The Lotus Grand Tourers

Thanks for comments Going tomorrow to look at first car - Big Jim's old one, currently pjr's one. The one for sale in Yorkshire dealer's - spoken to them today. Originally up for 7k a few months ago. Came to them from another dealer who had taken it in as part ex. No history at all. Drivers seat bro...

Hi, continuing my search I have found a few possibilities and would welcome opinions and views of the more knowledgeable and experienced members of the forum. There are 2 cars that come joint top of my list, both from forum members. When deciding what to look for I had decided the specification I re...

Drivingbob wrote:Helpful nutters though . . . . . !

Absolutely!! And I will do my best to fit in with the forum's ethos

Welcome to the madhouse! :shock: I'm in South Wales too, I have a red (not pink :D ) 1990 SE. It's not for sale but if you wanted to have a look over it to get familiar, discuss common ailments etc., just let me know. Thank you for your very kind offer. I would love to meet up to have a look at you...

Hawaiis0 wrote:I do know a nice pink one which is open for barter owned by a Lotus Specialist employee. (Pink ones usually started Red)

Are you able to give me any more info on this one?

Alan - please note the up coming Lotus Festival at Brands Hatch. You may wish to partake a gamble on having a car in 2 weeks time and stick your name down. OR wait until you see many more in the flesh and discuss pitfalls with owners in person to look out for before jumping in too quick. Considerin...

How is your search going anyway? Slowly. Have found a few The one linked above This one - https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C892966 but silver and cloth And from this forum http://www.lotusexcel.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10174 And (depending on if still for sale and price) http://www.lotusexc...

The 160 BHP is a usual mistake made by muggles so not too miuch to worry about unless it is a genuine statement of an engine change. SEs have a 180 2.2 standard engine so I'm not sure on your various websites. Aircon and leather is an SE spec - but can be copied, however, Aircon is not fitted to al...

Big rings on driver's fingers, or fists of ham working behind the dash. I did notice those marks and wondered how they may have caused. Werewolf sounds best suggestion :D In terms of colour I think pink and white are my equal joint first then yellow, blue, green and lastly silver. Hopefully that li...

Well it's proper SE identifiable by 1990 - Leather and AirCon. Been around a while on that site. Price has dropped over the months IIRC. They are quoting 160 BHP which is wrong unless it has had an engine change which you will need to ask. You noticed that it was Pink, alright? :P :P :P :P I like p...

Seen this for sale. Spec and price are about right, so was wondering if anyone knows it or has any opinion on it. I have emailed seller to find out if standard or SE model - awaiting reply.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Excel-/ ... Sw9NdXrvhB

You got the order wrong... Lotusexcel.net - (enthusiast owned. Usually aware of issues and happy to divulge, realistically priced) Lotusforsale.com - (Typically enthusiast owned. Some issues are mentioned. Often realistically priced) Classiccarsforsale - ( Often dealers. Overpriced but typically go...

Also ClubLotus magazine, and local club lotus members via the local coordinator, both similar to the situation that fueltheburn mentions for lotusexcel.net. [/i]). Just had a look at ClubLotus - is it worth joining for magazine as it seems all things Excel are covered here? What does ClubLotus offe...

You got it mainly covered. Note carandclassic covers ebay so you can leave that search out. Pistonheads, Lotus forum and MLOC also are places to ask for as owners let "friends" know first. We may also know of friends moving on. I do know a nice pink one which is open for barter owned by a Lotus Spe...

DazBocky wrote: Well it is a widebody so virtually an SE!
I think you'll be impressed by the condition. Drop me an email and I'll let you have the details.

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