A very special S1 -- UPDATED

[Jeanvm]

Tony, I seen enough: whats the price please? Reckon their is some dust on the tires so a little discount would be right.

Jean

[marvin]

Stunning. Wowee.

[Tony K]

keep it! keep it! keep it! That way I can come see it next time I am up that way. You still haven't said what you are doing with the 308.

308? You will find your answer if you look around here: http://www.lotusespritforum.com/forums/ind...st&p=185907

Tony, I seen enough: whats the price please? Reckon their is some dust on the tires so a little discount would be right.

Jean

What to do with this car is a decision I don't want to rush, and I really want opinions or information from all of you. I would love to loan this car to a museum -- that way it could be seen, be mine, and do a few parades and events. But if I am going to talk about anything beyond "what should I do with it", I should really ante up the advertising fee to Bibs before going there. Actually, I'd be quite happy just to support this site if I can pay with credit card (I don't do PayPal), so Bibs shoot me an email if you can take a CC or work something out with Kato.

[yeller77]

Let me just say as an aside, as this car is a study in originality, Paul Coleman took on the admirable task of remaking S1 centre caps and was chided by another member for putting a serif'ed "LOTUS" on the badge stating that it should be the block, sans-serif "LOTUS." What does this car show? Serifs!!

Way to go, Paul! :thumb-up:

That's all, back to the show.

[Tony K]

Well, since you brought that up . . .

I don't know if that is referring to me or someone else, but I did privately tell Paul that the lettering on the originals has a different font than on the reproductions (although I certainly did not mean it in a disparaging way!). I bought a set from Paul, put the remade centers on them, and they are going on the blue S1's wheels so I can save it's well-preserved originals.

Both the originals and replacements have a serif font, but they are different. If I get around to it, i will post a photo of each. I am perfectly happy with the caps and centers I bought from Paul, though.

The bonnet badge, as you know, is sans-serif . . .

- T

By the way, WHENEVER SOMEONE ASKS WHAT THE ORIGINAL TIRE SIZE IS ON THE S1 BECAUSE THEY READ THE TYPO IN THE MAGAZINE ARTICLE, SHOW THEM THIS PHOTO!

[yeller77]

No, not you Tony! Was odd that Lotus clearly used different badging in different places....

Eric

[mr50bmg]

Stunning, Tony.

That one's worthy of the Lotus museum.

The video was well done - very professional.

regards,

-Dave

[hobie1dog]

Maybe you skipped over my question, but how much is the car worth in todays market?

Thanks

[gtookey@hotmail.com_]

Tony, what a surprise. THE Orange S1. You kept that nice & quite. Good for you. Couldn't of gone to a better home. Don't flip it to one of our European or Brazilian friends. Keep it and saver it. Think of it as an added retirement fund.

Edited July 17, 2008 by gtookey

[Kjakk]

Beautiful car!

Did you ever post an update on what happened to the red one?

[JonFairhurst]

I mentioned your new (almost brand new!) S1 to my wife. She didn't hesitate to share her opinion: find a museum immediately.

[ian heighway]

all I can say is WOW

[gtookey@hotmail.com_]

Tony, it looks like you might be receiving the biggest WOW award for 2008.

You might also consider hanging ' Lotus Esprit S1 Museum' above the garage door. Get a ticketing machine & a turnstile, print some fliers and away you go. Hook up with the local hotel / motel and you could offer package deals.

Edited July 17, 2008 by gtookey