolish said: Hi Chris, Here are some more pictures of my Elite, as requested. The photos were taken for a recent feature in Absolute Lotus magazine after my car had undergone a two year restoration at Lotusbits. A 2-year restoration at LotusBits sounds expensive but the car looks worth it. Beautiful. Quote S4 Elan, Elan +2S, Federal-spec, World Championship Edition S2 Esprit #42, S1 Elise, Excel SE Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Don't Be Foolish 54 Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Hi Trevor, Thanks for your comments about my Elite. As you say, the restoration wasn’t cheap, with bills totalling nearly £100.00 (well, the one’s that I dared show my wife!) but to say that I’m over the moon with the work carried out by Mike and his team at Lotusbits is an understatement. 5 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Jones 42 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 "Bills totalling nearly £100" Bargain 😂😂😂 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Blanchard 1,680 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 That really is a stunning looking Elite. One of the best looking Lotus's imo. Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM jep 1,034 Posted December 24, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 I cannot think of a better place to have a 70s Lotus wedge restored than LotusBits . Whatever the bill, it would be a lot less than most establishments. I need a small paint repair on my Elise..first quote who knew it was an insurance claim was £6k+.....laughable. If I was paying myself - would expect it to be £1k or less. I won't let a paint shop rip-off the insurance, so I will make the effort to have it repaired at a fair rate. Justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emmerg 14 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Don’t Be Foolish - got to say your car looks fantastic. A real credit and would love to see it one day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don't Be Foolish 54 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 On 09/01/2021 at 16:06, Emmerg said: Don’t Be Foolish - got to say your car looks fantastic. A real credit and would love to see it one day. Good evening Guy, Fingers crossed that things return to something more like the old normal soon as it would be great to be able to travel to be part of the Winterbottom Run and meet up with fellow members of ‘Oliver’s Army’ ( the ‘wedge-iment’?!) later in the year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
soldave 274 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 Looks very good in Absolute Lotus too, and a nice little backstory on it. You find that a lot of these older Lotus have interesting histories to them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix 99 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 It’s so pleasing to see cars like this restored to such a high standard. It normally starts a process where others follow, the cars are appreciated and values rise. I commend you on your effort and it’s also a great tribute to Oli. I hope you get to enjoy it and look forward to hopefully seeing the car in the not too distant future. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post CoffeeHeretic 17 Posted February 6 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 6 Greetings from the states everyone. Here is a few shots of my 523 in Red Rocks Park in Colorado. We have sun year round here, so even after a little snow the roads clear. Lots of twisty mountain roads to enjoy. 11 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clive59 123 Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Looks lovely, and what a view! I have fantastic roads up here in Scotland too, but a much shorter season than you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
exeterjeep 323 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 For those who remember their lotus history - who knows where these were taken - when the elite was just out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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