Spotted today in Falkirk and had to stop, sorry not an Audi.

Colin Aitchison · 16-11-18, 05:50 PM

Low mileage Lotus Esprit Turbo, very nice owner, we chatted for half an hour about various car from the past, photos below.

audi80fan · 16-11-18, 06:08 PM

wow, very James Bond.

hard to believe that shape is nearly 40 years old.

jack1 · 16-11-18, 06:24 PM

That’s 1 cracking looking motor ,was it as good as it looks in the pics ?

Ringmaster · 16-11-18, 11:26 PM

This would be my choice if I were to go for a British Classic, although from what I've heard about engine maintenance etc, I doubt I could afford it....

Many fond memories of Bond movies of that era.. they don't make 'em like that any Moore!

John. · 17-11-18, 07:52 AM

Interior's a wee bit fugly!...…...but yeah, nice machine.

What's the story with it Colin? Restored?

slacky · 17-11-18, 08:17 AM

That’s proper nice and looks straight out of factory , even down to the original make tyres I suspect ?

The Allergro /Maxi ? door handle makes me twitch though

anthonys2 · 17-11-18, 09:19 AM

WOW that's a gorgeous example and it really does look as if it's just come out the factory

audi80fan · 17-11-18, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by slacky

The Allergro /Maxi ? door handle makes me twitch though

I hadn't spotted that.. ouch! I think I could forgive it in this case though considering what the handle is attached to.

As for Allegro

Those leather seats look very sumptuous too. Not sure I would ever want to get out.

John. · 17-11-18, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slacky

The Allergro /Maxi ? door handle makes me twitch though

There's a touch of Dolomite in the clocks and switch-gear as well?!…….likely what was in the Maxi/Allegro too?

Stereo......Pioneer maybe??

Kenquattro · 17-11-18, 01:18 PM

PW Reg. as per the Lotus Press Cars.

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slacky 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: wirral Posts: 4,452	That’s proper nice and looks straight out of factory , even down to the original make tyres I suspect ? The Allergro /Maxi ? door handle makes me twitch though __________________ *90q-Cab.2.3E-Ur-S6-b2-80 Sport* Member 111 Last edited by slacky; 17-11-18 at 08:20 AM.

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audi80fan Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 1,157	wow, very James Bond. hard to believe that shape is nearly 40 years old.

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jack1 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,319	That’s 1 cracking looking motor ,was it as good as it looks in the pics ?

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Ringmaster Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,335	This would be my choice if I were to go for a British Classic, although from what I've heard about engine maintenance etc, I doubt I could afford it.... Many fond memories of Bond movies of that era.. they don't make 'em like that any Moore!

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John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,526	Interior's a wee bit fugly!...…...but yeah, nice machine. What's the story with it Colin? Restored?

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anthonys2 Grown up member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 136	WOW that's a gorgeous example and it really does look as if it's just come out the factory

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Kenquattro 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,267	PW Reg. as per the Lotus Press Cars.