Hello from Classic Lotus enthusiast.

mrahead · Post by **mrahead** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:43 pm

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

ExigeKen · Post by **ExigeKen** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:20 pm

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

BiggestNizzy · Post by **BiggestNizzy** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:24 pm

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

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:26 pm

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:35 pm

An awesome car history

Welcome

Andy

r055 · Post by **r055** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:39 pm

welcome aboard alan.

fantastic lotus history you have there!

AJT · Post by **AJT** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:19 pm

mrahead · Post by **mrahead** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:26 pm

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

delands · Post by **delands** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:42 pm

Hi Alan,

Good to see you are making a move to the Elise.

BTW, that 4th Esprit look familar!

Post by **campbell** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:46 pm

Hi Alan. Some Esprit that, excellent work.

Plenty scrappy old Elises around here needing rebuilds, Tut is usually first in the queue!!

haggis catcher · Post by **haggis catcher** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:47 pm

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.

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:10 am

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

Baggy · Post by **Baggy** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:18 am

That looks lovely.

Post by ed » Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:37 am

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:38 am

Loving your work