Evora market watch, for discussion and to help those searching!

[tim_marra]

5 hours ago, TrevS said:

The Evora on collecting cars isn't doing too badly. 10 hours to go and at just over £27k with fees.
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2012-lotus-evora-s-sports-racer?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SF_Alert_24hr_v2b_22/September/2024&utm_term=&utm_id=680487&sfmc_id=6188130

It's not a Sport Racer without the alcantara interior panels. My S was ordered in Feb 2012 and delivered Sept 2012 with that same interior. The SR became available around the same time (Sept).

[au-yt]

On 23/09/2024 at 17:52, TrevS said:

The Evora on collecting cars isn't doing too badly. 10 hours to go and at just over £27k with fees.
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2012-lotus-evora-s-sports-racer?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SF_Alert_24hr_v2b_22/September/2024&utm_term=&utm_id=680487&sfmc_id=6188130

Did any one see the final sales price?

[Bravo73]

2 minutes ago, au-yt said:

Did any one see the final non-sales price?

EFA 😉

It didn’t sell so I’m guessing that you are after the final bid?

[au-yt]

Yes, as I see a mention of 27K

[TrevS]

I think it hit over £30k with fees but I didn’t see the last few hours of the auction so not sure where bidding finished.

[Kilmany]

Long time lurker here on the forum but I've finally done the deed and bought the blue 2013 NA SR from Allon White Sportscars.  

I collect on Friday then a very long drive home to Jim Clark's birthplace.

Lovely doing business with Phil from AW. Lots of detail provided. Standby for lots of "look at my new car" photos and some new owner thoughts.

Many thanks to all the contributors who have helped me build knowledge and helped the decision making. 

Cheers 

Keith 

[Bibs]

17 minutes ago, Kilmany said:

Standby for lots of "look at my new car" photos and some new owner thoughts.

Congratulations and the more the merrier

 

[jep]

Great news. You gonna be a very happy chappy. Evora are special automobiles and a bargain too. 

One tip: fuel tank can take at least 10 litres more, probably 15, after the first click but it takes forever. Brim for longer runs and to avoid rip-off major roads fuel prices.

Justin 

[Cdm2018]

Enjoy the long drive home what a super way to get used to car ! 

[C8RKH]

2 hours ago, Kilmany said:

I collect on Friday then a very long drive home to Jim Clark's birthplace.

I'm just across the River Tay from you. Hope to see you oot and aboot!

[Kilmany]

Indeed. I'll be joining a club and I'll be interested in doing events. Plus the odd scenic drive 😀

[Bibs]

You're already in one

https://forums.thelotusforums.com/forum/326-uk-legs-lotus-enthusiast-group-scotland/

[PJB]

That looks a lovely car, I hope you enjoy it 👍

[DaveAngel]

Hi all,

Possibly back in the hunt for an Evora again (or maybe Exige if I can fit!)

 

Anyone know about this?

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/16867301

 

With my dodgy knee, must be an IPS model and there dont seem many about at the moment...

[LotusLeftLotusRight]

Are you sure that’s an S? Looks like it could be an NA to me.

[Bruss]

You’d need to check but the ad says it has a supercharger.

[LotusLeftLotusRight]

Ad also says it has premium pack, but the rear seats are cloth. Can’t see a Sport button. No S on the rear badge. Body colour mirrors. Just seems odd to me.

[Bibs]

That's about 12 miles from me, I could pop and have a look if you're serious about the car

[r3nault]

Ad also says it’s a “First Edition”, so essentially, I wouldn’t believe a word written in there!

[DH2]

Production spec S never had that rear diffuser arrangement.  I'd bet it's an NA, unless it fell out the back door.

[tim_marra]

4 hours ago, LotusLeftLotusRight said:

Ad also says it has premium pack, but the rear seats are cloth. Can’t see a Sport button. No S on the rear badge. Body colour mirrors. Just seems odd to me.

Sport button is down by the IPS controls on the centre console

[EuropaSman]

Looks to me like a NA IPS with Tech & Sport pack options only, plus what looks to be the non-valved Stage 1 back box (with the blue titanium finish polished off - doesn't look like an aftermarket back box e.g. 2bular).

IIRC, as well as the rear diffuser being different & valved "pig snout" exhaust from factory, most S models had black door mirrors. I believe some later supercharged Evora S1s had body colour mirrors (2015 run out models?). Unable to remember what colour the door mirror covers are on the NA Sports Racer, but probably black as part of the black pack.

[mg4lotus]

It is advertised as having 18/19 wheels, which also point to it being a NA. The black roof may be a modification by a previous owner.

[tim_marra]

19/20" wheels were an option on the S and standard on the SR

[DaveAngel]

Thanks for the input guys - will need to make a call to clarify what the hell it actually is!

 

@Bibs Thanks for the offer - may take you up on that if I can get some more positive info on it.