Hi, Brand new to the forum, but would like help?

[CharlieCroker]

Hi everyone, I'm brand new to the forum and this is my very first post. I'm looking for a series 1 Lotus Esprit (to buy) and would like to know if they are still possible to find, and at what sort of money you need to pay for a resto project, a running car or a full blow resto? I hope this is not too cheeky of a question but I'm new to Lotus (not to cars) but need to know what to look out for when buying? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Kimbers]

Hi Charlie and welcome to TLF.

The S1 is fast becoming a collectors item and are appreciating in value. However, my knowledge of them currently is far exceeded by some of our S1 owners and restorers (yes we have quite a few), as such I will let them reply to you.

My suggestion is go to the "Esprit" section and look in the projects and restorations section there. You will see loads of information on people doing just what you are talking about.

Have fun and don't hesitate to ask for information, it's what we are here for.

[CharlieCroker]

Cheers Kimbers, I've had a look in the for sale section but will have a look in the Esprit section as you suggest. I don't expect this to be easy but need to get the ball rolling:) Thanks again.

[andydclements]

I would normally warn people away from restoration projects and direct them to cars already done, but you probably already know a restoration will cost more than one somebody has already done. I'm basing that assumption on your current car.

[Bibs]

Hi

Happy hunting. Guessing prices is trying to nail jelly to the wall, always moving. You can get lucky and find a cheap barn job, but that would be very lucky and I doubt if a car as good as, for example, Jeff Ippiloti's would see you with change from £50k+.

[Tony K]

Welcome to the forum, Charlie!

Where are you located?

Cheers,

Tony K.

[rogerch]

Have you got a job coming up in Italy, or have you herd it before

Either way welcome to the forum.

[CharlieCroker]

Just bought an S2 1979 Esprit, can't wait to get my hands on it! Needs a bit of TLC but was in generally good condition, going straight in for a new cam/timing belt, full service, carbs tweaking and away I go. Will need to upgrade the brakes, and tidy up some of the electrics but all in all can't wait to get hold of it:D

Have you got a job coming up in Italy, or have you herd it before

Either way welcome to the forum.

Haha, just my alter ego, "Shall we synchronise our watches"

[Rick Edwards]

Only as long as you dont blow the bloody doors off of your new toy!

welcome to Esprit ownership.

The Lotus Preservation Society !!