The Lotus Grand Tourers

Definitely air injection I had a JPS Esprit when I lived in the States and there was an air pump driven off the back of one of the camshafts. This fed air into the manifold. In the manifold were extension pipes to put the air right down by the exhaust valves. It's supposed to reduce CO and unburnt ...

A bit pricey for me but it will be interesting to see what it bids to.

https://www.historics.co.uk/auction/lot ... 6&pn=2&g=1

I got a mailing about the show today which included the section below.


“Club news hot off the Press​ - Lotus restoration in action!
Step into the world of Lotus history at the Classic Car & Restoration Show! Witness a lineup of iconic models, including a 1974 Elite press car—straight from the ...

Lotus Drivers Club are meeting at Sywell Aerodrome that afternoon, too.

My missus always thought my Excel looked like an Esprit. She always thought my Esprit looked like a Delorean so it and the Excel were described as, "Back to the Future cars."

They have also put it back on Auto trader

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 24&fromsra

Looks like it has sold as the EBay listing says, "This item is out of stock."

An optimistic price. I don't understand why one would pay extra for a super-low-mileage car because, but if you use it, you lose all that premium and I can't see the point of just sticking it in a garage.

Now on EBay for £7,250.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296823069726?itmmeta=01JCXXV8SHQ0QGZEKSZD4NC97Y&hash=item451c089c1e:g:vR4AAOSwaTlnOjAW&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwMxmj%2BiGvOveHXEBClPb29jJKvLitjLGaSMgJWIpilc2VOMAWMZvno%2FwpK6RXjgtM%2FRVyrkWYrNV8BxZv8QUtsRdiDAr48Tm7PYt%2FRk0Dayjl ...

Strange. I don't see that when I go on Facebook's Lotus cars and parts for sale group. Looks very shiny. Dolan Classics appears to be in Macclesfield.

I thought the collection of Elites on the stand looked magnificent and totally appropriate for the anniversary. Well done, all.

It certainly does! And it's being driven like a modern car rather than gently looking about.

The Corniche looks like money on wheels, too. Nice video.

Bidding finished at £9,000. Did not meet the reserve.

Up to £2,000 now and still on Facebook for £24,000 so I guess it's a long way from the reserve.

It had a painted roof.