I'm having so much fun :)

[Stog]

I've the same bonnet on my 2+2. I like it, think it's angry looking grrrrr.
Wedges are just brilliant fun, I'm like a giddy kid because mine is nearly back on the road
Was the lotus really that bad? I really fancy an s3 turbo but I'm obviously a glutton for punishment, as my wedge is still a bit of a project.

[GBinUSA]

The Esprit S1 is actually a very reliable car IF maintained correctly. The biggest issue is the heat soak in the engine compartment. It just kills the life of anything that's rubber. Hence the need for frequent timing belt replacements. The other issue is the placement of the distributor immediately below the carbs. lots of cars have been lost due to the odd dribble of fuel. NA engines are much more forgiving and less of a strain on the wallet. Know what to look and listen for and don't put the blinkers up if something isn't quite right then you will be fine. Pretty much just like any classic. I regret selling mine but now I have the 280i so that's made up for it.

I'd really like a FHC.

[Stog]

In fairness I think high performance sports cars In general take a lot of maintenance, even when they're new
It's an itch that I know don't go away until I have one though and reliability really doesn't enter into it, I've two classics at the moment so I can drive one while I'm working on the other. I'm really enjoying restoring my wedge, it's a big part of my attachment to it.

I love the shape of the fhc and with the weather here it's more practical. It's also got a surprisingly big boot so a practical wedge isn't quite the oxymoron it seems some days though it would be nice to take the top down though.

[bobs280i]

Mr Sheridan that's the best pistonheads profile picture !!!!! it rocks .... the fhc wedge is looks great

[Stog]

bobs280i said:

Mr Sheridan that's the best pistonheads profile picture !!!!! it rocks .... the fhc wedge is looks great

Cheers Bob, every time I look at that car it makes me smile

[GBinUSA]

Stog said:

It's an itch that I know don't go away

One must scratch those itches or they will drive you nuts

Personally I prefer the look of the FHC but finding a good one is difficult. One day perhaps I'll have both body styles.