Another Esprit owner

[andydclements]

Hi, spotted the forum on a post in LEF.

Current Lotus ownership.
Turbo Esprit
Esprit S3
Europa Special - not Europa S.

Over in Norfolk, as is Kimbers... MrK I spotted you were active ont his esite currently.

Curently no Lotus drivable.
Turbo has the gearbox out, blocking the S3 in the garage, and the Europa needs its chassis replaced.

Andy

[Brian Skeoch]

welcome Andy.

Brian 88 turbo Atlanta

[Al B]

Greetings all,

1989 Turbo Esprit
2005 Elise
1969 Lotus Type 61 (Don't own it, just one of the team drivers)

Al "phonse" Brussich
Houston, Tx.
Team L.O.S.T.

[WayneB]

Whoops, I'd better introduce myself as I'm already 20 posts in.;)

Wayne Barratt, 48 years old

I live in Trenton ,Ontario ,Canada.(but previously resided in Birmingham England for 25 years)

Freelance vehicle stylist/ graphic artist by trade, but have spent way too much time working on cars and now restore classic, racing and sports cars for myself and friends (all my clients seem to end up as friends)

I currently own:-

1983 Turbo Esprit (Monaco white/red interior)

1974 Pontiac Trans Am 455SD 4 speed

1982 Chevrolet ElCamino (400cuin) road race setup with rollcage etc.

1974 Alfa-Romeo 2000 GTV

1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon (my daily driver/tow vehicle) GSX phantom graphics.

Cars I've worked on:-

Lola T142, Lola T212, Lola T360, Titan Mk.3 ,Titan Mk.6, Lotus 7 (2), Lotus 18,Lotus 22,Chevron B36 and B38 ,Lotus Cortina, MGA Twin cam, MGB (2) MGC ,Jaguar Etype S1 FHC and roadster, XK120, Mk.10, Mk.9, Ferrari, Daytona, 330 GT2+2 ,308GTS (2) Dino 246GTS ,Lamboghini Espada, Miura, Countach,Lancia Aurellia, Flaminia Zagato SS,Kurtis Indycar (3), all sorts of American stuff, Shelby Mustang, Buick GS 445 Stage 1, Z2/8 Camaros, assorted Corvettes,TransAms Aston-Martin Vanquish and DB9, Citroen 2CV , Talbot-Lago Grand Sport GP car and coupe, ex Peter Brock Holden Commodore, Vauxhall Carlton V8 Thundersaloon, BTCC Toyota Corolas and Supra Turbos, MG Metro Turbo championship cars (about 5) Ford BDA Escorts, Ford Capri RS 3100, Hillman Imp 998cc (and some other stuff I have probably forgotten) and presently
Mirage M12, Tyrrell 010 and a Shadow DN8.

[Martin]

That is quite the list, and even as I say that...it's an understatemnt.

[Tony K]

Greetings everyone! :) Another Lotusholic here!

My name is Tony Krncevic, and I am hopelessly addicted to classic/sports/exotic/GT cars from the 1970s and 80s, particularly those with the engine behind the seats and in front of the rear axle! ;)

In the stable currently are three Lotus Esprit S1s and a Porsche 944. I've owned about 30 special interest cars in my life, but somehow I've ended up with three of the same thing. No surprise, as the Esprit is my favorite car in the world, period! I do all of my own work both mechanically and cosmetically, and have done a bit on the side off and on. I'm thinking about diversifying my little "collection" with a Maserati Merak, but I already have too many cars! :D

I'm a bit of an S1 anorak, and have been keeping track of VIN numbers and charting detail changes made during S1 production along the way. I must be insane. :D

Toledo, Ohio, is home, but I was raised in Cleveland, and lived in a few places in between. Besides cars and everything associated with them, my hobbies include bicycling, rowing, traveling, modern architecture and design, writing, and things related to publishing. Most of all, I have a beautiful, wonderful wife who means the world to me.


Cheers, and sorry it's so long!

Congrats on the new forum, Martin, and I hope it takes off!

- Tony

[Bibs]

Hi Tony - Shouldn't you be working? :rolleyes:

[Martin]

Greetings everyone! :) Another Lotusholic here!

My name is Tony Krncevic, and I am hopelessly addicted to classic/sports/exotic/GT cars from the 1970s and 80s, particularly those with the engine behind the seats and in front of the rear axle! ;)

In the stable currently are three Lotus Esprit S1s and a Porsche 944. I've owned about 30 special interest cars in my life, but somehow I've ended up with three of the same thing. No surprise, as the Esprit is my favorite car in the world, period! I do all of my own work both mechanically and cosmetically, and have done a bit on the side off and on. I'm thinking about diversifying my little "collection" with a Maserati Merak, but I already have too many cars! :D

I'm a bit of an S1 anorak, and have been keeping track of VIN numbers and charting detail changes made during S1 production along the way. I must be insane. :D

Toledo, Ohio, is home, but I was raised in Cleveland, and lived in a few places in between. Besides cars and everything associated with them, my hobbies include bicycling, rowing, traveling, modern architecture and design, writing, and things related to publishing. Most of all, I have a beautiful, wonderful wife who means the world to me.


Cheers, and sorry it's so long!

Congrats on the new forum, Martin, and I hope it takes off!

- Tony


Great intro Tony, glad you joined the forum. I can tell you from experience that Lotus and Maserati mix very well. I happen to have one of each. :)

[GregWO]

Greetings everyone! I'm a noob to Esprit ownership but I am hopelessly addicted... I have an 88 Esprit turbo that I've enjoyed since May.

I'm Greg Wilhelm-Olsen. Born and raised here in Northern Kentucky. A total gearhead... Partially because my dad practically raised me at the Mid-Ohio race track in the 70's. He was the chief timer. I wish I could remember those Can-Am cars! Anyhoo.... this is getting long...

Current line up: 59 triumph TR3 ongoing frame-off restoration, 65 Austin Healey 3000, 70 Datsun 240z series 1 #370.

Currently trying to get the Esprit's Bosch fuel injection tuned a little better.... I suspect I have a few vacuum leaks so I'm gonna replace all the vacuum lines this weekend... beats housework anyday! :D

greg

[WayneB]

Hello Greg, welcome to the forum:)

About 6 years ago I was lucky enough to be at the Can-Am reunion at Elkhart Lake, and got to see and hear alot of those awe-inspiring cars.
Jim Hall bought the majority of his Chaparral cars (but sadly didn't run them), but I did get to see my favourite Can-Am car run, the ex. Jackie Oliver Shadow DN2 Twin-Turbo, which is the fastest accelerating road racing car I have ever witnessed (1200 hp), it would leave every other Can-am car for dead on the start finish straight (until it caught fire):eek:

This isn't that very car, but it is its sister, which If I had $295,000 to spare I would buy in a flash.:)

http://cll.hemmings.com/uimage/676254-700-0.jpg?rev=1

[GregWO]

Hello Greg, welcome to the forum:)

About 6 years ago I was lucky enough to be at the Can-Am reunion at Elkhart Lake, and got to see and hear alot of those awe-inspiring cars.
Jim Hall bought the majority of his Chaparral cars (but sadly didn't run them), but I did get to see my favourite Can-Am car run, the ex. Jackie Oliver Shadow DN2 Twin-Turbo, which is the fastest accelerating road racing car I have ever witnessed (1200 hp), it would leave every other Can-am car for dead on the start finish straight (until it caught fire):eek:

This isn't that very car, but it is its sister, which If I had $295,000 to spare I would buy in a flash.:)

http://cll.hemmings.com/uimage/676254-700-0.jpg?rev=1

I LOVE that CAR!!! WOW! thanks for the pic. I wish I could of made it to Elkhart... I have a few pics my Dad took of the Can-Am cars... Wheres my slide projector?... See if I can scan them....

[Martin]

Welcome Gregg! Lotus and a 240Z....been there. :)
Although I have to say I would have preferred an earlier model like yours.

[Brian Skeoch]

that Shadow Can AM car was designed by a buddy of mine who lives in Vegas . his name is Peter Bryant. pebryant@aol.com

he would LOVE to hear from you and your thoughts about that car and how much you liked it.

Peter also designed the Dave Mcdonald Indy car called the Roller skate that they ran in 64 . he was killed when they came out of turn 4 and he was pinched. car exploded and then Eddie Sachs hit the debris.

you should email Peter and tell him that you liked that old Shadow UOP car.

Peter is in his 70's now and just finished a book about those Shadlwo cars.

he would love to hear from you.

Oh, Peter also worked with Mr. Chapman and Keith Duckworth at Lotus in 57 - 59 when went to Lemans.

shoot peter a email. he loves to talk about those old cars and he is the nicest guy.

he is a legend.

Brian

[WayneB]

Thanks Brian, I will email Peter Bryant.

I'm pretty sure though that Tony Southgate designed the DN2 can -am car (he seems to have been credited with it) , but of course he may have designed it and Tony Southgate "inherited " it as Peter Bryant had left Shadow by then.

My friend who owns the ex. Alan Jones DN8 F1 car, was down visiting Don Nichols this summer, Don still owns alot of his old cars, he proudly showed off the Matra-Shadow that he has been hiding in a store and lock for 20 odd years!

[Brian Skeoch]

no kidding ??? I didnt know that car was still around. where is it ?

[WayneB]

It really is in a Store and Lock in California in exactly "as last raced "condition!

Grant Beath (who used to own DN8 4A) and Dean (who now owns it) got the impression that Don Nichols is looking for a buyer for the car.

I would love to hear that Matra V12 shreek again!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f355/WayneBarr/Shadowmatra.jpg

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/8817/75shadowmatra8ns.jpg

[Brian Skeoch]

My gosh that car is beautiful....