RE: Spotted: 1993 Lotus Carlton
Discussion
j_s14a said:
thewheelman said:
None for me thanks, i'll keep the AMG Hammer as the daily dog ![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
You lucky man ![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
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thewheelman said:
No....it really is a dog, the previous owner treated it with no respect, & sold it cheap. I'm not sure he knew what he had. I think if i were to get it upto a decent standard, it'd turn into a money pit.
Come on give the details, history & photos to while your at it. Actaully a new thread, better again ![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
blueST said:
Johnboy Mac said:
Thanks to the Daily Mail more like ![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
I was only a kid but I seem to remember there was quite fuss in the press that such a dangerous weapon could be sold in UK. It's a wonder we all survived ![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
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Love the Carlton, always have.
LC+ does anyone remember those ramraid / robbers that had one for a while and never got caught? sadly was found in a canal.
LC- I know it wasnt a Lotus but I cant help but think of this horror project when Carltons pop up in conversation:
![](http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTduzraRfRe_ppHlGr_aLbZv980pkBc6InmY1q_Cy8R8kIA3ZRuwEGCI4dh)
Ended up in a shop window IIRC.
LC+ does anyone remember those ramraid / robbers that had one for a while and never got caught? sadly was found in a canal.
LC- I know it wasnt a Lotus but I cant help but think of this horror project when Carltons pop up in conversation:
Ended up in a shop window IIRC.
Steamer said:
Love the Carlton, always have.
LC+ does anyone remember those ramraid / robbers that had one for a while and never got caught? sadly was found in a canal.
LC- I know it wasnt a Lotus but I cant help but think of this horror project when Carltons pop up in conversation:
![](http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTduzraRfRe_ppHlGr_aLbZv980pkBc6InmY1q_Cy8R8kIA3ZRuwEGCI4dh)
Ended up in a shop window IIRC.
OH DEAR, I FORGOT THEY BUILT THAT POS!! SHAME IF IT WAS BLACK WITH SOME DECENT WHEELS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN OK!!
LC+ does anyone remember those ramraid / robbers that had one for a while and never got caught? sadly was found in a canal.
LC- I know it wasnt a Lotus but I cant help but think of this horror project when Carltons pop up in conversation:
Ended up in a shop window IIRC.
OH DEAR, I FORGOT THEY BUILT THAT POS!! SHAME IF IT WAS BLACK WITH SOME DECENT WHEELS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN OK!!
I will have one (LC) before I die, just can't justify even as 3rd car at the moment. My harley is painted Imperial Green as a kind of tribute to the 4 door supercar
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/zpsq9zIz.jpg)
Personally I think they should have built one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260882896405?ssPageName=...
I don't know whether it would actually be wrong to buy this (if it isn't rotten) & complete the job properly with correct drive train! (prepares to get flamed)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/zpsq9zIz.jpg)
Personally I think they should have built one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260882896405?ssPageName=...
I don't know whether it would actually be wrong to buy this (if it isn't rotten) & complete the job properly with correct drive train! (prepares to get flamed)
Steamer said:
Love the Carlton, always have.
LC+ does anyone remember those ramraid / robbers that had one for a while and never got caught? sadly was found in a canal.
LC- I know it wasnt a Lotus but I cant help but think of this horror project when Carltons pop up in conversation:
![](http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTduzraRfRe_ppHlGr_aLbZv980pkBc6InmY1q_Cy8R8kIA3ZRuwEGCI4dh)
Ended up in a shop window IIRC.
Might give away my Chavy roots here but wasnt that called project Thunder? I as recall it was a 12v with a turbo kit bolted on?LC+ does anyone remember those ramraid / robbers that had one for a while and never got caught? sadly was found in a canal.
LC- I know it wasnt a Lotus but I cant help but think of this horror project when Carltons pop up in conversation:
Ended up in a shop window IIRC.
leon9191 said:
Might give away my Chavy roots here but wasnt that called project Thunder? I as recall it was a 12v with a turbo kit bolted on?
Yes, 'twas the first copy of Max Power I bought ![paperbag](/inc/images/paperbag.gif)
And yep, it ended up going through a music shop window, a shop which the winner of the car happened to own. Car got crushed IIRC.
uncle tez said:
It would have to be the carlton for me but i wonder how a vxr8 would compare as there about £15k these days
I have a VXR8 Monaro (the old VZ two door) and I think it would compare pretty well to be honest. The Carlton is obviously an icon and I would like to own one of course, but bang for your buck the later Vauxall takes some beating now - its a hoot!mikebrownhill said:
uncle tez said:
It would have to be the carlton for me but i wonder how a vxr8 would compare as there about £15k these days
I have a VXR8 Monaro (the old VZ two door) and I think it would compare pretty well to be honest. The Carlton is obviously an icon and I would like to own one of course, but bang for your buck the later Vauxall takes some beating now - its a hoot!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBV13v_KmaQ
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