Getting the GT3 out of storage

[dbroughton]

I am getting the GT3 back on the road after 2 years of professional (aircon etc) storage.

The car will need a C service and a good going over. Can anyone recommend a specialist who is meticulous enough for getting a car on the road again?

I am based in London but could be flexible as the car has to be trailered from the storage place. I had used Lakeside in the past and whilst they did the job, they were not cheap (C service rates at £1200) and I often felt I was getting exactly what I asked for but no more. I am not looking for cheap just good value for money as I know it is going to cost me at least £2k to get the car up and running again.

cheers

Danny

[ELAN+2]

Steve Williams in Maidenhead? I've seen some good work come from there.

[Bibs_LEF]

Lotus Esprit Restorations in Sevenoaks will probably be around half that price for a C service. Call Troy on 07881 955013 and tell him Bibs sent you. He's pretty packed out at present but a few cars are due to go out this week so he should have some room for you

Make sure you join http://www.lotusespritforum.com too, there are close to 4,000 Esprit owners on there!

[Bazza 2174]

Gerald Turner at GST performance (Newmarket) recently recommissioned one of my Esprits after it had only done 500 miles in last 15 years.
Gerald is No.1, only issue is that he is always choc a block with work. He doesn't advertise - doesn't need to, he's that good..

GST Performance tel [phone]

Sounds like you're being realistic about the likely cost though.

Good call by Bibs about joining LEF

Bazza

[LooseCannon]

Danny.

How long have you had your car? Did you used to post on other forums ie Yahoo or Unity??

[dbroughton]

Had the car 5-6 years now but the last 3 have been in storage (what a waste!!) I only every really posted on PH.

I chose to give Steve Williams a go. I had some cosmetic and mechanical work to do and it makes sense to use someone who can do both.

[Bibs_LEF]

Steve Williams has an excellent reputation, nice guy too so good choice