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Brad...1990 Esprit

Post by Very Tall Brad » Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:02 pm

I finally got around to taking some pictures a couple of weeks ago after a marathon grass cutting day.

What do you think?

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Post by CHR15E » Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:12 pm

I have the same Momo steering wheel as that in my fastback. It should have another ring around the horn push in case you cared?

I've always liked Esprits, years back a mates dad was racing one in a MK4 Supra. Both cars were seriouslt shifting. :lol:

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Post by Flinty » Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:56 am

I think you missed a bit of grass!!



Nice car though!
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Post by Richard Moss » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:08 am

I have always wanted an Esprit, Excel or Eclat................maybe one day.
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Post by 47p2 » Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:11 am

Much as I like looking at them I think you're heading for a breakdown Brad :wink:
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Post by Flinty » Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:22 am

47p2 wrote:Much as I like looking at them I think you're heading for a breakdown Brad :wink:
mechanical, nervous or both??? :lol:
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Post by Richard Moss » Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:41 am

Does anyone else smile when they see those stalks and pushbuttons from (I think) BL cars?
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Post by Flinty » Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:44 am

and I had some of the buttons like that in my LDV Convoy van :shock: Who knew a Lotus and a Convoy were so closely related!
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Post by John W » Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:04 am

The buttons are Metro/Maestro and the stalks are Morris Ital.... :wink:
Very nice car though Brad. :)
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Post by Manalishi » Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:14 am

Is it ok for you to drive? If I remember correctly you're even taller than I am? (6ft3)

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Post by BlueRover » Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:30 am

Excellent motor car Brad. When did they start having the rear glass screen fitted ?
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Post by Nuts4my827 » Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:06 pm

Very nice :)
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Post by Captain Slow » Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:09 pm

Manalishi wrote:If I remember correctly you're even taller than I am? (6ft3)

He's a good four or five inches taller than me, and I'm about your height.


I'm also surprised you fit in these Brad - either they're remarkably roomy or well worth the cramp!
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Post by Richard C » Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:59 pm

Brad I have to confess I am slightly jealous, I do have a soft spot for Lotus and Esprit especially, it's a gorgeous colour in fact i'll say thats the nicest colour I have seen one in.
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Post by guru » Fri Apr 22, 2011 4:20 pm

I've very jealous, I've always wanted an Esprit ever since I was a child! I got to drive one a few years back which was amazing!
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