Myscoobysfaster Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Hello im looking for some advice on this jacket (pic included ) this jacket was given to me when I was about 9 from someone that worked for lotus but told us nothing about the jacket I have had it over 20+ years I have worn it once and then it went into storage I have searched the Internet but all I can find out is its from the late 70s early 80s so thought I would ask on here as someone must have another like this or might now the value of it thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 I believe @Veilside has one to go with his Essex. Probably worth quite a lot to a Lotus fan but things like that can slip by one ebay unnoticed, bit of a lottery. You could start an auction on here and see where it goes! What size is the jacket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myscoobysfaster Posted February 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Hi thanks the jackets is a large I can upload photos of the jacket later as currently in my loft I didn't want to put it on eBay just to let it go for less than it's worth can I sell stuff on here? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Cannon Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Unfortunately for me the odd few I've seen for sale have never been XXL Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Yes free classified section here: https://www.lotusforsale.com/ If it's really mint and well preserved I'm sure it would fetch a good price. I'd be interested myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myscoobysfaster Posted February 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Just dug this out of my loft and just noticed it doesn't quite match the picture I uploaded it's not in mint condition has a broken zip for starters does need a trip to a washing machine but me and that don't get along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nello Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) That'll fetch big money Alfie - Steve T does have one. I seem to recall Clive Chapman saying he had a load of Essex kit in the loft at East Carleton. I'll give ya £50 for it! Edited February 2, 2018 by nello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veilside Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 On average a good Essex jacket on EBay will make £500 to £700 but with a broken zip could be less, not a good idea to put it in the washing m/c. though. A few years ago the Silverstone Classic auction had an Essex lot that went for nothing so to speak, Essex jackets, Essex umbrellas, Essex travel bags etc. etc. the winning bid was around £350 or thereabouts that really hurt as I didn’t find out until it was to late, Essex umbrella’s are even harder to find than the jackets I’ve got a couple but the condition isn’t great maybe Classis Team Lotus should commission a batch of replica’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myscoobysfaster Posted February 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Thanks for your reply the badge doesn't match the ones in my original photo does that matter? I really don't know anything about lotus memorabilia. I'm tempted to upload it to eBay but couldn't find another one on there so couldn't estimate a price but there's a apart of me that wants to keep hold of it coz it's been with me for 20+ years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfrost Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Alfie, Your Jacket is the same as the ones in the press photo, Just looks like the previous owner of your Jacket moved the stitched on lotus emblem badge from above the pocket and stitched it back on the pocket imo Quote A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veilside Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 The Essex badge is where it should be along with the round emblem, I have two jackets one as your photo with the round badge in the same position and the other one doesn’t have one, is the zip repairable without replacing the zip ? take it to someone who repairs/replaces zips see what the say, you really need the zip working but replacing the zip could spoil the jacket so be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veilside Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Forgot to mention the round yellow and green lotus emblem in the photo isn’t standard for Essex jackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJ Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 25 minutes ago, Veilside said: Forgot to mention the round yellow and green lotus emblem in the photo isn’t standard for Essex jackets. Huh The roundels seem to be in different locations on different jackets. @Myscoobysfaster - Looking good for the position of your badge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfrost Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Would not exactly be period correct but it is a simple design, If folks want these and do not want to fork out the price/search for such a rare item, Why not look into a group order, plenty of companies would remake this jacket in a sizes and in small orders also for the folks that would like one Quote A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top-plumber Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Who is the dude with the glasses and hat? Very cool.... is that the bell end Mark Thatcher standing behind him and next to Colin? 1 Quote Suspension, brakes, chipped, chargecooler rad and pump,injectors,ignition coils and leads, BOV, highflow cat and zorst, Translator and tie rods, Head lights, LEDs to tail lights and interior,Polybushes to entire front end, Rad fans, rad grill, front end refurb with aluminium spreaderplates and galvanised bolts. Ram air, uprated fuel pump, silicone hoses through out, wheels refurbed and powder coated,much more, all maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nello Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) David Thieme who 'was' Essex Petroleum. And yes that's Thatcher who had one of the Essex Esprits along with Hazel Chapman and the French journalist Jabby Crombac Edited February 3, 2018 by nello 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJ Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Wayne !!!! Hat & Glasses man is Mr Essex himself. ETA: snap Neil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top-plumber Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Ha ha ha ... sorry Chris... should I have known that? Quote Suspension, brakes, chipped, chargecooler rad and pump,injectors,ignition coils and leads, BOV, highflow cat and zorst, Translator and tie rods, Head lights, LEDs to tail lights and interior,Polybushes to entire front end, Rad fans, rad grill, front end refurb with aluminium spreaderplates and galvanised bolts. Ram air, uprated fuel pump, silicone hoses through out, wheels refurbed and powder coated,much more, all maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 you sure you are not from kent 1 Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myscoobysfaster Posted February 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 I Hope I can put this link here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Team-Essex-Lotus-Team-Motorsport-jacket/152895439730?hash=item2399474372:g:lUkAAOSwuShaeKLW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfrost Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Good luck with the ebay auction Alfie Quote A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Parramint Posted February 6, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Alfie, maybe you can send the monies received to Team Lotus, apparently Essex still owe around £1M for unpaid sponsorship ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipp Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) Just realised this is just up the road from me and bidding is at £100. chipp Edited February 10, 2018 by chipp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 907 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Went for £155. Gutted as I tried to log in to eBay and couldn't. Would have bid much higher.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted February 10, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Fret not - Wouldn’t have fitted you anyway Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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