Gold FFM Ali tuck 174 Posted February 8 Gold FFM Report Share Posted February 8 I would be surprised if they do a 430 of any description as that was a limited run of cars- they may however do a 420 with goodies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julian73 158 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 On 08/02/2021 at 10:27, dcmp said: I Being a GT, I think the main focus of this car was more at a tourer as opposed to a track machine. Tell that to Porsche with the GT4, 3 and 2 product line. I think todays use of the "GT" is not to imply Grand Touring cross country street machines, but rather GT class racing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post 2Hondas 13 Posted March 25 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 25 (edited) Hi guys just a quick hello. I have finaly let my Chrome orange Exige S go, nearly 13 years and "asbo" is off to a new home. I have treated myself to an early 60th birthday treat ..... covid can do one 😊 Edited March 25 by 2Hondas 9 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Birtyboy 23 Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 Congratulations on a very nice looking car and happy Birthday for when that gets here.🥳🍻 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,662 Posted March 25 Author Report Share Posted March 25 Cool present, congratulations, very nice 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
Gold FFM Ali tuck 174 Posted March 25 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 25 Very nice- bit easier to get in and out of than the exige! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2Hondas 13 Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 5 minutes ago, Ali tuck said: Very nice- bit easier to get in and out of than the exige! I can still do the exige duck and dive but it's getting harder and who can resist a GT 430 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM jep 1,026 Posted March 25 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 25 If Exige was 'asbo', is the 430 'cbo'? You're a grown-up hooligan now. Justin 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shibby 0 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 Well done!!! I was actually trying to get my hands on that one myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Xynagy 5 Posted March 27 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 27 I finally got my CoP, saying that is 1 out of 45 LHD GT430. 8 of them are Auto transmission, so I assume they mixed the winged GT430 and the 430 Sport in numbers. Can anyone tell me how many RHD have been made according to the CoP? Nevertheless I started an Excel list where I have 70 GT430 (winged) including the press cars. There might be some doubles, but 10 of them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Heathermead 16 Posted March 27 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 27 2 hours ago, Xynagy said: I finally got my CoP, saying that is 1 out of 45 LHD GT430. 8 of them are Auto transmission, so I assume they mixed the winged GT430 and the 430 Sport in numbers. Can anyone tell me how many RHD have been made according to the CoP? Nevertheless I started an Excel list where I have 70 GT430 (winged) including the press cars. There might be some doubles, but 10 of them? I am getting a COP for my RHD manual winged GT430, I will let you know when I get the info if nobody else already has the information? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Birtyboy 23 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 I received my CoP a few weeks back after almost a 3 month wait and to be honest I felt a bit disappointed. Most of what it tells me is on my cars purchase receipt I got from the dealer. I was really interested to know how many cars in total were built and what countries etc but it just tells me my car is number 20 out of 25 UK cars and that’s it!! it would also have been nice to find out the split between manual vs auto etc. I think if the car was 20-30yrs old and been lost in time or something it may have been a different story but suppose as my car is only 2yrs old theres not much to say about it really. 1 hour ago, Heathermead said: I am getting a COP for my RHD manual winged GT430, I will let you know when I get the info if nobody else already has the information? Would be interested to see what you get back and how it compares. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2Hondas 13 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 (edited) 15 hours ago, Shibby said: Well done!!! I was actually trying to get my hands on that one myself. I drove this car Jan 2019 and it really did exactly what I wanted after my 2008 Exige S, Unfortunately it sold while I umed and ahhed i was gutted, I was told it was bought as a keeper so I had missed the boat and didn't expect it to come up for sale, I have been looking at every other GT430 for sale since colour was a big factor in not buying sooner, I even speced a chrome orange GT 410 sport but it just didn't quite fit my need, Obviously as soon as this one hit the classifieds I knew what I had to do. I'm a bit sorry you missed out keep searching I did I have this and a 2003 VTR100 SP2 to keep it company I feel like a very lucky dude Edited March 27 by 2Hondas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shibby 0 Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 7 hours ago, 2Hondas said: I drove this car Jan 2019 and it really did exactly what I wanted after my 2008 Exige S, Unfortunately it sold while I umed and ahhed i was gutted, I was told it was bought as a keeper so I had missed the boat and didn't expect it to come up for sale, I have been looking at every other GT430 for sale since colour was a big factor in not buying sooner, I even speced a chrome orange GT 410 sport but it just didn't quite fit my need, Obviously as soon as this one hit the classifieds I knew what I had to do. I'm a bit sorry you missed out keep searching I did I have this and a 2003 VTR100 SP2 to keep it company I feel like a very lucky dude Thats great, glad you got the one you were after. It seems like I did the same as you and paused so ended up missing out. Ha. I had my eye out a little and spotted it come up for sale, the pair of green ones had been up for 6 months maybe more that sold late last year, and the black one has been up for sale for quite some time. So I didn't think there was a hurry...... I ended up getting a px offer for my exige that was a bit of a bitter pill to swallow, I thought I could wait it out a little and ask again and get a better deal somewhere in the process. I guess not! Ha I guess I'll see what comes up next time around! Fingers crossed for orange or purple!... Edinburgh lotus had an orange one when they came out. Really cool looking car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Shaw 22 Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 Glad to see folks are out there and 430’s are going to good homes. I’ve just sold my 430sport which wasn’t easy, I couldnt get an offer better than £60k and non of the Lotus dealers would touch it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shibby 0 Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 32 minutes ago, Andy Shaw said: Glad to see folks are out there and 430’s are going to good homes. I’ve just sold my 430sport which wasn’t easy, I couldnt get an offer better than £60k and non of the Lotus dealers would touch it! Was yours the blue one that a dealer had up for 80k the other week? Thats brutal..... I have a Sport 380 that i bought a year ago for 64k, had been offered 50k for it, that one is tough to swallow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,389 Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 39 minutes ago, Andy Shaw said: Glad to see folks are out there and 430’s are going to good homes. I’ve just sold my 430sport which wasn’t easy, I couldnt get an offer better than £60k and non of the Lotus dealers would touch it! We saw that your car was up for sale in the ‘Evora market watch’ thread. How come you had to sell it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Ali tuck 174 Posted March 28 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 28 4 hours ago, Andy Shaw said: Glad to see folks are out there and 430’s are going to good homes. I’ve just sold my 430sport which wasn’t easy, I couldnt get an offer better than £60k and non of the Lotus dealers would touch it! What have you replaced it with Andy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Shaw 22 Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 2 minutes ago, Ali tuck said: What have you replaced it with Andy? Hiya, I have an Emira on order for next year and always fancied a McLaren, so got myself a 540c which I will run until the new one arrives. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Popular Post blindside 478 Posted March 28 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted March 28 Probably need to be very patient and give it another 2 years or more before 430 prices start to really pick up. I’d be fairly optimistic that they will eventually become increasingly sought after & collectible. Unique driving feel, rarity, looks and it’s pinnacle model status can only help. The continued revival in Lotus cars, including wider market awareness & brand recognition should also have a downstream impact. As will the ever increasing nostalgia for this type of car as all electric/hybrid platforms start to become the norm. There’s no reason why they will not ultimately be viewed in the same ‘highly sought after’ category as the manual 992 GT3 by collectors There again I am massively biased and with a car like this the heart will always rule the head! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Ali tuck 174 Posted March 28 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 28 27 minutes ago, Andy Shaw said: Hiya, I have an Emira on order for next year and always fancied a McLaren, so got myself a 540c which I will run until the new one arrives. Excuse my ignorance but what’s an emira? what’s your first thoughts on the macca? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,662 Posted March 28 Author Report Share Posted March 28 The new Lotus, aka the Type 131. https://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/forum/451-type-131/ 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
Gold FFM Ali tuck 174 Posted March 28 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 28 27 minutes ago, Bibs said: The new Lotus, aka the Type 131. https://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/forum/451-type-131/ Thanks bibs- brain not engaged!🤪 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
exeterjeep 318 Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 Also searched for Emira and it is also a range of lingerie https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/625035035/emira-lingerie-set-sheer-beige-mesh-bra Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bruss 627 Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 11 minutes ago, exeterjeep said: Also searched for Emira and it is also a range of lingerie https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/625035035/emira-lingerie-set-sheer-beige-mesh-bra Synergy with Lotus. Seldom used but always pleasurable. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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