FFS, you DIDN'T talk me out of a Lotus Carlton

[cheddar]

I was one of the those that said 'Don't do it!'

But, now, I'm so glad you did.

Well done and looking forward to updates.

[cossy400]

fesuvious said:

The missus;

'You actually went and spent fifteen grand on a 20 year old vauxhall didn't you.'

[MrC986]

Your story gives us hope that there are many proper petrolheads out there though some dealers are prepared to readily give them 'the shaft' too easily. Well done for persevering to get the history.

Are you going to bring it to Cosford for the CCB tomorrow? - I'm sure many middle aged guys dreamt of owning one when they were first launched though sadly didn't have the means to buy, let alone insure them , would wish to admire it. Btw, l seem to remember one got parked in a canal in the Midlands following a car chase with the BIB once

[DS3R]

What steam cleaner do you use on leather (and is this a known thing??)

Nice wheels btw, saw one go to a specialist recently from a private seller for about 21k and thought it was cheap, you simpky cannot lose money on this one...

[eybic]

What a great story, thanks for sharing

[Benjy911]

Very nice, really do have a soft spot for these.

[Muzzer79]

Sterling work OP

>golf clap<

[Max M4X WW]

Stunning, everything. Including the massive rear plate with pre 'GB plate' massive font!

Did the prev owner not want the reg?

[John D.]

Great story

The car still looks the business too.

[tim2100]

Thats awesome Matt.

[northandy]

Love the fact you managed to reunite car and history! Brilliant.

[AndWhyNot]

Great read, very pleased for you. Hope you have many chances to enjoy the car.

[Olly86]

You sir are a bit of a hero! Just such a cool car..... A trip to the Autobahns surely is on the cards

[crossy67]

I read the talk me out of it post and really wanted to say buy it but just couldn't live with my self if it had all gone wrong. So glad you bought it. Well done, you have a unique car to enjoy and quite probably make a bit of money out of if you so wish.

[obscene]

Beautiful

[tbtstt]

Great post and a fantastic outcome. I hope the car continues to deliver after all the effort you put in!

[Max M4X WW]

fesuvious said:

Max M4X WW said:

Stunning, everything. Including the massive rear plate with pre 'GB plate' massive font!

Did the prev owner not want the reg?

We both agreed that after so, so many years with this plate on this car = it should stay that way

Fair enough, especially if it was registered from new with it.

I feel a bit bad for putting my plate on my leased M135i from new, as it will be straight off once it goes off to auction. But I guess the car is more of a 'white good' so not too bad.

[mattiselvis]

Really good write up and a beautiful car! I read similar articles on the LC in my youth and sort of lust after one. Maybe one day!

[williredale]

Top work!

[VinceFox]

Brilliant.