Age of Esprit Owners

[Paul Coleman]

I first saw the Esprit in 'that film' in 1977 when I was 15 so I guess that puts me in the old fart category (it now takes me all night to do what I used to do all night). I've owned it for 2.5 years and never driven it once as it's being sloooowly restored.

Paul.

[esprits4de]

..got mine at 28, been happy the past 11 years.....now that seems to be a good while for owning an Esprit.. many part much quicker.

[lotusvette]

hi,

you need to be 20 to buy one ,but 40s +, to find the money to fix em, steve

[abrussich]

Purchased my 89 turbo in 92.

Now, after replacing the front radiator, oil cooler, A/c condensor and undertray assembly during a killer Houston heat wave with a touch of humidity added for effect......... Age 102.

[Iconic Ride]

Geeze, Al. I wouldn't have taken you to be a day over 98!

(And I won't be impressed about the temps in Houston until I hear you've installed A/C in the 211 .....Austin ain't no cakewalk these days either, dude. )

[gospeedv8]

hmmm, interesting posts in here

V8 @ 33 and still with me

Elite @ 34, and also still with me

Turbo Esprit @ 34, sold to a friend

Lotus 7 @ 35, destroyed by a truck

the first Elan @ 36, sadly sold (it was a big mistake to sell that wonderfull car)

the first Elise @ 36 and still in my garage

the second Elise @ 36, sold (that was some f**king bad car)

both Esprit SE's @ 37 and all are here

the first Lotus Racecar @ 37, and very lucky with it

Now i am 38 and have just realized that i haven't bought a car for some time, eh ...

[Gasman GT3]

Bought my GT3 when 41, now just turned 46 and a grandad. Feel 11 on the inside, and had a train set for my birthday.

[flowersrj]

Because it's the Cadillac of Lotus...

Edited August 20, 2009 by Rich

[stevem]

I woke up after having my afternoon nap yesterday and my missus and daughter woke me up with a birthday cake and a copy of 'Top Gear' magazine. 'Happy Birthday Daddy' was the first thing I heard, 'aren't you old daddy, mummy says you're 48 today'.

In my defence I had been up and since 3am so I needed a quick power nap, but I had no idea it was my birthday - so yes I am officially an old fart and loving every minute of it. ( Oh, and when I was at school minute was spelt minuit - that's progress for you ! )

[lowpass5]

THIS IS PAINFUL> Bought Lotus Cortina in High School with blown engine for $40. Bought Lotus Europa in College (Renault) for $150 in need of complete renovation my Sr year in college. Bought the Esprit 2 years ago needing - not too much, regular maintenance. Not too hard to figure out what I am....

[socal450]

I was 35 when I bought my 90SE,37 now and it is sold.Realistically,will probably never be able to buy another.Harley rider/marriage coming/kids...

[Rick Edwards]

Never say never!!

[MKE40]

Was driving a Climax Elite at 24 an S2 Elan at 27 then Whoops !.... Daughter Melissa arrived. Next Lotus late nineties , now its an S350 in a Lotus career spanning 45 years, so I guess that makes me THE old fart !

Anyone fancy relieving me of the title ??

Mike

[ramjet]

Just turned 47 in August.

Bought the '95 S4 when I was 46. My first Lotus and I doubt I will ever get rid of it.

Pick up birthday present of personalised plates tomorrow ESPR1T S4.

Will post a pic once I have them on the car and the car back on the road.

[DanR]

Are you still off with the brake switch problem?

[wmf_ESPRITv8]

I'm 25... Most people can't even get into these cars. How do the old guys do it?

[mayevora]

How do the old guys do it?

I assume you are just thinking of the owners in their 80's Will?

Edited August 28, 2009 by mayesprit