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Peter Allen's 1981

Peter Allen from Bolton, UK owns a 1987 S3 in Black, with a Black interior.

Model:

S3
Year:
1987
Colour:
Black
Interior:
Black
Driving Style:
Fast
Miles per year:
2,000 – 4,000
Owned Since:
Feb 2005
Purchase from:
Private
Serviced at:
Haven't yet!
Other Cars:
Mercedes C220
Previous Lotus':
None
Why an Esprit:
Dreamt of owning one since I passed my driving test 18 years ago. Had to be an S3. Never considered anything else.
Upgrades:
Blue Flame stainless exhaust system - not fitted when pics were taken. Looks totally original but sounds beautiful with an intoxicating crackle on the overrun. Non original gearknob which I intend to change.
Problems:
Bonnet hinge detached due to tired glass fibre. 300 quid for new bonnet so I repaired the old one. Time will tell how good my GRP skills are.
Info:
One of the very last S3's built. Has the HC engine and rake adjustable seats. I have Lotus paperwork confirming only 20 more were built after mine.
    

peter.allen@id-group.co.uk

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