parp001 2 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 hi, apologies, this is probably in the incorrect section of the forum. I'm looking for an excellent 'perfect' car. I've been looking but have been constantly disappointed. if you have one that you would consider selling to a fellow lotus enthusiast please message me. model and colour are less important than condition thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pbharcourt 384 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Hi Trevor, They are out there but few and far between, most have fallen into the used car bracket now as the cost of restoration outweighs the value. You might find a cosseted Excel or restored Eclat but they wont be cheap. Good luck Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,833 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 I have seen a few on E-bay and Autotrader. I was only interested in the Excels and there was an 88 and an 89 both on there at circa £8,000-10,000 which is where an immaculate model should sit (IMHO). Though 3 years ago you could have got a fully recon'd one for under £6,000. Currently very very popular due to affordability. Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to post Share on other sites
Dunc 412 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 everyones definition of perfect differs.... I've viewed a car that diminished from being "perfect to "perfectly good" within the 180 miles I drove to view it. A truly concours car is worth a combo of 2 things - what the buyer is prepared to pay and what the seller will accept. Concours elites and eclats - count them on your fingers. Concours excels? there are a few. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parp001 2 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 thanks for the comments. isuppose I am looking for a concours car! I sold my excel 4 years ago which I would say was very good.i've regretted it since. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loose Cannon 582 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 That Excel looks way more than very good, I doubt you would find any better today, and I've never seen an Elite/Eclat approach that. Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to post Share on other sites
Don.Hasi 65 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 mh... IIRC the Time Warp Eclat Riviera was in pristine condition http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/66736-time-warp-eclat-riviera/?hl=rivieraThe one from Tocus wasn´t also bad So, they are there... but where? Occasionally they appear on the market. But they are only a few ones... Excels definetly more than Eclats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeech 349 Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 I wanted a concours car but as dunc say's you just cant get them. I did see one for sale when I was looking a couple of years ago for 15k but i didn't like the red... I then decided that for that kind of money I would restore one myself. I have not tooted up my costs recently but I expect I will be over that when i get finished. If you find one, then throw money at the owner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
makkyh 55 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Hi Trevor, Have you found your car yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parp001 2 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 hi, not yet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom tom 1 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Hi Trevor I might be selling mine soon as something has come up if your still on the hunt pm me I will send you sime pics thanks tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parp001 2 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 hi, I'm no longer looking for a car..............thankyou Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM johnpwalsh 1,342 Posted August 23, 2015 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Pity your still not on the hunt as we have a cracking local car for sale in a rare color. Roman Bronze and in almost pristine condition and sensibly priced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pbharcourt 384 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Any pictures and how much is it John? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom tom 1 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hi Trevor thanks for the reply no probs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tests 3 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Some months ago i saw the bronze one on ebay. It really does look nice, though I dont know how it was priced. Let us know! Edited August 23, 2015 by tests Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM johnpwalsh 1,342 Posted August 25, 2015 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 If your interested, ping me a message and I can send you some pics, I have known the car for about 6 years and she really is a good one and faultlessly maintained. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loose Cannon 582 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 He's going to struggle to sell if it's not advertised properly no matter how immaculate/well priced! I can't find it anywhere online, must be in the Stoneybridge Gazette or something. Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to post Share on other sites
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tests 3 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I think there already was an advertisement a couple of months ago. It should be somewhere in the ebay section of the ForSale Forum. http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/74487-ebay-bot-1982-lotus-eclat-bronze/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loose Cannon 582 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Ahh, see I'd call that copper, roman bronze conjours images of Elites Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to post Share on other sites
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