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Hello from Classic Lotus enthusiast.
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:43 pm
by mrahead
Hi all,
I have lurked here for a while. I have been a keen Lotus enthusiast for over 20 years.
I have owned a 70's Elite which I rebuilt (thankless task).
I have owned an 80's Excel (great car once all the Toyota bits went in!).
I currently have an 80's Esprit that I have restored/rebuilt over the last 10 years.
I am now looking to go a bit more modern and am looking for a 2004 Elise 111R.
Alan
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:20 pm
by ExigeKen
Hi Alan
You are obviously quite handy with cars and enjoy a challenge
You should post some photos of your handywork.
Where are you based
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:24 pm
by BiggestNizzy
Hello &
You are obviously a glutton for punishment a 2004 Elise might just be too reliable I mean it will work at least 10 months of the year
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:26 pm
by kenny
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:35 pm
by Andy
An awesome car history
Welcome
Andy
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:39 pm
by r055
welcome aboard alan.
fantastic lotus history you have there!
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:19 pm
by AJT
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:26 pm
by mrahead
Thanks for the welcome guys !
BiggestNizzy wrote:You are obviously a glutton for punishment a 2004 Elise might just be too reliable I mean it will work at least 10 months of the year Wink
When I finally find a suitable Elise it will have to be reliable as it will be replacing my 2003 Impreza WRX which has been pretty reliable since new.
ExigeKen wrote:Hi Alan
You should post some photos of your handywork.
Where are you based
I am based in Hamilton
Here's some evidence of the rebuilditus that I have been a long sufferer of :-
new bits for the front end
new bits for rear end
front end rebuilt
rear nearside
back together again
front view
from the side
on a Scottish Esprits event
cheers for now
Alan
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:42 pm
by delands
Hi Alan,
Good to see you are making a move to the Elise.
BTW, that 4th Esprit look familar!
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:46 pm
by campbell
Hi Alan. Some Esprit that, excellent work.
Plenty scrappy old Elises around here needing rebuilds, Tut is usually first in the queue!!
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:47 pm
by haggis catcher
Hi Alan
. I hope your going to keep your Esprit, as well as getting a Elise????? As you know what will happen if you sell it ?????
Just as i did with the JPS. Welcome along.
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:10 am
by Andy G
Quality pics Alan - anyone that can keep one of those looking as sweet as your needs a big
Used to have a 111r - great car - Exige though if you want to track it often - probably what I'd do personally if i had the decision again as you can get the kit to take the roof off
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:18 am
by Baggy
That looks lovely.
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:37 am
by ed
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:38 am
by Dominic
Loving your work