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  1. Mark Blanchard
    I sat in the Emira for the first time. I was blown away, the most comfortable sports car I have ever sat in (being 6ft 5). The steering and dash layout was perfect and the seats were comfortable and supportive. No wonder the car is so popular. I'm going to get one some day no question. Couple of shots from yesterday.
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    I was there today. It was a total mud bath this afternoon. They weren’t running many cars up the hill. If they held it tomorrow the organisers would have a real job parking the cars in the fields, without them getting stuck.
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    Type 47.
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    Very interesting Kimbers. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. And very true about China, India and the US.
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    New solid state batteries are being developed by Toyota, which will be lighter, have a reduced charging time and have a 20% increase in range. More here:
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    Very nice car, congratulations! This looks to be the one: https://carsonline.bonhams.com/en/listings/lotus/esprit-gt3/33bc4574-370d-412e-938a-bca67498e4ed Having owned a red Esprit, you'll probably get used to moron Ferrari owners waving at you.
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    So the new Owner has only had the car 16 days. Buying from an internet auction is a risky business.
  11. Mark Blanchard
    A lesson to be learned, use them or loss them. And keep them away from the wet stuff. From my experience, a nice dry garage, regular service and drive them every 2 weeks and 16 happy years of Esprit ownership. Good luck with the project Sparky.
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    Lotus 56B turbine F1 car, photographed in 1971.
  13. Mark Blanchard
    Car still looks superb!
  14. Mark Blanchard
    Insurance companies are saying that parts on new cars are more expensive, where as in the old days you could get say a coil spring, now you have to buy the entire suspension assembly (as per my Audi A6), as cars are designed differently now. So that feeds through to increased prices for insurance claims. I would imagine there's some profiteering too.
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    Very very happy with mine.
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    $220,000 is a ridiculous price. The tanks will be rotten and it'll need plenty spending on it to make it road worth. A mate bought a mint 5000 miles 2001 V8 that had spent it's life cosseted in a Dubai garage and it needed huge amounts spending on it. He sold it as it left a bitter pill. If you're not going to drive it, just look at it, then let then next owner pick up the bill.
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    More photos here. Click on the images to enlarge. https://www.lotusespritturbo.com/Lotus_Track_Day_2023.htm
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    Couple of photos from a great day. Good to chat to everyone
  20. Mark Blanchard
    I scanned most of those photos from Lotus World magazines for MJK about 10 years ago. There were also loads of interesting factory photos from those magazines.
  21. Mark Blanchard
    A prototype based on the Lotus Elite / Eclat. I'm guessing for the federal market, judging by the size of the bumpers.
  22. Mark Blanchard
    Some more, hope this helps. M100 Concept car Launch Federal Esprit Duke of Edinburgh. Chapman looking a bit shaky.
  23. Mark Blanchard
    Hi Kimbers, Here as some photos: Prince Micheal of Kent With Giugiaro DeLorean King of Jordan Duke of Edinbourgh Duke of Kent Home Secretary Kenneth Baker
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    What a great garage! And that S1 looks good without the front tag.
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