Esprit Turbo project car - part3 - the further continuation

[Lotusfab]

Roof stereos will be easy to check. Hopefully they will open it and I can check the leather samples I have. Anyone know an easy way to match the carpet colour photographically? Is there an app? 

 

[Lotusfab]

Carpets

Anyone got any ideas how to match the carpet colour assuming they open the door in the museum. Don't really want to take millions of swatch books!

I found a colour app for  iPad but not sure how good it is.

[Lotusfab]

Here's a close up of the Carole Bouquet car picture. The front wheel lip looks like it's BBS, without a rolled edge?

[RichardJGC]

25 minutes ago, Lotusfab said:

Carpets

Anyone got any ideas how to match the carpet colour assuming they open the door in the museum. Don't really want to take millions of swatch books!

I found a colour app for  iPad but not sure how good it is.

Hi Fabian

Do bear in mind the original carpet will have faded. When matching my carpet samples from Coverdale I compared the sample with the folded carpet under the sill ashtrays (which had not seen any sun) and the unfaded colour was quite different to the exposed carpet. 

It might be worth taking some Coverdale samples for the colour you want ( in my case they sent me all the reds). They won’t take up much space in your luggage either.

The weave of the carpets they made for me is spot on! 

Richard

[Lotusfab]

Hi Richard,

Thanks. Not sure if the carpet will be a standard Lotus colour. I know the edging was leather. I am taking the Conelly leather samples  to confirm the colour and the samples Mike gave me. Good idea may try and get some samples from Coverdale also.

[G_Reaper]

From memory the whole interior of MPW71V was re trimmed to the new trial Bond colour scheme by Connelly Leather so I suspect by the deep pile carpets(Deeper than normal Esprit) were probably Wilton as per most of their luxury customers at the time i.e. RR and Jaguar. Hence the leather trim.

Cheers Mike

[Lotusfab]

Thanks Mike, can you guess at the colour?

[Lotusfab]

Off to the museum 8 th Jan, so hopefully will have the best pictures available on the internet and published here! 

[Andyww]

Although its not your personal interest it would be great to have a definitive set of pictures of the white car as well.

[Lotusfab]

I hope to sort my Compomotive wheels in the next few months and sell off all my wheel parts here. I have Barrels, lips and centres. They aren't all suitable for Lotus, but are very rare 15 inch/ 20 hole. 

I also have Porsche wheels that have been professionally restored with rolled edges. They are 5/130 PCD. I bought them gpfor the rear lip. Which I shall be switching to my 5 1/2 inch lip from 4 1/4. They are immaculate. Here's a pick befor eI switch the fronts to 1 1/4 inch wider. The new lip I put on will also be rolled edge. Pm me if interested. Once I have switched them over I expect they will sell pretty quick.they are probably the best I have seen. They cost £400 to have professionally restored. They have been powder coated and polished. The leftbone will be 1 1/4 inch wider. So 15 x 11 J and 15 x 10.5 j app. The hole centres ar 70 mm.

I will be looking for about £1750,  but am open to sensible offers. This will just about cover costs.

[Lotusfab]

I will try and get picks if the white car if they let me.

[G_Reaper]

1 hour ago, Lotusfab said:

Thanks Mike, can you guess at the colour?

Hi Fabian,

I would try and find some info from Connelly about carpet supplies. My photos of MPW are very accurate to the real actual colour.

 

Cheers Mike

[PhilW]

I think Im looking forward to you going and seeing some decent pictures and getting some questions answered as much as you probably are Fabian!

Remaining 3 of my wheels split today.  Just sorting ally center caps then off doe powder coating.

 

[Lotusfab]

Phil, now they're in bits please can you measure the width of the lips and Barrels? Thanks.

[PhilW]

Not quite sure where you mean.  Send a picture of you measuring the bit you want me to measure.

[Lotusfab]

Hi Phil!

I want to see what bits I have to make a five stud set of wheels. Just put on a flat surface, straight edge on top  ruler to flat surface gives width. 

Think you measured the rear lip for me before? 3 1/2 inch I think? 

I have lots of Barrels so hopefully enough to make a new set.

thanks.

[PhilW]

OK no problem. ill do it in a bit

[Lotusfab]

Thanks Phil.

This sort of thing.

[PhilW]

Fabian

Please see pics below. Let me know if you need anything else.

Phil

 

 

[Lotusfab]

Perfect thanks Phil!

[G_Reaper]

Fabian When you are inspecting the Bond cars ar Deezer please check the following if at all possible.

1) Does either car have a plaque fitted to proclaim its Bond use?

2) Is there any sign of 10930 Copper Fire Car having had "Styled by G" badges fitted.

3) What engines do the cars currently have fitted. I suspect 10930 Copper Fire will have a Turbo Engine & 10929 White car will possibly have only a N/A engine.

Please ask if they have any documentation from Dr Peter Nelson about their provenance.

Regards Mike

[Lotusfab]

Hi Mike no probs. Will get some pics then ask! If anyone has any other questions please add them on. I'm already looking for cockpit stereos! And signs of colour changes. Will try and see underneath if they are Turbos. Doubt if they will open the boots or even the doors, but will ask!

[Lotusfab]

37 minutes ago, G_Reaper said:

Fabian When you are inspecting the Bond cars ar Deezer please check the following if at all possible.

1) Does either car have a plaque fitted to proclaim its Bond use?

2) Is there any sign of 10930 Copper Fire Car having had "Styled by G" badges fitted.

3) What engines do the cars currently have fitted. I suspect 10930 Copper Fire will have a Turbo Engine & 10929 White car will possibly have only a N/A engine.

Please ask if they have any documentation from Dr Peter Nelson about their provenance.

Regards Mike

Hi Mike,

 I thought the copper car had a normally aspirated engine so there would not be starting delays in the cold when filming scenes?

[TAR]

We're going to have to start calling you Sherlock. I'm loving the intrigue here. I hope you get all the info and assistance you need at the museum. Best of luck.

 

[Lotusfab]

Hope so Tim??