New Member fr. Canada

[canamfan]

Hi All,

Just wanted to introduce myself & my car. I finally had a moment to sign up here, read a lot & lurked for a while. I bought a 1984 Esprit Turbo in original Calypso Red with full factory black leather interior from a nice fellow from Michigan this past June/July. Drove it up from there back to Ontario, no issues, drove great albeit in the rain (yes, wiper system worked flawlessly once figured out multiple steps lol). I hope to not only learn more from others as well as contribute what I can. I plan on driving this beauty like my other vehicles. Not my first Esprit, in fact my 4th (others sold & gone but not forgotten) but by far this is my favorite, always wanted a Giugiaro body. BTW currently restoring my 1982 Porsche 911SC Turbo Look back to factory specs. so this Lotus will be my go to fun driver. Once the 911 is back in full operation, the Esprit will get some lovingful maintenance like timing belt (T104 B blue belt, w/trapezoid teeth), the good quality tensioner bearing, water pump, belts, filters LOF (Brad Penn 20w50) etc. maybe a cat delete pipe in near future (Esprit's never really sounded aggressive enough for me). Anyhoo, Hi all & Thank You for being here, I've always liked some stories & experiences from others! 

[canamfan]

Thanks Buddsy, I love ALL the Guigiaro Esprits, here some  obligatory pics of mine

[ChrisJ]

Welcome to the forum.

Lovely looking car.

 

[Gis]

Very nice car Andy, welcome to the forum! Got an 84 too, currently in yellow

[clivef38]

Welcome. Nice looking car enjoy. You and Buddsy should get on well.😀

CLIVE

[Bibs]

Very nice, welcome to TLF

[theelanman]

that a bobby dazzler......good find...

congrats and welcome

[canamfan]

"Bobby dazzler" LOL 😜 I gotta google that one  🤓 Rumor has it I'm the 3rd owner, I think it kinda shows & drives it. Gis, a yellow Guigiaro, WOW love to see some pics if you got'em. Pretty much any colour (for me) works on these  sexy, timeless G body beauties 😍 Thank you for the warm welcome!!

[stephenwhyte]

Nice - red with black works so well!👌👍😎

[maydharm]

Welcome to TFL, that's a stunning looking car you've got there, enjoy

[ramjet]

Welcome to TLF Andy.

Other than being a bit older than mine, same colours. Mine has the wheel on the correct side, but you get that. Looks great! Enjoy.

Any questions or issues with using the forums, feel free to ask one of us mods. We're here to help.  

[Gis]

On 27/09/2018 at 23:15, canamfan said:

"Bobby dazzler" LOL 😜 I gotta google that one  🤓 Rumor has it I'm the 3rd owner, I think it kinda shows & drives it. Gis, a yellow Guigiaro, WOW love to see some pics if you got'em. Pretty much any colour (for me) works on these  sexy, timeless G body beauties 😍 Thank you for the warm welcome!!

Here she is. I’m not that fond of yellow and especially not with that black air intake. POs.. so she’ll be classic white eventually 🙂. Work in process

[ChrisJ]

@Gis - Rare colour, although there is another - the "Elf" Esprit. I think it looks striking in yellow.

[KAS-118]

Fantastic looking car 👍

[jollyroger]

Welcome from a fellow Ontarian (Toronto)!

I am pretty sure I saw your beauty a few months back parked in Toronto in the Distillery District, I had to take a quite a few pictures of course... 😃