I'm 100% with you on the Giugiaro cars being preferable. The Stephens refresh did what was intended -brought the Esprit into the 90s fro a design aesthetic - but the G car is just cooler IMO. Well done!
It’s the prettiest car ever designed & you’ve got one. Of course you did the right thing. I came close a couple of times but never had the balls so well done - enjoy! 😊
Thanks @@JackBarham-u3u. I’m loving the car and intend to drive it all year round. More videos coming soon so keep an eye out for what comes next for the Esprit.
Congrats !! I'm pulling the engine on mine now , upgrading the camshaft followers ( weak link ) . had a crack on 1 , Taking the time to sort through everything . Changing fuel tanks also . Car had been sitting . Get a braided clutch line also , the plastic one swells when it gets hot = no clutch disengagement . I have a 87' w/ calypso red paint & a black interior ( originally tan ) . I had rebuilt the box when i bought it . Great car !!
Had a v8 gt few years ago. Loved it. Very reliable car. Love G cars as well. Later cars have a bit more leg room,vital when your 6ft3. Looks the nuts I must say, enjoy your new toy. A very good decision you have made. 👌
@@neil12nealison Lotus seem to have a reputation as being unreliable but like any car, if they are looked after well they are as reliable as any car. Loving one, the V8 must have been an awesome drive.
It’s a great car, you only live once and best to enjoy yourself to the full on the journey. You can take a lot of comfort from buying one with that level of service history. Best of luck with it 👍
TH-cam recommended your video to me so stopping by to say Congrats on getting a car you wanted when you were younger. Not all of us get to obtain a dream ride. It's a great feeling.
Can't wait to see future videos, stunning car, pretty much my all-time favourite since I was a little kid watching The Spy Who Loved Me (and finally got to sit in an S1 a few months ago at the "Stars and Cars" event in Bolton!)
Thanks Leigh. I guess the James Bond films were the starter for me with the Esprit. Just love the shape of it - and it goes pretty well for an 80’s car.
Cool video and a great start. Just a quick suggestion: buy a cheap lavalier microphone for better audio quality. I think it would improve it drastically.
@@31337_alex Agree on the microphone suggestion. At the moment I’m just starting out on this journey (both the Esprit and TH-cam) so if I do more of it I will get a mic.
Please remove the decal from the rear. It's not standard and looks stupid to other Esprit owners. Look after the door mirrors and the glass roof. It's almost impossible to find replacements. Most other parts are easy to get hold of. Money spent on high quality paintwork and interior trim will go straight on the value of the car (would make a £10k difference easily). The G cars are considerably lighter than the later Stevens Esprit. You actually gain a little in performance and handling 🙂. Drive it and enjoy it! Watch out for speed bumps!
@@jackthehatphoto Totally agree with the sticker on the rear - it’s not standard and at some time I will remove it. I still have to decide on what I am going to do with the paintwork. Leave it as it is and just enjoy driving it or have it repainted. Repainting will definitely improve the look but it will still drive the same. I’m going to live with it and drive it over the next few months and then make a decision on which way to go. The main thing is I’m loving the car - it’s awesome.
Looks great, speaking to the service guys before buying was probably better than seeing it yourself, did the same with my recent purchase an 84 S3 and I love it. Enjoy and may be meet up some time and compare cars, mine is silver with full red interior.
@@fortressislandfilms congratulations on your purchase - best way to buy, love the jeopardy! I originally wanted a NA S3 but this Turbo was such a good price I decided that unless it was a complete basket case I was not going to lose money on it. Turned out well in the end.
Time will have done it no favours.. so many modern vehicles could run circles around it... Interesting back in the day but not worth the effort now... My friend's dad had one that we loved to see when I was young. But Morris Marina door handles would drive me mad and the general build quality was always terrible. If they were less than £7000 then I would say yes but not at the present asking prices .
Looks fantastic!!
Thanks @@brianweekes1. I’m loving it.
I'm 100% with you on the Giugiaro cars being preferable. The Stephens refresh did what was intended -brought the Esprit into the 90s fro a design aesthetic - but the G car is just cooler IMO. Well done!
It’s the prettiest car ever designed & you’ve got one. Of course you did the right thing. I came close a couple of times but never had the balls so well done - enjoy! 😊
Lovely car - poster was on my wall too. And I grew up just a few miles from where it was built.
Thanks @@JackBarham-u3u. I’m loving the car and intend to drive it all year round. More videos coming soon so keep an eye out for what comes next for the Esprit.
Love it. My dream car.❤
Congrats !! I'm pulling the engine on mine now , upgrading the camshaft followers ( weak link ) . had a crack on 1 , Taking the time to sort through everything . Changing fuel tanks also . Car had been sitting . Get a braided clutch line also , the plastic one swells when it gets hot = no clutch disengagement . I have a 87' w/ calypso red paint & a black interior ( originally tan ) . I had rebuilt the box when i bought it . Great car !!
Awesome! Congrats!
Had a v8 gt few years ago. Loved it. Very reliable car. Love G cars as well. Later cars have a bit more leg room,vital when your 6ft3.
Looks the nuts I must say, enjoy your new toy. A very good decision you have made. 👌
@@neil12nealison Lotus seem to have a reputation as being unreliable but like any car, if they are looked after well they are as reliable as any car. Loving one, the V8 must have been an awesome drive.
Very beautiful and congratulations and many happy miles!
Beautiful, I'm looking for one myself, thou maybe the s2 as i prefer the interior and look of the earlier esprit.
It’s a great car, you only live once and best to enjoy yourself to the full on the journey. You can take a lot of comfort from buying one with that level of service history. Best of luck with it 👍
for me this one is the best looking esprit love the sharp lines
Fantastic buy! I'm just finishing up a 1986 Turbo HCI that hasn't been on the road in 30 years. Great cars. Looking forward to more videos.
TH-cam recommended your video to me so stopping by to say Congrats on getting a car you wanted when you were younger. Not all of us get to obtain a dream ride. It's a great feeling.
Beautiful car mate good luck it looks the bees nees
Love it! Always had a soft spot for the S3 Lotus Esprit Turbo!
Looking forward to future videos on it!
Can't wait to see future videos, stunning car, pretty much my all-time favourite since I was a little kid watching The Spy Who Loved Me (and finally got to sit in an S1 a few months ago at the "Stars and Cars" event in Bolton!)
Thanks Leigh. I guess the James Bond films were the starter for me with the Esprit. Just love the shape of it - and it goes pretty well for an 80’s car.
Def a brave buy,but looks fab-way better than the late 80's version.
Great purchase, from Anglian car auction,
Thanks Martin. ACA were easy to deal with and are realistic with their pricing as well.
I saw one on a tv show yesterday, beautiful car hope you enjoy every second of owning it
Cool video and a great start. Just a quick suggestion: buy a cheap lavalier microphone for better audio quality. I think it would improve it drastically.
@@31337_alex Agree on the microphone suggestion. At the moment I’m just starting out on this journey (both the Esprit and TH-cam) so if I do more of it I will get a mic.
Please remove the decal from the rear. It's not standard and looks stupid to other Esprit owners. Look after the door mirrors and the glass roof. It's almost impossible to find replacements. Most other parts are easy to get hold of. Money spent on high quality paintwork and interior trim will go straight on the value of the car (would make a £10k difference easily). The G cars are considerably lighter than the later Stevens Esprit. You actually gain a little in performance and handling 🙂. Drive it and enjoy it! Watch out for speed bumps!
@@jackthehatphoto Totally agree with the sticker on the rear - it’s not standard and at some time I will remove it. I still have to decide on what I am going to do with the paintwork. Leave it as it is and just enjoy driving it or have it repainted. Repainting will definitely improve the look but it will still drive the same. I’m going to live with it and drive it over the next few months and then make a decision on which way to go. The main thing is I’m loving the car - it’s awesome.
@@Oneinoneout007 Enjoy it. You won't lose money on it even if you leave the paintwork alone. 🙂
Its lovely. Needs to be driven for sure. Hopefully most of the usual weak points have been sorted. Enjoy!
Looks great, speaking to the service guys before buying was probably better than seeing it yourself, did the same with my recent purchase an 84 S3 and I love it. Enjoy and may be meet up some time and compare cars, mine is silver with full red interior.
Great video mr P 😅
You did the right thing.
What a gorgeous car from the spy who loved me 🎉
I did exactly the same thing over here in France, bid and won, one of the best buys of my life. NA S3 though, white.
@@fortressislandfilms congratulations on your purchase - best way to buy, love the jeopardy! I originally wanted a NA S3 but this Turbo was such a good price I decided that unless it was a complete basket case I was not going to lose money on it. Turned out well in the end.
@@Oneinoneout007 True! I got lucky, though like you I did as much remote research that I could.
I like the early version , more angular looks better
Nice,lovely car,price?
Time will have done it no favours.. so many modern vehicles could run circles around it... Interesting back in the day but not worth the effort now... My friend's dad had one that we loved to see when I was young. But Morris Marina door handles would drive me mad and the general build quality was always terrible.
If they were less than £7000 then I would say yes but not at the present asking prices .
It needs painted door handles. Those stick out like sore thumbs.
@@fv1291 the black door handles were standard back in the day. I want to keep the car as standard as possible so will keep them black.
Don't care for the wheels though, love the design