Lotus S3 - Introduction and Question's

[robsartain]

Hi All,

I brought a 1984 Lotus S3 Turbo one week ago. I live in South africa (lived here for 18 months now), but up until that point lived in the UK all my life.

I saw the S3 come up for sale in SA, and would imagine they are rare here. I think all esprits would have been imported and can`t find any information if there was a dealer of any description. If anyone has any knowledge of import numbers or dealerships, etc... I would be interested in the history.

Anyway my questions:

1... What fuel does everyone use ? 95/98 Unleaded, or do you add a supplement?
2... If I join the Lotus register can I get more history about my car? I believe it is all numbers matching and original paint work, but would be nice to confirm. The chassis plates check out so it should be good. Is there an originality certificate I can get?

Enough questions for now, my next post will be guess the missing interior trim :-)

Also if anyone can tell me how, then I will post a picture or two of it.

Thanks
Rob

[robsartain]

Thanks.

So can I just contact any Lotus dealership in the uk, and get a full detail certificate on the car, registeration, etc... or do I need to speak to head office.

[robsartain]

Thanks for all the info.

I am sure I will be back with more questions :-)