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Has been and will always be the Esprit for me.
I had buddies who loved the 308gts. Pretty classic, also.
At the last auto show here in PDX I checked out the new Porsche Cayman. I liked it. They seem to retain a classic feel with each new model.
I believe BMW has lost sight of this.
And Cliff, I'm pretty certain he was admiring the car. B)
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I was out yesterday for a drive with the wife and we got a 'thumbs up' from a gentleman working on his mailbox by the side of the road. My wife thought perhaps we'd get the 'slow down' motion, but this was not the case.
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A couple of points to chime in on:
1) Being a long time Oregon Resident who travels frequently to LA - for anyone who has never been to LA - It is exactly like you think it is!
B) I have been lucky enough to see plenty of Esprit in the NW (perhaps the weather is much like the UK?)...between showrooms, field meets, and plenty of sales internet research (which led to phone calls with great owners)...I'd say in any given year I would see 3 to 5 Esprits a year (some on the road)...and now quite of few Elises as they're is a Lotus Sales Office here now (a Division of Tonkin - who sold the Esprit new some time back).
III) It's snowing here in Portland. It's March...it should be some rain and then kinda dry...you know spring? Anyway...never buy your dream car in the winter. B)
Timothy
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Don't get me wrong...I LOVE my 'brown' S2...I always dreamed about a white s1 but it was never the right car for me (too many repairs)...the S2 fixed all those things and I just left myself open to what the world offered.
I still can't believe I own one. And the color is so cool and unique for an Esprit. How cool is that!
I don't plan on painting it or adding wolfrace - it's so clean and stock as is. I just wish it wasn't raining here - I NEED/WANT/DESIRE to drive her more.
Again...no regrets (I am so pleased with my purchase)!
Timothy
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So thanks for the feedback on the red hose...I'll move it down the list a bit.
Great details about the color. I'm gonna track down that book!
As far as the toolkit goes:
Yup, I found it. (after checking in the bonnett rather than the boot, on the engine cover, duh!)
It's in really nice condition. Used a only slightly (see pic).
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
~Britool 'for 14mm plugs' (top)
~3/4 (bottom)
~Britool A97 extender
~Handle (with some torque work done)
~Sheffield Phillips Head (here in the states)
has a very small detailed type (must clean it to read it)
Britool Wrenches
~10 mm / 8mm
~13 mm / 10mm
~17 mm / 13mm
~Pliers
With canvas bag.
Hope that helps. Sorry for taking so long to post the pics.
Timothy
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Okay, having just purchased an S2 (after wanting one for the better part of my life)...in a manner that I just completely fell into...trust your gut. If a stevens one you want - get it.
All the various Lotus Buying suggest drive 3 or 4, never buy the first one you driive, wait for the best you can afford, etc, etc....well we the US don't have quite the per capita vs. Esprit ratio. The first Lotus I drove, let alone sat in while moving - I bought. The right car will come to you.
As far as this S2 goes:
Agree - the tailpipes need a snipping.
The color and wheels somehow go together well.
If you paint it - paint it white with black int/trim and add wolfrace wheels.
Otherwise a fine looking car.
Timothy
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240z...yeah, an old buddy in high school had one these...it rocked...And he really did a bunch of work on it. Engine mods, body panels, etc...I should call him and see what's up with his Z fetish.
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More pics. (sooner than later is always better)!
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Okay Junkies,
Some more details about my S2. Sorry for taking so long to post these pics (schedules and all).
NOTE:
I will get this car into the site garage, however my safari browser won't let me add make/model/etc, thus I am unable to post. Whom should I contact about this? Thanks.
1979 S2
35000 miles
complete engine rebuild @ 15000 (in 1982!), with Dell 'Orto's however still has the RED HOSE! oi.
orginal interior (with added oil temp gauge)
straight body, with Roman Bronze paint and hardly any spider cracking.
Thanks for looking. I'll post more pics soon.
Timothy
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The grey one came from some odd toy set. The cars can be pulled back and then they spring forward. The black stuff underneth connected all the cars together. I don't seem to remember any other details. At the time (many, many moons ago), I was just happy to find another esprit toy.
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Personally, I love my 1/1 scale model.
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Hey Gang,
Thanks for all the warm greetings.
I will post more pics and info as soon as I can.
FYI - the official factory color is Roman Bronze.
Timothy
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Greetings all,
I recently purchased a pristine s2 after wanting, wishing, hoping for one most of my life (I'm 36...so you do the math).
It all started with a little white Hot Wheel...a life long addiction.
Now, after many years of being a bit a by-stander - I'm in the thick of it. And loving it.
I've always considered my self book smart about the Esprit and I relish the chance to put it all to practical use. And this forum will help.
The smiling guy in corner,
Timothy
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Thanks for all the great info.
A most excellent resource!
To many more years!
Project Time!!!
in For Sale
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~William Shakespeare
PS please note my dripping sarcasm