tom kilner Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 There doesn't seem to be anything growing in this one at all. Surely that can't be right? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprit s2 Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 If it's as good as they say it is then that is crazy cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydclements Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 On Baron's site the guide is £5-7k http://www.barons-auctions.com/view-lot/2681/for-sale-at-barons-auctions-1978-lotus-elite.  The down side is, it may not be ready for intensive use as rubbers etc may have dried out and cracked. ...... It has been dry stored for last 20 years........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprit s2 Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 Still think 7k is cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeeech Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 It's sold yet u til the auction hammer finishes. Check back I. Early December. Does look like a good one at cheap money. My guess is that it goes for closer to £12k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprit s2 Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Let's hope it makes good money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAndretti42 Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Certainly seems to be in excellent condition but are those seat belt buckles standard? What are those handles in the boot? Is that something on the brake pedal? Tempted to go for a look just to see how it looks in the flesh, so to speak. Quote S4 Elan, Elan +2S, Federal-spec, World Championship Edition S2 Esprit #42, S1 Elise, Excel SE  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprit s2 Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Good eyes! Hadn't noticed any of those things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil D. Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Any ideas on these parts ? Relays ? Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive59 Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Looks like two stubby screwdrivers, flat and Philips, mounted in a clip. Very neat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 That looks a properly sorted series 1. I like it a lot. I think it would be a great buy for somebody. Chassis and trailing arms look immaculate. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAndretti42 Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 I think Mike's right. £12k looks like a reasonable price. It may fetch even more. It deserves to. Quote S4 Elan, Elan +2S, Federal-spec, World Championship Edition S2 Esprit #42, S1 Elise, Excel SE  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Hornsey Boy Posted December 11, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Hi all I was at the auction, there was a lot of interest both in the room and online for the car.In the end it made £10,200 in the room with commission etc so it works out to £11,500 odd to the new owner. A nice car but it has been standing a while, no history other than the current V5 and a handbook and one recent invoice for some brake work. The car obviously has been well cared for with some rather "interesting" owner upgrades, so its not 100% original.  Personally I felt the car needed a good service / cambelt change and the perished tyres replaced and a bit of time removing all those add on Lotus stickers that were all over the car. Removing the red racing stripes etc and taking the bumpers and mirrors back to original would really make the car. Compared to the other cars there, the Elite really stood out, and I would love to own one.....one day, just need to find one in gold    1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprit s2 Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 That's a great price. It's a good sign that maybe Elite prices are on the up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 907 Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 I was interested in the car but the non standard features including it having been altered from an auto to a manual box put me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprit s2 Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Nice totally restored one might be available soon Bazza.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 907 Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Hmmmmm.... Looks lush Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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