jakeo 12 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Wow I can`t believe that I have got a Lotus Esprit. When I was 10 years old my Dad got me a Lotus Excel for Christmas, Dad and I restored the car for the last few years to get it ready for the NEC Classic Car show last November. I really enjoyed restoring the car with dad and even got Mum involved trimming it. But being only 12 years old I couldn`t drive it and didn`t want it just sitting around. I sold the car because I really wanted to buy a Black S2 Espirit that my Dad owned when I was five, I called it`Blackie`. I was really pleased that Blackie was for sale luckily the money I sold the Excel for was the same amount as I paid for Blackie. Can`t wait for Dad and I to get restoring the car but think it may take some time. We are missing it`s digital clock, spare wheel and washer bottle if anyone can help me find the bits I need. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,548 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Wow Jake, nice new car mate 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
NickS 32 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Great car Jake, well done. What plans do you have for the restoration? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cbclotus 521 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi jake.I saw the excell you restored with your dad .You both did a great job.Great choice The S2 .Welcome to you and your Dad.Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Loose Cannon 581 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Amazing, all I ever wanted when I was 12 was an S2 Esprit and you just went and got one! Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,549 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hi that looks fantastic. A bit of TLC and you will have the car of your dreams! I done a similar thing with my turbo except I was about 34 when I bought that! Buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,405 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Welcome Jake, great story about a very cool car. Keep us posted! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a7esk 67 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Well done Jake cant wait to see the car are bring the Evora over . Great result . Eddie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vintaylor 90 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hi Jake, I have the old washer bottle off my esprit s2 as I managed to buy a new replacement. It is cracked though and not sure if this can be repaired. Give me a shout if you want it free of charge (Alot of guys on this forum helped me out with some parts so I'm always glad to return the favour) 1 Quote Vin Taylor Link to post Share on other sites
Trevsked 765 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Had one just like that many years ago and still my favourite colour. Congratulations. Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to post Share on other sites
ramjet 1,068 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Welcome to TLF Jake Best of luck with the restoration. How much do you have to do to the car? Any questions or issues with using the forums, feel free to ask one of us mods. We're here to help. 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
deanb 29 Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Great car Jake. Good luck with it. Your dad sounds a top chap by the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocket63 137 Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Smokin............................. Quote Caught between a rock and a hard place in a catch 22 situation, So its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. Your damned if you do, but your damned if you don't so shut your cock!!!!!!!!!!! Lotus Espirt Turbo S3 Lotus Esprit S4 Lotus Elise S2 Sport 130 Link to post Share on other sites
mayevora 1,064 Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Lookin good Jake. Quote Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk - that will teach us to keep mouth shut! Link to post Share on other sites
fmxa 61 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 It's great to see these beautiful old classics getting the love and care they deserve. Quote Paddle Faster, I hear Banjos! Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Monument 783 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Congrats Jake, good taste, look forward to following your progress with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peteyg 299 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 The best model of Esprit! Good luck with the restoration! Pete Quote Pete '79 S2 LEW Miss September 2009 Link to post Share on other sites
Nelly 179 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Well done Jake. I also saw your car at the NEC last year and had a long chat with your dad. Don't think too many people here have sussed who Jake's dad is, he is a bit of legend on here IMO! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chinsterb 19 Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Wow Jake that is super cool. Looking forward to mor pics Quote Do you expect me to talk........ No Mr Bond I expect you to die! Link to post Share on other sites
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