peteyg 256 1 Vehicles Report post Posted August 24, 2018 Yep, S2. Doesn't look right with the louvres though. Quote Pete '79 S2 LEW Miss September 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTK 596 Report post Posted August 31, 2018 Word is this'll go live on Monday [I can read] 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 378 Report post Posted September 3, 2018 2 Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Llewelyn82 88 Report post Posted September 3, 2018 Saw this this morning, it was nice to wake up to I'd rather see an absolutely concours car on Jay Leno's Garage but this one did look pretty cool... Seems a bit too low for me but I bet it goes well (the electric engine cover is pretty trick too!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTK 596 Report post Posted September 3, 2018 Just finished watching. Cool how they've given it '70's pin striping, it looks every bit the '70's custom even with the '80's bumpers and '90's door handles. The linear actuator for the headlights is clever and I'll bet lighter than even a single motor. Overall a positive review from Leno despite his biases but I suppose he's not the type to bring on a car he doesn't like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Escape 639 2 Vehicles Report post Posted September 4, 2018 I was surprised JL acted like he'd never seen an Esprit before. Surely he must have been close up to one before? Not too found of most of the mods either, and a shame it doesn't get driven more. I'm sure it's a good showcase for their business, but it should be used and enjoyed as well. Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JNW3 270 Report post Posted September 8, 2018 Happy Saturdays folks! 10 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbclotus 508 Report post Posted September 8, 2018 Stunning .Great picture .wow.Mike 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayberne 11 Report post Posted September 10, 2018 Just for giggles (literally). C97FDEC5-A38E-431F-9820-5879C801E234.mov 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 787 Report post Posted September 12, 2018 The amazing S3 has been overlooked for far too long. 6 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Vern 89 Report post Posted September 12, 2018 Not in my world ha ha! 3 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbclotus 508 Report post Posted September 12, 2018 Guys both s3 cars look stunning .As you both know rare as well .Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeanvm 95 1 Vehicles Report post Posted September 12, 2018 And HC even more 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,463 1 Vehicles Report post Posted September 12, 2018 Fully protected... buddsy 1 Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
910Esprit 405 1 Vehicles Report post Posted September 22, 2018 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gotti 205 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 Nice autumn trip with friends. 12 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,386 Report post Posted September 24, 2018 Great pictures and looked like a great hoon, Cant believe how low the dancing doney is, have never seen one up close, I always thought the Eprit was a bums on tarmac drive but the Fezza must be like a proper go cart lol. Essex still rules the crowd though, and again fantastic job on the resto, glad to see it getting out on the roads 1 Quote A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frb 44 Report post Posted September 24, 2018 To add another perspective ... 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,386 Report post Posted September 24, 2018 Optical illusion then lol, The picture before made it look so much lower, the S2 looks fantastic and looks like it has had a full restoration ? very tight shut lines around the bonnet and pods ? 1 Quote A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frb 44 Report post Posted September 24, 2018 Thank you Dan ! 1 hour ago, silverfrost said: the S2 looks fantastic and looks like it has had a full restoration ? very tight shut lines around the bonnet and pods ? Nope, 40 year old original nitrocellulose paint and two coats of wax . Although, to be honest, mechanically it has had quite extensive TLC and the interior has had a full restoration / retrim. The shutlines are also original but look super tight from various angles. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 1,481 Report post Posted September 24, 2018 That black S2 is lovely 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frb 44 Report post Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) Thank you, I really appreciate the positive comments . The colour is Midnight Blue actually. Edited September 24, 2018 by frb 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 2,177 Report post Posted September 27, 2018 I DETEST washing cars; today was doubly painful. 3 Quote British Ambassador to Florida, New York, Denmark and Newfoundland. And Sweden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 5,546 Report post Posted September 27, 2018 Right with you there chap - I even washed off the lemon this afternoon and whacked on some wax 2 1 Quote Only here once Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swindon_alan 1,689 1 Vehicles Report post Posted September 27, 2018 28 minutes ago, Sparky said: I DETEST washing cars; today was doubly painful. Can't you get a nice Polish gentleman to do it for you?* *Other nationalities of vehicle cleanliness operatives are available 2 Quote I tempted fate...now my Esprit V8 IS in bits...(sob) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
