Malvern Michael 0 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I am looking for a Lotus Excel, the later the better, but condition is most important. I have cash available for the right car. If you have one for sale or know of one, please get in touch. Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_John111 13 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Have one for sale but poor condition . Fully taxed and MOT'd but showing age 1988 F Reg John **Posted from my Apple device using the <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ip-board-communities/id372597645?mt=8">IPB app</a>** Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malvern Michael 0 Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hi John Thank you for the reply, I am looking for an Excel at the opposite end from what you say but would be pleased to receive pics and details of your car as my younger brother is now thinking of one with a lower budget than me. Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_John111 13 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) It's on the classified ads section of this forum John Edited May 23, 2012 by Mr_John111 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malvern Michael 0 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hi John I has passed your advert on to my brother. I have the chance to buy a 1992 celebration with 80k on the clock, it looks like it had a respray a long time ago and the clutch is heavy so I am thinking what is it worth? the seller wants £7k and I think nearer to £4k but what do you guys think? Also can anyone tell me the cost of replacing the clutch please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dunc 412 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I think £4K for a 92 celebration with a fairly low mileage is a bit hopeful, but you never know - he can only decline. It all depends on condition, but I think its probably worth a bit more than 4K based on your limited description above. (Clutches are a bit heavy compared with a modern) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malvern Michael 0 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Hi Dunc I am only thinking £4k due to the poor finish on the paintwork, I would rather pay £7k for a better one but can't find one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dunc 412 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 then my advice would be to wait for the right car.... that way you can be happy with your purchase from day 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malvern Michael 0 Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Well as always heart over head so I now have a 1992 Excel Celebration and apart from poor paint finish she seems to be a great car. 80k miles from new with all the old MOT's and service book stamped by Paul Matty's interior is in excellent condition and the a/c is working so overall very pleased. A previous owner painted the wheels all silver so I will get them done with the green centres and spokes as they should be and the tan steering has also been changed for a black one so will have to get one for it. I am hoping to get her pretty much as per the celebration brochure car but it could do with cheering up as the colour is a little drab so will have to think on that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAndretti42 311 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Congratulations, Michael. We do, of course, need pictures and plenty of them. Quote S4 Elan, Elan +2S, Federal-spec, World Championship Edition S2 Esprit #42, S1 Elise, Excel SE Link to post Share on other sites
ramjet 1,090 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Congrats Michael (great name by the way) You need to post some pics up for us to enjoy. 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. Link to post Share on other sites
Malvern Michael 0 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Hi Guy's Well I will post some better pic's in a few days time as I am having the wheels restored to original Celebration colour combo and the original steering wheel is going back on also. I am very pleased with her as a car but I need to cheer her up as the colour is so dark, I may add silver a pencil line and more lotus decals in silver. I am also trying to replace the side repeaters with clear ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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