Popular Post Lex Templar 334 Posted September 21, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 23 minutes ago, PhilW said: Nice. Quite jealous. Look forward to seeing more pictures as it progresses Just needs putting back together now. 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 1,892 Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 That’s going to be beautiful and a true White with Tobacco interior FYEO Turbo....which would sit beautifully alongside Fabian’s Copper Fire FYEO spec Turbo. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Sparky 2,830 Posted October 11, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 Lovely to meet Stan @slay yesterday for a quick look over his new acqusition! 8 Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 1,892 Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 Nicks old S4s - lovely looking car 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LOTUSMAN33 1,454 Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 Wow doesn’t the S4S look fantastic in black, now that I do really like Dave 1 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post stephenwhyte 1,892 Posted October 11, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 Very like the Sport300 in Black - another Stevens/Thompson beauty thanks 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Finlandese 149 Posted October 20, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lex Templar 334 Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 that looks lovely @Finlandese, you must be very happy! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Sparky 2,830 Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Had a good look over Essex #006 yesterday. Very, very clean! Also interesting belt tensioner mods, superbly executed, but may return it to original to refit aircon . 9 5 Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to post Share on other sites
red vtec 173 Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 @Sparky was that at Stock? Quote Amateurs built the Ark Professionals built the Titanic "I haven't ridden in cars pulled by cows before" "Bullocks, Mr.Belcher" "No, I haven't, honestly" Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 2,830 Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Yes mate. 1 Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to post Share on other sites
Lex Templar 334 Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Hi @SparkyDo you believe the early dry sump cars and Essex cars had a black chassis from factory? Cheers, Lex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 2,830 Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Aaaagh, couldn't tell you! Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post frb 51 Posted October 23, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) Hello all. Having quite often seen Essex 006 LHD back when she was in Austria with her previous owner I can 100% confirm that the chassis is as the car left the factory and as pictured in @Sparky ´s picture above and only touched up in a few minor places. As seen on a couple of other very early Turbos as well it seems that these early galvanised chassis were not painted black but sprayed with the same "bitumastic compound" that was also used on the non-galvanised S1 /S2 Esprit and Elite/Eclat chassis. Unfortunately I don´t know if that coating was also used on the S2.2 car range in between but may well have been. However, I´m aware that´s just another theory and as with all things "old Lotus" one can never be sure. Maybe MJK could know exactly? Georg @Lex Templar Edited October 23, 2020 by frb Pic from Autocar Mag 1979 added 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Bibs 11,101 Posted October 30, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 6 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 post Share on other sites
Popular Post Bibs 11,101 Posted November 4, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 3 1 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 post Share on other sites
Popular Post snowrx 164 Posted November 4, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 After so many posts here about the front ride height, the solution was found long ago! 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post ChrisJ 1,471 Posted November 4, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 Fabians off now tracking down all the girls (and Trevor Eve, and the cars in the background) to replicate the shoot. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Lotusfab 3,174 Posted November 5, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Couldn’t find any so had to settle for this... 7 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Likuid 119 Posted November 14, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) Lotus Esprit + 2 Ferraris in this commercial (skip to 1:08) Edited November 14, 2020 by Likuid 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gis 197 Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Sunday classic car meet in Singapore with a lovely original condition Eclat. I was surprised to find out that the Eclat has less ground clearance between its rather long wheelbase than the esprit. He made contact on several speed bumps while the turbo had no issues getting over them. 2 Quote Ad initium Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Escape 773 Posted November 16, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 @Gis it is known that an Esprit performs well offroad, just ask Top Gear. 2 Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to post Share on other sites
910Esprit 531 Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 On 14/11/2020 at 00:31, Likuid said: Lotus Esprit + 2 Ferraris in this commercial (skip to 1:08) Disapointed 'Ruthy' (Ozark) did not pick the Esprit! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Gis 197 Posted November 22, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 Out for a spin after the AC renewal to full 134A. Windows up, nice and cool, we’ve been spotted by one of the local lotus group members in downtown Singapore. Good shot, brings out the angles of the esprit nicely. Might be one of the last shots in that color, she’s headed for a respray soon. 8 Quote Ad initium Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Blanchard 1,639 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Stunning car. And the car's fans must be going crazy around town in that heat. 1 Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
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