New Model Launch

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New Model Launch

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Some people just havent got a scubby :roll:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-LOTUS-El ... 3641.l6368
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Engine rebuilt - not sure by whom. Great shot of the boot interior......
1986 Excel SE, 1985 FJ1100, 2012 Passat TDI Estate, 2012 Golf TSi, 2010 Mini R56, 1985 Yamaha Salient 1964 Raleigh Runabout 1960 Motobecane 1979 Honda NC50 , '02 Montesa 315R

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its got odd doors, one pre 89, 1 post 89!
I REALISED YOU CANT LIVE WITHOUT A LOTUS!!! Until now :oops:

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CHRISYD wrote:its got odd doors, one pre 89, 1 post 89!
I hadn't even noticed that. I guess that's one solution to non-availability of mirror parts (cover).

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Hawaiis0 wrote:Some people just havent got a scubby :roll:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-LOTUS-El ... 3641.l6368
Wish I could spell scooby :oops: :oops:
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'Details not found' when searching against the registration on gov.uk vehicle enquiry service......
1986 Excel SE, 1985 FJ1100, 2012 Passat TDI Estate, 2012 Golf TSi, 2010 Mini R56, 1985 Yamaha Salient 1964 Raleigh Runabout 1960 Motobecane 1979 Honda NC50 , '02 Montesa 315R

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Correction - it is a '1988 Lotus Elite SE' :shock: according to Cleevewood's (aka allsportscars) web page. [www.allsportscars.co.uk/homes/advert_de ... 0e50258cda]
1986 Excel SE, 1985 FJ1100, 2012 Passat TDI Estate, 2012 Golf TSi, 2010 Mini R56, 1985 Yamaha Salient 1964 Raleigh Runabout 1960 Motobecane 1979 Honda NC50 , '02 Montesa 315R

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Last MOT 29th April 2016 with some advisories.

https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/

Looks like it was off the road from 2008/9 until 2014.
https://www.lotusexcel.co.uk/
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My excel's doppelgänger in every way (except for that door)
Robert Glacier Blue '87 SE

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