Auction of Promises

[Bibs]

On the Sunday evening we will be having an Auction of Promises in order to raise more money from you guys for our chosen charities.

So far, I'd like to thank Lotus Cars for their generous gifts:

Scare Yourself Sensible voucher -

[Backmarker]

Bibs,

If you feel it appropriate, my firm will donate a free Will

Might be a star prize for those doing the track day

Graham.

[Bibs]

That's all good, thank you Graham

[Kimbers]

Any more items for the charity auction? Some of the items so far are priceless and totally unique!

Also any bids from members unable to attend or only attending the Monday please PM either Bibs or myself with your bid. Please note that Rob Cunninghams Futuristic Esprit picture are limited edition with only 10 of each ever printed AND normally sell for

[Kimbers]

Add in a copy of the new Jeremy Walton Esprit book, which will be personally signed over to the winner by MJK and other Lotus attendees.

[Jonathan]

Sounds great - sucker for these kinda things but I'm TOTALLY broke atm.

Someone buy my Elise

Mebbe I could auction it and get some ppl (anyone) to sign it hehe.

[Evil_Dr_Fish]

So.. reading between the lines... does that mean the Grand Poobah himself might be attending the Sunday night (even if briefly?! ) - or Just signing / presenting it on the monday?!

Does that meant that the religious devotees such as Slade and Wayne will have to wear appropriate ceremonial garb?

[Kimbers]

The great Poo Bear????

Ones father seems to have a room booked at the hotel for a night so one assumes ones father is getting pished up with us all!

[WayneB]

I have no problem with the costumes you fellows want to wear

I guess its all pretty normal behaviour on a sunday night in Norfolk

[Kimbers]

I have no problem with the costumes you fellows want to wear

I guess its all pretty normal behaviour on a sunday night in Norfolk

Where'd you get my picture Wayne? That was last night in the hotel room! The Mrs likes it when I am bare!

[jep]

I can offer a ride in a Ford GT. Not sure how this would work - but if you are within 60 miles of London, will come to you, buy you lunch and take you for a ride (say 30 mins to an hour ride depending on if there are any good, 'safe' roads). If you are further from London than that, you will need to come to London or meet up at a suitable venue (not more than 60 miles from me).

Edited August 28, 2006 by jep

[Tentenths]

Justin, what a superb and very generous offer

I just need to ring the bank now to arrange an extended line of credit to ensure I win

[Bibs]

That's a super offer Justin, thank you

If anyone else has anything they can offer, the more the merrier.

[Kimbers]

Add in a copy of the new Jeremy Walton Esprit book, which will be personally signed over to the winner by MJK and other Lotus attendees.

This was offered by James by the way.

[Kimbers]

OMG!

Did I say that my old man would offer something or did I say he'd offer something!

Included in the auction will be a photocopy of the original M70 (Esprit) project book from 197? (as seen in The new Esprit book). It will have around 15-20 pages of totally original specs, technical information and includes adjustments to specs in MJK and ACBC writing and 2 pages of sketches, drawn on a plane to the USA, of technical drawings drawn freehand whilst they were planning the design.

Now this book is originally owned by Haynes, I believe, and only 3 copies exist, MJK's, William Taylor at Coterie Press and This copy.

This is PRICELESS and will never be seen again, will be autographed and an agreement signed by the winner not to copy it in any way. This item is owned fully, by it's author, one MJK.

[Kimbers]

OMG!

Did I say that my old man would offer something or did I say he'd offer something!

Included in the auction will be a photocopy of the original M70 (Esprit) project book from 197? (as seen in The new Esprit book). It will have around 15-20 pages of totally original specs, technical information and includes adjustments to specs in MJK and ACBC writing and 2 pages of sketches, drawn on a plane to the USA, of technical drawings drawn freehand whilst they were planning the design.

Now this book is originally owned by Haynes, I believe, and only 3 copies exist, MJK's, William Taylor at Coterie Press and This copy.

This is PRICELESS and will never be seen again, will be autographed and an agreement signed by the winner not to copy it in any way. This item is owned fully, by it's author, one MJK.

Wow don't all get excited at once..............

[Evil_Dr_Fish]

[BadJelly350]

Don't panic Mr K,

Everyone was probably off doing the same as me, ie running around trying to work out how much I could get by selling various possessions to have enough cash to bid for that amazing book...

Andy

[Bibs]

Does anyone else have anything they would like to offer? Any helicopter pilots? Any erm, surgeons or accountants wanna offer a nip'n'tuck or financial review?

[Loose Cannon]

OMG!

Did I say that my old man would offer something or did I say he'd offer something!

Included in the auction will be a photocopy of the original M70 (Esprit) project book from 197? (as seen in The new Esprit book). It will have around 15-20 pages of totally original specs, technical information and includes adjustments to specs in MJK and ACBC writing and 2 pages of sketches, drawn on a plane to the USA, of technical drawings drawn freehand whilst they were planning the design.

Now this book is originally owned by Haynes, I believe, and only 3 copies exist, MJK's, William Taylor at Coterie Press and This copy.

This is PRICELESS and will never be seen again, will be autographed and an agreement signed by the winner not to copy it in any way. This item is owned fully, by it's author, one MJK.

I thought you flogged this one on Ebay Tony?

[superdavelotus]

Hi All,

Iam trying to get some parts for auction. For starters, I have a post V8 stainless steel dash surround and some post 88 stainless steel sill plates up for auction. I will better this and provide some more items for auction. Iam trying to get at least one item that fits each model of Esprit, it's going to be hard but I think I can manage it.

I'll keep you updated.

[Kimbers]

I thought you flogged this one on Ebay Tony?

[Kimbers]

Anyone else with anything? gghc87 - Cliff, A HUGE thankyou for donating 2 of the new Coterie Press books on the Esprit with Foreword by one mJK. These will be duly signed by MJK and any of the other original engineers who worked on the project.

Right people. Last chance to do your bit? Anything else before Bibsy and myself make up a final list?

[MKE40]

Kimbers,

If it is of any use I have an Esprit S2 workshop manual I could donate. perhaps you could get it signed by some of the guys at Hethel that worked on the series Two ?

How about a day or a weeks 'Hands On' course in GRP boatbuilding ??

At least you will get dirty doing something useful AND learn how to use glassfibre in a practical way.

Mike

[Kimbers]

Thanks for the offer on both counts......erm, maybe the first may get more interest, perhaps.....but maybe thats justme