canamfan 19 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 Hi All, Just wanted to introduce myself & my car. I finally had a moment to sign up here, read a lot & lurked for a while. I bought a 1984 Esprit Turbo in original Calypso Red with full factory black leather interior from a nice fellow from Michigan this past June/July. Drove it up from there back to Ontario, no issues, drove great albeit in the rain (yes, wiper system worked flawlessly once figured out multiple steps lol). I hope to not only learn more from others as well as contribute what I can. I plan on driving this beauty like my other vehicles. Not my first Esprit, in fact my 4th (others sold & gone but not forgotten) but by far this is my favorite, always wanted a Giugiaro body. BTW currently restoring my 1982 Porsche 911SC Turbo Look back to factory specs. so this Lotus will be my go to fun driver. Once the 911 is back in full operation, the Esprit will get some lovingful maintenance like timing belt (T104 B blue belt, w/trapezoid teeth), the good quality tensioner bearing, water pump, belts, filters LOF (Brad Penn 20w50) etc. maybe a cat delete pipe in near future (Esprit's never really sounded aggressive enough for me). Anyhoo, Hi all & Thank You for being here, I've always liked some stories & experiences from others! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,619 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 Hi welcome to the forum! I have a 1985 Turbo in calypso red buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
canamfan 19 Posted September 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 Thanks Buddsy, I love ALL the Guigiaro Esprits, here some obligatory pics of mine 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 1,472 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 Welcome to the forum. Lovely looking car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gis 198 Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 Very nice car Andy, welcome to the forum! Got an 84 too, currently in yellow Quote Ad initium Link to post Share on other sites
clivef38 156 Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 Welcome. Nice looking car enjoy. You and Buddsy should get on well. CLIVE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,139 Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 Very nice, welcome to TLF 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
theelanman 511 Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 that a bobby dazzler......good find... congrats and welcome Quote The Faster You Drive...The Slower You Age (Albert Einstein 14 March 1879 - 18 April 1955) Link to post Share on other sites
canamfan 19 Posted September 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 "Bobby dazzler" LOL I gotta google that one Rumor has it I'm the 3rd owner, I think it kinda shows & drives it. Gis, a yellow Guigiaro, WOW love to see some pics if you got'em. Pretty much any colour (for me) works on these sexy, timeless G body beauties Thank you for the warm welcome!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 1,900 Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 Nice - red with black works so well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maydharm 38 Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 Welcome to TFL, that's a stunning looking car you've got there, enjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ramjet 1,086 Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 Welcome to TLF Andy. Other than being a bit older than mine, same colours. Mine has the wheel on the correct side, but you get that. Looks great! Enjoy. 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
Gis 198 Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 On 27/09/2018 at 23:15, canamfan said: "Bobby dazzler" LOL I gotta google that one Rumor has it I'm the 3rd owner, I think it kinda shows & drives it. Gis, a yellow Guigiaro, WOW love to see some pics if you got'em. Pretty much any colour (for me) works on these sexy, timeless G body beauties Thank you for the warm welcome!! Here she is. I’m not that fond of yellow and especially not with that black air intake. POs.. so she’ll be classic white eventually . Work in process Quote Ad initium Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 1,472 Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 @Gis - Rare colour, although there is another - the "Elf" Esprit. I think it looks striking in yellow. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KAS-118 229 Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Fantastic looking car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jollyroger 9 Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 Welcome from a fellow Ontarian (Toronto)! I am pretty sure I saw your beauty a few months back parked in Toronto in the Distillery District, I had to take a quite a few pictures of course... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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