Cars...

[AndyShep]

Currently running the motoring equivelent of Ying and Yang, Elise 111r & Land Rover Defender 90. Need something to replace the Elise with a bit more room for the dog B)

[Fasteddie]

you need an Evora to transport the dog

[AndyShep]

you need an Evora to transport the dog

Yup -that and the need for a hard top and an itch which i haven't been able to scratch since the death of M250.........

[TomE]

Some people let the dog do the driving (or is it the optional enhanced alarm system?):

[Fasteddie]

I could show you what a dog did to the interior of a TT, but I don't think the owner would like it. I think he got a taste for the baseball stiching in the leather - or something

[Ovarian Odorist]

Elise 111R (supercharged...Muhaha)

[dodgy]

OK, I suppose i had better put my pride and joy's photo up, although there are a few on here that already know it Very well

Its a original Dry-Sumped, Turbo Esprit with 4 stud compomotives (cars 82> have 5 studs)

mine is on the right

Kimbers, you need to update your car now you have changed it!

[Andrew]

Here are my two the Esprit V8 and the Elise SC

[bingoking]

.....and my two "Beauty & The Beast"

Elise SC

Esprit V8

I must get them into the same photgraph.

Regards,

Brian

[AndyShep]

Stike the LAnd Rover from the current fllet - some scrote has nicked it (if you do see a metalic Grey Defender 90 station wagon, reg M111 HET please let the BiB know). Given the current climate the replacement will probably be a second hand Fester

[TomE]

New addition to the fleet

So I've given in to the temptation and after much searching picked up this on Saturday:

Many thanks to Scott at B&C for going to extraordinary lengths to try and source a car for me, including behind the scenes negotiations with the factory on an ex-staff car. Thanks also to Guy at Strattons for helpful advice too. But in the end Ben and Steve at Westover sorted out a cracking deal on a nearly new one and got my business.

Had a fantastic 3+ hours back roads drive back from Poole on Saturday and completely love this car.

I've had the Elan for nearly 10 years and whilst it gets a few positive comments it largely slips by unnoticed by the man in the street. Yet in two days with the new one I've had thumbs up from other (non Lotus) drivers, people stopping in the street and folks coming up to me to pass positive comment. And five of the neighbours have asked for a ride in it!

Have to say that a big part of this is the paintwork: its the MY09 Arctic Silver which apparently has more metallic fleck than the previous Arctic. It looks almost liquid and reminds me of the T1000 from Terminator 2! Doesn't show in most photos but this is the closest I've found:

Just got to learn how to drive a RWD now - Lotus Academy and Walshy Day coming up (y)

Coincidentally, it was the afternoon driving one of these at Hethel on the Evora Day that finally convinced me I wanted one of these. And in case you were wondering, this isn't connected to the Evora decision - deposit still down and looking forward to the reviews and test drives

[Bibs]

Very nice Tom, congrats on the new car! Booked any track days yet?

[TomE]

I thought I'd do some driver training first then see how I feel, but I expect it'll be out there sometime later in the year.

[alan]

Congrats Tom! I am now very jealous. All you need now is an Esprit as well!

Alan

[bingoking]

Tom. A nice addition to your fleet. I love the colour.

I was at the factory 2 weekends ago and attended the Driver Academy (gold licence) which was great fun. In the car park adjacent to the clubhouse was a Europa S in Arctic Silver and I noticed that there was much more metal fleck and it sparkled.

Enjoy you Elise.

.....and my two "Beauty & The Beast"

I must get them into the same photograph.

My daily car to be replaced by an Evora next year. Just about to have fun in the snow in Aviemore earlier this year.

[tonyc]

My cars...

Edited July 30, 2009 by Bibs

[jbs]

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