Dry Sump Register

[LOTUSMAN33 692 2 Vehicles]

Hey Guys

I want to get a Dry Sump register started with Dan and don't want it to be a hidden database but understand some details like full chassis numbers may be a little sensitive so happy to give anyone who contributes full access if they provide email addresses and keep a more visible one public if that suits best?

What do you think? It is only ever going to be as good as the information built through fellow members and lots of research. Andy Graham will help usually like he did with the early M100 one once we have most of it together to fill the gaps.

I have quite a lot of cars details already so won't take long to get something together.

Dave  

[Dan E 1,229]

Dave, maybe we should get the format off of the Essex register, so we get the info required this could be really interesting to do. Maybe if I open a google drive account then we can run it as a live document with people adding their details as we add them to the google account just a thought 

Dan 

[The Pits 4,215 1 Vehicles]

I have no issue with building it up on here as we go. It would be good to see.

[LOTUSMAN33 692 2 Vehicles]

Okay let's get it going, it will be interesting to see how many have survived as well.

No problem using the Essex format as it covers most of the info, we can use the notes to state Comps or BBS and options like roof stereo, interior spec etc.

Dave  

[Dan E 1,229]

Thanks Jonny what info do I need to give, this could be really interesting to get in one place 

[Stuart Monument 773]

Great idea! Happy to supply info on my cars. 

 

[ChrisJ 1,132 2 Vehicles]

There's already the Esprit Register on here - just trying to find the thread

edit: and here we are

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Kx0hJtNsFer6Rjp--VEcc75OL8TzzhtIy8lv3m2CF1Y/edit?usp=sharing

[The Pits 4,215 1 Vehicles]

We're doing a basic one on the Exige V6 Cup, just doing colour, year built and build number. Where it's someone on here we add the owner too.

Chassis       Build               Colour                                             Original wheels             Owner                            POI

1108            Sept 1981        Monaco White/red full leather         BBS                                The Pits                          Air con, factory fitted roof stereo, now on four stud Compomotives                 

 

[Stuart Monument 773]

0895  July 1980 Essex Blue now black first Essex pre production car and then Active Suspension car 

[Dan E 1,229]

i think what Chris has is perfect but for dry sumps. Personally I think it would be good to keep separate I haven't seen the Essex one but this would be great to get sorted out. 

[Stuart Monument 773]

1042 June 1981 Essex Blue with Champagne Lthr no roof stereo, comp wheels 

[Bibs 9,275 4 Vehicles]

Chassis	Build	Colour	Original Wheels	Owner	POI
1108	09/81	Monaco White/Red Leather	BBS	The Pits	Air con, factory roof stereo, now on four stud Compomotives

Any easier with a table?

[LOTUSMAN33 692 2 Vehicles]

1001 April 81 Red/black 1/2 leather Comps and roof stereo.

Dave  

[Dan E 1,229]

1129, black/black full leather, no AirCon BBS built 31/12/81 first reg 04/12/81 and bloody lovely 

That's mad I got that off of the Dvla doc so registered before it was built is that possible 

[The Pits 4,215 1 Vehicles]

Just a request to all to be as honest as possible about the original spec of the car, where this is known. I know some might consider these details could affect the perceived value and some might not genuinely much about the cars and how they left the factory.

But it would be helpful to know the original colour, the wheels it had on it and whether or not it left the factory with a Panasonic stereo. Any additions later like my Comps for example can go in the Points Of Interest section. 

DRY SUMP TURBO REGISTER                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Chassis	Build date	Original Colour	Interior	Owner	Original Wheels	Roof stereo?	Points Of Interest
0895	07/1980	Essex Blue		Stuart Monument			The Active Suspension car! Now Black
1001	04/1981	Red	Black	Lotusman33	Compomotive	Yes
1042	06/1981	Essex Blue	Champagne	Stuart Monument	Compomotive	No
1108	09/1981	Monaco White	Red	The Pits	BBS	Yes	Now on 4 stud Compomotives
1129	12/1981	Black	Black	Dan E	BBS	No	Bloody lovely!

 

[LOTUSMAN33 692 2 Vehicles]

My roof stereo was missing but shown as fitted on the provenance certificate, my roof lining has been replaced rather badly so needs replacing before I fit the stereo back.

Dave  

[GJones 24]

1035 unknown build date but first registered 01/08/81, Monaco white, tobacco interior, G Jones, 4 stud compomotives with the later style front wheels, no roof stereo or air con originally, more modern cooled turbo fitted. Car Ex Trevsked.

[hopo 154 2 Vehicles]

DRY SUMP TURBO REGISTER                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Chassis	Build date	Original Colour	Interior	Owner	Original Wheels	Roof stereo?	Points Of Interest
0895	07/1980	Essex Blue		Stuart Monument			The Active Suspension car! Now Black
1001	04/1981	Red	Black	Lotusman33	Compomotive	Yes
1042	06/1981	Essex Blue	Champagne	Stuart Monument	Compomotive	No
1108	09/1981	Monaco White	Red	The Pits	BBS	Yes	Now on 4 stud Compomotives
1129	12/1981	Black	Black	Dan E	BBS	No	Bloody lovely!
Dunno	12/1981	Copper	Caramel	Hopo	Compomotive	No	5 Stud Compomotives

Edited December 19, 2016 by hopo

[Stuart Monument 773]

Sorry don't know how to edit list

 

0895 has red interior. Did have comps and roof stereo , both went when turned into active car 

[hopo 154 2 Vehicles]

DRY SUMP TURBO REGISTER                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Chassis	Build  date	Original  Colour	Interior	Owner	Original Wheels	Roof stereo?	Points Of Interest
0895	07/1980	Essex Blue	Red	Stuart Monument	Compomotive - now  BBS	Previously - now  removed	The Active Suspension car! Now Black
1001	04/1981	Red	Black	Lotusman33	Compomotive	Yes
1042	06/1981	Essex Blue	Champagne	Stuart Monument	Compomotive	No
1108	09/1981	Monaco White	Red	The Pits	BBS	Yes	Now on 4 stud Compomotives
1129	12/1981	Black	Black	Dan E	BBS	No	Bloody lovely!
Dunno	12/1981	Copper	Caramel	Hopo	Compomotive	No	5 Stud Compomotives

[The Pits 4,215 1 Vehicles]

Nice one Jon, the build number should be on your V5, last four digits of the chassis number (unless you'd rather keep it to yourself of course). Quite a late dry sump though being 12/81, might explain the 5 stud Comps, maybe the original owner (was that your uncle?) insisted on Comps and the factory had stopped doing the 4 stud Comps by then, maybe even Compomotive had stopped making 4 stud split rims by then? So a five stud set was used. Remind me to have a look at the rear offest on your wheels next time I see the car, really interested to know what they did there.

[Andyww 1,148]

I wish I knew the VIN number of the dry sump I used to own but I dont have any record of it. Reg was WNG 37X. 

BBS, no roof stereo. Red leather, AC, White with Essex stripes but not the Essex logo. White door mirrors. Ex Lotus dealer demonstrator.

[ChrisJ 1,132 2 Vehicles]

If marked as Essex Blue does this mean that it is an Essex or just the same colour? Maybe add a column for Essex?

I'm updating the main Esprit registry - all done now

There's a number on the registry - you might want to send out a PM.

[silverfrost 1,386]

Just because its Essex blue sadly does not make it an Essex, Only way is to email or phone lotus archives with the vin number to confirm. Even the pre production cars are not classed as Essex.

Now Stuarts car with the active suspension is a whole new kettle of fish as IMO its more worthy of an Essex car lol.

[PhilW 345]

 

Not sure of the build date.  First registration was 13/10/81.  Will contact Andy Graham

 

DRY SUMP TURBO REGISTER                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Chassis	Build  date	Original  Colour	Interior	Owner	Original Wheels	Roof stereo?	Points Of Interest
0895	07/1980	Essex Blue	Red	Stuart Monument	Compomotive - now  BBS	Previously - now  removed	The Active Suspension car! Now Black
1001	04/1981	Red	Black	Lotusman33	Compomotive	Yes
1042	06/1981	Essex Blue	Champagne	Stuart Monument	Compomotive	No
1108	09/1981	Monaco White	Red	The Pits	BBS	Yes	Now on 4 stud Compomotives
1129	12/1981	Black	Black	Dan E	BBS	No	Bloody lovely!
Dunno	12/1981	Copper	Caramel	Hopo	Compomotive	No	5 Stud Compomotives
0342		Red	Black	PhilW	Compomotive (TBC)	No	5 Stud Compomotives