Esprit Picture & Video Thread

[jep]

600 LOT was a Bell and Colvill plate and I think was on the first turbo they did, a white S1. 

Justin 

[Fridge]

3 hours ago, jep said:

600 LOT was a Bell and Colvill plate and I think was on the first turbo they did, a white S1. 

Justin 

Still going. Turbo removed.

[Escape]

6 hours ago, Fridge said:

Still going. Turbo removed.

That seems a bit odd, surely the turbo is what makes it unique. I hope it wasn't due to reliability problems...

[LOTUSMAN33]

It was exported I seem to remember to the US in 2012 and the plate had been reallocated to another vehicle years ago (Red Stevens Esprirt) as the owner (Paul Godfrey) was trying to track it’s owner down.

It had a 2.2 HC engine when sold with a tan leather interior although original engine minus turbo was still with it.

 

0270G, not sure if it’s still in the states.

Dave  

[LOTUSMAN33]

Excellent info on LEW; 

http://www.lotusespritworld.com/ERoadtests/S1T_autocar_Mar78.html

[v8GTmac1]

Seems I found the proper thread for this 

[Gis]

Have a good start of the week folks.

[eeyoreish]

Nice, but your tyre is on upside down. Surprised you haven’t noticed...🤔

[Fridge]

On 14/05/2021 at 14:18, LOTUSMAN33 said:

It was exported I seem to remember to the US in 2012 and the plate had been reallocated to another vehicle years ago (Red Stevens Esprirt) as the owner (Paul Godfrey) was trying to track it’s owner down.

It had a 2.2 HC engine when sold with a tan leather interior although original engine minus turbo was still with it.

 

0270G, not sure if it’s still in the states.

Dave  

600LOT registration was on a white Esprit S1 in London in 2019. I think it is owned by Bell & Coaltruck.

[tomcattom]

Bell & Coaltruck?!? Is that a case of auto-mistake sticking it oar in, or is there some 'in' joke there?

[LOTUSMAN33]

600LOT has been SORN since 2011 on a Red 1989 Stevens Esprit, I assume Bell and ‘Coaltruck’ just used the plate for show purposes.

 

[Fridge]

3 hours ago, tomcattom said:

Bell & Coaltruck?!? Is that a case of auto-mistake sticking it oar in, or is there some 'in' joke there?

I couldn't be bothered to spell coalface.

@LOTUSMAN33 yes, 600LOT was outdoors, but displayed off the road.

[Giniw]

https://en.wheelsage.org/lotus/esprit/pictures

[JazzyO]

Coming home after about 250 miles today. Wonderful car. Met the previous owner today, that was great and thanks for all the tips!

 

[Sibytheway0876]

On 12/06/2020 at 12:56, stephenwhyte said:

Sorry guys, I don’t want to steal the thunder for this gorgeous collection. The mini pictured front and centre is my wife’s first car! I’m just trying to trace the owner to see if I can get some pictures for her as it’s one of her biggest regrets getting rid of it! We were chatting about it a few days ago, so I googled the registration and this forum and pic came up! If anyone can help my email is thebytheways0876@gmail.com 

[stephenwhyte]

2 hours ago, Sibytheway0876 said:

Sorry guys, I don’t want to steal the thunder for this gorgeous collection. The mini pictured front and centre is my wife’s first car! I’m just trying to trace the owner to see if I can get some pictures for her as it’s one of her biggest regrets getting rid of it! We were chatting about it a few days ago, so I googled the registration and this forum and pic came up! If anyone can help my email is thebytheways0876@gmail.com 

Hi - I’ve asked my mate who owned the car back then where the new owner lives but he never kept any details. He reckons it was Edinburgh they came from. Sorry I can’t be of any more help. Maybe DVLA is your best bet.....

[rudolphwolven]

On 28/05/2021 at 22:17, JazzyO said:

Coming home after about 250 miles today. Wonderful car. Met the previous owner today, that was great and thanks for all the tips!

 

Was a nice day indeed.........talking about different aspects of my previous Esprit.

Meeting was arranged at a famous Ferrari service point with an incredible nice and valuable large stock of different new and classic Ferrari's.

Thanks for the opportunity.......

Regards, Ruud

Edited June 1, 2021 by rudolphwolven

[Sibytheway0876]

2 hours ago, stephenwhyte said:

Hi - I’ve asked my mate who owned the car back then where the new owner lives but he never kept any details. He reckons it was Edinburgh they came from. Sorry I can’t be of any more help. Maybe DVLA is your best bet.....

Thanks Stephen. The cars done well then. When she Owned it she lived in Birmingham. That’s a long way for a mini to travel without breaking down 😂😂😂😂 seriously though she’s absolutely made up that we have seen it on this picture. If your mate has any more that he would like to share, then I would be really grateful!! 

[stephenwhyte]

1 hour ago, Sibytheway0876 said:

Thanks Stephen. The cars done well then. When she Owned it she lived in Birmingham. That’s a long way for a mini to travel without breaking down 😂😂😂😂 seriously though she’s absolutely made up that we have seen it on this picture. If your mate has any more that he would like to share, then I would be really grateful!! 

You have PM - I’ve managed to get you the details of the the couple who bought the Mini from my mate👍

[Sibytheway0876]

Mate your a legend 

[stephenwhyte]

5 hours ago, Sibytheway0876 said:

Mate your a legend 

You’re not the first to say that. Always thorough, is my motto!😂😉

[Sibytheway0876]

I’ve messaged him. He’s read it with no reply. Probably thinking stalker alert and I’m gonna try to pinch it 😂😂 fingers crossed he comes good! 

[Bazza 907]

Castle Combe Manor last weekend.

 

[Giniw]

Nice, what colour is the left one?

[Bazza 907]

A44 Glacier blue. It's a 1987 Turbo HC