Esprit Owners

Phil Betts' 1989

Phil Betts from Manchester, UK owns a 1989 Esprit SE in British Racing Green, with a Green Leather interior.

Model:

Esprit Turbo SE

Year:
1989

Colour:
British Racing Green

Interior:
Green Leather

Driving Style:
Fast

Miles per year:
2,000 – 4,000

Owned Since:
2006

Purchase from:
Private Sale

Serviced at:
Nowhere yet

Other Cars:
Honda Civic 1.8 VTi'

Previous Lotus':
None

Why an Esprit:
Isn't it obvious?

Upgrades: Brodie Brittain Racing Phase 1 Reboost
Cat & EBPV removed
Straight-through stainless exhaust
EBC Disks & pads

Problems:
Reverse baulk block badly worn - it makes hitting 1st & 2nd a lottery. (What the service manual describes as "marginal clearance" was about 1/2". I've got it down to 1/4", but there's so much cruft in there I'd be happier with a complete new shift mechanism).

Info:

According to the previous owner, the car was originally made for one of the Lotus directors, hence the unusual green interior (it wouldn't be my choice, but it's just as quick!)

1989 Lotus Esprit SE SOLD via LEW
53,000 miles, British Racing Green, One previous owner. Impressive, stunning car. Runs very smoothly and powerful 300+HP. Bodywork and interior excellent. New stainless steel exhaust and slotted discs with green stuff pads. Cam belt and clutch replaced at 39,000 miles (prior to purchase). Only used at weekends (only 14,000 miles in last 12 years). No other significant work done or needed, just oil (Mobil), filters, plugs etc done annually. Never raced or pushed hard or damaged. Now age 70 and promised wife will sell ! 12 months MOT, Tax 07/07 £12,000

G Boyd, Preston, Lancashire, England
Tel:
Email:

Time Stamp: 28.10.2006

phil_betts@ntlworld.com

Model:	Esprit Turbo SE
Year:	1989
Colour:	British Racing Green
Interior:	Green Leather
Driving Style:	Fast
Miles per year:	2,000 – 4,000
Owned Since:	2006
Purchase from:	Private Sale
Serviced at:	Nowhere yet
Other Cars:	Honda Civic 1.8 VTi'
Previous Lotus':	None
Why an Esprit:	Isn't it obvious?
Upgrades:	Brodie Brittain Racing Phase 1 Reboost Cat & EBPV removed Straight-through stainless exhaust EBC Disks & pads
Problems:	Reverse baulk block badly worn - it makes hitting 1st & 2nd a lottery. (What the service manual describes as "marginal clearance" was about 1/2". I've got it down to 1/4", but there's so much cruft in there I'd be happier with a complete new shift mechanism).
Info:	According to the previous owner, the car was originally made for one of the Lotus directors, hence the unusual green interior (it wouldn't be my choice, but it's just as quick!)