Saw this Elite on EBay this evening.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116081828995 ... Sw~Dll3OvC
It is in a bit of a state as the advert clearly says. Interesting to see that the rear, lower links of the suspension have rusted through. Not seen that before.
Too much work for me but, hopefully, someone will save it. I think it's too bad for LotusBits to strip for spares.
Cheap Elite. Needs more than tlc
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Cheap Elite. Needs more than tlc
What car is that?
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Re: Cheap Elite. Needs more than tlc
It's not often you see that much foliage growing inside the car!
There's no car that's beyond restoration. You just need determination. And time. And money. And somewhere to do it. I think I score about 0.5 / 4 on those.
There's no car that's beyond restoration. You just need determination. And time. And money. And somewhere to do it. I think I score about 0.5 / 4 on those.
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1990 Lotus Excel SE (Lilith)
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1990 Lotus Excel SE (Lilith)
2022 MG MG5 EV (not due to be a classic for quite a few years...)
2011 Nissan Leaf (Ragly - EV pioneer, must be due to be a classic one day)
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Re: Cheap Elite. Needs more than tlc
The more of them like this I see the more I appreciate mine....and the more I admire those willing to have a go at raising them from the dead.
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Re: Cheap Elite. Needs more than tlc
I think someone could save that. Probably pop it on an Excel chassis, and do a bit of gardening to the interior.