Popular Post hedgerley Posted March 6, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 Esprit featured in the Style section of today's Sunday Times showing off stupidly expensive shoes and accessories - "Cult Classics" apparently. Well at least the car is; 50 years old and she's still got it. Is this anyone's on here? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jack Stone Posted March 6, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 Came across this old ad for the HC that I had filed away back in the 1980s. I think it was a half-page from the FT, which explains why the colour looks a bit odd. 9 Quote But remember one thing: don't lose your head to a woman that'll spend your bread: Lotus Turbo Esprit (89-11); Lotus Esprit GT3 (12-14): Lotus Evora S (14-17); Lotus Esprit V8 SE "UK Last 15" (18-...) Lotus Emira FE I4 (2024...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gis Posted March 8, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 8, 2022 Harping back to the early esprits with the fonts, it’s interesting to see how they leverage the past, including the 007 reference. By the way, the Emira looks really good in white. 3 1 Quote Ad initium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nello Posted March 8, 2022 Report Share Posted March 8, 2022 I noticed that Gis! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jack Stone Posted March 8, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 8, 2022 7 hours ago, Gis said: Harping back to the early esprits with the fonts, it’s interesting to see how they leverage the past, including the 007 reference. By the way, the Emira looks really good in white. On subject of retro Lotus fonts, when I finally get around to ordering my Emira I4 I'm looking forward to collecting my... 5 Quote But remember one thing: don't lose your head to a woman that'll spend your bread: Lotus Turbo Esprit (89-11); Lotus Esprit GT3 (12-14): Lotus Evora S (14-17); Lotus Esprit V8 SE "UK Last 15" (18-...) Lotus Emira FE I4 (2024...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Giniw Posted March 10, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 (the thumbnails shows a (praised) S1 Elise but of course I set the time-code to an Essex Esprit) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JazzyO Posted March 10, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 On 06/03/2022 at 14:04, fjmuurling said: Picture taken on 31-12-2020 Hey, that looks very much like mine! We should do a meet-up sometime. Groeten, Onno 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjmuurling Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 6 hours ago, JazzyO said: We should do a meet-up sometime Sounds like a good plan. Quote Esprit Freak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Escape Posted March 10, 2022 Moderator Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 13 hours ago, Giniw said: (the thumbnails shows a (praised) S1 Elise but of course I set the time-code to an Essex Esprit) I enjoyed watching that, some very nice cars. Like the Europa JPS at 10:00. 😎 A bit surprised Harry was going on about the mileage, for example on the Europa. He doesn't seem to mind driving and adding the miles to his own cars. Of course he does have plenty to split the miles between... 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...
Tony K Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 On 06/03/2022 at 08:39, Gis said: Twin turbo as seen at Goodwood park hotel today. Unfortunately minus the Goodwood racetrack.. I have always liked the 911, but this photo is a good reminder of why I like the Esprit more. 2 Quote Tony K. Esprit S1s #355H & 454H Esprit S2.2 #324J 1991 Esprit SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenwhyte Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 8 minutes ago, Tony K said: I have always liked the 911, but this photo is a good reminder of why I like the Esprit more. It has got an incredible side profile hasn’t it!😎 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giniw Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 5 hours ago, Escape said: I enjoyed watching that, some very nice cars. Like the Europa JPS at 10:00. 😎 Yes, and so did I. I sometimes think I should look for a good one to buy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stephenwhyte Posted March 15, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 None other than Mr Giugiaro at Hethel beside his creation😎 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jep Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Lovely....but his original design without ears and add-ons is supreme, though if driving S3 or Turbo Esprit every time. Great snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyww Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, jep said: Lovely....but his original design without ears and add-ons is supreme, though if driving S3 or Turbo Esprit every time. Great snap. Although its worth remembering that the Turbo is still all his design, including the ruched leather trim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jep Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Not sure Bobby Bell agreed.....Bell and Colvill did a Turbo Esprit (after the S1 turbo they did) prior to Lotus and in conversation with Bobby some years ago, he said Lotus copied quite a bit of it. Probably it didn't have ruched leather (no loss). Justin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyww Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 41 minutes ago, jep said: Lotus copied quite a bit of it. But not the visual design. They did appear to use it as a start point for the engine upgrade though. The body and interior changes were all Guigiaro including the rear spoiler which Lotus had to "disable" by the small tweak on the top of the tailgate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jep Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 That is not how Bobby saw it. He said to me they did a version with compomotive wheels and body changes that Lotus copied. Hearsay now but that is the conversation I had. Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post scott Posted March 16, 2022 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 The team at Hethel also catered for the purity of the earlier cars, with a White S1 in Design Studio whilst in the Retail Space we added a Yellow S1, and a stunning 1 owner Red S2 - though due to various constraints the Turbo had to do the job for 1980 – 1987. There's beauty in all of these. Mr Giugiaro was delighted to be reunited with examples of his earlier works, and his visit provided me with an opportunity to personally thank him for styling a car that I’ve thought about, perhaps every day, for 45 years. A Genius of his craft, and a Gentleman. 13 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jep Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Fab. A dream day Scott. Brilliant. Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LOTUSMAN33 Posted March 16, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Beautiful cars, S1’s always look pure but that S2 in perfect order really is stunning. Nice to see the black spoiler and sills. 🙂 4 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenwhyte Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Brilliant Scott!😎👏🏻👏🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 907 Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Those Italians carry a lot of style don't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jack Stone Posted March 16, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Just needed Peter Stevens and Julian Thomson to join Giorgetto and Russell at Hethel to complete the Esprit stylists “set” 4 1 Quote But remember one thing: don't lose your head to a woman that'll spend your bread: Lotus Turbo Esprit (89-11); Lotus Esprit GT3 (12-14): Lotus Evora S (14-17); Lotus Esprit V8 SE "UK Last 15" (18-...) Lotus Emira FE I4 (2024...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obi-nu Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, scott said: The team at Hethel also catered for the purity of the earlier cars, with a White S1 in Design Studio whilst in the Retail Space we added a Yellow S1, and a stunning 1 owner Red S2 - though due to various constraints the Turbo had to do the job for 1980 – 1987. There's beauty in all of these. Mr Giugiaro was delighted to be reunited with examples of his earlier works, and his visit provided me with an opportunity to personally thank him for styling a car that I’ve thought about, perhaps every day, for 45 years. A Genius of his craft, and a Gentleman. Thanks for sharing these additional pictures Scott, especially great to see him next to his original design in the S1! . Edited March 16, 2022 by Nu_S1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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