Esprit Chassis

[Noble P4]

A bit of advice needed as Ive been away from Lotus for a while....I need to buy a an Esprit rolling chassis (pref S3) for a project that has been a long time in the planning stages. I dont want to buy a good car and break it as this is not the type of thing I would do, the only other option I can think of is either an impact or fire damaged car.
I already have the motor and box but the small ads and ebay not coming up with much....any ideas?

Thanks NP4.

[BibsTLF]

http://www.lotusbits.com/

[james280779]

I am sure I have seen a full new S3 chassis on ebay a few times lately. it was about 1500 quid though but its been around so long you could probably work a deal.

[james280779]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Esprit-Galvanised-...

found it but its literally only the chassis, might be of use though. trouble is an impact or fire damaged car is probably worth more in parts than a whole decent one.

Edited by james280779 on Tuesday 5th March 06:32

[superdave]

It's not a bad price as Lotusbits and PNM who also have chassis will put VAT on top of their prices. Try and work a deal out with this Ebay guy.


Regards,



David Walters

[Noble P4]

Thanks for the replies....need a rolling chassis otherwise I would have bought the ebay one in a heartbeat. Things look to have changed, do you think I am hopeing for too much wanting a roller?

[james280779]

Noble P4 said:

Thanks for the replies....need a rolling chassis otherwise I would have bought the ebay one in a heartbeat. Things look to have changed, do you think I am hopeing for too much wanting a roller?

I think so, best option is to look for an MOT failure in my opinon....... maybe blown engine. Probably cheaper than a fire damaged chassis and you'll get 95% of the car but... still expect to pay a premium.

Whats the difference in chassis between an Excel and an Esprit? if its for a project might be worth getting the excel far cheaper (circa 2k for a working one) and modifying it.

[TheLastPost]

james280779 said:

Whats the difference in chassis between an Excel and an Esprit? if its for a project might be worth getting the excel far cheaper (circa 2k for a working one) and modifying it.

The Excel chassis is completely different - it's no use to you unless you want the engine at the front.

[james280779]

TheLastPost said:

The Excel chassis is completely different - it's no use to you unless you want the engine at the front.

forgot about that part, yesterday wasnt my best day