Esprit Picture & Video Thread

[Bibs]

I've got those stamps too, TLF sorted using the car for Royal Mail

 

[Lex Templar]

On 14/10/2019 at 18:31, au-yt said:

This S1 is probably known by some on here. It was Imported to Australia 6 years ago. Great colour and classic interior. Car was entered in the Motorclassica Concourse, and yes the Stamp is of this car 

This is the first S1 that SJ Sportscars restored. 

[au-yt]

Any Idea when that was?

[Bibs]

The stamps? Aug 2013...

https://www.thelotusforums.com/latest-news/our-news/esprit-featured-on-british-auto-legends-stamps/

[Peter H.]

Someone bagged a bargain HERE

[Fridge]

Out and about in the Autumnal sunshine.

[Giniw]

(I would have probably avoided the concrete thing on the left and zoomed a bit on the car, but still, this is a very pretty sight indeed!)

[Fridge]

6 hours ago, Giniw said:

(I would have probably avoided the concrete thing on the left and zoomed a bit on the car, but still, this is a very pretty sight indeed!)

Depends what you're after. The concrete bus shelter is a local feature juxtaposed with a beautifully unspoilt environment,  and very 70's.

Just for @Giniw

[Giniw]

Thanks!!

[Bibs]

Beautiful pics

Mind if I share that 2nd one on our social please? 

[Fridge]

Just now, Bibs said:

Beautiful pics

Thanks. I've just uploaded the next 'instalment' of the restoration in the 'Project and Restoration Room'.

https://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/106541-giugiaro-esprit-s1-full-restoration/?tab=comments#comment-861173

[910Esprit]

13 hours ago, Fridge said:

Out and about in the Autumnal sunshine.

Nice picture - Would that be the bus shelter where the Commondale Road joins the Castleton Road?

[Fridge]

1 minute ago, 910Esprit said:

Nice picture - Would that be the bus shelter where the Commondale Road joins the Castleton Road?

It is, on Castleton Moor. It's about 15 minutes drive from me.

[910Esprit]

If its the road that drops you down to Lockwood Beck reservoir, then its 15 mins from me too, via Grinkle Lane....

[Fridge]

30 minutes ago, Bibs said:

Beautiful pics

Mind if I share that 2nd one on our social please? 

Hi @Bibs. Not at all. Just credit as 'Courtesy of David Jinks/Fridge Productions Limited' (as I operate as a business) ... and I'm currently in pursuit of a very large organisation who have infringed copyright of my commercial work. Or I could provide images with a semi-transparent credit, which may be preferable.

5 minutes ago, 910Esprit said:

If its the road that drops you down to Lockwood Beck reservoir, then its 15 mins from me too, via Grinkle Lane....

Yes it is @910Esprit

I messaged or tagged you about 2-3 years ago when I was deep in the middle of restoration. I live in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, and we've filmed at Grinkle Park for the North York Moors National Park, who are one of our clients.

@Bibs I've sent you the images by DM.

[Giniw]

 

No one here will learn anything as it's basically a long video from a guy who install a straight through exhaust but it's nice to see a new enthusiast!

Edited October 31, 2019 by Giniw

[Barrykearley]

He will soon get fed up of the drone 🤪

[Fridge]

In the lair.

[Jacques]

I actually like Tim's videos including the new one. It moves around and under the car, gives a bit of info, like the ebpv and the weight difference and shows a few shoot off's including some nice schreeches from the tires. If his new spacer ring will turn bad soon enough, is another thing.

In my humble view he has an honest simple joyfull approach to the Esprit, and that is refreshing. and he likes Lotus.

Kind regards,

jacques

[Escape]

Not often we get to see another Esprit. Yesterday was my lucky day, when I could park next to this lovely red Turbo Esprit at a local car meeting. I know it gets used often, he certainly didn't let the rain stop him. All in all a very good turn out, despite the poor weather.

[Bazza 907]

They're big side lights on the red Esprit!

[Fridge]

Today was a driving day, not a show day.

[910Esprit]

Good to see it out on damp roads in November!   As official NYorks location spotter, I'm disappointed I cant positively recognise any, but pic 3 could be Grinkle Lane, which currently has that tunnel effect

[Fridge]

@910Esprit yes, being in that industry, if you want decent shots you have to get out there! The car's not afraid of a drop of water after all!

The autumnal colours in the canopy of Grinkle Lane contrast with the Monaco White of the S1. Which is still on shakedown mode, having being driven 700 miles since it's rebuild.

It needs to be driven to a Bond event in the spring, the week No Time To Die launches in the UK. So it has to work.

I don't want to put it on a trailer, as these cars should be driven. From my experience laying cars up for long periods of time does them no good.

It's also such a fun car to drive around here. With virtually no traffic.

 

[910Esprit]

Pity I missed you, I was up there yesterday too.  Used to regularly go Hall for evening meals, but then they embraced the wedding market a bit too much!