Tim Jones Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Thanks to everyone for their kind words. They do encourage me to hang on in there. He's running rich on idle and can foul his plugs in standing traffic, which can get a bit scary. Need to sort that. Also, one of the electric window switches has developed an internal short. Anyone know of someone who can internally refurb the switch? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GerardJPC Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Outdoors last week for the first time since 2018 - 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Don't Be Foolish Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Inspired by GrandThriftAuto’s latest video, I thought that I would try and take some aerial photos of my Elite. Despite the slight problem of not having a drone, I was quite pleased with this effort which was taken using my phone whilst hanging out of a bedroom window 😀 14 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerardJPC Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Very fine effort! I like the colour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Blanchard Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 That looks well posh! Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Don't Be Foolish Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Thanks to Mark and Gerard for your kind comments. Here’s another one when I wasn’t being quite as brave (i.e. not hanging out of the window as far) with a few iPad effects added. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM johnpwalsh Posted June 28, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Niiiiice. Says it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Lovely photo and great colour. Special car. Tony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post GerardJPC Posted June 30, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 If roof views are now a thing, mine is not as swanky as some - 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM johnpwalsh Posted June 30, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 Thats a nice looking old barn with cladding. Oh, the cars nice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerardJPC Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 It's an eighteenth century threshing barn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandThriftAuto Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 On 28/06/2021 at 13:50, Don't Be Foolish said: Thanks to Mark and Gerard for your kind comments. Here’s another one when I wasn’t being quite as brave (i.e. not hanging out of the window as far) with a few iPad effects added. That’s a great picture, and your car looks superb in that colour and finish. Just lovely. 1 Quote GrandThriftAuto vlog: collecting classic cars on a real world budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don't Be Foolish Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Morning GrandThriftAuto, Many thanks for your kind words about my car (and for the inspiration!). Please keep up the good work posting videos of your Elite as they get across in a very humorous and down to earth way, the many joys and occasional (many?!) heartaches of owning a 1970’s Lotus wedge 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89esprit Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 On 28/06/2021 at 08:50, Don't Be Foolish said: Thanks to Mark and Gerard for your kind comments. Here’s another one when I wasn’t being quite as brave (i.e. not hanging out of the window as far) with a few iPad effects added. That is absolutely gorgeous! Now you are forcing me to get off my arse and put the two red ones ('74 and '77) I have together ... Thanks for the inspiration!!!!! Quote '89 Esprit, '77 Elite 503, '72 MGB, '95 XJ12, '10 Mini Cooper, '67 Imperial, '78 New Yorker, '76 Town & Country '73 Cessna 150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerardJPC Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Damp Lotus with deflating tyres 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Don't Be Foolish Posted July 10, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 Apologies for posting more photos than a first time parent on Facebook 😊 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 Still a superb looking car, if the emira was a slightly updated version of an elite, then I would be more likely to buy one. A new elite with the emira/evora underpinnings would be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 https://www.mathewsons.co.uk/product/1987-lotus-eclat-excelcurrent-v5-present-paperwork-includes-owners-handbook-service-book-showing-23-stamps-mot-certificates-and-old-v5-we-highly-recommend-that-you-view-in-person-any-potential-p/ excel in auction later this month at Mathewson's GAZ 9071 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89esprit Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 Sure is pretty! It'll be interesting to see what it goes for. 🤔 Quote '89 Esprit, '77 Elite 503, '72 MGB, '95 XJ12, '10 Mini Cooper, '67 Imperial, '78 New Yorker, '76 Town & Country '73 Cessna 150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM jep Posted August 23, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 Perfect driving socks for Excel Justin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 I have just read through all of this topic since page 6. In 58 years of being alive, I am fairly sure that I have only ever seen one Elite in Australia. I thought about seeing if I could find one after the S4 finally leaves, but I was warned off the car due to the inboard brakes and the load bearing drive shafts. But then after more thought, once my S4 is gone, that's it. No more for me. You guys on here have some lovely looking older cars. Envious. 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...
Gold FFM Escape Posted August 25, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 My Excel has seen some more use this summer. Still needs some tidying up, but good fun to drive. And in good company, I couldn't resist a pic of the line-up with all the different colors. 2 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...
Popular Post JB455 Posted August 31, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 I pulled these vintage hydroplanes out of an industrial storage unit last week. I cleaned them up and set them up for pictures yesterday so that I can list them online. I took a little wider frame on this shot and got the Excel into it. As I was editing the photos, it struck me funny that boats are wood and the car is fiberglass. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Epic pic, love it 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...
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