TS500 to be at the Motorshow

[joust]

My finished Marcos TS500 will be on the Marcos stand from Saturday 29th on the stand in fully finished form - the first production TS500 to come off the production line.

Selected serious buyers of a TS500 that have previously expressed an interest to the factory or dealers can be allowed a closer look upon request - but you will need a stand pass in order to gain access to the stand and then speak directly to the stand staff.

J

[joust]

It's confirmed as being there from the Monday morning onwards.

J

[joust]

Well - I was truely bowled over.

The fit and finish of the interior was just amazing (done by the same chap that did the M14 interior).

The quality of the engineering absolutly fantastic.

And, overall, just astonished at the bargin that the car is!

Just one picture...

[joust]

Thanks Graham.

The wheels are the only ones of their type in the UK, and I think are much nicer than the originals

Tony S did a deal with the Dutch to license the Marcos logo, the badge on my car is very very shiny

J

[joust]

The interior is actually a lovely subtle blue. For some reason it really sticks out when you use a flashgun.

In the flesh the blue on the interior really really works, and everyone has complemented me on how the two go together.

More piccies coming soon (I've over 600 from the weekend to go through!)

J

[joust]

Dr Ivel said:

By the way it really does look the biz can we have some more pics on the Marcos forum ?

Your wish is my command - posted now.

J

[joust]

And just so you lot don't feel left out...


















P.S. That isn't me standing next to the car.... He's far too good looking to be me

J

[joust]

Colour is one complex thing

category : Passenger car
car maker : LOTUS
code : B20
color : AZURE BLUE-MET.
from-to : 1995-1995
panel : 75355
paint system : Perlmutt-Basislack
formula date : 25.07.03
VOC g/l : 708.97
VOC USLb/Gal : 321.87238
amount : 1.0 litres
Tint code Tint name Mass (g) Cumul. (g)
MB885 LAPISBLAU 631.5 631.5
PE839 SAPHIRBLAU 261.5 893.0
MB562 BRILLANTBLAU 27.7 920.7
PE825 AQUAMARIN 9.3 930.0
MB571 TIEFSCHWARZ 9.2 939.2
MB576 BRILLANTROT 4.7 943.9
MB856 SCHARLACH 4.4 948.3

It's the "original" Lotus Elise Azure blue.

The car just needs a few things finished and then it's off to be SVA tested so should have the keys in 1 to 2 weeks after the show

J

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DustyC said:

Joust, if you dont already know, ask Alan how they make the centre dashboard. Its and interesting little story . The black wood is perfect. Almost piano like. Id like to get my Griff done the same.

I know exactly how it's made - I've seen it being made!

J

[joust]

Nah - that's the "finished" article - it looks so much cooler without the 4mm of varnish!!!

J

[joust]

Tis rather nice isn't it

J