Esprit Picture & Video Thread

[Barrykearley]

Don't sell it @BP81 you will regret it.

i know you have hankerings for something else. Go and drive / try the something else and put the whole idea into the long grass 

[purso]

I know mate it is a tough one, you are probably right to see what I love more and then decide. 

It's the old adage of I used to be indecisive and now I'm not sure

[stephenwhyte]

You can always save and save and save for something else........but sell the Turbo and I'm betting you'll NEVER find another one as good!!

[Andyww]

On 11/07/2016 at 12:58, stephenwhyte said:

Simply stunning!!

Interesting to see that both the indicator and windscreen wiper stalks are upside down and therefore must have been reversed. Has the owner got frustrated with having the indicators on the right side of the wheel and thought of a crafty way round it? Interesting..........

 

I decided to do exactly that to mine today. I had enough of accidentally wiping the windscreen, and then owing to the weird way the Lucas intermittent wipe works, never being able to turn it off again the first time.

Simple to turn the stalks over. The only other issue is the two roll pins which do the indicator cancelling have to be moved to the other side of the steering wheel boss. Easy enough to drill new holes, the boss is made of aluminium. 

[Numanoid]

Some great images of lovely Esprits have been posted here recently. I had to have mine MOT'd Saturday so took the opportunity to clear its throat a few times in the sun. 

I gave the old girl a good wash before putting her away. I hadn't driven it for a few months and it was great to see and hear so many appreciative comments etc. There really is a lot of affection in this country for Lotus in general and, in particular, for the Esprit.

How nice is it to have a car that's a bit out of the ordinary, yet does not attract resentment from others?

[Iconic Ride]

10 hours ago, Numanoid said:

How nice is it to have a car that's a bit out of the ordinary, yet does not attract resentment from others?

Well put, Simon.

Beautiful car!

[swindon_alan]

Too right Simon, Esprits do not attract resentment, only enthusiasm and interest. Unless they are red of course...

 I still absolutely adore this shot of yours, my definition of a British supercar:

Mr Bahar lost out big time. HA HA HA HA HA

[Barrykearley]

Hehe - In Bromyard I find the herald gets more admiring looks  

what the hell is that all about ??

[Iconic Ride]

6 minutes ago, swindon_alan said:

Unless they are red of course...

This being due to the usual unwashed masses often confusing the car with that "other marque" from Maranello. Once educated, most are properly won over. 

[Numanoid]

Thanks Alan, yes I like that shot too. I don't see it anymore as I now have the Exige in that space. I've put the Esprit away for a while as I like to keep it clean!

It felt great to be in it again this weekend; both cars are real events and attract positive attention in equal measure.

Cheers Simon

[Escape]

Boys with toys: my SE next to my dad's '73 450SLC, returning from a local classic car run in the sun.

[phumy]

Decided to get the Esprit out to give a good clean on Saturday and got some good results, it cleaned up pretty well.

 

[oneshot]

Since we seem to be having a Sport350 fest here is mine #45 which I have owned for 11 years.

[Numanoid]

Love it. When I first started looking seriously for a V8 Esprit, top of my wish list was a Sport 350. They look superb.

 

[Big Vern]

Took Lil out for a spin this morning, i think she made a friend....

 

[Big Vern]

....and after all, she is 30 years and counting!

[Iconic Ride]

Just hitting her stride, Brett.

[stephenwhyte]

A pic of my S4s taken today at Tartan Tarmac car meet in Motherwell 

[obione]

My attempt at being arty, this is my car in France a couple of years ago...

 

 

[Escape]

Very nice (art)work!

[stephenwhyte]

My Turbo Esprit in the drive tonight drooling over a stock used manifold which will be transplanted into the car soon, to put some colour back into its cheeks

This will see the car (all going well!!) back on the road for the first time in 23 years.......last MOT'd 1993. Roll on October

 

[Iconic Ride]

One might almost say that the reasons for putting the car back on the road are manifoldly evident.

[Darth Bruno]

First public exhibition for my Esprit :-)

[Steve V8]

About the only thing the bedroom gets used for these days, are sleeping, and looking out the window at this sexy beast, and no I don't mean the Corsa!

[Tocus]

My new Turbo:

and hopefully i will come with this car to Lotus Festival, but i am not sure yet,

 

 

 

 

 

Greetings From Holland!