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exigepete
Original Poster
797 posts
72 months
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Morning all, looking to fill the space in my garage and looking at purchasing the following car:- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3873249.htmCurrently out of the country on business and need a recommendation of an independent specialist to view the car for me. The car is at UK Sports Cars in Kent. Any ideas?
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BibsTLF
678 posts
76 months
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exigepete said: The car is at UK Sports Cars in Kent. Inspection failed IMO. Google them, see what previous customers have to say.
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V8 FOU
722 posts
16 months
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Chris Evans didn't seem too upset!
Plenty of specialists able to help on this. PM if you need a list.
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BIRMA
612 posts
63 months
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I had dealings with this lot many years ago, I'd rather pm you with my opinion but it goes along with the flow
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BibsTLF
678 posts
76 months
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V8 FOU said: Chris Evans didn't seem too upset! Have you heard from him? If I'd purchased that very unoriginal and overpriced S1 I'd have had something to say...
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marshalla
8,021 posts
70 months
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It's a shame the old southrun site has gone. The dealer reviews there were very enlightening. OP - there will be other cars and other dealers. ETA : I'd be surprised if UKSC would let any other specialist inspect one of their cars. EATA : The wayback machine has a copy of Southrun up to 2010 : http://web.archive.org/web/20100413131903/http://w...
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exigepete
Original Poster
797 posts
72 months
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Thanks for the replies, not quite what I was hoping but that's what I wanted honesty. In no hurry to buy, so if anyone knows a good Mid eighties turbo let me know!
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BibsTLF
678 posts
76 months
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Better that than buy a top priced car with potential for issues.
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exigepete
Original Poster
797 posts
72 months
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kev b
607 posts
35 months
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It's a 25 year old Lotus, even if it passes inspection today, by next week it will have developed lots more problems.
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WayneB
125 posts
95 months
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exigepete said: Morning all, looking to fill the space in my garage and looking at purchasing the following car:- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3873249.htmCurrently out of the country on business and need a recommendation of an independent specialist to view the car for me. The car is at UK Sports Cars in Kent. Any ideas? Did you phone Chris Foulds Motors and ask them about the car? http://www.fouldsmotors.co.uk/Seems to me the guys who have been working on that particular car over a period of time may know more about it than either the current seller or an "expert". They may also be willing to supply you with the previous owners name and phone number, a talk with he or she may be a good indication of how cherished and looked after it was. You obviously like the look of the car which is a good start,sure you may have some jobs to do on it to bring it up to scratch but the thrill and enjoyment of owning such a great looking car may make up for the $$$ spent.
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Junglehop
301 posts
57 months
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This car was on the market around a year ago for around 12-14 big ones i belive. It was being sold by a private vendor. Car looks good and may well be in top nick.
Uk sportscars do not have the best reputation as discussed above. they do have a fair few esprits go through them though. Some of which are good cars but others not so. I wouldnt avoid the car altogether but i would be very vigilant. Take along a lotus specialist to look round the car (just dont tell the folks at UKsportscars you intend to do this).. most esprit buyers are anoraks anyway!
regards,
Jon
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exigepete
Original Poster
797 posts
72 months
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Cheers for the advice guys, still out of the uk so trying to sort something out with regards to someone looking at it for me.
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Dodgey_Rog
1,840 posts
129 months
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exigepete said: Thanks for the replies, not quite what I was hoping but that's what I wanted honesty. In no hurry to buy, so if anyone knows a good Mid eighties turbo let me know! Scott Walker is your man; http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3943536.htmFrom what i read on here, he's an enthusiast and knows Lotus inside and out, not quite a 'Guy Munday' but definitely has some peaches on his site. I'm sure others will chip in with comments about SW?
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EnjyBenjy
863 posts
122 months
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Got my GT3 from Scott, I highly recommend. My car is pretty much mint - he's ensured it was that way before releasing it to me. From the stock I peered at when visiting him both occasions, mine wasn't the only minter.
Hard to find these days, but a trustworthy source for any Lotus and he knows Esprits inside out.
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jackal
9,764 posts
151 months
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uk sports ..... i.e. WALK !
Go and see scott instead .. what he doesn't know about esprits wouldn't fit on a postage stamp and you couldn't deal with a nicer fella either.
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Dodgey_Rog
1,840 posts
129 months
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EnjyBenjy said: Got my GT3 from Scott, I highly recommend. My car is pretty much mint - he's ensured it was that way before releasing it to me. From the stock I peered at when visiting him both occasions, mine wasn't the only minter.
Hard to find these days, but a trustworthy source for any Lotus and he knows Esprits inside out. Ben! Its official, I HATE YOU!!! I used to look at that GT3 every day and drool over it. As a previous V8 owner, i've wanted a GT3 for ages, but things being what they are and my various work commitments, i'm forced to torture myself on a daily basis. One day........one day......
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EnjyBenjy
863 posts
122 months
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Dodgey_Rog said: Ben! Its official, I HATE YOU!!! I used to look at that GT3 every day and drool over it. As a previous V8 owner, i've wanted a GT3 for ages, but things being what they are and my various work commitments, i'm forced to torture myself on a daily basis.
One day........one day...... Sorry mate! Your day will come for sure 
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Junglehop
301 posts
57 months
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Ive had no dealings with Scott other than a chat on the phone. seemed a top bloke who really knows his stuff. im not in the market to buy (another) but i know id want him on my team!
i note that the car in question has now sold....
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