Classics left to die/rotting pics - Vol 2

[AMG Merc]

Looks like the hub caps have been refurbed. Gotta start somewhere

[BeastieBoy73]

Not wishing to open old wounds but the owner of "That" BX GTI has been in touch and he wishes to sell it. Message me if anyone is interested...

[RoverP6B]

Not for me, but it is definitely a classic and deserves a good home. Come on PH!

[uk66fastback]

The reasons that Merc failed its last MOT in 2007:

Reason(s) for failure
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

[MarshPhantom]

Classic? No.

But when did you last see one of these?

[RicksAlfas]

MarshPhantom said:

Classic? No.

But when did you last see one of these?

Walking Dead Season 387?

[viscountdallara]

A few from yesterday.
Eclat.





A couple of pics of the inside of the Elite...




And 'stumpy' Mini..



One for the Cavalier fans..

Edited by viscountdallara on Saturday 11th February 19:02

[viscountdallara]

Oops.... The Elite photos !!

[Yertis]

My next resto is going to be one or other of these Lotus types.

[4rephill]

viscountdallara said:

......A couple of pics of the inside of the Elite...

Lotus went to exceptional efforts for customers who ordered the fern interior!

[uk66fastback]

Yertis said:

My next resto is going to be one or other of these Lotus types.

Really? There's a world of pain awaiting you for sure. If you want one buy one someone else has already lost a fortune on, it's the only way!

[AMG Merc]

4rephill said:

viscountdallara said:

......A couple of pics of the inside of the Elite...

Lotus went to exceptional efforts for customers who ordered the fern interior!

Boom, Boom. very good

[Cliftonite]

viscountdallara said:

Oops.... The Elite photos !!

The registration number is somewhat ironic!

[Martin350]

That makes me sad.

[PomBstard]

Continuing the Lotus theme - couple spotted in Sydney over a year ago, about 6-7 posts down the page...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Green one still there last week, might have a look next time I'm passing to see what else is there

[Yertis]

uk66fastback said:

Yertis said:

My next resto is going to be one or other of these Lotus types.

Really? There's a world of pain awaiting you for sure. If you want one buy one someone else has already lost a fortune on, it's the only way!

Yeah but... there's no logic in this game is there?

[Yertis]

PomBstard said:

Continuing the Lotus theme - couple spotted in Sydney over a year ago, about 6-7 posts down the page...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Green one still there last week, might have a look next time I'm passing to see what else is there

See I would buy that car in the blink of eye. First – great colour. Second, galvanised chassis, unburstable Toyota transmission and suspension. Third – simple, tough engine with carbs rather than freaky-deeky eighties electronic fuel injection that you can't get parts for and that you have to learn how to diagnose because garages can't do it any more. Everything else is just detail.

I wonder how much it would cost to bring back?

[uk66fastback]

Yertis said:

uk66fastback said:

Yertis said:

My next resto is going to be one or other of these Lotus types.

Really? There's a world of pain awaiting you for sure. If you want one buy one someone else has already lost a fortune on, it's the only way!

Yeah but... there's no logic in this game is there?

There's logic. Then no logic. Then there's doing a full restore on a Lotus Eclat/Elite.

I was thinking it might be nice a few years ago, but a mate had one and I'd forgotten the nightmare he had, so he reminded me of it. It took all the fun out of it for me on the spot. Other cars I'd still be thinking, let's go ahead, not one of these though.

Thing is, when all done and restored, they are not worth that much anyway to buy already done, and keep in decent nick. I would seriously let someone else have had the pain of the chassis, the bodywork, the electrics, the interior etc.

Other Lotus of different eras are just that, different, Elans etc.

But you're right, there is no logic. But I'll visit you, hold your hand, say the right things etc when it comes to it ad you feel as if you can't go on ...

[Yertis]

I do appreciate the advice

[iSore]

I used to maintain a mid seventies Elite, and what a heap of st it was. Some Norfolk farmers trying to build cars from bits of metal, GRP and glue was never going to end well. Inboard rear drums from a 2CV iirc.

Funky design and probably very good 40+ years ago but....shudder......