Essex Random Images.......

[Gotti]

No it doesn't run.The original Engine was out (but i have it and will be rebuild at this time)

[Bazza 907]

Hi Holler

Great looking car. Have you had it long?

[Gotti]

Hi Barrie

I bought the car 7 months ago.My Esprit S4 (in very good condition must go for this one)This money i invest to this Essex.All the parts (Suspensions,hoses,pipes,gear linkage,wheel refurbish,paint work......cost a lot) i am a mechanic so i can do the most work to myself.The last 7 months i worked hard to this project (my last one )

[Gotti]

I have photos from my car which was in the (Auto Revue) Car newspaper in 1981! With Niki Lauda!

 

[Bazza 907]

Fantastic and welcome.

Look forward to seeing back on the road.

[TAR]

Its great to see another Essex being looked after properly.

Whats going on with the interior? Has it faded or is that just the way the picture was taken?

You should start your own restoration thread, I'm sure there are many of us who would be interested in your progress.

 

[Gotti]

The interior have no cracks.I let it original.Only the roof section which is not leather will be made new at this time.The car has a new paint now in original A16 of course.The old clear coat was gone.The original Stickers and Stripes will be reproduced in a factory near to me.This cost me a lot of money 

[Dan E]

[cbclotus]

Hello Holler .Welcome fantastic find ...It looks to be in very good hands ....Fab ......Mike

[silverfrost]

Chuffed to see another Essex saved.  Never mind the stickers that are expensive, everything seems to be on an Essex,   rare as hens teeth and will never be a problem to sell on as nearly everyone wants one.Definitely an esprit model to throw money at to make nice and enjoy and at the same time you can be sure you will never loose money on it .

Not most peoples reason for owning an esprit regarding its future sale price but must be a warm feeling to own a rare model and not worry about overspend !

Lovely car and look forward to more pictures of these unicorn horns !

[Veilside]

Essex 013 RHD

[Bibs]

 

[Barrykearley]

That's criminal

[LOTUSMAN33]

OMG! Mind nothing some paint and decals can't fix.

So who owns that and was it a recent photo?

Dave  

[Stuart Monument]

Number 13 unlucky for some. Unlucky for this car , but as Dave said , nothing that can't be fixed. 

[Barrykearley]

Must surely be an old photo. No one with a phone in their hands and no statelite dishes in sight

[CocoPops]

Modern Essex

[cbclotus]

Hi All.its the same colour graphics . As I remember seeing in a lotus book some where...Mike

[LOTUSMAN33]

I don't dislike it as looks like a good job, just a shame to see an Essex repainted being quite rare. I agree with Mike and believe I have seen it before? ?

Dave  

[stephenwhyte]

24 minutes ago, LOTUSMAN33 said:

I don't dislike it as looks like a good job, just a shame to see an Essex repainted being quite rare. I agree with Mike and believe I have seen it before? ?

Dave  

Dave...you could always finish yours off with a similar theme....... Mayve not then!

[LOTUSMAN33]

Stephen

You are a genius mate that is perfect, the car of my dreams! Are they available as a kit?

I think I would prefer orange decals though with matching Comps....?

Dave  

[frb]

On 12.11.2016 at 14:45, Gotti said:

Hello all!

I'm new here on the Forum!

I'm the owner of Essex LHD Vin:SCC082910AHH10306 (006) The car was standing for the last 30 years.Now i restore the car.I hope i can get some help for two missing parts which i can't find anywere (Lid Engine bay and side panel LH 1/4)

Heres a pic 

 

Just for the records, his first name is Gottfried, not "Holler" 

 

Serwas Gottfried.

Nice to have you on here as well ;-)  !

Georg

[nello]

Nice find Gottfried - I had that car on my Essex list but not confirmed as being badged 006 LHD. It was marked as LCI (Lotus Cars Int?) for Austria though........

Interesting Steering wheel? Strange how the Red has faded so much though.

Where did you get that shot of 013 Steve? As Mike says - theres a drawing of an Esprit in the John Simister Supercars book with that exact paint and graphics - wonder what thats all about then?

I had 013 down as possibly being in Monte Carlo at some point? 

[Gotti]

Here more pics before i started the restoration.....

[Gotti]

The photo on top shows the car after cleaning a full day and the second without.