Lotus Elite / Eclat / Excel

Phil, I see you did that 3 years ago. How's it standing up to wear and tear? As it happens I placed a quite large order with FC just yesterday, Swatch sent for colour matching though, so will be awhile before the stuff arrives. It still looks the same as when I did it. When I've been at car shows o...

Tried to fine a picture of the car but no joy so maybe this will do. https://am3pap002files.storage.live.com/y4mqcpp8aUZydu69X4N8SIQNlmlti702eHIsvTDflLt4zAIXDys-KkTmHEswBbDxVoTQxfP2MzmivyWADNWgFz4ozmWifDWQZBRtDteILxRl19Tib9MW0AkRfppzBHCaxMhAzDEZFe1Rwd2bUb23MLVWneo8fRlnCOYUnoWXEfjxxrMKYUYurCHYt1e6ldv...

Tony - don't know if you have repaired your side bolsters yet but I repaired a rip in mine using Furniture Clinic filler. see link below. Might help.

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Says it has a Lotus engine instead of Renault and webber carbs?

I know most people look in the general section but not everyone dives down into the off topic section so just making you aware of the 2022 Calendar post.

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If it is between the cam housing and the head - i don't know of any modification. I think it is a matter of removing the cam housing and re-sealing. If the leak is minor then wait until the next cam belt change and check valve clearances while you are there. There is not a gasket there but you can u...

That reg is coming up a a Vauxhall Astra registered 1/8 83. Tax was due 1/2/99. No MOT details held by DVLA. That on my Vehicle Smart app.

Welcome to the forum Kamal! See if you can fill in your car details under your user name - just helps when answering your questions in the future Look forward to seeing some pictures.

Happy new year everyone. Looking forward to meeting up in 2021 - fingers crossed!

There not even leather. Some kind of leather substitute. Don't know where the briefcase went.

My friends son was emptying the loft and was going to put the luggage in the skip! Good job my friend spotted them and knew what they were.

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Yes - the usual weak spot on the door handle, but this time it was both sides of the handle https://am3pap002files.storage.live.com/y4muT9meDap1ekxguj__T5Gq_SPKRXDzcYnmuCvbnsJtfwt8jZ7NYs71-uvKS86Dd-iH4JSfCviYadnmXBtRx2UJWhIz-o1G1PeEf_mAY68fZbeCBDL9464JPHBpSutWQ_XLK2VkDUwytcWqAMCAKSCxizP0ZXx_HVJfy7Ed...

A friend of mine that used to own an Elite back in the 70's has recently discovered the suitcases that came with the car. The Elite was a 1975 car and bespoke luggage was an option for £61. This car was used by Lotus for emissions tests for the US market. The car was sold but the luggage was left in...

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