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An overall picture of the supercar market here, with a specific mention of Evora around the 7:55 mark. Basically, Evoras doing very well in a falling market by holding value.

This should help: https://www.thelotusforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=Evora#Buyers_Guide

The green Anglia is my neighbour's. He owns the actual Harry Potter car used in the films!

Amazing how many people deny it's clearly a derivation of the Evora.

Ironically though, the 2CV engine is terribly bad (like a 100 times worse) for pollution compared to modern engines; believed to be based on an old WW2 German generator!

I thought modern leather seats are sealed, making things like leather conditioners obsolete/redundant?

Deliberate choice; I love the colour. Had dark green RS2, RS4, M5 in the past as well. I think the colour is the same as the Carlton? Initial impressions is that while the NA and 410 are wonderful, lovely cars, the 430 is something truly special; incredibly responsive in steering, braking and throttle and quite a way over towards the race-car end of the spectrum, but livable daily. Cannot stop driving it!

Northern and northern-western bit has concrete sections that give huge tyre noise and bump, bump, bump, bump across the expansion joints.

Ha nice one, but the only time I did a proper pull it was scary-fast already! Honestly don't need/want more grunt.

It was fantastic, actually. Ear-plugs definitely helped (but then, I wore them in my NA too), especially on noisier sections of the M25. But most of the A303 was just a dream. Even had a nice wave with an Exige 350, too. Even managed 30mpg (must try harder)!

I am very impressed and yes that would be great; hardly need an excuse to drive it

For just one day, I was a very lucky boy. Sadly the 410 has to go, but thought they made for a wonderful/interesting comparison shot. 430 is truly amazing btw.

So I have now collected my GT430 and driven it for about 200 miles. What a difference to a "normal" Evora! I loved my NA Evora; it was like a puppy; always happy and playful but maybe not fully developed. The GT410 was what the puppy became when it grew up; a working-line Labrador, brilliant at everything and wonderful to live with. The 430 though; it is like I've taken delivery of a pet cheetah that's permanently "hangry" . The engine is angrier (the pick-up is amazing at all revs), the steering is immediate (is the wheel smaller, or does it just feel that way?), the ride is a bit stiffer but again it does that fabulous Lotus thing of improving with speed, the turn-in is amazing and the grip.....oh wow. It feels much, much quicker than the 410 on acceleration and corners bring out the g-monster in me. It just feels so special; much more of a race-car, but amazing on-road as well. Maybe this is why guys wax lyrical about GT3s? I don't know (never had one), but goodness me the 430 is much more than just a halo car; it's a helluva car! I'm blown away by how different it is to both my previous Evoras, but also how much better it is, too; incredible. As you rightly described it on your excellent YouTube buying guide Dr P: "a masterpiece".

Lovely-looking Exige 350 (Cup?) on the A303 about 1730 yesterday. Enjoyed the waving from within my green Evora.

Mine going on sale this week :-)

Was it 6, or 7 Evoras? As you say, great turn out. Sadly had to leave early in order for friend to get COVID jab. Turns out we could have gone any old time.....

Is the price missing?

Will be there about 0945 in the 410.

Won't have the new car until Tuesday, sadly. Might run out in the 410. What time you guys planning on being there?

Too early to say right now; currently getting the money organised and looking at options on my GT410. Would hope this week sometime, but Saturday most likely, unfortunately; would have loved to go to SWL day. If I can make it, I will let you know.

Direct with seller.

Seriously though, guys, thanks for all the information on the car/Targa Florio/market, etc. It really helped me know where to pitch my offer and I am extremely pleased with the deal. Thanks to all.

I thought I'd strike while the iron was hot, as it were.

Thanks very much. It already has, just by looking at it!

Well it's all academic now, guys. I just bought it :-) Anyone looking to buy a superb-condition GT410 in Empire Green?